Mumbai Covid Update: Local train travel restrictions for unvaccinated persons still in force, says Maharashtra govt

Mumbai Covid Update: Local train travel restrictions for unvaccinated persons still in force, says Maharashtra govt

The government also stressed the need to continue to observe COVID-appropriate behaviour like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and frequently sanitising hands. Restrictions on unvaccinated people for the local train travel and other modes of public transport are still in operation though the orders issued on separate dates in July and August 2021 and the … Read more

COVID-19: New test to measure vaccine-induced immune response

COVID-19: New test to measure vaccine-induced immune response

The purpose of this test, which costs Rs 1,400, ‘is to get a picture of the level of immunity, which the earlier general antibody test did not tell us.’ (Reuters file photo) Today, the vaccine is the only available protection against the coronavirus but how protected are you after the jab or more specifically, how … Read more

Does Air Pollution have a role in Coronavirus deaths? Here’s what ICMR says

Does Air Pollution have a role in Coronavirus deaths? Here’s what ICMR says

Dr. Bhargava has said that wearing face masks “inexpensive but effective approach” to tackle the situation. Coronavirus Covid-19 update: Pollution is a key aspect related to Coronavirus deaths, revealed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) DG Dr Balram Bhargava. Dr. Bhargava said that studies conducted in Europe and the US have indicated that pollution … Read more

COVID-19 treatment: Anti-ulcer drug may suppress Coronavirus, says study

COVID-19 treatment: Anti-ulcer drug may suppress Coronavirus, says study

It looks like the findings may provide a new therapeutic option that can be used for Coronavirus treatment. Among many drugs that have been tested for Coronavirus treatment, a new research has surfaced that has proposed another antiviral strategy for treatment. The study done by Hong Kong researchers noted that a class of existing drugs … Read more

Rampant rise in Coronavirus cases continues in India! Daily numbers within touching range of 1 lakh cases; details

Rampant rise in Coronavirus cases continues in India! Daily numbers within touching range of 1 lakh cases; details

India has recorded 52,14,678 Coronavirus cases so far. (Reuters image) Coronavirus India update: India continues to witness a spike in daily Coronavirus cases as the total COVID-19 tally has crossed the 52-lakh mark while the death toll is nearing the 85,000-mark. Daily caseload continues to be in the touching range of 1 lakh cases per … Read more