Coronavirus

COVID patient’s body to be handed over to family for cremation

According to experts, transmission of COVID-19 infection takes place through droplets. There is no evidence of spreading of COVID infection…

6 years ago

Prescription not mandatory for COVID testing : Delhi HC

The court noted that while the sanctioned strength of conducting RT/PCR test is 14,000, the remaining 12,000 testing capacity per…

6 years ago

Survey reveals Indians most fearful of infecting family, going to hospital

The survey received over 24,000 responses from people residing in 221 districts across the country.

6 years ago

For Sputnik vaccine Phase-3 trial and production, Russia seeks India’s help

Sputnik V, an adenovirus vector-based vaccine, was developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology.

6 years ago

How Covid-19 smell-taste loss differs from common cold, researchers explain

These findings, published in the journal Rhinology, lend weight to the theory that Covid-19 infects the brain and central nervous…

6 years ago

‘Chase the Virus’, Philippines to follow Dharavi model

The high population density of Dharavi posed a huge challenge to the BMC and state health authorities to tackle the…

6 years ago

Framework is ready to vaccinate all Indians in less time : PM

The Prime Minister's assurance came at a time when the number of India's Covid-19 cases have crossed the 24.50-lakh mark.

6 years ago

Asymptomatic Covid-19 patients less likely to infect close contacts

According to the study, the risk for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to close contacts of infected persons has not been well…

6 years ago

German scientists claim mouthwash fights Covid-19

According to the study high viral loads can be detected in the oral cavity and throat of Covid-19 patients.

6 years ago

Plasma therapy safe and effective for Coronavirus patients

300 Covid-19 patients treated with convalescent plasma therapy in the US, researchers suggest that the treatment is safe and effective.

6 years ago