Did PM Narendra Modi mention a COVID-like nationwide lockdown in his speech? Social media has been abuzz with claims that India is heading towards another COVID-like lockdown. Here's a look at what he actually said.
The new COVID variant is characterised by 70 to 75 mutations in the spike protein, the part of the virus responsible for entering human cells. These changes are believed to contribute to what researchers describe as "immune escape characteristics," meaning the virus may partially evade protection from prior infection or vaccination.
Can COVID vaccines cause severe blood clots among the recipients? As cases of newly detected COVID variant is on the rise, a recent study warns that mRNA vaccines are linked to increased blood clots. Read on to know more about this serious side effect of COVID vaccines.
New COVID Variant Detected: While the variant has yet to account for a significant number of cases in the United States, it has been reported in more than 20 countries, accounting for up to 30% of cases in some, according to the CDC.
Are we heading towards another lockdown and a pandemic? In a recent report, the US health officials have warned that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the country, which has the potential to evade vaccine-induced immunity.
Are we heading towards another lockdown due to the recently detected COVID-19 variant in the United States - which has the potential to evade vaccine-induced immunity? Not really! There is no official confirmation about any lockdown as of now. Read on to know more.
The findings revealed that the molecule that powers those specific vaccines, mRNA, has been shown to help the immune system respond better to the cutting-edge cancer treatment.
New findings further revealed that incidents of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) are found to be more common in younger women with long COVID who have lower physical activity and capacity when compared with non-POTS long COVID individuals.
CDC revises COVID-19 and childhood vaccination guidelines, emphasizing "informed consent is back" and promoting shared decision-making. Know how these changes affect booster policies and childhood immunisations.
The result of a new study showed that millions of children who were previously exposed to COVID-19 were diagnosed with Long Covid but the number skyrocketed with the second infection.
While her on-screen presence has often impressed viewers, Devi Chandana has been sharing her other side of the story through her YouTube channel. In a recent candid video that she posted, Devi Chandana opened up about her struggle with certain health issues.
A new study warns that COVID-19 can cause long-term damage to the heart and blood vessels, raising risks of cardiovascular disease. Learn key prevention tips, warning signs, and how to protect your heart health post-COVID.
COVID-19 has dropped out of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic. Find out what health threats are now killing Americans in 2024.
COVID symptoms may vary from person to person, and while some individuals report symptoms like hoarseness or "razor blade throat", which is seen very commonly with some variants,
Do COVID-19 vaccines really increase heart attack risk? Let us know separates facts from myths, explaining the latest research and what it means for your heart health.
Chikungunya Outbreak In China: Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts.
United States grappling with a fresh COVID-19 wave driven by the XFG and Niumbus variants, concerns are mounting over whether India could be next. The big question is should India brace for another surge in the coming days?
The surge of new COVID-19 variannt Stratus (XFG) in the US is being compounded by latest vaccine restrictions from the Trump Administration. A virologist belives that future waves of COVID-19 could become more severe as the rate of vaccination declines and immunity drops.
Did PM Narendra Modi mention a COVID-like nationwide lockdown in his speech? Social media has been abuzz with claims that India is heading towards another COVID-like lockdown. Here's a look at what he actually said.
The new COVID variant is characterised by 70 to 75 mutations in the spike protein, the part of the virus responsible for entering human cells. These changes are believed to contribute to what researchers describe as "immune escape characteristics," meaning the virus may partially evade protection from prior infection or vaccination.
Can COVID vaccines cause severe blood clots among the recipients? As cases of newly detected COVID variant is on the rise, a recent study warns that mRNA vaccines are linked to increased blood clots. Read on to know more about this serious side effect of COVID vaccines.
New COVID Variant Detected: While the variant has yet to account for a significant number of cases in the United States, it has been reported in more than 20 countries, accounting for up to 30% of cases in some, according to the CDC.
Are we heading towards another lockdown and a pandemic? In a recent report, the US health officials have warned that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the country, which has the potential to evade vaccine-induced immunity.
