Medically Speaking Team

Omicron may have emerged from mice, researchers discover

The SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 was called "Omicron" by the World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2021, making it the fifth…

3 years ago

Why the Omicron variant causes less severe disease

A new study by researchers from the University of Kent and the Goethe University Frankfurt shows that the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron…

3 years ago

Rapid antigen tests prove more accurate in Omicron wave: Delhi doctors

With the new Omicron variety causing the majority of Covid-19 infections in Delhi, doctors have stated that the rapid antigen…

3 years ago

U.S. FDA to restrict use of Regeneron, Lilly COVID antibody drugs – WaPo

The FDA changed the emergency use authorizations for Regeneron and Eli Lilly's COVID-19 antibody therapies on Monday, limiting their use…

3 years ago

Japan panel to approve widening of Covid curbs

As omicron instances have increased and threatened to disrupt vital services such as hospitals and schools, Japan's government wants to…

3 years ago

Union Health Minister to hold Covid review meet with 9 states and UTs today

Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union health minister, will meet with the health ministers of nine states and union territories (UTs) on…

3 years ago

Covid case Update: India records 2.5 lakh cases

Today, India registered 2,55,874 new coronavirus cases, down 16.39% from Monday's tally of 3.06 lakh. During the same time period,…

3 years ago

Covid-19 pandemic might be approaching Endgame in Europe, says WHO

According to the WHO Europe director, the Omicron form has shifted the Covid-19 epidemic into a new phase and may…

3 years ago

Omicron subvariant detected in substantial fraction in India

As the Covid-19 peak is expected in the next fortnight, the BA.2 lineage, an infectious sub-variant of Omicron, has been…

3 years ago

Brain fog due to Covid, Study claims it’s due to effect of virus on spinal fluid

The spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain is thought to be bringing back symptoms of long-term Covid, such as brain…

3 years ago