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India adds 14,623 fresh Covid cases, 197 deaths in a day
New Delhi : India reported 14,623 fresh Covid cases on Wednesday, 12 per cent higher than Tuesday and registered 197 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data.With the new 197 fatalities, the overall death toll has…
Overhyped science behind fake stem cell treatments for Covid : Study
New York : Amid the rush to find quick treatments for Covid-19 last year, the world saw a global race to find new stem cell-based treatments. Now, researchers report that such therapies were filled with violations of government regulations,…
Bulletin on COVID-19 : 93 fresh cases reported, 325473 recovered so far across J&K
Srinagar : The Daily Bulletin on COVID today informs that 93 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 21 from Jammu division and 72 from Kashmir division, have been reported, thus taking the total number of positive cases in…
CO2 monitors can track indoor Covid risk
New York : Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a way of using carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors to help estimate the risk of catching Covid-19 and other airborne diseases in near real time.The…
Indians prioritised wellness & mental health during Covid : Survey
New Delhi : Nearly 85 per cent Indians spent more on wellness items during Covid-19 pandemic compared to previous years, according to a survey.Titled 'Amex Trendex', the trend report from American Express, surveyed a sample of 2,000 general…
Why Covid vaccines did not win science Nobel this year
New York : Despite high hopes that one of the Nobel committees would recognise vaccination research that has saved countless lives by being delivered to billions of people, this year's science Nobels instead went to fundamental advances…
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…