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Most Americans resumed risky behaviour before Covid vaccines arrived: Study
New York : Despite repeated warnings during the pandemic, the majority of Americans resumed risky social and travel activity before vaccines became available, new research has revealed.After months of lockdowns and quarantines, many…
WHO defines post-Covid situation to ensure better treatment
New Delhi : The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a 'clinical case definition' of post-Covid situation to ensure better treatment and care for affected person.People with post-Covid conditions can experience lingering symptoms for…
Argentina approves emergency use of Sinopharm vax for kids
Buenos Aires : Argentina has recently approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for children aged between three and 11, according to health authorities.According to an announcement made by Health Minister Carla…
‘Covid not over yet’, govt urges people to exercise caution
New Delhi : The challenge of Covid-19 has not ended yet, said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry, in a press conference held on Thursday to brief on ongoing Covid situation in the country. He said, "we say that we haven't…
Bulletin on COVID-19 :JK reports 102 new positive cases, 324493 recovered so far
Srinagar : The Government on Tuesday informed that 102 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 29 from Jammu division and 73 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in…
For unvaccinated, re-infection by SARS-CoV-2 likely : Study
New York : Immunity gained after a natural infection is short-lived and remaining unvaccinated can increase the risk of getting re-infected with Covid-19, suggests a study published in the journal The Lancet Microbe.Throughout the Covid-19…
Covid-19 may trigger high sugar levels, worsen disease
New York : Covid-19 infection triggers hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar levels, by disrupting key fat cells, bringing high risks of severe disease and death in many patients, according to a new study.Hyperglycemia, the core feature of…
CLOSE-IN: The Bio-safety bubble needs to burst
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a serious effect on most people around the world. The serious repercussions that were faced initially on account of the virus spreading like wild fire with no definite solution to stop it, made one shudder with…
Covid: Merck’s oral pill shows promise against hospitalisation, death
Washington : Merck on Friday announced its anti-viral drug has shown "compelling results" in clinical trials -- halving the risk of hospitalisation or death for patients with mild or moderate cases of Covid.Molnupiravir, co-developed with…
Bulletin on COVID-19 : JK reports 110 new positive cases, 323663 recovered so far
Srinagar : The Government on Thursday informed that 110 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 26 from Jammu division and 84 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in…