Are we heading towards another lockdown due to the recently detected COVID-19 variant in the United States - which has the potential to evade vaccine-induced immunity? Not really! There is no official confirmation about any lockdown as of now. Read on to know more.
The findings revealed that the molecule that powers those specific vaccines, mRNA, has been shown to help the immune system respond better to the cutting-edge cancer treatment.
New findings further revealed that incidents of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) are found to be more common in younger women with long COVID who have lower physical activity and capacity when compared with non-POTS long COVID individuals.
CDC revises COVID-19 and childhood vaccination guidelines, emphasizing "informed consent is back" and promoting shared decision-making. Know how these changes affect booster policies and childhood immunisations.
The result of a new study showed that millions of children who were previously exposed to COVID-19 were diagnosed with Long Covid but the number skyrocketed with the second infection.
While her on-screen presence has often impressed viewers, Devi Chandana has been sharing her other side of the story through her YouTube channel. In a recent candid video that she posted, Devi Chandana opened up about her struggle with certain health issues.
A new study warns that COVID-19 can cause long-term damage to the heart and blood vessels, raising risks of cardiovascular disease. Learn key prevention tips, warning signs, and how to protect your heart health post-COVID.
COVID-19 has dropped out of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic. Find out what health threats are now killing Americans in 2024.
COVID symptoms may vary from person to person, and while some individuals report symptoms like hoarseness or "razor blade throat", which is seen very commonly with some variants,
Do COVID-19 vaccines really increase heart attack risk? Let us know separates facts from myths, explaining the latest research and what it means for your heart health.
Chikungunya Outbreak In China: Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts.
United States grappling with a fresh COVID-19 wave driven by the XFG and Niumbus variants, concerns are mounting over whether India could be next. The big question is should India brace for another surge in the coming days?
The surge of new COVID-19 variannt Stratus (XFG) in the US is being compounded by latest vaccine restrictions from the Trump Administration. A virologist belives that future waves of COVID-19 could become more severe as the rate of vaccination declines and immunity drops.
COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects: Most people showcase these 5 common side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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"With the recent resurgence of COVID-19 infection, it's very pertinent to know the cardiovascular manifestation of the COVID-19 virus", Dr. Brajesh Kumar Mishra, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram.
JN.1 subvariant is considered a Omicron lineage, inheriting its high transmissibility but potentially exhibiting some unique characteristics. Let's take a quick look at the warning signs and symptoms of this new variant.
As India enters the third wave of COVID-19, many Bollywood celebrities on Tuesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Here is the complete list.
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The new year is around the corner but this also means that people will celebrate in over-crowded places amidst COVID-19 rise. How can you prevent yourself from catching the infection?
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The severity of the disease and for how long it will impact a person has become an individual assessment and cannot be generalized anymore
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India recorded 2,139 fresh COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths related to the disease on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
From Parechovirus virus killing infants in the United States to Japanese Encephalitis wreaking havoc in India, take a quick look at the top headlines of the day.
JN.1, which is of the Omicron lineage and designated by the WHO as a variant of interest (VOI), was initially characterized by fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea.
As much as we love to eat tomatoes, there is an illness known as tomato fever that primarily affects young people. Tomato-like rashes appear on the bodies of children suffering from this disease.
The way that at-home tests currently work is to give the person a yes-or-no response to the question of whether or not they have the virus in their bodies.
As the number of cases increases, we might see more severe cases as well. Fortunately, disease due to JN.1 has been mild, and there has been no increase in hospitalization as compared to the Omicron lineages.
These infections include Covid 19, respiratory infections or zika virus. Watch video to know more about the syndrome.
India has recorded 12,193 fresh Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, with the number of active cases of the infection going up to 67,556, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala. Meanwhile, the Union Health Secretary has written to eight states with increasing Covid-19 cases to step up measures to contain the spread.
In the last 24 hours, India has seen a massive jump in its daily COVID-19 cases. According to the latest report by the Union Health Ministry, the country has logged a total of 10,158 new cases in 24 hours, the highest in nearly 8 months. A Covid positive senior citizen died at a private hospital in Kolkata due to breathing difficulty.
How does COVID damages the heart? Watch the video to know what the virus does after entering your body.
