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Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,559

Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,559

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,41,854 while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

India records 109 new Covid cases, active count below 2,000

India records 109 new Covid cases, active count below 2,000

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The tally of Covid infections in the country has reached 4.46 crore (4,46,82,639), it showed.

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mandaviya reviewed the pandemic situation, status of vaccination drive and the global scenario of new variants of Covid.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases this time so far needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, the Centre said on Monday and asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 114 new infections

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 114 new infections

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Covid case tally stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,75,095) while the death toll was 5,30,658, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

India records 176 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 176 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

With 176 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,75,952 while the number of active cases has declined to 3,552, the Union health ministry said on Sunday.

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests Covid positive; India meetings cancelled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

US nominee for World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has tested positive for COVID-19 following which the meetings scheduled during his two-day visit to India have been cancelled. According to a Finance Ministry statement, Banga's meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman would not happen as he is in quarantine. "During routine testing, Ajay Banga tested positive for COVID-19 but remains asymptomatic.

RSS to decide on new general secretary in Bengaluru meet

RSS to decide on new general secretary in Bengaluru meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The RSS will hold the meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha on March 19 and 20 keeping in mind COVID-19 protocols. This meeting was scheduled to take place in Bengaluru last year but had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 onset and the ensuing lockdown. The agenda, however, was passed and circulated.

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The report also said that in past DEG outbreaks, manufacturers have been suspected of substituting DEG in the place of more expensive, pharmaceutical-grade solvents.

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

With 16,866 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,39,05,621, while the daily positivity rate crossed 7 per cent again after a gap of 168 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Omicron begins to replace Delta variant in India

Omicron begins to replace Delta variant in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in the country in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases and positive international travellers are almost 80 per cent Omicron now, official sources said on Friday.

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The toll due to the viral disease increased to 5,30,680 with three more fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one reported from West Bengal in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 215 new Covid cases, lowest since April 2020

India logs 215 new Covid cases, lowest since April 2020

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The active cases further declined to 4,982, while the death toll climbed to 5,30,615 with one fatality being reported from Delhi, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases dip to 3,490

Active Covid cases dip to 3,490

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,677 with three fatalities, which includes two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports zero Covid death, 1st since March 2020

India reports zero Covid death, 1st since March 2020

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,17,611.

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The health ministry said that 5,22,149 deaths have been reported so far in the country.

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

India logs 343 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths; active tally declines further

India logs 343 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths; active tally declines further

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 5,30,612 with four more fatalities, including three reconciled by Kerala and one reported from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

States given 1.28 cr PPEs, 3 cr N95s, 10 cr HCQ tablets: Centre

States given 1.28 cr PPEs, 3 cr N95s, 10 cr HCQ tablets: Centre

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

In addition, 22,533 'Make in India' ventilators have been delivered to various states, Union territories and central institutions, the ministry said, adding that the Centre is also ensuring the installation and commissioning of the machines.

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as president and member of the state consumer commission and district forums.

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 9.26 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 14.15 per cent.

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