Coronavirus

Kids and young may have a combined health risk with Covid-19

Forced isolation and economic uncertainty may lead to increases in family violence, contributing to mental and physical trauma.

6 years ago

Higher death risk found with Covid-19 patients having a specific hormone

The researchers suggest cortisol levels can be used to identify those patients who are more likely to need intensive care.

6 years ago

Therapy that can lower death rate in COVID-19 patients

There is no vaccine or specific antiviral drug approved to prevent or treat severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2 infection, which…

6 years ago

Another Covid-19 positive MLA passes away

He was hospitalised on May 22 and tested Covid-19 positive on the very next day. He was admitted in a…

6 years ago

Decrease in sexual behaviour evident during pandemic

The study examined changes in solo and partnered sexual behaviours from about mid-March to mid-April.

6 years ago

WWF urges urgent action to avoid next pandemic

Numerous warnings from scientists and thought leaders such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) have signalled about the risk of…

6 years ago

Safety norms flouted, Pani puri sale banned

According to the health officials, most pani puri vendors were not seen wearing masks. Many of them were also not…

6 years ago

World’s largest Covid-facility large as 22 football fields being setup

The area of the spiritual centre is as large as the over 22 football fields. There will also be a…

6 years ago

New study on bats may give clues to protect against coronavirus

While many similar studies of virus in bats focus on the host's immune system, this study centres on goblet cells,…

6 years ago

Pregnant women should be tested for Covid-19 to reduce transmission

The researchers noted that universal testing in this specific patient population is an especially important public health priority.

6 years ago