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Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases
Chennai : The swab test is being increased in Tamilnadu to make sure that the spread is not increased in Chennai on Friday, August 06, 2021. (Photo: R. Parthibhan/IANS)
New Delhi : A review meeting chaired by Union Health…
Omicron more deadly than seasonal influenza, reveals research
Omicron.(IANS Infographics)
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…
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
Presides over a conference on 'strengthening role of Himachal Pradesh Legislators for improving health services during and post pandemic period in India’
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Shimla : Expressing concern over rise…
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…
At 4,435, India sees highest one-day rise in Covid cases since September 2022
New Delhi : India on Wednesday reported 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022, according to the Union ministry of Health and Family Affairs.The number of active cases stands at 23,091, the data…