Anonna Dutt is a health reporter at Hindustan Times. She reports on Delhi government’s health policies, hospitals in Delhi, and health-related feature stories.
Articles by Anonna Dutt
Many parents reluctant to get children vaccinated against Covid: Study
India has so far approved the a DNA vaccine ZyCoV-D -- which is the first coronavirus vaccine using this vector -- for children between the ages of 12 to 18 years.
Updated on Nov 07, 2021 01:07 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Pollution impact: After Diwali, Delhi doctors report spike in breathing trouble
The high pollution levels are likely to impact more people this year as a significant proportion of people who recovered from Covid-19 might not have completely healthy lungs, said doctors
Updated on Nov 07, 2021 02:48 AM IST
Delhi hospitals report fewer burn cases due to crackers this Diwali
In preparation for Diwali, hospitals across the city had earmarked beds, kept staff on standby, and added counters to admit people with burn injuries
Published on Nov 06, 2021 01:02 AM IST
India adds another supercomputer at Mohali under national mission
The supercomputing mission gave the country its first machine capable of petascale computing. Petascale computing refers to the ability to add at least a quadrillion (1,000 trillion) real numbers in a second
Updated on Nov 03, 2021 12:20 PM IST
Of five new dengue victims in Delhi, four are under 18, say officials
There was only one dengue death in New Delhi last year, two in 2019 and four in 2018, according to official data. In 2015, a major dengue outbreak killed 60 people
Updated on Nov 02, 2021 07:25 AM IST
Anonna Dutt and Paras Singh
Dengue claims five more lives in New Delhi, infections top 1,500 this year
New Delhi reported 531 new cases of dengue during the week ending on October 30, taking the Capital’s total tally to 1,537 this year. Of these, 1,196 cases were reported in October
Updated on Nov 01, 2021 02:49 PM IST
Delhi govt makes dengue, malaria notifiable diseases, to help track cases better
The notification makes provision for appointing a regulating officer who will coordinate with the local bodies, the central government, and implement the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme.
Updated on Oct 31, 2021 02:55 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Delta variant of Covid detected in 99% samples collected in October: Delhi govt
Delta variant was found in 54% of the samples that were sequenced in April, and 82% in May, according to the government data.
Updated on Oct 31, 2021 04:27 AM IST
Anonna Dutt and Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
8 of 10 kids in Delhi have Covid antibodies
Experts argued that the statistic meant that schools could safely be reopened for children, who likely do not develop severe Covid-19 symptoms
Published on Oct 29, 2021 07:05 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
6th Delhi sero survey shows 97% prevalence of antibodies
It was not immediately clear what proportion of the seroprevalence was due to vaccination or a past infection.
Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:23 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Sixth sero survey says 97% Delhi residents exposed to Covid-19
The previous sero surveillance was attempted in April, but halted midway due to exponential rise in the number of cases amid the outbreak of the second wave of Covid infections
Updated on Oct 28, 2021 04:57 PM IST
90%+ in Delhi have Covid antibodies: 6th sero study
Samples from 28,000 people were tested to see if they had antibodies to the virus, which causes Covid-19, and over 90% of them turned up positive
Published on Oct 28, 2021 06:42 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Experts to examine samples afresh as AY.4.2 worry grows
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed on Tuesday that experts are investigating the new variant, although he did not give more details.
