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CDRI research on new drug for Covid
Lucknow | Friday, 2022 2:45:07 PM IST
Scientists in the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow are trying to develop another drug for Covid treatment without any side-effects. ... read..


Global Covid caseload tops 340.4 mn
Washington | Friday, 2022 2:15:07 PM IST
Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 340.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.57 million and vaccinations to over 9.73 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. ... read..


Study finds COVID-19 vaccines don't lead to infertility
Boston | January 21, 2022 1:50:49 PM IST
A new study found that COVID-19 vaccination in either partner does not appear to affect fertility. ... read..


'S.Korea to lower age of eligibility for Covid treatment pills from 65 to 60'
Seoul | Friday, 2022 1:45:08 PM IST
The government will lower the age of eligibility for Covid-19 treatment pills from 65 to 60 to better contain the spread of the omicron variant, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Friday. ... read..


S.Korea reports 6,769 new Covid cases amid Omicron woes
Seoul | Friday, 2022 1:15:08 PM IST
South Korea's daily coronavirus cases stayed over 6,000 for a second straight day on Friday amid concerns over the spread of the omicron variant ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. ... read..


Study finds walking may decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes among older adults
California | January 21, 2022 12:51:13 PM IST
According to new research, walking regularly may help prevent Type 2 diabetes among 70 and 80-year-olds. ... read..


Haunted-house experience reveals interesting insights on the body's reaction to threats
Health | January 21, 2022 11:51:10 AM IST
Scientists have struggled to study the effects of genuine threats on people's mental and physical state because of ethical and practical constraints of human lab experiments. ... read..


Indonesia reports 2,116 new Covid cases, 7 more deaths
Jakarta | Friday, 2022 7:45:07 AM IST
Indonesia has confirmed 2,116 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since August 7 last year, amid the spread of the Omicron variant in the archipelago. ... read..


Mobile Covid testing lab launched for Northeast starting Mizoram
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 6:15:08 AM IST
Beginning with Mizoram, the Centre on Thursday launched a Mobile Covid testing facility -- a first of its kind Mobile Diagnostic Laboratory (I-LAB) capable of performing both RT-PCR and ELISA tests -- for Northeast India. ... read..


After two days of high, new Covid cases dip to 30K in Bengaluru
Bengaluru | Friday, 2022 5:15:07 AM IST
After reporting over 40,000 fresh Covid cases for the past two days, Bengaluru on Thursday reported a dip in cases to 30,540, while 13,195 persons were discharged from different hospitals in the city in the past 24 hours. ... read..


Maha: Covid cases again breach 46K-mark, Omicron infections drop
Mumbai | Friday, 2022 4:45:07 AM IST
Maharashtras daily Covid-19 numbers again shot above the 46,000-mark on Thursday though Omicron cases declined to remain in the 100-plus range, while deaths continued to be in double-digits, health officials said here on Thursday. ... read..


J&K sees new high of Covid cases, at 5,992
Jammu | Friday, 2022 3:45:07 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday logged the highest-ever single day spike of new 5,992 Covid cases on Thursday and seven deaths. ... read..


Sputnik V shows strong protection against Omicron: Joint Italian-Russian study
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 3:45:07 AM IST
The Sputnik V vaccine has demonstrated strong protection against Omicron variant, with over 2 times higher virus neutralising activity compared to the Pfizer vaccinea, ccording to a study conducted by the Spallanzani Institute in Italy in collaboration wi ... read..


Gujarat reports nearly 25K fresh Covid cases, 13 deaths
Gandhinagar | Friday, 2022 3:45:07 AM IST
The daily spike of Covid-19 infections in Gujarat rose to nearly 25,000 cases (24,485) taking the tally to over ten lakh cases in the state, the health department said on Thursday. Once again Ahmedabad tops the chart with nearly 10,000 cases. ... read..


Delhi govt reduces rate of RT-PCR, RAT test by pvt labs
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 3:15:08 AM IST
The Delhi government has reduced the rate for RT-PCR and RAT test for Covid-19 collected by private labs, State Health Minister Satyendar Jain announced on Thursday. ... read..


'Reservation not at odds with merit': SC uphold OBC quota in medical courses (Lead)
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 3:15:08 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday, delving into the binary created between merit and reservation, where the usual perception is that latter becomes antithetical to establishing meritocracy, held that reservation is not at odds with merit but furthers its dist ... read..


