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India records over 5,000 Covid cases after 3 months

India records over 5,000 Covid cases after 3 months

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The active cases comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections.

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 logs 4,518 new Covid cases, positivity rate rises to 1.62%

India logs 4,518 new Covid cases, positivity rate rises to 1.62%

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,701 with nine fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 54,069 new Covid cases, 1,321 deaths

India records 54,069 new Covid cases, 1,321 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The number of active cases has declined to 6,27,057 and is 2.08 per cent of the total infections.

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.

Rising cases of JN.1 subvariant: Here's what WHO said

Rising cases of JN.1 subvariant: Here's what WHO said

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.

India's Covid positivity rate goes above 1% after 34 days

India's Covid positivity rate goes above 1% after 34 days

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

India logged 4,270 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,76,817, while the daily positivity rate was recorded above one per cent after 34 days, according to the Union health ministry data.

With 78,512 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 36 lakh

With 78,512 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 36 lakh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The recovery rate has increased to 76.62 per cent, while the fatality rate has declined to 1.78 per cent.

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the the outbreak of the pandemic with 1,03,558 new infections pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,25,89,067, according to the Union health ministry data.

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.

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Actual Covid cases in India 17 times higher than reported:Study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The most striking aspect of this study was that a large proportion of the Indian population was asymptomatic for COVID infection and the age group 26-35 had the maximum number of asymptomatic people, the researchers said.

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The death toll increased to 1,62,927 with 459 daily new fatalities, the highest in around 116 days.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

'Strongly oppose' India's abstention on Gaza vote at UN: Sonia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Sonia aid the Congress has been consistent over the years in its strong belief that both the Palestinians and Israelis have the right to live in a just peace.

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The total of 103 deaths reported since Thursday morning include 43 in Maharashtra; 29 in Gujarat; eight in Madhya Pradesh; seven in West Bengal; five in Rajasthan; two each in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; and one each in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Toll due to COVID-19 rises to 1,075, cases at 33,610

Toll due to COVID-19 rises to 1,075, cases at 33,610

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Of the 1,075 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 432 fatalities, followed by Gujarat at 197, Madhya Pradesh at 130, Delhi at 56, Rajasthan at 51, Uttar Pradesh at 39 and Andhra Pradesh at 31.

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

For the fifth day in a row, the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Three medical students studying at the Wuhan University, all natives of Kerala, who returned to India on their own recently and self-reported at a hospital in the state have tested positive for the respiratory virus.

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.

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Cyclone Yaas: Centre asks states to stock medical supplies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Centre has asked Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to ensure that health facilities are stocked with essential medicines and supplies to meet any exigencies in the wake of Cyclone Yaas which is expected to make a landfall later this month.

India adds 3.26 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 3,890 deaths

India adds 3.26 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 3,890 deaths

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 36,73,802 and comprise 15.07 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 83.83 per cent, it stated.

New Covid XE variant not more severe than Omicron: Dr Kang of CMC Vellore

New Covid XE variant not more severe than Omicron: Dr Kang of CMC Vellore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The World Health Organisation has issued warning against XE, a new variant of Omicron first detected in the UK.

India reports 1,587 Covid deaths, lowest in 61 days

India reports 1,587 Covid deaths, lowest in 61 days

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded 3.24 per cent. It has been less than 5 per cent for 11 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate has declined to 3.80 per cent.

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 37,04,099 comprising 15.87 per cent of the total infections.

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,38,393, while the active cases dipped to 14,832, according to the Union health ministry data.

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The active cases have further reduced to 22,28,724 with a decline of 1,14,428 cases being recorded in the active caseload. It now comprises 8.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.80 per cent.

Over 400 doctors died due to COVID during second wave: IMA

Over 400 doctors died due to COVID during second wave: IMA

Rediff.com22 May 2021

According to the IMA, as many as 420 doctors have lost their lives so far during the second COVID-19 wave and 100 out of these casualties have been reported from Delhi

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India reported 1,27,510 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 54 days, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 6.62 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 22 lakh with 62,064 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 22 lakh with 62,064 new cases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The recoveries surged to 15,35,743 with a record 54,859 more people recuperating in the past 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 69.33 per cent. The case fatality rate has dropped to about 2 per cent, the govt said.

India reports 2,364 new Covid cases, active tally dips

India reports 2,364 new Covid cases, active tally dips

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A decrease of 228 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

There are 9,75,861 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 17.54 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

India records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 34,13,642 comprising 17.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 81.77 per cent.

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Of the 2,206 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 832 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 493 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 185, Rajasthan at 107, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, Tamil Nadu at 47 and Andhra Pradesh at 45.

India logs 2,487 new Covid infections, 13 die; active cases dip to 17K

India logs 2,487 new Covid infections, 13 die; active cases dip to 17K

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,214 with 13 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

Pandya brothers engaged in COVID-19 relief work

Pandya brothers engaged in COVID-19 relief work

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Krunal and Hardik had announced that the family has decided to donate 200 oxygen concentrators to the rural parts of India

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,181 with 24 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.