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India logs 11,466 fresh Covid cases; 460 fatalities in 24 hrs

On Wednesday, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that India recorded 11,466 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours. A total of 460 fatalities were also reported taking the death toll to 4,61,849.

Nov 10, 2021

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Covaxin will be added to the UK government's approved list of vaccines for international travellers from November 22.Those vaccinated with the Covaxin will not have to self-isolate after arrival in England. Last month Indian vaccine Covishield was also added to the UK's approved list.

Nov 9, 2021

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

A study says that people with kidney failure who are on dialysis or who have received a kidney transplant face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 due to differences in their immune system, finds a study.

Nov 9, 2021

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that the concentration of Torquetenovirus (TTV) in the saliva of individuals with COVID-19 was correlated to the duration and severity of their infection.

Nov 7, 2021

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

In a new study, researchers detected the production of IgA (Immunoglobulin A) antibodies—that are produced when the mucous membranes of organs such as the lungs are infected—in individuals infected with malaria.

Nov 6, 2021

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Pfizer made the announcement based on the interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) study that evaluated the efficacy of Paxlovid .

Nov 6, 2021

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

60 per cent of South Asians and 15 per cent of Europeans carry the high-risk version of the gene that doubles the risk of lung failure.

Nov 5, 2021

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

India registered 12,885 new Covid-19 cases and 461 deaths in the last 24 hrs

Nov 5, 2021

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Studies indicate that while the juice from stem/stalk of the crop can be utilised for production of ethanol, jaggery and nutritive low calorie sugar syrup, the grains obtained can be used extensively as a healthier flour, replacing 'maida' or 'wheat flour'.

Nov 5, 2021

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India logs 11,466 fresh Covid cases; 460 fatalities in 24 hrs

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22; brings relief to international travellers [details]

Patients of kidney failure face a higher risk of dying from Covid-19 [Study]

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

Unexpected Antibody Type Discovered In Individuals With Malaria; New Insights Into Immune Response Against Disease [Study]

Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Gene that doubles risk of lung failure due to Covid common in South Asians [Study]

India logs over 12,885 COVID cases, total active cases decline to 1.48 lakh

Known for reducing diabetes, sorghum can help boost immunity, especially amid Covid: Study

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

Brains of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder Undergo Structural Changes; Increases Episodes of Mania [Study]

Covaxin's shelf life extended to 12 months; CDSCO approves after reviewing data [details]

Infant dies after oxygen denied over ₹100 bribe in Hyderabad; hospital denies allegations [details]

Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

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]