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MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 test of the MPs need to be done 72 hours before the start of the session and it can be done either in their constituencies or at the Parliament complex.

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 208 days

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 208 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

India logged 18,166 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,39,53,475, while the active cases declined to 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

At 2.36 lakh, India's active Covid cases lowest in 206 days

At 2.36 lakh, India's active Covid cases lowest in 206 days

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

India saw a single-day rise of 19,740 COVID-19 infections, taking the country's total tally of cases to 3,39,35,309, while the number of active cases has declined to 2,36,643, the lowest in 206 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 204 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 204 days

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The active cases comprise 0.72 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020.

India reports 18,833 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 278 succumb to virus

India reports 18,833 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 278 succumb to virus

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

India added 18,833 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,38,71,881, while the active cases declined to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

'Unprecedented vaccine trial in India'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Bharat Biotech recruited 13,000 participants for the Phase-3 clinical trial of Covaxin. This is one of the largest efficacy trials held in the country.

India logs 18,346 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 209 days

India logs 18,346 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 209 days

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections have remained below 30,000 for 11 straight days.

India logs less than 30K fresh Covid cases for 10th straight day

India logs less than 30K fresh Covid cases for 10th straight day

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Daily cases of coronavirus in the country remained below 30,000 for the tenth straight day with 20,799 fresh infections recorded in a single day, while the active cases declined to 2,64,458, the lowest in 200 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

In letter to states, Centre flags decline in Covid testing

In letter to states, Centre flags decline in Covid testing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In a letter to states and UTs on Monday, Additional Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja advised them to pay attention to this aspect immediately and increase the testing in a strategic manner keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific areas.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,48,573 with 234 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

In UP, Modi sounds 'red alert' against 'red caps'

In UP, Modi sounds 'red alert' against 'red caps'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav reacted quickly to the allegation, tweeting that the red caps are a 'red alert' for the Bharatiya Janata Party itself as they will oust that party from power.

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

ICMR to study effectiveness of BCG vaccine against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Head of Epidemiology and Communicable diseases at the ICMR Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said the apex health research body will begin a study on the effectiveness of the vaccine against coronavirus infection next week.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 196 days, recovery rate at 97.86%

India's active Covid cases lowest in 196 days, recovery rate at 97.86%

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

India logged 26,727 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,37,66,707, while the active cases declined to 2,75,224, the lowest in 196 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

India logs 2.58 lakh new Covid cases; positivity rate 19.65%

India logs 2.58 lakh new Covid cases; positivity rate 19.65%

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

A total of 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across 29 states and union territories, out of which 3,109 have recovered or migrated.

India's active Covid case tally lowest in 195 days

India's active Covid case tally lowest in 195 days

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,48,062 with 311 daily fatalities being recorded, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India's daily Covid tally falls below 20,000 mark after 201 days

India's daily Covid tally falls below 20,000 mark after 201 days

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The number of active cases has declined to 2,92,206, accounting for 0.87 per cent of the total number of cases -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.81 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said.

India's daily Covid cases stay below 20K-mark for second straight day

India's daily Covid cases stay below 20K-mark for second straight day

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The daily rise in coronavirus infections remained below 20,000 for the second consecutive day with 18,870 fresh cases recorded in a single day, while the active cases declined to 2,82,520, the lowest in 194 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India reports 2.64 lakh new Covid cases, highest in 239 days

India reports 2.64 lakh new Covid cases, highest in 239 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

There has been a 4.83 per cent increase in Omicron cases since Thursday.

India's COVID-19 tally at 97.35 lakh; recoveries cross 92 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally at 97.35 lakh; recoveries cross 92 lakh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below four lakh for the third consecutive day.

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far

Active Covid cases in India lowest in 184 days

Active Covid cases in India lowest in 184 days

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The active cases comprise 0.92 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, the ministry said, adding the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.75 per cent.

7-day mandatory home quarantine for international arrivals in India

7-day mandatory home quarantine for international arrivals in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The guidelines released on Friday come into force from January 11 and will remain effective till further government orders.

India's active Covid cases dip to lowest in 6 months

India's active Covid cases dip to lowest in 6 months

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,45,133 with 295 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Risk of Covid spread from dead bodies unlikely: AIIMS doc

Risk of Covid spread from dead bodies unlikely: AIIMS doc

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Coronavirus doesn't remain active in nasal and oral cavities 12 to 24 hours after the death of an infected person as a result of which the risk of transmission from the deceased is highly unlikely, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Forensic Chief Dr Sudhir Gupta said.

Active Covid cases in India rise with 35,662 new infections

Active Covid cases in India rise with 35,662 new infections

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The number of active cases has risen to 3,40,639, comprising 1.02 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.65 per cent, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

India's active Covid cases drop, recovery rate at 97.62%

India's active Covid cases drop, recovery rate at 97.62%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Daily new cases of coronavirus in India continued to remained below 30,000 with the country recording 27,176 fresh COVID-19 cases, while 284 new fatalities were recorded in the past 24 hours.

India's active Covid cases decline further

India's active Covid cases decline further

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,43,213, with 339 daily fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 33,376 new Covid cases, 308 deaths

India records 33,376 new Covid cases, 308 deaths

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The number of active cases have increased to 3,91,516, comprising 1.18 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.49 per cent, the health ministry said.

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,04,874 comprising 1.23 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.44 per cent, the ministry said.

Beware! Zika reaches India, WHO confirms 3 cases in Gujarat

Beware! Zika reaches India, WHO confirms 3 cases in Gujarat

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Those infected with the virus may have mild fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain or headache.

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rules issued by the Union health ministry which prohibit donor gametes to couples desirous of having children through surrogacy on the ground that it frustrates the provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which gives the right of parenthood to infertile couples.

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer have applied to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates and are awaiting approval.

Kerala, Maharashtra continue to account for bulk of new Covid deaths

Kerala, Maharashtra continue to account for bulk of new Covid deaths

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

With 41,965 people testing positive for Covid-19, India's total tally of cases rose to 3,28,10,845, while active cases have increased to 3,78,181, according to Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

42,909 new Covid cases, 380 deaths reported in 24 hrs

42,909 new Covid cases, 380 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The number of active cases has increased to 3,76,324 and comprise 1.15 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.51 per cent, the health ministry said.

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 49 days now.

Free vaccine promise doesn't violate poll code: EC

Free vaccine promise doesn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Responding to a complaint by Right to Information activist Saket Gokhale, the commission said it has found no violation of the provisions of the model code in the issue.

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections; active cases fall to 87,562

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections; active cases fall to 87,562

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,76,135 with 247 fresh fatalities

India logs 25,467 new Covid cases, active cases lowest since March 2020

India logs 25,467 new Covid cases, active cases lowest since March 2020

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The active cases were the lowest in 156 days, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.68 per cent, the highest since March 2020, the ministry said.

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The death toll from the pandemic has climbed to 4,75,636 with 202 new fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 46 days now.