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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

Global Covid caseload tops 315.3 mn; Germany sees surge as 80K cases reported in one day

Germany reported more than 80,000 cases in just one day as global caseload topped 315.3 million

Jan 13, 2022

This wearable air sampler assesses personal exposure to Covid virus.(photo:Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology Letters 2022 )

Yale University researchers have developed air sampler that can help assesses personal exposure to Covid virus

Masks, social distancing, proper hygiene can help reduce the transmission of Covid-19 in public places, but even with these measures, scientists have detected airborne SARS-CoV-2 in indoor settings.

Jan 12, 2022

Covid positivity rate in K'taka crosses 10%, Bengaluru alone reports above 10K cases

Covid rate in Karnataka crosses 10% with 14,473 fresh cases reported in the state on Tuesday, of which 10,800 were in Bengaluru

Jan 12, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 309.9 mn, Spain sees massive spike in new cases

Global Covid caseload reached 309.9 million amid resurgence of new variant Omicron and Spain has seen nearly 292,394 new cases in the past 72 hours.

Jan 11, 2022

Israel allows food stores to sell Covid self-test kits for highly infectious Omicron

Israel health ministery has permitted stores to sell the rapid covid-19 kit. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned that 2 million to 4 million Israelis are predicted to be infected with coronavirus during the current outbreak mainly caused by the highly infectious Omicron variant.

Jan 10, 2022

Omicron up to 70% less likely to need hospital care: Report

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Health News

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

Global Covid caseload tops 315.3 mn; Germany sees surge as 80K cases reported in one day

Yale University researchers have developed air sampler that can help assesses personal exposure to Covid virus

Covid positivity rate in K'taka crosses 10%, Bengaluru alone reports above 10K cases

Global Covid caseload tops 309.9 mn, Spain sees massive spike in new cases

Israel allows food stores to sell Covid self-test kits for highly infectious Omicron

India begins booster Covid dose drive; Over 1 crore SMS messages sent to beneficiaries

US researchers roll out Chatbot to help reduce eating disorders

India logs 1,79,723 fresh Covid cases, 12.5% higher; Bihar witnesses 21.94 per cent surge

Covaxin booster dose trial shows "long-term safety" against Covid: Bharat Biotech

2 persons arrested for giving fake RT-PCR reports without taking swabs in K'taka

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]