News for 'coronavirus'

How Kerala is treating coronavirus suspects

How Kerala is treating coronavirus suspects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

A separate menu has been prepared for the 15 Indian patients -- all Keralites -- and the two United Kingdom nationals

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

WHO says it has 'not yet' found source of coronavirus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Dr Tedros said the team has concluded that leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology as alleged by former US president Donald Trump is the "least likely hypothesis" but it requires further probe.

China braces for return of Covid, vax for elders advised

China braces for return of Covid, vax for elders advised

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

China's top respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan warned of a small COVID-19 spike in the winter and reminded the elderly and vulnerable populations to get vaccinated as soon as possible, state-run Global Times reported.

China thanks Modi for letter to XI on coronavirus assistance

China thanks Modi for letter to XI on coronavirus assistance

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'India's acts of goodwill fully demonstrate its friendship with China'

London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus

London can host 2020 Games if moved over coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With the Tokyo Games due to begin on July 24, organisers have set up a task force to coordinate with public health authorities over the epidemic.

Coronavirus: Chelsea set up charity for domestic abuse

Coronavirus: Chelsea set up charity for domestic abuse

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Chelsea have already opened the hotel on their Stamford Bridge stadium site to National Health Service staff in London, while the men's squad have donated money to the Chelsea Foundation to help support those in need during the crisis.

India's Covid sub-variant JN.1 tally rises to 169; highest from Kerala, Guj

India's Covid sub-variant JN.1 tally rises to 169; highest from Kerala, Guj

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Several states have been reporting an uptick in the number of COVID cases over the last few weeks and nine states and Union territories have so far detected the presence of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus.

Coronavirus fears: Is it a good time to buy gold?

Coronavirus fears: Is it a good time to buy gold?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Gold, which was hovering around $1,321 an ounce in January 2019, has already breached $1,600 per ounce in the past few sessions to a seven-year high.

Poultry prices decline amid rumours of coronavirus spreading to birds

Poultry prices decline amid rumours of coronavirus spreading to birds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Since coronavirus broke out in a few cities in China and a couple of cases were spotted in India as well, rumours claimed for the first time that it was carried by birds.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Questions on coronavirus answered

Questions on coronavirus answered

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A virologist answers questions on the deadly virus presently haunting the world.

No spectators for Barca's match; football club owner has coronavirus

No spectators for Barca's match; football club owner has coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Barcelona's Champions League last-16 second leg match with Napoli scheduled for March 18 will take place without spectators due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus, a club spokesman said on Tuesday. The match will take place at Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw in Napoli, but no supporters will be allowed to enter the stadium.

Coronavirus suspect flees from hospital; caught after 12 hours

Coronavirus suspect flees from hospital; caught after 12 hours

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The 26-year-old woman, who had gone for a vacation to Indonesia last month and returned home on February 29, was admitted to government-run Mhow Civil Hospital on last Friday after she showed symptoms similar to the novel coronavirus

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Rohit Sharma, who is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, has donated Rs 45 lakh and Rs 25 lakh to the and CM's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) respectively. He has given Rs 5 lakh to 'Zomato Feeding India', which is helping families affected by the ongoing national lockdown, and another Rs 5 lakh to help aid the welfare of stray dogs.

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 5,806 confirmed cases, including 204 deaths, official media reported.

Watch Live: PM Modi addresses nation on coronavirus

Watch Live: PM Modi addresses nation on coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Modi is to address the nation at 8 pm on Thursday and is expected to talk about issues relating to coronavirus and the efforts to combat the pandemic that has claimed more than 7,500 lives across the world.

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.

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

As natives return, Himachal's coronavirus woes may just begin

Rediff.com7 May 2020

More than 1.20 lakh Himachalis have already returned home in less than a week's time. There is a list of 21,000 others approved for return, and at least two lakh more are still awaiting official nod for their return. Will this influx see a spike in coronavirus numbers? That is the administration's main worry, reports Ashwani Sharma.

