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Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Amid Omicron fears, shortage in US hospital staff has led CDC to reduce the quarantine time from 10 days to just 5 days now.

Dec 28, 2021

Omicron will spike Covid cases, outpacing Delta "much higher": Fauci

Omicron has become the dominant variant, comprising three-quarters of the Covid test. Only 61.7 percent of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Dec 27, 2021

Despite double vax, two more BTS members test Covid-positive

Global Covid caseload tops 279.9 million as death toll crosses 5.39 mn

The global Covid caseload and the death toll stood at 279,906,569 and 5,399,781, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 8,949,398,777.

Dec 27, 2021

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

This makes Covaxin the second vaccine cleared for use for children in India, after Zydus Cadila's three-dose DNA vaccine was allowed for adults and children over the age of 12.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

The new proteins are said to act like biological differences and help distinguish between the two illnesses. The symptoms for the two diseases make it hard for people to distinguish.

Dec 23, 2021

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

A new study has found that breakthrough infections generate a robust immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and may potentially result in cross-neutralization of multiple variants in the event of subsequent exposures.

Dec 17, 2021

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that patients who received care at hospitals for COVID-19—who complained of ill-health after five months—show limited further recovery even after one year.

Dec 17, 2021

Omicron-recovered K'taka man shares his journey, video goes viral.

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Health News

Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Omicron will spike Covid cases, outpacing Delta "much higher": Fauci

Global Covid caseload tops 279.9 million as death toll crosses 5.39 mn

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

New Engineered Protein Fully Neutralizes COVID-19, Variants of Concern; May Help Combat Future Pandemics [Study]

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors In Patients; Scientists Discover Unique Link [Details]

Immune Cell Response Against Key COVID-19 Protein Identified; May Help Develop Vaccine For All Variants, Viruses [Study]

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]