Govt issues new guidelines for home isolation of mild, asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The Centre clarified that asymptomatic cases are those that are confirmed so by the laboratories but are not experiencing any symptoms and have oxygen saturation at room air of more than 94 per cent
BusinessToday.In | April 29, 2021 | Updated 16:30 IST
Centre issues fresh guidelines for home isolation
The government has revised the guidelines for home isolation of mild and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. These guidelines are in supersession to the guidelines issued on July 2, 2020.
The Centre clarified that asymptomatic cases are those that are confirmed so by the laboratories but are not experiencing any symptoms and have oxygen saturation at room air of more than 94 per cent. Clinically assigned mild cases are those that have upper respiratory tract symptoms and/or fever without shortness of breath and have oxygen saturation at room air of more than 94 per cent.
Coronavirus crisis: Another week of lockdown likely in Delhi
Delhi is currently under a lockdown after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last week announced six-day lockdown till Monday
BusinessToday.In | April 25, 2021 | Updated 09:32 IST
Delhi lockdown likely to be extended
Delhi is likely to extend the lockdown by another week as rising coronavirus cases continues to wreak havoc in the national capital. The city s healthcare system has crumbled under the immense pressure with many hospitals running out of oxygen and beds. The city is currently under a lockdown after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last week announced six-day lockdown till Monday.
An order announcing another week of lockdown is likely to be issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today, as mentioned in a report in NDTV.
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We stand ready to provide support, says France to India amid second COVID-19 wave
France, on Wednesday, had announced 10-days mandatory quarantine for travellers coming from India to prevent spread of the Indian COVID-19 variant
BusinessToday.In | April 23, 2021 | Updated 13:41 IST
France says ready to support India
France said that it is ready to provide support to India in its fight against coronavirus. The European country s support comes as India reports record 3.32 lakh crore cases in the last 24 hours. French President Emmanuel Macron said that they stand in solidarity with Indian people. I want to send a message of solidarity to the Indian people, facing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. France is with you in this struggle, which spares no-one. We stand ready to provide our support, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain tweeted Macron s message.
Maharashtra issues new COVID-19 guidelines: Here s what s allowed, what s not
Maharashtra COVID-19 guidelines: Weddings can have 25 people in attendance. Such ceremonies must be conducted as a single event in a single hall, not extending beyond 2 hours . If found in violation, the people responsible will be fined Rs 50,000
BusinessToday.In | April 22, 2021 | Updated 08:45 IST
Coronavirus guidelines in Maharashtra
Maharashtra government announced a series of restrictions late Wednesday night. The new guidelines aimed to - and titled - Break the Chain will come into effect from Thursday 8pm and remain in force till May 1 7am.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led government has restricted social gatherings at 25 persons, while attendance at offices has been capped at 15 per cent. Private buses can run at 50 per cent of their capacity.