coronavirus outbreak

Facemask is not just a preventive tool: Humidity in masks can lessen COVID-19 severity too

Face masks can significantly increase the humidity in the air that the mask-wearer breathes in and this brings down risk of severe COVID-19 disease. Read on to know more.
Accurate and fast: Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 positive cases after only 4 days of training

Could dogs be allies in the fight against COVID-19? Researchers of a new study say that they can effectively sniff out the virus after minimal training.
Covid-19 was present in France in November 2019, suggests study

All 9,144 serum samples were collected between November 4, 2019, and March 16, 2020, from participants living in the 12 mainland French regions.
Arthritis drug Tocilizumab may be a life saver: Trial finds wider benefits for COVID-19 patients

The new trial found that tocilizumab reduced the risk of death by about 14 per cent relative to the risk among those receiving standard care. Read on to know more.
LIVE COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 10,838,194 while death toll reaches 1,55,080

Stay tuned to our live updates for all the latest news on the current global COVID-19 pandemic.
Odisha man dies after taking COVID-19 vaccine, another develops bacterial sepsis

Adding to the list of COVID-19 vaccine fatality, a man in Odisha died after taking the coronavirus vaccine and his post-mortem report is awaited.
Schizophrenia emerges as the second highest risk factor of COVID-19 mortality

A new study reveals that the mental disorder, Schizophrenia, could actually be one of the highest risk factors for dying from COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 vaccination FAQs: All you need to know before you get the jab

Dr Ambanna Gowda, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, sheds light on the some of the frequently asked questions on COVID-19 vaccination.
Hypertension and COVID-19 is a dangerous mix: Pre-activated immune cells may be the cause

An augmented immune response explains the adverse effects of COVID-19 in patients with hypertension. Could ACE inhibitors offer protection?
COVID-19 vaccinations may start by Jan 11-12 in India: Shots to be dispatched today

India is ready for the COVID-19 vaccination drive and roll-out of vaccines may start as early as January 11 or latest by January 12. Read on to know more.
Revoke vaccine approval, demands scientists-doctors forum: Science cannot be compromised, they say

The Progressive Medicos and Scientists Forum have demanded the rollback of approvals for emergency use authorisation given to two COVID-19 vaccine candidates by the DCGI.
WHO Report: Four types of COVID-19 variants are circulating the globe

According to the World Health Organization, 4 types of COVID-19 variants causing the disease are circulating the globe.
Lymphoma drug outperforms Remdesivir against the COVID-19 virus

A novel computational drug screening strategy combined with lab experiments suggest that pralatrexate drug is a promising candidate for COVID-19 patients.
Sustained cellular immune dysregulation in patients recovering from COVID-19

Observational clinical research of COVID-19 patients can help clinicians better understand how the previously unknown SARS-CoV-2 virus acts.
Explained: How coronavirus enters lungs, affects breathing

Once the virus enters the body, it can cause discomfort when it reaches the air passages on the outside of the lungs.
Beware: Common diabetic drug can trigger rare COVID-19 complications

Diabetes patients on glucose-lowering drugs are at risk of rare COVID-19 complications, especially those drugs that induce release of excess glucose via urine. Read on to know more.
New variant of COVID-19 71% more transmittable, says Hyderabad’s CCMB

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology said that the new variant of COVID-19 is 71 per cent more transmittable than the other variants.
SII expects regulatory approval for COVID-19 vaccine Covishield in 'few days'

Pune-based Serum Institute of India may be receiving the regulatory approval for COVID-19 vaccine Covishield in 'few days' and has a massive stockpile ready for rollout.
Excess use of antibiotics due to COVID-19 may trigger fatal ‘super gonorrhoea’

Recent reports have suggested that overuse of antibiotics due to coronavirus has led to a rise in cases of 'super gonorrhoea.' Here's what you need to know.
Covid-19 virus will stay with us for next 10 years: BioNTech CEO

The mutated coronavirus strain that's been spreading in the UK is 56% more transmissible than other strains, according to the study by the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases.

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