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Omicron causing hospitalisations, deaths worldwide, warns WHO

In a fresh warning, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing hospitalisations and deaths the world over, and the narrative that it is a mild disease is misleading.

Jan 19, 2022

Karnataka logs 41,457 new Covid cases; CM hints at "lifting of curbs" after consulting experts

Hinting at easing curbs imposed due to surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that a decision on lifting of weekend curbs and night curfew will be taken on January 21 after consulting the experts.

Jan 19, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 333.5 mn; France reports record 400,000

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 333.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.55 million and vaccinations to over 9.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jan 19, 2022

India reports 2.82L new Covid cases, over 18% single-day rise from 2.38L logged on Monday [Daily Update]

India reported 2,82,970 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, reversing the decline witnessed a day before

Jan 19, 2022

Even 4th dose not enough to eradicate Covid-19 entirely, shows Israeli study

According to experts at the Sheba Medical Centre's trial in December 2021 to test the efficacy of a fourth Covid shot, the booster raises antibody levels but there are "still a lot of infections" among those who received it

Jan 18, 2022

WEF address: Modi showcases India as future tech and economic powerhouse

Virtually delivering the 'State of the World' special address to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Davos Agenda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined the role played by India in handling the Covid-triggered crisis and managing the vaccination drive

Jan 18, 2022

Can a person be infected with Omicron twice? Experts don't rule out possibility

While Omicron is known to cause Covid re-infection, there is no strong evidence yet in the favour of a person being affected with the vaccine dodging strain again, said Indian health experts

Jan 18, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 330.2 mn; US, India remain worst-hit in the list

Global Covid caseload topped 330.2 million while the current global death toll stood at 330,275,734

Jan 18, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 327.7 mn, adds 2 million in one day

Global Covid caseload has topped 327.7 million, about 2 million fresh cases in just one day from 325.7 million reported yesterday

Jan 17, 2022

Study reveals link between brain cell development and schizophrenia risk or other psychiatric disorders

Genetic factors play a significant role in determining a person's risk of developing psychiatric disorders, reveals researcher Andrew Pocklington from Cardiff University.

Jan 15, 2022

Covid: Here's why some people remain infectious even after 10 days [Study]

According to new research by the University of Exeter out of one in 10 people may still be infectious and can potentially spread the Covid virus even after the 10 day quarantine period. PCR tests work by testing for the presence of viral fragments.

Jan 15, 2022

Pune overtakes Mumbai in Omicron cases; Maharashtra adds 1 lakh Covid cases in 2 days

Maharashtra has added over one lakh new Covid-19 cases to the state tally which shot above 71 lakh on Friday with a stupendous 200-plus Omicron cases, with Pune overtaking Mumbai, health officials said here.

Jan 15, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 323.1 mn; Argentina witnesses 139,853 fresh cases, Germany reports 90K in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 323.1 million, with Argentina reporting 139,853 new cases while Germany remains hotspot in Europe

Jan 15, 2022

India reports 2,64,202 fresh Covid cases, active caseload above 13 lakhs

India on Friday reported 2,64,202 fresh Covid-19 infections indicating rapid pace of infection spreading in the country indicating another wave as the festive season begins

Jan 14, 2022

Will Magh Mela become what Kumbh Mela was before the second Covid wave; Links glaring

The authorities may be relying on thermal screening and vaccination certificates; but given the immunity-escaping nature of Omicron, will that be enough to prevent Magh Mela from being a super-spreader event

Jan 13, 2022

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Health News

Omicron causing hospitalisations, deaths worldwide, warns WHO

Karnataka logs 41,457 new Covid cases; CM hints at "lifting of curbs" after consulting experts

Global Covid caseload tops 333.5 mn; France reports record 400,000

India reports 2.82L new Covid cases, over 18% single-day rise from 2.38L logged on Monday [Daily Update]

Even 4th dose not enough to eradicate Covid-19 entirely, shows Israeli study

WEF address: Modi showcases India as future tech and economic powerhouse

Can a person be infected with Omicron twice? Experts don't rule out possibility

Global Covid caseload tops 330.2 mn; US, India remain worst-hit in the list

Global Covid caseload tops 327.7 mn, adds 2 million in one day

Study reveals link between brain cell development and schizophrenia risk or other psychiatric disorders

Covid: Here's why some people remain infectious even after 10 days [Study]

Pune overtakes Mumbai in Omicron cases; Maharashtra adds 1 lakh Covid cases in 2 days

Global Covid caseload tops 323.1 mn; Argentina witnesses 139,853 fresh cases, Germany reports 90K in 24 hrs

India reports 2,64,202 fresh Covid cases, active caseload above 13 lakhs

Will Magh Mela become what Kumbh Mela was before the second Covid wave; Links glaring

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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