Coronavirus

Experimental Covid-19 vax prevents severe disease in mice

The vaccine, which is made from a mild virus genetically modified to carry a key gene from the Covid-19 virus.

6 years ago

Youth play important role to stop Covid-19 transmission : WHO

"It is critical that we engage with young people now to start the journey to understanding their own health."

6 years ago

Covid cases in India haven’t yet peaked or even plateaued : AIIMS Director

The remarks come at a time when the infections are racing ahead with the country adding at least a lakh…

6 years ago

WHO in contact with Russia for pre-qualification of COVID-19 vaccine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country has registered the world's first vaccine against the novel coronavirus.

6 years ago

How human milk inactivates Covid-19

Donors are screened for diseases and the milk is tested and pasteurised to ensure that it is safe for medically…

6 years ago

Russia 1st to register Covid vax, Putin’s daughter in test group

Putin informed that one of his daughters tested the Russian Covid-19 vaccine on herself and she is feeling well.

6 years ago

Scientists develop system that evaluates mask effectiveness

To evaluate the effectiveness of 14 different types of masks and other frequently substituted face coverings, the research team developed…

6 years ago

Former President Pranab Mukherjee tests Covid-19 positive

Soon after he shared the news, wishes started pouring in from across the political spectrum for his speedy recovery.

6 years ago

Inspector rank Covid warrior of Kolkata Police dies of Coronavirus

Abhigyan Mukherjee was a Kolkata Traffic Police inspector posted at the city police headquarters in Lalbazar.

6 years ago

Trump predicts pandemic to get worse, finds comfort level with masks

The US leads the world in confirmed cases and deaths from the COVID-19 virus. More than 3.8 million Americans have…

6 years ago