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
Delhi vaccinates over 1 crore people
Over 3.02 million people of 5.18 million (as per census 2011 projections for 2021) above the age of 45 years have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 12:40 AM IST
Anonna Dutt and Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Centre asks states with high Covid caseloads to impose stricter curbs
The 10 states that were reviewed were Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, and Manipur.
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 12:46 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Delta caused 82% Covid cases in 3 months: Data
According to data from INSACOG,over all, nearly two in three coronavirus disease (Covid-19) infections in the country so far have been caused by mutated variants.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 04:39 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Mixed dosing of Covaxin, nasal vaccine trials get panel nod
Covaxin, based on an inactivated virus platform, is widely in use in India’s coronavirus immunisation while the second vaccine, based on an adenovirus vector, is in phase II clinical trials.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 04:41 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Concerns rise as 46% of senior citizens yet to get first vaccine dose
Experts say those over 60 are at a higher risk of developing severe disease due to Covid-19 and also death.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 04:40 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Maiden flight of Isro’s new SSLV likely by end of 2021: Minister
The flight was initially scheduled for last year. But it has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Isro usually inducts a launch vehicle into its operational fleet after two successful development flights
Published on Jul 30, 2021 12:01 PM IST
Kerala with lowest exposure to Covid-19: Sero-survey
The overall sero survey results were released last week by the Union government and suggested two out of every three Indians may have been exposed to the virus.
Updated on Jul 29, 2021 04:33 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
300mn Covid doses by Oct, says govt panel head
The number of doses will further be increased to 200 million by September and 300 million by October in order to ensure that everyone over the age of 18 years is immunised by the end of the year, according to Dr NK Arora.
Updated on Jul 29, 2021 02:03 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Chandrayaan-3 launch likely in third quarter of 2022: Govt
The Chandrayaan-3 mission has been planned as only a lander-rover mission to demonstrate India’s capability of soft landing on a celestial body that will communicate with Earth via the existing orbiter from Chandrayaan-2 whose lifespan has been estimated to be seven years
Updated on Jul 29, 2021 12:06 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Researchers observe never before seen short gamma-ray burst from collapsing star
Astronomers believe that short gamma-ray bursts of less than two seconds originate when two black holes, two neutron stars, or a black hole and a neutron star merge with each other
Updated on Jul 28, 2021 11:52 AM IST
Completed clinical trials data for Covid-19 vaccines to be unblinded
So far, Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has completed its phase III large clinical trials that found it to be 78% effective in preventing symptomatic infection. SII’s Covishield has completed its immunogenicity bridging trial to show that it produces a similar immune response as seen elsewhere
Published on Jul 28, 2021 10:56 AM IST
Black fungus: Delhi hospitals can now refer patients to pvt health centres
The Delhi government has allowed its hospitals to refer patients of mucormycosis, popularly known as black fungus, to private hospitals for surgeries if the waiting period is more than seven days
Updated on Jul 28, 2021 12:26 AM IST
Anonna Dutt and Sweta Goswami, New Delhi:
2.7-3.3 million Covid-19 deaths in India: Study
The study is based on excess mortality recorded across eight states and seven cities between June 2020 and 2021, and extrapolates this to arrive at the final estimate.
Updated on Jul 27, 2021 04:36 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
After six-month delay, start-up targets satellite launch in October
The earth observation satellite developed by the Indian start-up Pixxel will target an October launch with Indian Space Research Organisation mission, a company official said on Sunday
Updated on Jul 26, 2021 05:59 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Covid vaccines for kids likely by September: Dr Randeep Guleria
So far, two mRNA vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna are the only ones approved for use in people below the age of 18 years.
Updated on Jul 25, 2021 12:14 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Nearly 70k jabs given in Delhi as Covishield second doses push up city’s numbers
There were just over 21,000 first doses administered as compared to over 48,400 second doses till 7pm on Saturday, the data shows.
Updated on Jul 24, 2021 11:47 PM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Cadila jab immunogenic, safe: Phase 1 trial data
None of the 48 participants experienced any serious adverse events. However, at least 12 participants reported an adverse event.
Published on Jul 24, 2021 02:07 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
First doses of Covishield halted as supplies dry up
The state government’s daily health bulletin on Thursday showed that one person died of the viral infection, taking the Covid-19 toll in Delhi to 25,040.
Updated on Jul 23, 2021 01:41 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi links beds with test positivity rate as part of graded Covid action plan
The colour-coded plan, drafted by an expert committee formed by the Delhi government and approved by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), is similar to a mechanism to fight air pollution during pre-winter months.
Updated on Jul 23, 2021 01:31 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Delhi food safety dept to ensure quality food in hospitals
The department looks at the quality of food, conditions in which it is prepared, utensils and water used before conducting an independent audit and awarding a certificate from FSSAI
Published on Jul 22, 2021 11:22 AM IST
Experts say need to raise awareness on Fragile X syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disabilities such as autism, speech delays, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and can even lead to seizures in 25% of the patients, according to Fragile X society-India that is trying to raise awareness about the condition
Published on Jul 22, 2021 01:02 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Experts say need to raise awareness on Fragile X syndrome
There is no cure for the genetic disorder; however, treatment can help children learn important skills such as learning to walk, talk, and interact with others.
Published on Jul 22, 2021 12:49 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Oxygen mess gets political again: Sisodia lashes out at Centre
Delhi’s health minister Satyendar Jain accused the Union government of impeding in the exercise to determine the number of people who died due to the oxygen crisis.
Updated on Jul 22, 2021 12:10 AM IST
11-yr-old likely to be country’s first documented case of bird flu
The mortality rate of the infection can be as high as 60%. In comparison, Covid-19 kills fewer than 3% of the people it infects, according to official data.
Updated on Jul 21, 2021 07:25 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
3 Delhi children get ₹16 crore drug for fatal genetic disease
Children with Type 1 severe SMA, accounting for 60% of those with SMA, die within the first two years of life after the respiratory muscles weaken
Published on Jul 20, 2021 11:57 AM IST
Jabs drive slows down as vaccine stocks fall short
The city managed to cross the 100,000-mark only on one day, with a low of just over 33,200 doses on a weekday and over 11,300 doses on Sunday.
Updated on Jul 20, 2021 04:07 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
India administers 400mn coronavirus vaccine shots
Over one-third of India’s eligible population has now received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Updated on Jul 18, 2021 04:59 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
ISRO successfully tests engine for its manned Gaganyaan mission
The space agency test-fired the Vikas engine used in the second stage of the rocket for 240 seconds, the full duration it will operate during an actual mission.
Updated on Jul 15, 2021 03:19 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Covid vaccination pace plummets as Delhi short on supplies again
Just over 64,000 doses were administered on Wednesday at 671 vaccination centres — the city has 1,374 centres in all.
Updated on Jul 15, 2021 05:30 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Covid-19 vaccines in short supply, may shut jab sites: Delhi govt
We can’t function like Haryana and slow down the vaccination drive to hoard on stocks, said Satyendar Jain, Delhi health minister.
Updated on Jul 14, 2021 03:42 AM IST
Anonna Dutt, New Delhi