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Dr. Ayesha Verrall, Associate Minister of Health, New Zealand

Born after 2008? New Zealand bans sale of tobacco products to the next generation

New Zealand plans to raise the legal smoking age by 1 year every year, effectively banning the sale of tobacco to people born after 2008.

Dec 9, 2021

Crucial Differences in Tumor Characteristics Among Younger, Older Cancer Patients; May Transform Future Treatments [Details]

According to a new study by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, tumors in younger individuals exhibit dysregulated and advanced signs of aging.

Dec 8, 2021

Official roll out of Covid Vaccine for kids still awaited [Timeline]

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) had given a recommendation for the emergency use of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for chldren and adolescents aged between 2 and 18 years on October 12, 2021

Dec 6, 2021

Mask up: COVID infection risk drops dramatically with well-fitting medical masks [details]

If both wear well-fitting medical masks, the virus is likely to be transmitted within 20 minutes with a maximum probability of ten per cent.

Dec 5, 2021

3rd Omicron case confirmed in Gujarat, the 72-year-old had returned from Zimbabwe; 5 states on high alert so far

Despite overall decrease in total number of cases in India, certain districts in the nation have recorded a worrying spike, making the Centre issue strict guidelines and enhanced surveillance of foreign arrivals

Dec 4, 2021

Bengaluru on high alert as test reports likely to reveal Omicron presence and spread in city

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

It was only on November 25 that the new variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa. Less than ten days later, it has spread in more than 20 countries

Dec 3, 2021

Severe Covid increases risk of death in following year, says new study

A study showed that a previously undocumented risk of fatality for Covid-19 patients who are hospitalized with severe coronavirus infection earlier

Dec 1, 2021

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

According to a new study, developing fetuses of mothers suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 did not exhibit any signs of brain damage or infection.

Nov 30, 2021

Prez Biden urges calm over Omicron COVID-19 variant; promises efforts for modified vaccines [details]

President Biden states that he is working with vaccine manufacturers to modify vaccines and booster shots.The vaccines remain free and are authorised for people aged five and above in the US. Boosters are available for all adults who are 18 years and older.

Nov 30, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

On Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 262,143,965 and 5,207,160 respectively.The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases.

Nov 30, 2021

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, said that the symptoms noted in patients with Omicron-caused COVID-19 are different from those brought on by other VOCs such as the Delta variant; including no reports of loss of smell or taste.

Nov 30, 2021

Omicron: Amidst the rise in Covid variant, 3 foreign nationals in Mathura test positive

The foreign nationals from Lithuania, Spain and Switzerland tested positive for coronavirus in the RT-PCR tests conducted prior to their scheduled departure to their native countries.

Nov 29, 2021

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Maha to reopen all schools from Dec 1 despite Omicron scare; issues SOPs [details]

Maharashtra government has issued the SOPs and guidelines to reopen all schools for offline classes from December 1 as Omicron peeps. The government has mandated physical distancing, face-masks, hygiene and other guidelines.

Nov 29, 2021

Dead bodies of 2 COVID patients found in mortuary 15 months later; B'luru hospital negligence questioned

Two Covid patient's dead bodies have been recovered 15 months later in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru in ESI hospital mortuary.The negligence of the staff and doctors is said to be the reason for the dead bodies remaining at the cold storage without disposal.

Nov 29, 2021

Omicron: South African President sends out warning as 4th wave spreads to all provinces

South Africa reported an average of 1,600 new cases in the last seven days, compared to just 500 new daily cases in the previous week, and 275 new daily cases the week before that.

Nov 29, 2021

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Health News

Born after 2008? New Zealand bans sale of tobacco products to the next generation

Crucial Differences in Tumor Characteristics Among Younger, Older Cancer Patients; May Transform Future Treatments [Details]

Official roll out of Covid Vaccine for kids still awaited [Timeline]

Mask up: COVID infection risk drops dramatically with well-fitting medical masks [details]

3rd Omicron case confirmed in Gujarat, the 72-year-old had returned from Zimbabwe; 5 states on high alert so far

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

Severe Covid increases risk of death in following year, says new study

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

Prez Biden urges calm over Omicron COVID-19 variant; promises efforts for modified vaccines [details]

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Omicron: Amidst the rise in Covid variant, 3 foreign nationals in Mathura test positive

Maha to reopen all schools from Dec 1 despite Omicron scare; issues SOPs [details]

Dead bodies of 2 COVID patients found in mortuary 15 months later; B'luru hospital negligence questioned

Omicron: South African President sends out warning as 4th wave spreads to all provinces

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

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