New Delhi: With Covid-19 cases declining steadily, regular international flights are expected to resume on March 15, PTI reported quoting government sources. Upon resumption, standard operating procedures effective at airports for foreign arrivals and departure would be followed. “Given the consistent decline in Covid cases, a decision on resuming scheduled …
Read More »Britain’s Queen Elizabeth Tests Positive For Covid-19 At Age Of 95, Know Details Here
New Delhi: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, the worlds ‘oldest reigning monarch, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is suffering moderate symptoms, according to Buckingham Palace. She intends to resume modest responsibilities this week, news agency Reuters reported. The 95-year-old queen’s health has been in the limelight since she spent a …
Read More »New computer model shows best ways to slow COVID-19 spread, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Researchers in Canada have developed a computer model that simulates many variables affecting the transmission of COVID-19 to suggest the best ways to slow the spread of variants. The model created by researchers at the University of Waterloo takes raw data already in use to forecast case numbers and hospitalisations, …
Read More »No evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding: Study | Health News
California: There is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal ‘Pediatric Research’. The authors found that whilst a low proportion of breastmilk contained COVID-19 genetic material, this did not translate into …
Read More »COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation | CDC
Isolation Isolation is used to separate people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 from those without COVID-19. People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, or wear a well-fitting mask when they need to be …
Read More »Scientists identify antibodies that can block Omicron variant of COVID-19- The New Indian Express
By PTI WASHINGTON: Scientists have identified antibodies that neutralise Omicron and other variants of coronavirus by targeting areas that remain essentially unchanged as the virus mutates. The research, published in the journal Nature, may help design vaccines and antibody treatments that will be effective against not only Omicron but other …
Read More »Remdesivir to be used in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19: Health ministry
The Centre on Friday said Remdesivir drug should only be used in patients with ‘moderate to severe’ COVID-19 and those with no renal or hepatic dysfunction within 10 days of the onset of any symptom. It also warned against use of the drug in patients who are not on oxygen …
Read More »29 Students Of West Bengal School Test Positive For Covid-19
New Delhi: At least 29 students of a residential school in West Bengal’s Nadia district have tested positive for Covid-19. According to sources, the affected students are from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kalyani, and belong to Class 9 and Class 10. Thirteen boys and 16 girls tested Covid positive. School officials …
Read More »Hong Kong researchers urge third COVID-19 shot after new Omicron study, Health News, ET HealthWorld
HONG KONG: Researchers in Hong Kong have urged people to get a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, after a study showed insufficient antibodies were generated by the Sinovac and BioNTech products to fend off Omicron. Tuesday’s release of the results of a study by scientists in …
Read More »Kamal Haasan Fully Recovers From COVID-19
Veteran star Kamal Haasan, who was diagnosed with coronavirus a few days back, has now fully recovered. On Wednesday, a hospital treating him issued a statement regarding Haasan’s health update. “Mr Kamal Haasan, who has been admitted to SRI Ramachandra Medical Centre on 22nd November 2021 was COVID positive. He …
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