We all are aware of the recent covid guidelines which came into action after the spike in the cases, but this time the revision is for other countries as well. Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. The tests have to be conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India after the rise in coronavirus cases in some countries, a negative RT-PCR test report will now be mandatory for passengers even transiting through China. To Know More, Watch Video.
As we enter 2023, the fears of the possible 4th wave of COVID-19 still remain the same as it was a year back. With China facing the worst outbreak ever since 2019, and Japan reporting all-time high COVID death cases, India's chances of witnessing a new wave of COVID infection remain high. The variant which is driving the current ferocious COVID virus outbreak in China is BF.7 - the Omicron variant which has the ability to infect individuals who are fully vaccinated. And, after catching the infection, the patient can transmit the virus to 8 more people without even experiencing the symptoms. Watch Video.
It has been announced that India is soon going to launch its first intra-nasal vaccine and those above the age of 18 years can take the vaccine. Now many people have questioned whether those who have taken a precautionary booster dose can take the nasal vaccine or not, so well let us clear this for you, India's nasal vaccine cannot be administered to those who have already taken the booster dose. To Know More, Watch Video.
India has reported four cases of Covid-19 caused by the BF.7 variant this year. While India has approved several vaccines for its nationwide inoculation drive, most of the people have been administered either Serum Institute-manufactured Covishield or Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. India has successfully isolated a sample of the SARS-CoV-2 virus containing the BF.7, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, which is suspected to be behind the surge in Covid-19 cases in several countries including China. Watch Video.
Union Health Ministry and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have urged Indians to mask up and maintain social distancing, especially when in crowded places like airports, railway stations, metros, metro stations, etc. PM Modi has also urged the vulnerable and the elderly to take their booster dose as soon as possible to prevent any infection. Watch the video to know about all the covid-19 guidelines in India.
Amid a rise in Covid cases in China and several other countries, people in India are concerned about the covid 4th wave coming in. Covid Variant BF.7 has been making headlines in this context the Indian Medical Association (IMA), past this week, advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages and political or social meetings. Besides, it also urged people to avoid international travel. The IMA listed out necessary steps to overcome the impending COVID outbreak, including wearing face masks in all public places. Watch Video.
As per Union health ministry figures. In the second half of November, the fresh covid cases continue to fall steeply, there has been a curious surge in Covid tests in the country, while the seven-day average of daily cases dropped to less than half, the average number of daily tests more than doubled. So possibly it is due to the viral and flu that people are getting confused and getting the tests for covid-19. Watch Video.
BA.4.6, a subvariant of the omicron COVID variant which is spreading in the US, It is a descendant of the BA.4 variant of omicron, the subvariant could be recombinant in nature. The subvariant is said to be similar to BA.4 as it carries a mutation- R346T, omicron infections are usually less severe in nature. The same is expected of the subvariant BA.4.6 as well But, omicron subvariants, BA.4.6 is also more transmissible in nature. UK health agency indicated that the subvariant BA.4.6 replicates more quickly.
India's fight against the coronavirus got a major boost, after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) gave its nod to Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech's intranasal covid vaccine for restricted emergency use in those aged above 18 years.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was one of the most common complications of COVID-19. With ARDS, the lungs are so severely damaged that fluid begins to leak into them. As a result, the body has trouble getting oxygen into the bloodstream. You may need mechanical help to breathe -- such as a ventilator -- until your lungs recover.
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COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 is spreading rapidly in India. It is time to mask up and take as much precautions as you can especially in places where there is high risk of transmission.
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Dr Mrinal Sircar, Director and Head, Pulmonology and Critical Care at Fortis Hospital Noida, shares ten safety tips amid the COVID-19 scare.
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Dr Rajkumar, Sr. Consultant- Internal Medicine, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, says, "As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, students need to take precautions in the classroom."
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COVID-19 cases are expected to rise during the New Year celebrations. Here are some tips to avoid coronavirus infection during your New Year vacation.
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This year is almost over but COVID-19 is not, the healthy and hygienic habits we learned in 2022 should also be followed in 2023.
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