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India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 53 days now.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 570 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 570 days

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

With 7,081 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 3,47,40,275, while the active cases declined to 83,913, the lowest in 570 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 84,565

Active Covid cases in country decline to 84,565

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

India logged 7,145 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,33,194, while the active cases declined to 84,565, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

COVID: India adds 43,263 new cases, 338 new deaths

COVID: India adds 43,263 new cases, 338 new deaths

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.43 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 76 days, according to the ministry.

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 50 days now.

COVID: India records 37,875 new cases, 369 deaths

COVID: India records 37,875 new cases, 369 deaths

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The active cases comprise 1.18 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.48 per cent, the ministry said.

Daily Covid cases dip below 30,000 for third time this month

Daily Covid cases dip below 30,000 for third time this month

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: Active cases in India dip below 4 lakh

COVID-19: Active cases in India dip below 4 lakh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,22,24,937.

COVID-19: Number of recoveries exceed active cases for 1st time

COVID-19: Number of recoveries exceed active cases for 1st time

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The number of active cases in the country stands at 1,33,632, while 1,35,205 people have recovered.

India's active Covid cases rise for 3rd consecutive day

India's active Covid cases rise for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,39,895 with 366 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India's daily Covid count highest in over 2 months

India's daily Covid count highest in over 2 months

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,39,529 with 509 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India logs 30,941 new Covid cases, 350 deaths in 24 hrs

India logs 30,941 new Covid cases, 350 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The active cases comprise 1.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.53 per cent, the ministry said.

India's Covid count goes up by 392,488; deaths by 3689

India's Covid count goes up by 392,488; deaths by 3689

Rediff.com2 May 2021

A record 3,689 daily Covid-19 fatalities pushed India's death toll to 2,15,542, while the infection count reached to 1,95,57,457 with 3,92,488 more people being confirmed positive for the disease, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

India logs 45,083 new COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

India logs 45,083 new COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The active cases have increased to 3,68,558 comprising 1.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.53 per cent, the Union health ministry said.

ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests

ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com26 May 2020

In a letter to the state chief secretaries on Monday, ICMR Director General (D-G) Dr Balram Bhargava said the COVID-19 diagnostic supplies are stabilising because of the indigenous production of the kits.

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said.

India registers 37,593 new Covid cases, 648 deaths

India registers 37,593 new Covid cases, 648 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India logged 37,593 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased marginally to 3,22,327, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,70,115 with 391 fresh fatalities, including 320 from Kerala.

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,69,724 with 477 fresh fatalities including, 403 from Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India reports 8,309 new Covid cases, 236 deaths

India reports 8,309 new Covid cases, 236 deaths

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 52 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 155 consecutive days now.

At 34,457, India's new caseload remains less than 50K for 55 days

At 34,457, India's new caseload remains less than 50K for 55 days

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

A single-day rise of 34,457 Covid-19 cases pushed India's tally to 3,23,93,286 on Saturday, while the number of active cases declined to 3,61,340, the lowest in 151 days, according to Union health ministry data.

Piyush Goyal's agenda in US

Piyush Goyal's agenda in US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Among the major ones are fewer restrictions on market access for US medical device manufacturers, as well as access for other key products.

India logs 36,401 new COVID-19 cases

India logs 36,401 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The ministry said that active cases have declined to 3,64,129, the lowest in 149 days, and comprise 1.13 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year.

India's Covid recovery rate improves to 97.52%

India's Covid recovery rate improves to 97.52%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The active cases declined to 3,67,415, the lowest in 148 days, and comprise 1.14 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020.

Over 10k Covid cases reported after 4 days, active cases rise

Over 10k Covid cases reported after 4 days, active cases rise

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,67,468 with 488 fresh fatalities, including 384 in Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India records 36,083 new Covid cases, 493 deaths

India records 36,083 new Covid cases, 493 deaths

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The ministry said less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for forty-nine consecutive days.

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 46 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 149 consecutive days now.

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.

COVID-19: Active cases in country lowest in 140 days

COVID-19: Active cases in country lowest in 140 days

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,29,179 with 497 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

India logged 10,488 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,10,413, while the active cases declined to 1,22,714, the lowest in 532 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

COVID-19: India records lowest daily count in 147 days

COVID-19: India records lowest daily count in 147 days

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,28,682 with 373 fresh fatalities.

Daily COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 287 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 287 days

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,63,852 with 197 fresh fatalities, including 127 from Kerala.

India logs 10,229 Covid infections, active cases lowest in 523 days

India logs 10,229 Covid infections, active cases lowest in 523 days

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The death toll reached 4,63,655 after 125 new fatalities were reported.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 17 months; 285 die in 24 hrs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

With 11,271 more people testing positive for COVID-19, India's infection tally rose to 3,44,37,307 on Sunday, while the active cases came down to 1,35,918, the lowest in 522 days (17 months), according to the Union health ministry's data.

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Covishield produced more antibodies than Covaxin: Study

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The study by a group of doctors showed that after two shots of the vaccines, 98 per cent recipients of Covishield showed antibody response, while the same was 80 per cent among Covaxin recipients. Sohini Das and Ruchika Chitravanshi report.

India records 41,831 new Covid cases, 541 deaths

India records 41,831 new Covid cases, 541 deaths

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Registering an increase for the fifth consecutive cases, the active cases have climbed to 4,10,952 and comprises 1.30 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.36 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Timely, proactive, and graded strategy initiatives for effective coronavirus infection management in the country, led by the Centre and implemented by the states and Union Territories, have ensured that the actual COVID-19 caseload remains manageable.

India records 41,649 fresh Covid cases, 593 deaths

India records 41,649 fresh Covid cases, 593 deaths

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The number of active cases has gone up to 408920, accounting for 1.29 per cent of the total number of cases, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.37 per cent, the data showed.

Covaxin: No serious adverse events in phase 1 trials

Covaxin: No serious adverse events in phase 1 trials

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The vaccine induced robust binding and neutralising antibody responses which were comparable to those observed in the convalescent serum collected from patients who had recovered from COVID-19, according to the findings which have appeared on medRxiv, a preprint server.

Daily rise in Covid cases in India lowest in 266 days

Daily rise in Covid cases in India lowest in 266 days

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

With the fresh cases, the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 3,43,77,113.