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Delhi hospitals witness lowest Covid admissions in 2 months

Delhi hospitals witness lowest Covid admissions in 2 months

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The decline in hospital admissions can be attributed to the drop in the number of positive cases, officials said.

India reports 2,11,298 COVID-19 cases, 3,847 deaths

India reports 2,11,298 COVID-19 cases, 3,847 deaths

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The count of active cases has further reduced to 24,19,907, which is 8.84 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.01 per cent, the data showed.

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.

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The death toll climbed to 3,03,720 with 4,454 daily deaths, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Aishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID, discharged

Aishwarya, Aaradhya test negative for COVID, discharged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'Aishwarya and Aaradhya have thankfully tested negative and have been discharged from the hospital. They will now be at home,' Abhishek tweeted.

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The pilots and cabin crew were provided training in all the steps on donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment suits, infection control practices to be followed inflight and also the management of anticipated health emergencies during the flight, the medical college authorities said.

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 36,18,458 comprising 14.66 per cent of the total infections.

52 Covid survivors died of black fungus in Maha so far

52 Covid survivors died of black fungus in Maha so far

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, became a much talked about subject after some recovering and recovered coronavirus patients were found infected with the disease, whose symptoms include headache, fever, pain under the eyes, nasal or sinus congestion and partial loss of vision.

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'Never before had I heard or seen anyone of this age dying due to COVID-19. This is the first I believe. The situation is really scary'

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the sixth consecutive day. There are 4,65,478 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprise 5.26 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The number of active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country has gone up to 37,45,237, accounting for 16.53 per cent of its total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.39 per cent.

Over 5 crore COVID-19 tests conducted till date in India

Over 5 crore COVID-19 tests conducted till date in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The average Tests Per Million Per Day have increased from 237 in the second week of July to 758 in the first week of September.

India records over 1.34 lakh Covid cases, 2,887 deaths

India records over 1.34 lakh Covid cases, 2,887 deaths

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The number of active cases has reduced to 17,13,413, accounting for 6.02 per cent of the total number of cases.

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

NZ cricketers may travel to UK for WTC final with Indian players

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner are among 10 New Zealand players in the different franchises of the IPL.

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

PIX: Sportspersons receive national honours virtually

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

This year a whopping 74 winners were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees.

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.

'We are now the eye of the storm'

'We are now the eye of the storm'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Between the quiet hallways and the empty streets, there is a misleadingly peaceful atmosphere outside, that does not reflect the stress and tragedy happening every day between hospital walls.'

Cipla ready to partner in Covid vaccine distribution

Cipla ready to partner in Covid vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 May 2021

However, Cipla was very clear it does not want to get into vaccine manufacturing.

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,99,413, with 36,604 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,38,122 with 501 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

'Private hospitals will loot patients'

'Private hospitals will loot patients'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'The government allowed private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients, so it should pay.'

Vaccination only solution to Covid crisis in India: Fauci

Vaccination only solution to Covid crisis in India: Fauci

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Dr Fauci said that India needs to immediately build makeshift field hospitals like what China did a year ago.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The national recovery rate was recorded 93.68 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.46 per cent.

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.

Bird flu outbreak reported in 7 states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in 7 states now

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Besides Uttar Pradesh, the other six states where bird flu is confirmed are Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.

Coronavirus: England bowlers' training session delayed

Coronavirus: England bowlers' training session delayed

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Earlier, it was established that each bowler would be using his own cricket ball as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.

With more recoveries, Mumbai's Covid situation improves

With more recoveries, Mumbai's Covid situation improves

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Mumbai's recovery rate has improved to 73 per cent while the case growth rate declined to 1.03 per cent. The average case doubling rate has also gone up to 68 days

Nearly 7 crore Covid tests conducted in India so far

Nearly 7 crore Covid tests conducted in India so far

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A record 14,92,409 tests have been conducted for detection of COVID-19 in a span of 24 hours.

Post lockdown-flights: Cabin crew to have face shields, gowns, masks

Post lockdown-flights: Cabin crew to have face shields, gowns, masks

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and AirAsia India have decided to go with the new attire to ensure safety of cabin crew members as they are in close proximity to passengers during flights

'Indian strain' of coronavirus spreads faster: Experts

'Indian strain' of coronavirus spreads faster: Experts

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The B.1.617 variant of SARS-CoV2, also being called a 'double mutant' or the 'Indian strain', has been found prevalent largely in Maharashtra and Delhi that have been severely hit by a devastating second wave of the pandemic.

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

This is the fourth consecutive day when COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 45,000.

Recoveries in India exceed new COVID-19 cases for 5 weeks

Recoveries in India exceed new COVID-19 cases for 5 weeks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Less than 50,000 new cases of the coronavirus infection have been reported in the country in a span of 24 hours, whereas the daily new recoveries have exceeded 54,000.

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Doctors dance, sing to encourage patients to keep up the fight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Doctors, health workers, sanitation workers are once again skipping going home and extending their working hours to cope up with the rising demands.

Night curfew in Maharashtra; new rules for Europe arrivals

Night curfew in Maharashtra; new rules for Europe arrivals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

"It will be in effect till January 5," Thackeray said, according to the statement.

43% Covid cases from Maha, Andhra, Karnataka: Centre

43% Covid cases from Maha, Andhra, Karnataka: Centre

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The Centre asserted that it is regularly engaging with the states and Union Territories that are reporting a spurt in cases and those with a higher fatality rate.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Among the long queues of voters, there were some famous faces too who exercised their franchise.

The Covid doctor who became a patient

The Covid doctor who became a patient

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'When we go to war, we also take our families.' 'It's not just fighting the war ourselves, but our families are doing that too. And that's the biggest sacrifice.'

1.32 lakh new Covid cases, 2,713 deaths reported in India

1.32 lakh new Covid cases, 2,713 deaths reported in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The active cases have reduced to 16,35,993 comprising 5.73 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 93.08 per cent.

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will also include the cost of treatment for any other co-morbidities, including pre-existing comorbid conditions along with the treatment for Covid-19.