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates  51 crore

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

BCCI donates 51 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for disaster management in wake of COVID-19 pandemic while Suresh Raina donated 52 lakh.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Padma Award ceremonies postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Padma Award ceremonies postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The Padma Award ceremonies scheduled for March 26 and April 3 stand postponed, a home ministry official said.

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

According to WHO, women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish to but should practice hygiene during the feeding, where a mask where available, wash hands before and after touching the baby and routinely clean and disinfect surfaces they have touched.

Leicester's boss reveals he had coronavirus

Leicester's boss reveals he had coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Brendan Rodgers, who is the second manager to confirm he had a positive test for COVID-19 after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, said he showed strong symptoms and was left breathless

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The "exponential increase is largely due to the recent inflow of people brought in from Taftan after a purported quarantine".

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Australian government had announced that anyone arriving in the country from overseas will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days starting Sunday midnight (March 15) in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, a lot of citizens are confused regarding the working of the precaution.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

Yuvraj donates Rs 50 lakh in fight against coronavirus

Yuvraj donates Rs 50 lakh in fight against coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Sunday pledged to donate Rs 50 lakh to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM CARES Fund to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. The two-time World Cup winner also appealed to the people to stay united in the fight against the pandemic that has so far claimed more than 70 lives while infecting over 3000 across the country.

Doctor shares battle with coronavirus on Twitter

Doctor shares battle with coronavirus on Twitter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Dr Yale Chen (@yaletung) tweets lung ultrasounds and accounts of his symptoms each day to raise awareness.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

108-yr-old Spanish flu survivor dies from coronavirus

108-yr-old Spanish flu survivor dies from coronavirus

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

She is believed to be the oldest British victim of coronavirus, which has so far killed over 1,000 people in the UK and infected over 17,000.

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Pakistan's centrally-contracted cricketers will contribute Rs 5 million to the national government's emergency fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said apart from centrally-contracted players contributing Rs 5 million, the employees in the board, up to the senior manager level, will contribute their one day's salary.

'Coronavirus is a threat to young people too'

'Coronavirus is a threat to young people too'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Some young and healthy people in the United States who have contracted the new coronavirus are becoming seriously ill, the top US official on infectious diseases, Anthony Fauci, told NBA star Stephen Curry in an interview on Thursday. Many falsely believe the virus, which has killed more than 1,000 people in the United States, is only a threat to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, Fauci told the basketball player in a live interview aimed at reaching a younger audience via social media.

China coronavirus toll climbs to over 2,700

China coronavirus toll climbs to over 2,700

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The country's National Health Commission in its daily update said it received reports of 52 deaths, all from Hubei, and 406 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection from all over the country.

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Italy's Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans. Japan were also playing their tie against Ecuador in an empty stadium in Miki because of the coronavirus spread, which has played havoc with sporting fixtures across the world.

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Will a warmer summer help slow down coronavirus spread?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

IMD has said the temperature in April-June across most parts in India is expected to be 0.5-1 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. However, doctors and scientists say they haven't found any direct correlation between the speed of COVID-19 spread and warm weather.

Coronavirus: 2 passengers put in isolation at Kolkata airport

Coronavirus: 2 passengers put in isolation at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

A passenger called Himadri Barman tested positive on Tuesday, and Nagendra Singh tested positive on Wednesday, said the director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

You are worse than coronavirus, Gayle tells Sarwan

You are worse than coronavirus, Gayle tells Sarwan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle has called his former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan "worse than coronavirus", accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from Caribbean Premier League outfit Jamaica Tallawahs. The big-hitting Gayle, who has since moved to St. Lucia Zouks, blamed Sarwan for an alleged fallout with Tallawahs franchise, which did not retain him for the 2020 season after playing for them as a marquee player last year.

Will Coronavirus see the scrapping of VAR?

Will Coronavirus see the scrapping of VAR?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'I haven't heard any serious proposals regarding the protection of the referees'

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran

Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The passengers have been quarantined at the Indian Army Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer.