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11 UK returnees in Dec have tested COVID-19 positive in Goa: Rane

11 UK returnees in Dec have tested COVID-19 positive in Goa: Rane

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The state government has decided to designate the ESI Hospital in South Goa district for the purpose of keeping all the patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 after their arrival from the UK, he said.

Pant returns to Team India

Pant returns to Team India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Hello @RishabhPant17, great to have you back #TeamIndia.'

India withdraws from Birmingham CWG hockey; cites COVID concerns

India withdraws from Birmingham CWG hockey; cites COVID concerns

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Hockey India reasoned that there is only a 32-day window available between the Birmingham Games (July 28-August 8) and the Hangzhou Asian Games (September 10-25) and it can't risk sending its players to the UK which has been one of the worst affected countries by the coronavirus pandemic.

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Passengers should undergo RT-PCR test and be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility if found positive

Mayank Agarwal to join Test squad as cover for Rohit

Mayank Agarwal to join Test squad as cover for Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

An opportunity has come Mayank's way as KL Rahul got injured and now Rohit has contracted infection.

Australia's spin great Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Australia's spin great Warne tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Australia's spin great Shane Warne has gone into isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Indian limited overs side led by Shikhar Dhawan reached Bengaluru on Friday evening from Sri Lanka where three members of the squad -- Krishnappa Gowtham, Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya were forced to stay back after testing positive for COVID-19.

Ganguly discharged after COVID treatment

Ganguly discharged after COVID treatment

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Ganguly was admitted to hospital twice earlier this year and underwent emergency angioplasty after having some cardiac issues.

Here's the update on Ganguly's health

Here's the update on Ganguly's health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The 49-year-old had received "Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail therapy" on Monday night.

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A woman who returned to Chandigarh from South Africa two days ago allegedly broke home quarantine and went to a five-star hotel in Chandigarh, prompting the authorities on Friday to order strict action against her for violating COVID protocols for travellers.

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Centre and the states need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management, Mandaviya said.

Junior Hockey WC: Foreign teams exempted from quarantine

Junior Hockey WC: Foreign teams exempted from quarantine

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Foreign teams that will land in India for next month's FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar have been exempted from quarantine and will only be required to monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms during the stay.

COVID fallout: CSK vs Royals match in Delhi rescheduled

COVID fallout: CSK vs Royals match in Delhi rescheduled

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The BCCI will reschedule Wednesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as CSK players have been forced into hard quarantine after Bowling Coach Lakshmipathy Balaji tested positive for COVID-19.

Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Last week, SLC appointed former first-class cricketer Jerome Jayaratne as the national team manager for the Islanders' upcoming tour of the West Indies.

India, England clear COVID-19 tests; nets from Tuesday

India, England clear COVID-19 tests; nets from Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Indian cricketers will start their outdoor training sessions in Chennai on Monday after successfully completing their six-day quarantine period during which they cleared three COVID-19 tests.

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus.

Now, Sri Lanka's data analyst COVID positive

Now, Sri Lanka's data analyst COVID positive

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sri Lanka are set to take on India in a six-match white-ball series starting July 13.

Four India players contract COVID ahead of Windies series

Four India players contract COVID ahead of Windies series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Opener Mayank Agarwal has been added to the squad.

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Devotees who have taken the anti-Covid vaccination will have to show their certificates and follow the anti-Covid guidelines like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and frequently undertaking hand sanitization in the Kumbh Kshetra.

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.

'Soaring demand' of remdesivir, oxygen during 2nd Covid wave: MHA

'Soaring demand' of remdesivir, oxygen during 2nd Covid wave: MHA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The home ministry noted that it took a number of steps to ensure adequate and uninterrupted supply of essential medical oxygen as well as life-saving drugs, including remdesivir.

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the 'Playing Conditions' for the WTC final. Also, before boarding the flight to London, for the England tour, every male and female member needs to carry six RT-PCR negative results.

Arrested ex-JNU student Umar Khalid tests positive for COVID-19

Arrested ex-JNU student Umar Khalid tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Khalid's RT-PCR test report came on Saturday as positive, the official said, adding he has been isolated within the jail premises.

SRH's Natarajan tests positive, IPL match goes ahead

SRH's Natarajan tests positive, IPL match goes ahead

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Thangarasu Natarajan has tested positive for COVID-19 but the team's IPL match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday was played as scheduled.

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

With the Maharashtra government on Thursday amending its air travel rules in view of global concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled its previous guidelines issued to the city airport authorities and asked them to follow the revised ones as issued by the state.

Omicron: Airports ready to implement new health norms

Omicron: Airports ready to implement new health norms

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Under the new norms, passengers coming from 12 'at risk' countries/regions undergo an RT-PCR test and wait for result at the airport before leaving or taking a connecting flight

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Outbound travel picks up, India remains top source for several countries

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Travel from India increased significantly after resumption of direct flights in March, Turkiye Tourism Board said, with destination weddings contributing to arrivals

Omicron spread: WB govt suspends all UK-Kolkata flights from Jan 3

Omicron spread: WB govt suspends all UK-Kolkata flights from Jan 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

In order to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the West Bengal government on Thursday announced that it has suspended all the flights coming to Kolkata airport from the United Kingdom from January 3 onwards till further notice.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Bangladesh in quarters

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

COVID-hit India will be bolstered by the return of key players when the four-time champions meet holders Bangladesh in the third quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup in Osbourn, Antigua on Saturday.

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

These 25 people include the 20 who were found positive with the mutated strain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.

6 flyers from 'at-risk' countries admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital

6 flyers from 'at-risk' countries admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Six Covid-19 cases were reported on Wednesday after screening 3,476 passengers of 11 flights that arrived in India from "at-risk" countries and the samples have been sent for genomic sequencing, the Health Ministry said amid concerns over the 'Omicron' variant of coronavirus.

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Labs bet on Covid tests for next growth phase

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The bouquet of Covid-19 tests that most diagnostic labs are offering include antibody tests (blood tests), rapid antigen tests (point of care tests that detect the presence of an antigen from a nasal or throat swab in case of SARS-CoV-2), and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

Biden's close adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Biden's close adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Richmond, 47, has been named as the White House Senior Adviser and Director of the Office of Public Engagement in the incoming Biden administration.

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Indian footballers await COVID results in Doha

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The AIFF thanked Qatar Football Association (QFA) for allowing the team to arrive much before the matches and have a preparatory camp in Doha. QFA also used its good offices to allow the Indians start training without serving 10-day hard quarantine.

All you need to know about COVID-19 testing

All you need to know about COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Two kinds of diagnostic tests are being currently used in India -- RT-PCR test and rapid antibodies test -- as per the global health norms.

SA contingent clears COVID tests ahead of India series

SA contingent clears COVID tests ahead of India series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Proteas squad members assembled at the Feroz Shah Kotla for their optional practice session after clearing their RT PCR tests

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.

Akhilesh skips poll campaign after wife tests Covid +ve

Akhilesh skips poll campaign after wife tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Dimple Yadav's husband and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is currently on a two-day campaign yatra from Mainpuri to Etah.