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Active Covid cases in country decline to 6,402

Active Covid cases in country decline to 6,402

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,586 with 12 fatalities which includes 11 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.One death has been reported from Rajasthan in a span of 24 hours.

India logs less than 500 new Covid cases, 4 die; active tally declines

India logs less than 500 new Covid cases, 4 die; active tally declines

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,574 with four fatalities which includes three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Instead of killing bat cells as the virus does with human cells, the MERS coronavirus enters a long-term relationship with the host, maintained by the bat's unique 'super' immune system

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 70-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 70-lakh mark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

India's coronavirus cases jumped from 10 lakh to 20 lakh in 21 days. Then it took 16 more days to race past 30 lakh, 13 days more to cross the 40-lakh mark and 11 days to go past 50 lakh. The cases rose from 50 lakh to 60 lakh in 12 days.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 7,175

Active Covid cases in India decline to 7,175

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,546 with 11 fatalities which includes nine deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

COVID-19: India adds record 3,79,257 cases in 1 day

COVID-19: India adds record 3,79,257 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 30,84,814 comprising 16.79 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 82.10 per cent.

India logs 734 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; active tally declines to 12,307

India logs 734 new Covid cases, 3 deaths; active tally declines to 12,307

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,531 with three more fatalities, including one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Amid Covid fears, India reports 163 new cases

Amid Covid fears, India reports 163 new cases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,690 with nine fatalities.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 3,402

Active Covid cases in country dip to 3,402

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,681 with one fatality being reported from Delhi in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The nation recorded a spike of 80,472 new cases and 1,179 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Children who previously had COVID-19 or the inflammatory condition MIS-C are not protected against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study which found vaccination, however, does afford protection.

India logs 6,298 Covid cases, positivity rate at 1.89%

India logs 6,298 Covid cases, positivity rate at 1.89%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said.

Philippines reports coronavirus death, toll reaches 305

Philippines reports coronavirus death, toll reaches 305

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The virus, which has infected more than 14,562 people, continues to spread beyond China.

5 AI pilots test negative; tests may have been faulty

5 AI pilots test negative; tests may have been faulty

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The national carrier, which is operating flights to evacuate Indians stranded in foreign countries, have asked its pilots to undertake coronavirus test before they operate such flights.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 4,244

Active Covid cases in country decline to 4,244

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

India logged 241 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases further declined to 4,244, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

In a letter addressed to Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya said three MPs from Rajasthan -- P P Chaudhary, Nihal Chand and Devji Patel -- have flagged concerns and requested him that Covid protocols, including use of masks and sanitisers, be strictly followed during the march and only those who are vaccinated be allowed to participate.

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

3,007 fresh cases of Omicron reported across 27 states and UTs.

India's COVID-19 caseload climbs to 81,84,082

India's COVID-19 caseload climbs to 81,84,082

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A total of 74,91,513 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far taking the national recovery rate to 91.54 per cent while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.49 per cent.

Festival season a 'critical period': BMC amid Covid fear

Festival season a 'critical period': BMC amid Covid fear

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The metropolis saw an upward trend in daily COVID-19 cases in the second week of October.

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,83,461 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.08 per cent.

53 journalists test coronavirus positive in Mumbai

53 journalists test coronavirus positive in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation collected swab samples of 171 mediapersons, including electronic and print media journalists, photographers and cameramen.

All you need to know about China's deadly coronavirus

All you need to know about China's deadly coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Common symptoms of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) strain, which has infected more than 300 people since the outbreak in Wuhan in December, include respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, the WHO said

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

Kerala lifts coronavirus 'state calamity' alert

Kerala lifts coronavirus 'state calamity' alert

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

But that does not mean that we are lowering our guard. The (28-day) quarantine period will continue.

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

According to the scientists, people infected with SARS-CoV-2 might be spreading the virus without recognizing, or prior to recognizing, symptoms.

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

In China, the toll stood at around 3,250 and in Italy it was 3,405.

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus on the eve of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo, the Egyptian Football Association said on Friday.

Covid: May, India's worst month

Covid: May, India's worst month

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India reported more than 88.82 lakh (8.82 million) coronavirus infections in May alone during the raging second wave of COVID-19, accounting for 31.67 percent of the over 2.8 crore (28 million) cases reported in the country so far and making it the worst month of the pandemic.

India's daily Covid cases drop below 16K-mark, 68 deaths

India's daily Covid cases drop below 16K-mark, 68 deaths

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.54 per cent, the health ministry said.

Jal Shakti minister tests positive for coronavirus

Jal Shakti minister tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

"I underwent a coronavirus test after developing symptoms and the report has come positive. I am getting hospitalised on the advice of doctors. I request all who have come in my contact in the past days to isolate themselves and get tested," Shekhwat tweeted in Hindi.

At 93,733 India's active Covid cases lowest in 555 days

At 93,733 India's active Covid cases lowest in 555 days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

With 8,439 more people testing positive for COVID-19 in a day, India's infection tally rose to 3,46,56,822 on Wednesday, while the count of active cases declined to 93,733, the lowest in 555 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Football players test positive for coronavirus

Football players test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Valencia and Argentina defender Ezequiel Garay said on Sunday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first La Liga player to confirm he has the virus that has wreaked havoc on global sport.

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,29,016 with eight fatalities being recorded, including three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

'Bored' driver plays cards with friends, 24 infected with COVID-19

'Bored' driver plays cards with friends, 24 infected with COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The truck driver in Krishna Lanka locality was bored and played cards with his friends and neighbours while the women grouped up and played tambola.

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Juventus's Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Juventus and Argentina soccer forward Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms, the Italian Serie A club said on Saturday, making him one of the most high-profile players to be infected so far.

India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,528 with eight fatalities which includes three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Daily Covid cases in country lowest in 196 days

Daily Covid cases in country lowest in 196 days

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India logged 862 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 196 days, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,44,938, while the active cases declined to 22,549, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Please watch your Oct, Nov, Dec: Govt warns against Covid surge

Please watch your Oct, Nov, Dec: Govt warns against Covid surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Asserting repeatedly that the second wave of the pandemic is not over, the government said that though the situation is plateauing, the country is still reporting as high as 20,000-odd new infections every day.

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, after receiving complaints about several bodies found floating in the Ganga river in the two states.

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Modi to discuss Covid situation with CMs on Wednesday via video-conferencing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conferencing, an official said.