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Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

There has been a sudden spurt in Covid cases in China and some other countries.

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,21,220 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.29 per cent, while the COVID-19case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

Dhoni's parents test positive for COVID-19

Dhoni's parents test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Jharkhand government on Tuesday announced a lockdown in the state from April 22 to April 29 with some exemptions.

COVID: 3 Weeks Deadlier Than 9 Months

COVID: 3 Weeks Deadlier Than 9 Months

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

40 Covid patients died since mid-May, which is more than the total number of deaths over the preceding 39 weeks.

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 2 lakh.

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton tournament

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton tournament

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Besides Srikanth, the other players withdrawn are Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thkar, Treesa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Aman Singh and Khushi Gupta.

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As COVID-19 cases rise again across India, Nita Ambani was seen reinforcing safety protocols in a moment that quickly went viral.

India records 38,949 fresh Covid-19 cases

India records 38,949 fresh Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The positivity rate has been less than three per cent for 25 consecutive days.

India logs 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths

India logs 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The death toll from the pandemic has climbed to 5,14,878 with 289 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India reported 3.52 lakh fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day spike registered since the onset of the pandemic.

COVID-19: India records 15,968 new cases

COVID-19: India records 15,968 new cases

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,29,111 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.51 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise again

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise again

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.50 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 2.63 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 71 days.

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Opt for a minimum cover of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, especially in urban and metro areas.'

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising COVID-19 cases but national camps for elite athletes will continue in bio-bubbles.

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'I think we just got to make the protocol we set out: that if you're flying from China, you got to be tested, and so on'

COVID-19: Active cases increase to 3,87,987

COVID-19: Active cases increase to 3,87,987

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,29,669 with 490 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally crosses 10 lakh-mark

Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally crosses 10 lakh-mark

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Maharashtra's recovery rate of COVID-19 patients is 70.4 per cent and fatality rate is 2.83 per cent.

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The states were advised to plan for the requisite number of isolation, oxygen supported and ICU beds based on the prevalent and expected case growth rate. the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is also monitoring the COVID-19 hospital infrastructure, he said.

PHOTOS: Elephants get tested for COVID-19

PHOTOS: Elephants get tested for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The testing is being done after a lioness at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur in Chennai died due to coronavirus on Thursday

Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The decision to remove it from the guidelines comes in the backdrop of some clinicians and scientists writing to Principal Scientific Advisor K Vijay Raghavan cautioning against the "irrational and non-scientific use" of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 in the country.

Mumbai's COVID-19 case count drops to 6,905

Mumbai's COVID-19 case count drops to 6,905

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

For the first time since the start of the month, Mumbai has witnessed less than 8,500 daily COVID-19 cases in a day.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

Punjab orders fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge

Punjab orders fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The move comes amid growing concerns over an upswing in the number of coronavirus cases in the state.

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the COVID-19 devastation of India.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'

Maha govt gets HC pat for handling Covid-19 pandemic

Maha govt gets HC pat for handling Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Referring to the deadly second wave of COVID-19, the HC expressed hope the next year would bring a new beginning and that people will never see a repeat of April 2021.

India logs 22,270 fresh COVID-19 cases, 325 deaths

India logs 22,270 fresh COVID-19 cases, 325 deaths

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.80 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.50 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID-19 hospitalisations likely to go up in Maha: Govt

COVID-19 hospitalisations likely to go up in Maha: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The daily requirement of medical oxygen in the state has witnessed a rise, it said, adding that the present demand is 400 metric tonnes.

How COVID-19 affects the heart

How COVID-19 affects the heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australian water polo player has been isolated

Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19

Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Kejriwal had gone into self-quarantine on Sunday after he developed a sore throat and fever.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The active cases comprise 1.48 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.20 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India saw a single-day rise of 389 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,71,219 on Saturday, while active cases declined to 5,395, the health ministry said.

Satyapal Malik: From loyalist to outspoken critic

Satyapal Malik: From loyalist to outspoken critic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Veteran politician Satyapal Malik, who served as governor of multiple states and later became a vocal critic of the government, has died at the age of 79.

Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Omar urged everyone who came in contact with his father recently to get tested.

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Metro rail services were closed on March 22 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Trump said the US would "never forget" what "they" (China) did to the country.

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 676 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 676 days

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,850 with 47 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Unless the living conditions change here, no amount of testing, screening, treatment would make a difference.'