corona

New variant named as Omicron, WHO classifies strain as VOC

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 was recognised as a 'variant of concern' by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday. Omicron is…

3 years ago

Covid variant alert: New South African variant wreaks havoc, India calls for screening of travelers from 3 countries

The Union Health Ministry directed states to rigorously screen and test travellers coming from or transiting through three countries where…

3 years ago

Booster shots will be needed for specific population: Prof Naveet Wig

Number of cases came down throughout the nation when we opened up in a phased manner, but when the immunity…

3 years ago

Covid case update: India logs 8,488 new cases, lowest in 538 days

According to Union Health Ministry statistics updated this morning, India recorded 8,488 new coronavirus infections today, bringing the country's total…

3 years ago

Covid-19: Masks reduce Covid risks by half

As Covid-19 makes a resurgence in Europe, one research reminds us that basic precautions like mask use and hand washing…

3 years ago

Nagpur Municipal Corp reaches out to transgenders, destitute and beggars for Covid jab

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), that plans to push Covid immunisation through a door-to-door campaign, has reached out to around…

3 years ago

Delhi Hospital: Patients with Covid-19 history contributing to diabetes case burden

According to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital officials, at least 25% of newly reported diabetes illnesses had a proven history of Covid-19,…

3 years ago

Center doesn’t want to make haste decision on vaccinating children, says Union Health Minister

Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, stated on Thursday that the government does not wish to rush the administration of…

3 years ago

Covid case update: India registers 12,516 new cases

According to data updated at 8 a.m. by the Union Health Ministry, India recorded 12,516 new coronavirus infections, bringing the…

3 years ago

Post-Covid fatigue is most prevalent in diabetes patients, study suggests

According to a new study presented on Thursday, those with Type-2 diabetes who also have Covid-19 are more likely to…

3 years ago