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India records 2,927 fresh Covid cases, 32 deaths in a day

India records 2,927 fresh Covid cases, 32 deaths in a day

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The total active cases increased by 643 in a day and comprised 0.04 per cent of the total infections.

COVID-19 reinfection possible: ICMR

COVID-19 reinfection possible: ICMR

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

ICMR Director General said some studies have suggested that antibodies last for three months while some others said they may last in the body for up to five months also.

COVID-19 caseload in India crosses 75-lakh mark

COVID-19 caseload in India crosses 75-lakh mark

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

There are 7,72,055 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 10.23 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

An increase of 1,093 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India sees 90% jump in daily COVID-19 cases

India sees 90% jump in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,965 with 214 fresh fatalities, including 213 from Kerala.

Active Covid cases in India continue to rise with 975 new infections

Active Covid cases in India continue to rise with 975 new infections

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,30,40,947 on Saturday with 975 more people testing positive for the viral disease, while the active cases increased to 11,366, according to Union health ministry data.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

India logs 796 new Covid cases, 19 deaths in 24 hrs

India logs 796 new Covid cases, 19 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

India reports 861 new Covid cases, 6 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 861 new Covid cases, 6 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

India records 1,054 fresh Covid infections, 29 deaths; active cases drop

India records 1,054 fresh Covid infections, 29 deaths; active cases drop

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The active cases account for 0.03 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID: India's single-day recovery more than fresh cases

COVID: India's single-day recovery more than fresh cases

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The figures updated at 8 am showed that while 95,880 people recovered from the virus in a span of 24 hours, 93,337 new infections were recorded during the period.

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at Indian Council of Medical Research Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said 80 out of 100 infected people do not show any symptoms.

India's daily COVID-19 cases drop below 1000 after 715 days

India's daily COVID-19 cases drop below 1000 after 715 days

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

India recorded COVID-19 cases below 1,000 for the first time since April 18, 2020 when 991 cases were reported.

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections.

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active cases continue to dip

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active cases continue to dip

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A reduction of 635 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

India reports 67 Covid deaths in 24 hrs, active cases above 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,38,68,476 on Saturday with 21,411 fresh cases, while the number of active cases increased to 1,50,100, according to Union health ministry data.

India reports 1,778 new Covid cases, 62 deaths

India reports 1,778 new Covid cases, 62 deaths

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,16,605 with 62 new fatalities being reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records highest single-day Covid deaths at 1,341

India records highest single-day Covid deaths at 1,341

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The number of active coronavirus cases in the country has surpassed the 16-lakh mark, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The active Covid cases have increased to 1,32,457. They comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.49 per cent, the ministry said.

India's daily COVID-19 tally lowest in 680 days

India's daily COVID-19 tally lowest in 680 days

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

With the fresh cases, the total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,29,93,494. On May 3, 2020, 2,487 cases were recorded.

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections.

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.

IMA cautions Centre on 'end of pandemic' remark

IMA cautions Centre on 'end of pandemic' remark

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The association's reaction came after Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said that the country is "in the end game of the COVID-19 pandemic" and Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the coronavirus is nearing an "endemic" phase in the national capital.

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

India is the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the US and Brazil in terms of cases and deaths.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

India saw a single day rise of 4,184 coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,80,067, while the active cases dipped to 44,488, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

India reports over 1.15 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hrs

India reports over 1.15 lakh new Covid cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic with over 1.15 lakh new infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,28,01,785, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 3993 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 662 days

India logs 3993 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 662 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,210 with 108 fresh fatalities.

Covaxin maker to pay compensation in case of side effects

Covaxin maker to pay compensation in case of side effects

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

"The compensation for serious adverse event will be paid by sponsor (BBIL) in case if the SAE is proven to be causally related to the vaccine," the consent form said.

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,199 with 31 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

62,714 new Covid cases, biggest 1-day jump since Oct

62,714 new Covid cases, biggest 1-day jump since Oct

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 18th day in row, the active cases have increased to 4,86,310 comprising 4.06 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 94.58 per cent, the data stated.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

Active Covid cases in India dip below 1 lakh after 2 months

Active Covid cases in India dip below 1 lakh after 2 months

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,14,023 with 180 new fatalities reported in 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's daily Covid count drops below 10,000 after 2 months

India's daily Covid count drops below 10,000 after 2 months

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

On December 28 last year, 9,195 people were infected in a day. The death toll has climbed to 5,13,843 with 119 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 14,148 new infections

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

India logged 14,148 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,28,81,179, while the active cases dipped to 1,48,359, according to the Union health ministry data.

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.