As Covid-19 wanes, Maha schools to reopen from Monday (Ld)
Mumbai | Friday, 2022 3:15:07 AM IST
For the fourth time in two years of the Covid pandemic, all schools in Maharashtra are set to reopen for physical classes from January 24, just two days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, officials said here on Thursday. ... read..


Telangana's daily Covid count breaks 4,000 mark
Hyderabad | Friday, 2022 2:45:08 AM IST
Telangana's daily Covid count crossed the 4,000 mark on Thursday while the state authorities are gearing up to launch another round of fever survey from Friday. ... read..


Delhi reports 43 deaths due to Covid, highest since June
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 2:45:08 AM IST
The national capital on Thursday reported a marginal decline in fresh Covid infections at 12,306 in the last 24 hours, but recorded 43 deaths, highest since June. ... read..


AI at par with specialists in diagnosing prostate cancer: Study
Wellington | Friday, 2022 2:45:08 AM IST
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can diagnose prostate cancer biopsies with the same level of accuracy as specialist uropathologists, and better than many general pathologists, a new research has found. ... read..


Biophore receives sub-license to manufacture Molnupiravir
Hyderabad | Friday, 2022 2:15:07 AM IST
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced that it has received license from Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) on behalf of originator company MSD, a trade name of Merck to manufacture and market Molnupiravir API and finished product in capsule form. ... read..


India's current Covid surge not leading to severe illness, deaths: ICMR chief
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 2:15:07 AM IST
The current upsurge in Covid cases is not causing severe illness and deaths following the high uptake of Covid vaccines, Indian Council of Medical Research chief Dr Balram Bhargava said on Thursday. ... read..


Andhra's active Covid cases surge to over 53K
Amaravati | Friday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
The daily Covid-19 count in Andhra Pradesh surged to 12,615 on Thursday while active cases jumper to over 53,000. ... read..


Over 50% internet-connected devices in hospitals vulnerable to cybercrime: Report
Washington | Friday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
More than half of connected medical and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices in hospitals are vulnerable to cyber crimes, according to a report. ... read..


Omicron patients below 60 years can take paracetamol: Expert
New Delhi | Friday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
People below 60 years of age with no comorbidities, infected by the Omicron variant of Covid-19, can begin their treatment with paracetamol, Dr Shashank Joshi, member of Maharashtra's Covid task force, said. ... read..


Drug resistant infections kills over 1mn people a year: Lancet
Washington | Thursday, 2022 11:45:08 PM IST
Antimicrobial resistance kills more than 1 million people around the world each year, according to a study published in the Lancet. ... read..


Center restores non-medical teachers percentage as per old MCI norms
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 11:15:07 PM IST
In a major relief to the community of 'non-medical' teachers with medical MSc/PhD qualifications, the central government has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to adhere to the previous Medical Council of India (MCI) norms regarding the percen ... read..


Covid booster dose provides good antibody protection against Omicron: Lancet
London | Thursday, 2022 10:45:08 PM IST
A third 'booster' dose of Covid-19 vaccine successfully raises antibody levels that neutralise the Omicron variant, according to laboratory findings. ... read..


US researchers find clues to Omicron surge in sewage data
New York | Thursday, 2022 9:15:08 PM IST
Apart from crowded places and family gatherings, researchers in the US have stumbled upon an unlikely source of Omicron surge - sewage -- as Covid infections surge in the country. ... read..


Odisha poll body urges strict enforcement of Covid guidelines
Bhubaneswar | Thursday, 2022 7:45:08 PM IST
The State Election Commission (SEC) in Odisha on Thursday asked the DGP to ensure strict enforcement of Covid-19 guidelines as it expressed concerns over large public gatherings during the filing of nomination papers by candidates for the panchayat polls. ... read..


Pongal fallout: TN Minister warns of fast spread of Covid
Chennai | Thursday, 2022 6:45:08 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Thursday said that after the Pongal festival and movement of people from cities to villages, the possibilities of Covid-19 spread is high. ... read..


FDA may authorise Pfizer's Covid vax for kids under 5 in Feb: Fauci
Washington | Thursday, 2022 6:45:08 PM IST
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is likely to approve Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children under 5 years of age in February, White House chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci has said. ... read..


