Coronavirus

Novel coronavirus detected in British bats, will it mutate to infect humans?

The novel coronavirus detected in bats may mutate and if it happens, humans will become vulnerable to infection

Jul 20, 2021

Covid news: Kerala's TPR over 11, Supreme Court lashes out at Pinarayi Vijayan's government

Today, the honorable Supreme Court has lashed out at the Kerala government for giving Bakrid relaxations

Jul 20, 2021

Karnataka students brave COVID to give SSLC exams; 8.7 lakh appear for examination [details]

In the midst of the pandemic, the SSLC examinations are administered by the Karnataka State Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB). The SSLC test has attracted 8.76 lakh students.

Jul 19, 2021

Covid rampage: Pandemic shatters healthcare infrastructure of this country [details]

The presence of Covid Delta variant is the triggering factor behind the rise in fresh cases in southeast Asia

Jul 19, 2021

After COVID-19, China gives world another deadly virus; first death confirmed [details]

The vet has died due to the virus infection, but his close contacts are apparently safe

Jul 18, 2021

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of Covid than never before, expert warns

According to the latest updates, more than 48.5 percent of the American population are already vaccinated

Jul 17, 2021

No scientific evidence that the third wave hits children most: Experts

According to experts, there is no scientific proof that the impending third wave of coronavirus sickness will harm children, and disinformation also plays a role in vaccine apprehension.

Jul 17, 2021

Over 5 symptoms in the first week of infection may increase the likelihood of a long Covid infection [Study]

A study conducted by the University of Birmingham said having more than five Covid-19 symptoms in the first week of infection is substantially linked to the development of protracted Covid infection.

Jul 17, 2021

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 38,079 new coronavirus infections, down from Friday's total of 39,079, and 560 deaths. The next 100-125 days, according to the Union Health Ministry, will be crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Jul 17, 2021

Kerala chokes as Covid second wave shows no signs of slowing down, TPR above 10 [details]

On Friday, Kerala witnessed 13,750 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 130 Covid-related deaths

Jul 17, 2021

Covid updates: ICMR expert predicts timeline of third wave, talks about potential severity [details]

The medical expert suggested that a variant of Covid could bypass the acquired immunity of the people

Jul 16, 2021

Journalists demand restoration of access to Parliamentary proceedings ahead of Monsoon session

On Wednesday, the Press Club of India, with the backing of five media organizations, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting full access for journalists to the next Monsoon Session

Jul 15, 2021

BCCI confirms: India player tests positive in England, kept in isolation

A member of the Indian Test squad in England has been diagnosed with the Delta variant of Covid-19

Jul 15, 2021

Google searches for infertility increase as misinformation on Covid spreads

Searches for infertility and coronavirus vaccines increased after two physicians submitted a petition to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) questioning the efficacy of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.

Jul 15, 2021

New Covid cases in India increase from 31K to 38K in 24 hrs

Following the height of the second wave, India reported 38,792 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a new high, according to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

Jul 14, 2021

Anti-Vaxxers beware: Covid cases rising in Los Angeles County, Unvaccinated people in trouble

Los Angeles authorities revealed that 99 percent of the people who gets hospitalized are unvaccinated

Jul 13, 2021

Flu vaccine protects against Covid-related blood clots and strokes, finds new study

The annual flu shot may reduce the risk of stroke, sepsis, and blood clots among patients with Covid-19, according to researchers from the University of Miami in Florida

Jul 13, 2021

Gram panchayat libraries to be converted into digital schools in K'taka; help poor take online classes

In Karnataka, gram panchayat libraries are being converted into digital classrooms for the poor. Suresh Kumar, the Minister of Education, had already convened talks to expedite the project's implementation.

Jul 13, 2021

Covid warning: Mixing of vaccines a dangerous trend, says WHO scientist

The WHO chief scientist revealed that there is no sufficient data on the practice of mixing Covid vaccines from different manufacturers

Jul 13, 2021

Covid scare peaks in India: Rising R factor in these states could lead to national chaos [details]

Adding up to the Covid worries, the crucial R factor in states like Maharashtra and Kerala are rising steadily

Jul 12, 2021