Scientists decode how severe COVID-19 patients develop low blood oxygen levels

Scientists decode how severe COVID-19 patients develop low blood oxygen levels

In ARDS, the study noted that the leaky blood vessels in the lungs flood the organ with fluid and make it stiff, impairing oxygenation. COVID-19 is causing significant dilation of the blood vessels of the lungs, contributing to the very low oxygen levels seen in patients with respiratory failure, according to a new research that … Read more

Coronavirus: 11 per cent Pakistanis have developed protective immunity against COVID-19, says study

Coronavirus: 11 per cent Pakistanis have developed protective immunity against COVID-19, says study

Seroprevalence studies are carried out with an objective to assess as to what percentage of population has developed protective immunity (antibodies) to the virus. Almost 11 per cent Pakistanis have developed protective immunity against the novel coronavirus that has claimed 6,219 lives and infected 291,588 people across the country, a media report said on Friday. … Read more

India’s COVID-19 growth rate explained: Case doubling time improves to 30 days

India’s COVID-19 growth rate explained: Case doubling time improves to 30 days

So far, around 29.05 lakh cases have been reported for the viral infection. Coronavirus cases in India: As the growth rate on a daily basis slows down, the impact can be seen on the overall growth rate of the novel Coronavirus cases in India. According to a report by The Indian Express, the doubling time … Read more

A Chinese tycoon denounced President Xi Jinping; now he faces prosecution

A Chinese tycoon denounced President Xi Jinping; now he faces prosecution

By Javier C. Hernández China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled an outspoken and prominent property tycoon who denounced the country’s authoritarian leader, Xi Jinping, paving the way for his criminal prosecution and escalating its efforts to quash dissent among the elite. The party announced the expulsion of the tycoon, Ren Zhiqiang, late Thursday and said … Read more