As Covid peaks, lack of PR exercise leaves Kerala Health Minister in tight spot
Thiruvananthapuram | Thursday, 2022 6:15:08 PM IST
Kerala, which grabbed global attention with its deft handling of Covid-19 pandemic by the then Health Minister K.K.Shailaja, is facing a grim situation after recording a huge spurt in the infection putting journalist-turned-health minister Veena George in ... read..


Study finds metal pins no better than plaster cast for broken wrists
Washington | January 20, 2022 4:51:03 PM IST
A new study has found that using metal K-wires, commonly known as "pins", to hold broken wrist bones in place while they heal is no better than a traditional moulded plaster cast. ... read..


At 3.17L Covid cases, India reports 12% single-day rise
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 4:45:07 PM IST
India reported 3,17,532 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a substantial rise of around 12 per cent from the previous day, said the Union ministry of health and family welfare on Thursday. ... read..


US to start shipping 400mn free non-surgical N95 face masks
Washington | Thursday, 2022 4:15:08 PM IST
US President Joe Biden's administration will start shipping 400 million free non-surgical N95 face masks to distribution sites nationwide this week as part of efforts to fight the Omicron-fuelled Covid-19 resurgence, a media report said. ... read..


B'luru records dip in Covid cases, micro containment zones come down drastically
Bengaluru | Thursday, 2022 3:45:08 PM IST
At a time when clamour for lifting of the weekend and night curfew is growing in the state, especially in Bengaluru, and the government seems all set to ease by this weekend, the number of Covid cases have dipped in the capital city. Against 24,135 fresh ... read..


US logs over 1 mn daily Covid cases again
Washington | Thursday, 2022 3:15:07 PM IST
Amid the unabated Covid-19 resurgence fuelled by the highly-transmissible Omicron variant, the US has again logged over 1 million new cases after setting a global record of over 1.36 million fresh infections earlier this month, according to latest data fr ... read..


Study finds intervention increases primary care screening for older adults
Washington | January 20, 2022 2:50:08 PM IST
A team of researchers has developed a successful intervention combining education and workflow that increased primary care screenings for geriatric conditions like falls and dementia. ... read..


Global Covid caseload tops 337.1 mn
Washington | Thursday, 2022 2:15:07 PM IST
Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 337.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.56 million and vaccinations to over 9.71 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. ... read..


Poland's Covid infections reach new high as Omicron takes hold
Warsaw | Thursday, 2022 1:45:09 PM IST
Poland has reported 30,586 new Covid-19 infections, the highest number since the spring of last year. ... read..


Study finds shorter treatment better for young kids with outpatient pneumonia
Washington | January 20, 2022 12:50:34 PM IST
A new study has found that five days of antibiotics is superior to ten days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalised. ... read..


Assam's Covid surge after Bihu festivities continues
Guwahati | Thursday, 2022 6:15:08 AM IST
The surge of Covid-19 infections in Assam after the harvest festival 'Bhogali Bihu' continued as 8,339 cases were reported on Wednesday, Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said. ... read..


Gujarat reports over 21K Covid cases
Gandhinagar | Thursday, 2022 6:15:08 AM IST
Gujarat on Wednesday reported 21,966 new Covid infections, taking the overall caseload to 9,77,078, officials said. ... read..


100% vaccination completed in 8 districts of Rajasthan
Jaipur | Thursday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
Rajasthan has accomplished the task of 100 per cent vaccination in eight districts of the state, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


Covishield, Covaxin cleared for regular market approval
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 5:15:07 AM IST
India's two main vaccines -- Bharat Biotechs Covaxin and Serum Institute of India's Covishield -- on Wednesday got the nod for regular market authorisation. ... read..


K'taka logs in 40,499 Covid cases; 21 deaths
Bengaluru | Thursday, 2022 5:15:07 AM IST
Karnataka on Wednesday logged in 40,499 cases against 23,209 discharges. Besides, 21 deaths reported in the last 24 hours and positivity rate for the day stood at 18.80 per cent. ... read..


Delhi reports marginal rise in Covid cases
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST
Delhi on Wednesday reported a marginal growth in fresh Covid cases at 13,785, while there were 35 fresh deaths, down from 38 the previous day. ... read..


R'than reports 13,398 new Covid cases; 12 deaths
Jaipur | Thursday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST
Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 13,398 new Covid-19 cases while 12 people succumbed to the virus in the state, pushing the cumulative death toll to 9,031. ... read..


