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Antibody that blocks Omicron, other Covid variants identified
New York : A group of scientists in the US has identified an antibody that appears to block infection by all dominant variants of the virus that causes Covid-19, including Omicron.
The discovery could lead to more potent vaccines and new…
Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases
New Delhi : A review meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted on Friday that seven states are reporting high number of Covid cases in India with rising test positivity rate, which include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi,…
Omicron more deadly than seasonal influenza, reveals research
New Delhi : Adults hospitalised with the Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalised with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case fatality rates than the Delta and Alpha…
WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other variants under monitoring: Centre to states, UTs
New Delhi : The Centre on Friday told the states and Union territories that currently the World Health Organisation is closely tracking one variant of interest (VOI), XBB.1.5 and six other variants are under monitoring BQ.1, BA.2.75,…
India logs 6,050 fresh Covid-19 cases
New Delhi : India has recorded 6,050 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.With 3,320 recoveries in the same time span, the total number of recoveries reached 4,41,85,858. The recovery rate…
Study shows how people’s hands, household surfaces aid in Covid spread
London : While Covid is primarily known to spread via aerosols, a new study led by an Indian origin researcher has provided first empirical evidence that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on people's hands and household surfaces also contribute…
Air pollution can affect your Covid vaccine efficacy: Study
London : People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study.In particular, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide…
India: Covid fresh cases cross 5k-mark
New Delhi : With 5,335 infections registered in the past 24 hours, the fresh Covid cases in India breached the 5,000-mark on Thursday, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs.The new addition has pushed the total number of active…
Follow covid-19 protocols and wear masks at crowded places: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Shimla : Expressing concern over rise in Covid-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the people of the State to follow the corona protocols and wear masks at crowded places to check the spread…
Indian study shows how Covid accelerates progression of dementia
New Delhi : Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research led by health experts from West Bengal.Since the first wave of Covid-19, neurologists have…