Published on Oct 27, 2021 12:35 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Delhi govt sets up centre to track adverse effects of Covid, other vaccines
The team will begin by investigating the adverse events after the Covid-19 vaccination, and then move onto monitoring complications after vaccinations under the government’s universal immunisation programme
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 05:21 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Hospital beds fill up fast as dengue cases cross 1,000-mark in Delhi
The Capital reported 1,006 cases of dengue till Saturday, of which 665 were reported in October alone, according to the weekly report released by the municipal corporations of Delhi. Doctors have reported up to over 60% increase in the number of cases over the last month
Updated on Oct 26, 2021 04:34 AM IST
Delhi sees sharp spike in dengue cases, total tally crosses 1,000 this year
A total of 283 dengue cases were reported in New Delhi over the last one week. In October alone, 665 infections were reported, with the annual tally reaching 1,006 until October 23, giving the Capital no respite despite a drop in Covid-19 cases
Updated on Oct 25, 2021 01:57 PM IST
Promote e-shopping for festivals: Govt to states
Centre asked states and Union territories to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour is strictly followed this festival season
Updated on Oct 24, 2021 01:24 AM IST
Govt to get initial report of 7th Covid sero survey in Delhi on Monday
The preliminary results of the seventh round of the serological survey conducted in Delhi last month to estimate the population-level exposure to the Sars-CoV-2 virus (which causes Covid-19) are likely to be submitted to the state government on Monday, according to officials aware of the matter
Published on Oct 20, 2021 11:55 PM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
State govt to get initial results of 7th sero survey on Monday, detailed report
This will be the Delhi government’s first complete survey after the brutal fourth wave of infections, which saw the city add over 28,000 infections at its peak.
Published on Oct 20, 2021 11:52 PM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delta variant ups herd immunity threshold, 80%+ need antibodies: Study
Herd immunity is reached by highly effective vaccines that can stop transmission, but it has been complicated in the case of the coronavirus Sars-Cov-2 due to mutations and waning immunity
Published on Oct 19, 2021 11:37 PM IST
1st dengue death in Delhi this year as cases spike
Usually, cases start increasing in July after the monsoon showers, and peak in October.
Published on Oct 19, 2021 01:37 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India chasing new Tuberculosis vaccines after 100 years
Chasing India’s target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research have recruited about 12,000 participants for a phase III study of two potential vaccines
Published on Oct 11, 2021 04:29 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Of 341 dengue cases so far, 60+% reported last month
The cases of dengue usually start increasing in July and August after monsoons, and peaks in mid-October. This year, however, the cases started increasing in August-end and September due to heavy showers that the city received in the last month of monsoon.
Published on Oct 05, 2021 03:16 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Bulk of dengue cases in Delhi came in September
The total number of dengue cases reported in the Capital crossed the 300-mark on Monday as the weekly report released by the municipal corporations added 68 more cases, taking the total tally to 341 till October 2
Published on Oct 05, 2021 12:06 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Isro scientists scramble to meet Gaganyaan deadline
The Gaganyaan mission — India’s first manned space flight — aims to carry three crew members to an orbit about 400km above the earth for five to seven days, and get them back safely.
Updated on Oct 03, 2021 04:41 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Doctors grapple with rise in dengue, flu, typhoid cases in Delhi
The Capital has recorded 273 cases of dengue so far, of which 149 were recorded in September alone.
Updated on Sep 29, 2021 06:58 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Capital adds 62 dengue cases in a week, MCDs say breeding on rise
In comparison, the city recorded 212 cases of the infection in the same period last year. To be sure, doctors say fewer dengue patients reported to hospitals last year due to a fear of Covid-19.
Updated on Sep 28, 2021 04:06 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Indian scientists working on 1st ever dengue DNA vaccine
The virus that causes dengue has four types with four different viral antigens – essentially proteins that cause the infection and against which antibodies are created.
Updated on Sep 28, 2021 04:25 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
With record rain in September, Delhi reports rise in dengue cases
The Capital registered 273 cases of the vector-borne disease till September 25. In comparison, the city recorded 212 cases of the infection in the same period last year
Published on Sep 27, 2021 11:19 PM IST
New AIIMS master plan: 3,000 more beds, 50 OTs in 7 years
The master plan details the creation of over 4,000 hostel units to replace the currently ageing buildings, as well as a smart library for students. Dr Guleria said the research needs of the institute will also be kept in mind while implementing the comprehensive redevelopment plan
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 04:00 AM IST