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COVID-19: France, US deliver oxygen supplies to India

COVID-19: France, US deliver oxygen supplies to India

Rediff.com2 May 2021

France on Sunday delivered to India 28 tonnes of ready-to-use medical supplies including eight large oxygen plants while the US sent to India a third flight that brought over 1000 oxygen cylinders

India adds over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India adds over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease is 1,48,17,371, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.12 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

While the infection has been mild in most reported cases, those below two years of age are showing signs of acute infection.

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The kin of the deceased created a ruckus at the entrance of the hospital alleging that the shortage of oxygen killed the four patients

Delhi unlock process to begin from May 31; factories, construction activities allowed for 1 week

Delhi unlock process to begin from May 31; factories, construction activities allowed for 1 week

Rediff.com28 May 2021

It has been decided to open factories and allow construction activities, Kejriwal said.

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

New York registers 731 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

New York registers 731 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The state has a total of 138,836 coronavirus cases and as of Tuesday 5,489 people have died, up by 731 from Monday morning.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

Vaccination 3 months after recovery from Covid: Govt

Vaccination 3 months after recovery from Covid: Govt

Rediff.com19 May 2021

These decisions were taken by the ministry based on the fresh recommendations by The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) and have also been communicated to the states and union territories, an official statement 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.

Karnataka imposes new anti-Covid measures amid Omicron scare

Karnataka imposes new anti-Covid measures amid Omicron scare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Intensifying screening of international passengers at airports, asking educational institutions to postpone their public events, and limiting gatherings, meetings, conferences to 500 people, are among the other measures announced by the government.

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

'Health will continue to be at the centre of the government's attention as it underpins economic recovery and our collective well being.'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

1-and-a-half-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Delhi

1-and-a-half-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Meanwhile, at least two doctors and six nurses at the Lady Hardinge Medical College have tested positive for coronavirus.

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting with experts, and senior ministers and officials of his government to assess the COVID-19 situation in the state and curbs that were put in place to control its spread.

Meet a COVID-19 warrior with a difference

Meet a COVID-19 warrior with a difference

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Am I going to take my money with me when I die tomorrow?' asks Kadar Shaikh when asked about the money he spent to develop two COVID-19 isolation centres with 145 beds by spending more than Rs 1 crore.

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

Record 20,572 people recuperated from COVID-19 in 24 hrs

Record 20,572 people recuperated from COVID-19 in 24 hrs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Aggressive testing, timely diagnosis and effective management of patients either through supervised home isolation or active medical attention in hospitals have led to a surge in recovered cases which exceed active COVID-19 cases by 2,72,191 as on date

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Do not lose crucial time to begin treatment for Mucormycosis, insists Dr Sanket Jain, consultant pulmonologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai.

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Tauktae: 2 barges with 410 on board adrift near Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belts of Maharashtra and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat.

Cyclone Tauktae to hit Gujarat coast on Monday evening: IMD

Cyclone Tauktae to hit Gujarat coast on Monday evening: IMD

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae is likely to intensify during the next 24 hours and reach the Gujarat coast on Monday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

After Jain, Sisodia hospitalised as Delhi deadlock continues

After Jain, Sisodia hospitalised as Delhi deadlock continues

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

While Jain went on indefinite fast at the LG's office on Tuesday, Sisodia had been on a hunger strike since Wednesday.

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Long-term exposure to chronically high PM2.5 levels weakens the ability of the lungs to fend off infections, therefore making people more susceptible to COVID-19, the scientists said.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Modi should focus on wealth creation, not wealth distribution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'When you start distributing wealth, you end up distributing poverty.'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Pfizer in final stages of vaccine deal with India: CEO

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

United States Pharma giant Pfizer is in the final stages of an agreement with India to supply anti-COVID-19 vaccines, Chief Executive Officer Dr Albert Bourla said on Tuesday, observing that the domestically manufactured vaccines would be the backbone of vaccinating the Indian people.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father passes away

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father passes away

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Krishnaraj Rai is survived by wife Vrinda, son Aditya and daughter Aishwarya.

Karunanidhi extremely critical and unstable, says hospital

Karunanidhi "extremely critical and unstable," says hospital

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi was admitted to the hospital on July 28 following a dip in his blood pressure. He is in the ICU ever since.

'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.'

Inside a Delhi hospital treating COVID-19 patients

Inside a Delhi hospital treating COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Delhi has been seeing a steady rise in coronavirus cases with official figures being pegged at over 19,000 on Monday. Delhi remains the third worst-affected state by the coronavirus pandemic -- only Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have more confirmed COVID-19 cases. Amid this situation, here are scenes from Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, where some 200 patients are being treated.

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

'We are hoping for the best, but we are prepared for the worst'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'As of this moment, we have 1,173 ventilators, 2,695 ICUs and about 10,408 plus isolation beds.' 'But this number keeps changing with every passing hour as we incorporate more private as well as government hospitals in our fight against the pandemic.'

Plasma bank to be set up in Delhi for COVID-19 patients

Plasma bank to be set up in Delhi for COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the bank will start working in the next two days, adding that the Aam Aadmi Party government will encourage those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma.

Bhubaneswar hospital fire: 4 hospital officials arrested

Bhubaneswar hospital fire: 4 hospital officials arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The arrests were made shortly after the Odisha government filed two FIRs alleging negligence in conduct and safety against Sum Hospital.

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Chairing the 19th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through video-conference on Friday, Vardhan said India has achieved the milestone of more than 10 lakh recoveries, a recovery rate to 64.54 per cent.

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr remains critical

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had also wished the legend a speedy recovery.