Cinema, music, sports celebs urge people to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 3:45:07 AM IST
UNICEF India on Wednesday launched a music video, featuring several iconic names from cinema, music, and sports, urging people to take precautions and follow the Covid appropriate behaviour. ... read..


'Why not sensitive to the cause', SC to AP on failure to disburse Covid compensation (2nd Lead)
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 3:45:07 AM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed Andhra Pradesh for delaying paying compensation of Rs 50,000 to the families of those who succumbed to Covid-19, and asked the Chief Secretary and state's counsel "why they are not sensitive to the cause". ... read..


Hospital staff hit hard by third wave in Bengaluru, services hit
Bengaluru | Thursday, 2022 3:15:07 AM IST
Covid's third wave has hit the doctors and medical staff hard hard, paralysing medical services, especially in designated and specialised hospitals of Bengaluru where patients with comorbidities come from across the state and south India. ... read..


J&K sees new high in daily Covid tally at 5,818
Jammu | Thursday, 2022 2:45:07 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported the highest-ever single day jump of 5,818 new Covid cases and four deaths. ... read..


Gurugram reports over 2K Covid cases; 2 deaths
Gurugram | Thursday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
Gurugram district in Haryana on Wednesday reported a total of 2,918 new Covid-19 infections, taking the overall caseload to 2,23,876, officials said. ... read..


Australia may soon inoculate 29mn pets against Covid: Report
Sydney | Thursday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
A vet in Australia is strongly pursuing with the regulatory bodies to inoculate the country's pets against Covid with the vaccine for pets, developed in Russia, the media reported. ... read..


Kids with Kawasaki-like disease post Covid recover within 3 months: Study
New York | Thursday, 2022 1:45:08 AM IST
Children who develop a rare Kawasaki-like inflammatory syndrome after catching Covid recover within three months, a study has found. ... read..


Andhra's daily Covid count surpasses 10K mark
Amaravati | Thursday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
The Covid-19 surge in Andhra Pradesh continued with the state on Wednesday reporting over 10,000 cases and eight deaths. ... read..


Mild cases of Covid can lead to 'brain fog' for nine months
New Delhi | Thursday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
Mild Covid infection can cause attention and memory problems for months after recovery, new research suggests, the Daily Mail reported. ... read..


Up to 50K to lakh daily cases expected: Guj Covid Task Force
Gandhinagar | Wednesday, 2022 11:45:08 PM IST
The Task Force constituted by the Gujarat government to monitor Covid situation, on Wednesday expressed apprehension that in the third wave the state may witness 50,000 to 1,00000 cases a day by January end or the start of February if Covid protocols are ... read..


3 lab studies show antiviral Paxlovid effective against Omicron: Pfizer
New York | Wednesday, 2022 11:45:08 PM IST
US drug maker Pfizer has released three lab studies, not peer-reviewed yet, which demonstrate that its antiviral Paxlovid is effective against the Omicron variant of Covid-19. ... read..


30% people lose vaccine-acquired immunity after 6 months: AIG Hospitals Study
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2022 11:45:07 PM IST
Amid rising cases of Covid infection, even after record vaccination rate, a new study on Wednesday showed that about one in three individuals lose immunity post six months of taking the jab. ... read..


Report on three infants' deaths after vaccination submitted to K'taka CM
Belagavi | Wednesday, 2022 10:45:08 PM IST
Belagavi District Commissioner M. G. Hiremath on Wednesday said that he had submitted the preliminary investigation report to Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in the case of the death of three babies after receiving measles-rubella vaccines in th ... read..


Pig to human heart transplant opens new possibilities, say doctors
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2022 10:45:08 PM IST
The world of scientists, doctors, and all those associated with the medical profession are excited about the possibilities to emerge from the first pig to human heart transplant procedure, details of which were announced by the University of Marlyland Sch ... read..


PM Modi lauds first dose vax of over 50% of youngsters
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 10:45:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the first dose of vaccination of over 50 per cent of youngsters between the age group of 15 and 18 years. ... read..


Hyderabad's Biophore to manufacture ingredients of Pfizer's Covid drug
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2022 9:45:08 PM IST
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced that it developed and started manufacturing the key intermediates of Nirmatrelvir, one of the active ingredients of Paxlovid, the latest anti-Covid therapy, approved by US authorities. ... read..


