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Delhi Covid lockdown news: National capital records 28,395 new cases, 277 deaths

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 21, 2021, 10:03:03 IST

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Delhi Covid lockdown news: National capital records 28,395 new cases, 277 deaths

Thousands of migrant workers gathered at Anand Vihar ISBT to catch a bus home, hours after chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a week-long lockdown and appealed to them with folded hands not to leave Delhi while sounding a word of assurance -- "Main hoon na" (I am here for you). Police officials said over 5,000 people gathered at Anand Vihar including at ISBT as well as the railway station and the numbers were rising. "I assure you, the government will take full care of you. Main hun na, mujh par bharosa rakho (I am here for you, have faith in me)," Kejriwal said, announcing the lockdown from 10pm tonight to 5am next Monday. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

15:30 (IST) Apr 19

Delhi govt to monitor procurement, supply of oxygen, remdesivir

The Delhi government on Monday deployed two teams of officers to directly monitor procurement and supply of medical oxygen and anti-viral drug remdesivir amid a shortage of both following an exponential rise in Covid-19 cases in the capital. On Monday, the Chief Minister's office tweeted, "The Delhi government will now directly oversee the entire procurement and distribution process of both remdesivir injections and medical oxygen to ensure adequate treatment for corona patients in Delhi." (PTI)

15:15 (IST) Apr 19

Migrant workers gather at Anand Vihar Terminal to return to their native places

Delhi: Migrant workers gather at Anand Vihar Terminal to return to their native places "I do a job in Delhi and wo… https://t.co/u5JBoVRBj4
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14:20 (IST) Apr 19

If you see the symptoms, the severity is very less this time. In this wave, we have witnessed more cases of breathlessness while in the last wave, symptoms like dry cough, joint pain, headaches were more.

ICMR DG Dr. Balram Bhargava

14:18 (IST) Apr 19

RT-PCR test is gold standard, we measure two genes or more, therefore, there is no chance of missing detection of any mutant: ICMR DG Dr. Balram Bhargava

13:49 (IST) Apr 19

Delhi couple, stopped for not wearing mask inside car, misbehaves with cops

High drama ensued in Delhi on Sunday after a couple misbehaved with the Delhi Police personnel stationed at Darya Ganj when stopped by the cops for not wearing face masks amid the Covid-19 curfew. The couple -- identified as Pankaj and Abha, residents of Patel Nagar -- were seen shouting and scolding at the police personnel after they were stopped for not wearing face masks inside their car.

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13:17 (IST) Apr 19

The holed up population continues to be more vulnerable to be admitted to the hospital and have problems: ICMR DG Dr. Balram Bhargava

13:01 (IST) Apr 19

For funeral related gatherings up to 20 people is continued to be allowed: Delhi government

12:54 (IST) Apr 19

Private medical personnel exempted on production of valid ID. Pregnant women/patients going for medical aid along with attendant,exempted on production of valid ID/doctor's prescription/medical papers. Those going for testing/vaccination exempted on production of valid ID: Delhi govt

12:45 (IST) Apr 19

Delhi's Covid-19 lockdown: What's open and what's shut

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that the government has decided to impose a lockdown in Delhi from 10pm tonight.

Here is what you need to know:

12:42 (IST) Apr 19

I appeal to Delhiites to follow lockdown: CM Kejriwal

I appeal to Delhiites to follow lockdown which is necessary to reduce COVID cases; we will improve health system during this time, says CM Arvind Kejriwal.

12:41 (IST) Apr 19

I appeal to you with folded hands. It's a small lockdown, only for 6 days. Don't leave Delhi & go. I'm very hopeful that we won't need to further extend the lockdown...Govt will take care of you.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to migrant labourers

12:36 (IST) Apr 19

In the next 6 days, we will make arrangements for more beds in Delhi. We thank Central govt for helping us. The lockdown period will be used to arrange oxygen, medicine. I request everyone to follow the guidelines, says Kejriwal.

12:30 (IST) Apr 19

Essential services, food services, medical services will continue

Essential services, food services, medical services will continue. Weddings can be held with a gathering of only 50 people, passes will be issued separately for it. A detailed order will be issued shortly, says Delhi CM.

12:27 (IST) Apr 19

In the last 24 hours, around 23,500 cases were reported. In last 3-4 days, around 25,000 cases have been reported. Positivity rate and infection have increased. If 25,000 patients come every day then system will crumble, there's a shortage of ICU beds: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

12:26 (IST) Apr 19

It has been decided to impose a lockdown in Delhi, from 10pm tonight to 5am next Monday, April 26.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

12:25 (IST) Apr 19

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

12:25 (IST) Apr 19

Delhi is facing the fourth wave of Covid-19. 25,000 cases have been reported now. The city's health system has reached its limits. I don't say that the system has collapsed but it has reached its limits: CM Arvind Kejriwal

12:24 (IST) Apr 19

Have faith in me, Kejriwal to residents of Delhi

12:24 (IST) Apr 19

6-day Lockdown in Delhi from 10pm tonight, says Kejriwal

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