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Should you get a shot if you’ve already had COVID-19? Here’s what experts say

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that 3 crore frontline workers will be vaccinated in the first phase and 30 crore citizens will get the COVID shot in the next few months.
Gujarat, Telangana, Punjab receive first batch of Covid-19 vaccines

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday informed that that 1.1 crore Covishield and 55 lakh Covaxin Covid-19 vaccines have been procured at a cost of Rs 200 and Rs 206 per dose, respectively.
Food insufficiency during COVID-19 pandemic increases depression and anxiety symptoms

Food insufficiency increased by 25 per cent during the pandemic and those who did not have enough to eat reported experiencing more depressive and anxiety symptoms, revealed a US study.
Gut microbiome imbalances influence the likelihood of ‘long Covid’

The gut microbiome may mediate the immune response to Covid-19, ramping up or tamping down inflammation while contributing to cytokine storms.
Coronavirus: First consignment of Serum Institute's Covishield vaccine arrives in Delhi

The first consignment of 'Covishield' vaccine consisting of 34 boxes and weighing 1,088 kg was carried from Pune to Delhi on SpiceJet flight 8937.
World’s largest mass vaccination drive to start from Jan 16: Safety measures in place

PM Modi on Monday said that India is entering into a decisive battle against COVID-19, as the country prepares for the 'Made in India' vaccination drive from Jan 16.
Another new coronavirus variant found in Japan: What is it and how worried should we be?

The identification of a new Covid variant comes as countries scramble to contain two other contagious variants that have emerged in the U.K. and South Africa.
Sedative drugs, curb on family visits may increase risk of acute brain dysfunction in Covid-19 ICU patients

Many COVID-19 ICU patients experienced acute brain dysfunction that lasted for an average of 12 days, which is double what is seen in non-COVID ICU patients, finds a new study.
Despite vaccines, Covid-19 herd immunity won't be achieved in 2021: WHO

"We are not going to achieve any levels of population immunity or herd immunity in 2021," WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan told a briefing.
Centre will bear the cost of the first round of Covid vaccines: Modi

Indian vaccines are more cost effective than any other vaccine in the world, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Notably, the DCGI had approved two vaccines: Covishield - developed by Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for emergency use in the country.
Holding breath to avoid Covid-19 infection? It may actually increase the risk, say Indian researchers

Decreasing your breathing frequency can increase the process of virus-laden droplets being transported deep into your lungs, and consequently raise your chances of infection, said IIT researchers.
India records lowest Covid-19 infections in over 6 months: PM meeting CMs today to discuss vaccination rollout

Currently, India's Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 96.43 per cent while the fatality rate is 1.44 as per cent. The country recorded only 16,311 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours on Monday, the lowest one-day figure in over six months.
Single-dose nanoparticle vaccine for COVID-19: What is it and how effective is it against the virus?

Nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine will balance the effectiveness of viral-based vaccines with the safety and ease-of-production advantages.
76% of COVID patients have at least one symptoms 6 months after the infection: Study

A new study published in The Lancet has found that more than three-quarters of COVID-19 patients reported at least one ongoing symptom.
A new test can now detect COVID-19 antibodies in seconds: Quantify patient response to vaccines

There is now an advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform that detects, within seconds, antibodies specific to COVID-19. Read on to know more.
Covid-19 vaccination drive from next week: 89 Delhi hospitals chosen for first phase

The Covid vaccination drive will be carried out in 5,000 sites across India. The Delhi government has finalized 89 hospitals for the same, according to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
To get vaccinated or not? Fear and hope as Covid-19 vaccine rolls out

As India rolls out the world's largest inoculation drive on Jan 16, adverse reactions in other countries to the Covid-19 vaccine and efficacy of the homegrown shot have raised concerns.
Now, we have a testing platform that can detect Covid-19 antibodies within seconds

The Covid-19 testing platform can identify the presence of two Covid-19 antibodies, spike S1 protein and receptor-binding domain (RBD), from a very small drop of blood.
Avian Influenza: Cooking poultry at or above 70 degrees may kill the bird flu virus

According to the World Health Organisation, cooking of poultry at or above 70 degree Celsius is a safe measure to kill the bird flu virus.
Pandemic triggering dramatic hair loss; Tips to tackle the problem

People are experiencing major hair loss due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read on to know how you can combat the problem.

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