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Global Covid caseload tops 438.3 mn
Washington : The global coronavirus caseload has topped 438.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.96 million and vaccinations to over 10.54 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Wednesday…
Neem tree-based drugs may help fight Covid variants: Study
Kolkata : Extract from the bark of the neem tree, indigenous to India, may help treat and reduce the spread of coronavirus, a team of international researchers found.Neem, used for over thousands of years, is known for its pesticidal,…
Doctors warn against complacency over Covid
Lucknow : Even though Covid cases in Uttar Pradesh are on the decline, experts feel that it is still too early to predict the end of the third wave. They feel that safety protocols must be followed.Experts say that the possibility of a new…
Pfizer Covid vaccine less effective in kids 5 to 11: Study
New York : Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 has proved to be significantly less effective than in older adolescents or adults against the infectious virus, according to a study.The yet to be peer-reviewed study, led by The…
New Zealand approves 3rd Covid vaccine Novavax
Wellington : New Zealanders will soon be able to access a third type of Novavax vaccine following the government's confirmation.Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday that Novavax will soon be available to New Zealanders aged…
India logs 6,915 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases drop below 1 lakh
New Delhi : India's daily Covid-19 cases dropped further on Tuesday with 6,915 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, as per union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data.A total of 180 Covid-related deaths were also reported in the same…
Global Covid caseload tops 436.3 mn
Washington : The global coronavirus caseload has topped 436.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.95 million and vaccinations to over 10.53 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Tuesday…
Fourth Covid wave in India from June, says Study
Kanpur : The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) researchers have predicted that the fourth wave of Covid-19 may set in around June 22 in the country.According to the study, India is likely to witness the fourth Covid wave in…
Global Covid caseload tops 435.1 mn
Washington : The global coronavirus caseload has topped 435.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.94 million and vaccinations to over 10.48 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.In its latest update on Monday…
Loss of smell, taste post Covid may destroy your love life
London : Long-term side effects of Covid can destroy your love life as loss of taste and smell are linked to a fall in sex drive, a UK psychologist warned.Loss of the ability to smell and taste has been a hallmark of Covid. While for some…