'Batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 and its impact on human health. Who is she?New bat coronavirus in China: A team of Chinese researchers, led by 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 whic...
25 Feb, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China sparks global concern: Know its symptoms and how does it spreadThe new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, found in China has sparked concerns among health officials and has triggered panic. HKU5-CoV-2 has sim...
24 Feb, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 pandemic? All detailsHKU5-CoV-2 virus in China: After Covid-19 and HMPV, a new bat coronavirus discovered in China has sparked concerns among health officials a...
24 Feb, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, l...
23 Feb, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
Another pandemic brewing? Newly found coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 in bats in China could be the next global threat; will vaccines work? Here are all detailsChinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cell...
21 Feb, 2025, 10.52 PM IST
Another pandemic? China scientists discover new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmissionA team of Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission. The virus, named H...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
MERS virus: What is it? Why is it at risk of spreading after FIFA World Cup 2022MERS is a viral respiratory illness caused by the MERS-CoV virus. Fans returning from Qatar should be aware of MERS and should practice goo...
19 Dec, 2022, 11.53 AM IST
Scientists find tailor-made pocket feature shared by coronaviruses causing severe diseaseOmicron has undergone many mutations, enabling it to escape immune protection offered by vaccination or antibody treatments that lag behind...
26 Nov, 2022, 05.23 PM IST
Indian scientists claim to have designed vaccine against all variants of coronavirusWith new variants of the SARS-COV-2 virus triggering fresh waves of the highly infectious disease, scientists at the Kazi Nazrul University...
10 Feb, 2022, 12.34 PM IST
Experts say no NeoCov threat in current formThe coronavirus NeoCoV, described as a potential threat to humanity by Chinese researchers this week, poses no actual danger in its current...
31 Jan, 2022, 02.14 PM IST
NeoCov's potential danger to humans requires further study: WHOAccording to scientists from the Wuhan University in China, NeoCov can penetrate human cells in the same way as SARS-CoV-2.
28 Jan, 2022, 06.06 PM IST
NeoCov coronavirus found in bats may pose threat to humans in future, scientists cautionA type of coronavirus, NeoCov, that spreads among bats in South Africa may pose a threat to humans in future if it mutates further, accordi...
28 Jan, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
New kind of coronavirus that affects pigs has the potential of jumping from swines to humansThe virus causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, and has been especially deadly to young piglets.
14 Oct, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Scientists discover six new coronaviruses in batsScientists have discovered six new coronaviruses in bats in Myanmar -- the first time these viruses have been found anywhere in the world.
15 Apr, 2020, 04.06 PM IST
Experimental MERS vaccine shows promise in animalsAn experimental vaccine for the deadly MERS virus has shown positive results in animal testing, bringing researchers a step closer.
29 Jul, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
MERS-CoV infection: Action plan drawn up for Haj pilgrimsHealth Ministry has drawn up an action plan for minimising MERS-CoV infection to Haj pilgrims who are likely to take the pilgrimage from Au...
30 Jun, 2015, 07.39 PM IST
Alert in airports for deadly respiratorial disease MERS-CovAn alert has been sounded at all airports to screen passengers especially from Middle East and South Korea, for Middle East Corona Virus
25 Jun, 2015, 10.26 PM IST