Omicron causes 95% of Morocco's new Covid cases: Health Ministry
Rabat | Wednesday, 2022 9:45:08 PM IST
The Omicron variant has caused 95 per cent of the new Covid-19 infections in Morocco, the country's ministry of health has said. ... read..


Kerala Health Minister, Congress spar over Covid situation
Thiruvananthapuram | Wednesday, 2022 9:45:08 PM IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday warned that the present Covid scenario in the state is getting serious and it appears to have become a super spreader, while the Congress party blamed the state government and the CPI-M for failing to rise ... read..


Andhra man ends life after testing positive for Covid
Amaravati | Wednesday, 2022 9:15:08 PM IST
A youth committed suicide after testing positive for Covid-19 in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district, police said. ... read..


Mongolia's daily Covid cases exceed 3,000
Ulan Bator | Wednesday, 2022 8:45:08 PM IST
Mongolia recorded 3,088 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, exceeding the 3,000 mark for the first time since September 23 last year, bringing the national tally to 415,765, the country's health ministry said on Wednesday. ... read..


FIR against priest, 8 others for holding 'Rathothsav' violating Covid guidelines
Chikkamagalur | Wednesday, 2022 8:15:08 PM IST
Karnataka police have lodged an FIR against nine persons, including a priest, for conducting 'Rathotsav' ceremony violating orders of Deputy Commissioner issued against the backdrop of Covid-19 situation. ... read..


Children make up less than 0.1% of all Covid deaths in US: CDC
Washington | Wednesday, 2022 8:15:08 PM IST
About 8.3 million children (12 per cent) have been infected with Covid and 841 have died (less than 0.1 per cent) since the pandemic began in March 2020, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... read..


K'taka gears up as state inches towards Covid peak; 28,067 beds arranged in Bengaluru
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 7:45:08 PM IST
Ahead of Karnataka attaining its Covid-19 third wave peak, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has made arrangements for 28,067 beds in private and government hospitals. ... read..


Study finds losing weight before fertility treatment might not increase births for obese women
Washington | January 19, 2022 7:20:20 PM IST
A new study has found that women with obesity and unexplained infertility who lost weight prior to starting infertility treatments did not have a greater chance of having a healthy baby than those who did not lose weight prior to starting therapy. ... read..


Study finds day care centres were hit the hardest by COVID-19 pandemic
Washington | January 19, 2022 6:20:33 PM IST
A new study found that amid the COVID-19 crisis, daycare centres had to suspend their services to homeless people due to economic difficulties. ... read..


Delhi govt deploys sr nursing officers in pvt hospitals to monitor Covid situation
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 PM IST
Delhi government has decided to deploy senior nursing officers from state government-run hospitals as nodal officers in the private healthcare facilities to monitor the Covid situation and vaccination at private facilities. ... read..


Australia to rebate visa fees for int'l students, backpackers
Canberra | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 PM IST
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the government would rebate visa fees for international students and backpackers to support the workforce challenge amid surging Covid-19 cases nationwide. ... read..


K'taka CM Bommai hints at lifting of curbs by Friday
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 PM IST
Hinting at easing curbs imposed due to surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that a decision on lifting of weekend curbs and night curfew will be taken on January 21 after consulting the experts. ... read..


Malaysia reports 3,245 new Covid infections, 9 new deaths
Kuala Lumpur | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 PM IST
Malaysia recorded 3,245 new Covid-19 infections over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 2,813,934, according to health ministry. ... read..


Indonesia's capital on high alert of 'upcoming battle' with Omicron
Jakarta | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 PM IST
The administration of Indonesia's capital has called upon all residents in the city to be more cautious in the coming weeks amid predictions of a third wave of Covid-19 in the country. ... read..


Study finds COVID-19 vaccines offer lasting protection
Chapel Hill | January 19, 2022 4:50:16 PM IST
A new research has found that COVID-19 vaccination offers long-lasting protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19. ... read..


At 2.82L new Covid cases, India sees over 18% single-day rise
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:45:07 PM IST
India reported 2,82,970 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a rise of over 18 per cent from the previous day's count. In the same time, 441 deaths were registered taking the toll to 4,87,202, said the Union ministry of health and family welfa ... read..


