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Covid warning signs in Pune: All 10 sewage plants show presence of virus, indicating community spreadCSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in Pune detected SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in all ten sewage treatment plants (STPs), starting wi...
Countries which chose Covishield fared better than those that took mRNA vax: Adar PoonawallaCovovax, which is our Novavax product, is proven to be the best against Omicron and Omicron sub variants. It is also the only vaccine from ...
Fourth Covid vaccine dose unwarranted right now but increased surveillance needed: ExpertsA fourth shot of a Covid preventive is unwarranted at the moment as most people in the country are yet to receive a third dose and there is...
How to tell if your Covid rapid antigen test can actually detect OmicronRATs diagnose Covid infection by detecting specific viral proteins.
Covid is here to stay! Don't ignore symtoms, get tested & follow isolation rules to manage the virus betterIf you start to see symptoms, it's always better to know your Covid status.
Covid variants found in sewage even before surge in cases: StudyIt also revealed that the number of infected people has been much higher than reported cases. The findings of the study conducted on wastew...
'Glenmark's nasal spray can cut covid viral load by 99%
Covaxin booster dose enhances vaccine effectiveness against Delta, Omicron variants, says ICMR studyThe protective efficacy of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin following two and three-dose immuniszations against the Delta variant and the efficacy ...
How long does COVID immunity last? Will a second illness be worse? How can I prepare?For now, you should treat any new symptoms, including a fever, sore throat, runny nose or change in taste or smell, as a potential case of ...
Amritsar airport fiasco: SpiceHealth, AAI pass the buck on 'contamination' of COVID-19 testing machinesSpiceHealth, which was then operating in the airport's arrival area, had on January 6 and January 7 tested 469 passengers who arrived on tw...
Omicron viral load at its highest on Day 5? A scientific understanding of the isolation periodSome argue that Omicron is 'mild', but this wave is sweeping through a population.
Omicron or cold? As you wait for RT-PCR report, try these 6 simple steps at home to cope with symptomsWockhardt Group Founder Dr. Habil Khorakiwala lists an easy-to-follow guide to deal with 'Covid-like' symptoms.
Omicron less pathogenic than delta, beta variants, quarantining not justified: Military policy for testing, quarantine in defence forces"The virus is inherently less pathogenic compared to the Delta and Beta variants; additional protection is conferred by immunity (either du...
Omicron sibling can't be detected by imported RT-PCR kits: ExpertsThe elusive sibling (sub-lineage) of the Omicron variant, BA.2, cannot be picked up by the imported RT-PCR kit having an S gene drop, resea...
When to take a rapid antigen or RT-PCR test for COVID?Two tests -- RT-PCR and rapid antigen tests -- are used to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID.
Pfizer says antiviral pill cut hospitalisation by 89%, neutralised Omicron in lab testsThe company said the 88% efficacy in patients treated within five days of symptom onset, was an increase from the 85% observed in the inter...
All 191 Covid samples genome sequenced at ILBS between Oct, Nov were Delta variant: OfficialThe facility at ILBS is equipped with the latest machines called NextSeq and MiSeq which can sequence the whole virus to the tune of 400 se...