Even though some states have decided to stop penalising people for not wearing masks as COVID-19 cases continue to drop, healthcare experts are of the opinon that it is too early to completely do away with the restriction.They have advised people to voluntarily mask up in order to also stay protected from infections such as … Read more
[MUSIC PLAYING] SPEAKER: How does a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine work? COVID vaccines are now available. Some of the COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines, but what does this mean? mRNA vaccines are different from traditional vaccines. mRNA vaccines don’t expose you to any real virus instead, they’re made with messenger Ribonucleic Acid or mRNA. This is … Read more
Covid-19 is known to be a respiratory disease but studies have found that it also impacts the genitals. According to recent studies and findings, Covid-19 could have a significant effect on your genitals and cause Erectile Dysfunction. Although the full implications and damage of COVID infection are not yet known as the virus has only … Read more
Health Services Director Dr Aman War said that two new COVID-19 fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,561. Meghalaya on Saturday logged 86 new COVID-19 cases, five more than the previous day, pushing the tally to 92,933, a senior Health department official said. Health Services Director Dr Aman War said that two new COVID-19 fatalities … Read more
For indoor settings, ventilation is usually poorer when compared to outdoor locations. (Representational Image) To reiterate, Coronavirus infection spreads via respiratory route and in order to minimise the risk of infection, there is need to pay attention when it comes to managing air flow in indoor spaces like classrooms, restaurants, homes, offices and neighbourhood grocery … Read more
The sero survey data done this time also recorded a higher number of COVID-19 cases in children and this is a significant change when compared to the second sero survey done in India. The nationwide serological survey conducted has suggested that one out of every five Indians may have been exposed to the Coronavirus and … Read more
In the last few weeks, recovered Coronavirus cases exceeded new Covid-19 cases in India. (Reuters photo) Coronavirus Covid 19 India Delhi cases, news Live updates: Total Coronavirus cases in India crossed 90 lakh as 45,882 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. The total Coronavirus cases tally rose to 90,04,366. Total … Read more
The officials also said that the test has similar result accuracy as that of RT-PCR. As the Coronavirus cases surge in India, Tata MD in collaboration with Apollo Hospitals will soon offer a new testing technique. The idea behind the roll out of testing technique is to reduce the time spent waiting for test results … Read more
Grocery store employees are now at high risk of contracting Covid-19 infections. (Representattional Image, PTI Photo) Grocery store employees are now at high risk of contracting Covid-19 infections, suggested a first-of-its-kind study and reported by IE. According to the study published in the BMJ Group journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, store workers who are in … Read more
If the test is negative, it can be confirmed with a diagnostic molecular test. By Shriya Roy In the past few months, all of us have heard about the multiple tests that have been doing the rounds to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ‘Rapid test’, ‘antigen test’ and ‘antibody test’ have become common terms in conversations … Read more