Global Covid caseload tops 333.5 mn
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 3:45:07 PM IST
Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 333.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.55 million and vaccinations to over 9.68 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. ... read..


More than 5 hours emergency wait before admission linked to increased death risk: Study
Washington | January 19, 2022 3:20:26 PM IST
A new study has found that waiting for more than five hours in emergency care before admission to the hospital is associated with a heightened risk of death from any cause within the next 30 days. ... read..


S.Korea reports 5,805 new Covid cases amid Omicron woes
Seoul | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:07 PM IST
South Korea's daily coronavirus cases jumped to over 5,000 for the first time in 20 days on Wednesday amid growing concerns over the spread of the omicron virus variant ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. ... read..


Study examines link among resilience, sexual function, quality of life in menopausal women
Ohio | January 19, 2022 12:50:25 PM IST
A new study has found that resilience is linked to sexual health and a better quality of life during the menopause transition. ... read..


France reports record of over 400,000 new Covid-19 cases
Paris | Wednesday, 2022 12:15:08 PM IST
The Covid-19 situation continues to worsen in France, with 464,769 new cases detected in a day, it was announced by the country's public health agency on Tuesday. This broke the previous daily record of 368,149 cases. ... read..


Study reveals no evidence of transmitting COVID-19 virus through breastfeeding
California | January 19, 2022 11:20:12 AM IST
There is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, according to a new study. ... read..


Karnataka logs 41,457 new Covid cases, 20 deaths
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 6:15:08 AM IST
Karnataka on Tuesday logged 41,457 new Covid cases and 20 deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 22.30 per cent, as per the Department of Health and Family Welfare. ... read..


Expert panel for discontinuing curbs after a week: B'luru civic official
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 5:15:08 AM IST
Hinting at easing curbs imposed due to surge in Covid-19 cases, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta on Tuesday said that the expert committee is of the opinion that Covid-19 restrictions would suffice for another week ... read..


K'taka warns medical practitioners against spreading false Covid information
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 4:45:07 AM IST
The Karnataka government on Tuesday warned medical practitioners of the state to exercise restraint while giving opinion on the Covid-19 situation in the state, otherwise they would be booked under various laws if they issue unsubstantiated comments in pu ... read..


Amid sharp fall in Covid cases, Delhi's hospitalisation rate remains same
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST
After a massive spike in Covid infections, Delhi has started seeing a declining trajectory of cases with a downward trend reported for the fifth day in a row on Tuesday. However, the hospitalisation rate in the city has not declined in proportion with the ... read..


Over 50% in 15-18 age group vaccinated with 1st dose: Govt
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 4:15:08 AM IST
Over 50 per cent teenagers in the 15-18 age group have been vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine. Since the beginning of inoculation drive for this age bracket, a total of 3,71,13,119 teens have received their first dose of vaccine, as per the CoWIN ... read..


Telangana scales up daily Covid tests to over a lakh
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:07 AM IST
Telangana on Tuesday logged 2,983 Covid-19 cases while the health authorities conducted over one lakh tests during the 24-hour period. ... read..


29 migrant workers from UP test Covid positive in K'taka
Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:07 AM IST
As many as 29 migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh have tested positive in Madikeri city of Kodagu district which borders Kerala, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Ensure only Covaxin is given to 15-18 group: Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2022 2:45:07 AM IST
Bharat Biotech has urged healthcare workers to ensure that only Covaxin is administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group. ... read..


J&K sees highest single-day spike of new Covid cases
Jammu | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported its highest single-day spike of 4,651 new Covid cases while three more patients succumbed. ... read..


Covid: 92% of patients treated with Pfizer anti-viral showed better health
Jerusalem | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
More than 90 per cent of Covid patients treated with Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid showed significant improvement within three days, according to a report. ... read..


Delhi reports 11,684 new Covid cases, 38 deaths
New Delhi | Wednesday, 2022 2:15:08 AM IST
Continuing a declining trend for fifth day in a row, Delhi on Tuesday recorded 11,684 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, but there were 38 new deaths against 24 the day before. ... read..


Moderna to come up with combined Covid and flu booster by 2023
Washington | Wednesday, 2022 1:15:08 AM IST
US drugmaker Moderna is working on a combined Covid-19 and flu booster shot, which could be available in some countries by fall 2023 at the earliest, CEO Stephane Bancel has said. ... read..


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