Containment zones back in West Bengal as COVID-19 cases surge after Durga puja
On Sunday, West Bengal registered 10 fresh fatalities due to coronavirus, two less than what the figure was on Saturday. The new deaths took the toll to 19,055 while the state's caseload has gone up to 15,86,455 on Sunday.
Oct 25, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh govt revises COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, allows 100 people to attend weddings at places outside containment zones
In a letter addressed to police and administration officials in the state, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi said, "In closed and at open places, a maximum of 100 persons have been allowed to gather at a place, while following COVID-19 protocol.’’
Sep 20, 2021, 10:16 AM IST
From 58,000 to under 500: Major fall in COVID containment zones in Delhi in 2 months
According to latest figures of the revenue department, the total number of containment zones across the 11 districts of Delhi is 472.
Jul 15, 2021, 09:13 AM IST
COVID-19 containment zones in Ghaziabad rise from 233 to 321 in single day
The number of containment zones in Ghaziabad on Sunday (April 11) was 169 while it increased to 233 on the very day on Monday (April 12).
Apr 15, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
Uttarakhand allows up to 200 people to attend wedding ceremonies outside COVID-19 containment zones
In the wake of spiralling coronavirus cases in the state, the Uttarakhand government has allowed marriage gatherings with up to 200 people outside the COVID-19 containment zones in the state amid precautions.
Apr 13, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
Union Ministry of Health rushes central teams to Punjab and Chandigarh to review health measures
The Ministry is a statement said that the high-level teams will assist the State/UT in strengthening public health measures for containment, surveillance, testing and efficient clinical management of COVID patients with the aim to reduce mortality and save lives.
Sep 06, 2020, 12:19 PM IST
Jammu & Kashmir administration issues new classification of districts for implementing lockdown from today
The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued new COVID-19 classification of districts in the Union Territory into red, orange and green categories for the purpose of implementing the lockdown, with effect from September 1.
Sep 01, 2020, 07:30 AM IST
CM Mamata Banerjee extends lockdown in West Bengal's containment zones till August 31
The Chief Minister said, "8 senior IAS officers will observe 8 districts with high cases. It's a COVID infrastructure Augment Team. I urge you all to flash the numbers of COVID helpline and ambulance and telemedicine all throughout the day on TV."
Jul 28, 2020, 17:38 PM IST
Centre asks 9 states with high active COVID-19 caseload to strictly implement containment plan, ramp up testing
The states including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Assam, have in the recent past shown a high rise in a daily number of active cases.
Jul 24, 2020, 21:23 PM IST
Over 3000 containment zones in Bengaluru, more than 750 in Mumbai: Here's the list of all major cities
A containment zone is the area where severe restrictions on movement and interaction among people are imposed. Neighbourhoods, colonies, or housing societies where infected people live are sealed, and access is restricted.
Jul 09, 2020, 08:34 AM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah chairs meet on COVID-19 situation in Delhi
The Home Minister reviewed the rising number of corona cases in Delhi and discussed the situation in Delhi's containment zones. Amit Shah also discussed with the team of doctors about steps being taken for the door to door testing in the containment areas.
Jun 30, 2020, 20:02 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Delhi cross 85,000 mark; containment zones rise to 440
The number of coronavirus cases in Delhi continues to surge as the national capital reported 2084 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (June 30, 2020) with the total tally crossing 85,000 mark. As per the health department data, the total cases stand at 85161 which includes 56235 recovered cases and 26246 active cases.
Jun 30, 2020, 09:41 AM IST
