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Coronavirus Tracker

India
World

Total Cases

6074702
Recovered Cases

5016520
Total Deaths

95542

Coronavirus Tracker

India
World

Total Cases

6074702
Recovered Cases

5016520
RIP

Total Deaths

95542

Last update - 28 September 2020 09:24 AM https://www.mohfw.gov.in

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COVID-19

COVID-19: You can now effectively disinfect your N95 face mask while taking a coffee break

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 28, 2020 at 09:01am

Heat and humidity is all that is required to effective disinfect your N95 face mask without causing any damage to it. Read on to know more.
Get some sunshine and eat vitamin D-rich foods to reduce risk of COVID-19 death

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 28, 2020 at 09:00am

Patients who were vitamin D sufficient were more than 50 per cent less likely to die from COVID-19 compared to patients who were vitamin D deficient, according to a new study.
World Heart Day 2020: Why taking care of your heart is more important than ever during COVID-19?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 28, 2020 at 08:59am

People with cardiovascular diseases are more at risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19. With World Heart Day just two days away, we give you a few tips to keep your heart healthy during the pandemic.
It’s time to include children in COVID-19 vaccine trials: Agree or disagree?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 28, 2020 at 08:57am

If COVID-19 vaccines are approved without knowing how well they work for children, it can put minors at a higher risk for infection and further disease spread, say pediatric infectious disease experts.
Autoantibodies, genetic mutation behind severe COVID-19 complications

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 26, 2020 at 03:30pm

According to new researches, genetic mutations and autoantibodies are to blame for severe COVID-19 complications in some people.
Human trial of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine starts in India: Volunteers injected with Covishield

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 26, 2020 at 10:50am

Chandigarh, Mumbai hospitals have initiated human trials of COVID-19 vaccine Covishield. Read on to know all about it.
COVID-19: Development of passive vaccination underway after identification of highly effective antibodies

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 25, 2020 at 07:57pm

After identifying some highly effective antibodies, German scientists are now working towards the development of passive vaccination for COVID-19.
UK may inject volunteers with the COVID-19 virus to test vaccine efficacy

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 25, 2020 at 02:55pm

The UK could be the first country in the world to carry out COVID-19 'challenge trials', where healthy volunteers are infected with the virus to test possible vaccines.
Brucellosis has already entered India: Are we headed towards another pandemic?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 25, 2020 at 09:38am

Scientists are worried that the Brucellosis outbreak can turn into a pandemic that can be much more severe than COVID-19.
Lower zinc levels may increase COVID-19 death risk: Here’s how you can get enough of this mineral

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 25, 2020 at 09:38am

Among those who died due to COVID-19, the baseline zinc levels were significantly lower compared to those of survivors, according to a new study.
Men have a 62 per cent increased risk of COVID-19 associated deaths

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 24, 2020 at 08:01pm

A new study says that men have a greater risk of COVID-19 associated death compared to women, possibly due to higher levels of inflammation.
COVID-19 can cause injuries to heart, warns Delhi doctor

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 24, 2020 at 10:25am

COVID-19 patients are at risk of cardiac injuries even without prior history of heart disease, says a Delhi doctor. Read on to know more.
Face shields not effective at blocking respiratory droplets, wear cloth masks instead

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 24, 2020 at 08:56am

A recent simulation using the world's fastest supercomputer has found that plastic face shields are almost totally ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols, suggesting that they may not be effective at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
Efficacy of COVID vaccine may land between 50-100 per cent, says ICMR

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 24, 2020 at 08:56am

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in India is likely to remain between 50 to 100 per cent.
CSIR joins hands with Mylan Lab to identify potential COVID-19 therapies

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 24, 2020 at 08:56am

Under the partnership, the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), and Mylan will jointly conduct a series of clinical trials towards new and innovative solutions to manage the Covid-19 pandemic in India.
Previous exposure to dengue may provide some immunity against COVID-19

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 23, 2020 at 09:25am

Researchers found lower incidence, mortality and growth rate of COVID-19 in populations in Brazil where the levels of antibodies to dengue were higher.
Some cancer treatments can increase your risk of death from COVID-19

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 22, 2020 at 11:06am

According to a new study, anti-cancer treatments may impact outcomes for patients with both cancer and COVID-19. Read on to know more.
Can iodine solution really help prevent spread of COVID-19?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 22, 2020 at 10:04am

Use of a povidone-iodine nasal spray may help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in waiting rooms and common areas of the hospitals/clinics, suggests a new study.
COVID-19 risk: Places of worship may be more unsafe than public transports

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, September 22, 2020 at 10:04am

People who attend a place of worship often may be more likely to test positive for COVID-19, warn researchers.
Face masks made from used T-shirts, bedsheets can prevent COVID-19 spread even if you sneeze

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 21, 2020 at 09:44am

Even single layer face masks made from household fabrics are effective at blocking COVID-19 virus droplets that are released by coughing and sneezing. Read on to know more.

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