Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
How well does masking work? And other pandemic questions we need to answer.Research on the effectiveness of masks at the population level to prevent transmission of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, has yiel...
01 May, 2023, 08.39 AM IST
‘Existing vaccines effective against new coronavirus variant’The Gupta Lab under the Cambridge Institute has been studying the evolution of SARS CoV 2, the virus that causes Covid-19, in patients in r...
03 May, 2021, 07.50 AM IST
Coronavirus effect? US population growth smallest in at least 120 yearsPopulation growth in the U.S. already was stagnant over the past several years due to immigration restrictions and a dip in fertility, but ...
22 Dec, 2020, 11.44 PM IST
Coronavirus vaccine will be equally effective against new mutant of coronavirus: CSIR DGThe CSIR's Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad have...
21 Dec, 2020, 08.43 PM IST
Nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients experience side-effects: StudyIn an online survey of 965 recovered COVID-19 patients, 879 people or 91.1% responded they were suffering at least one side-effect from the...
29 Sep, 2020, 02.25 PM IST
All 5 who died of COVID-19 in Bhopal were gas tragedy victimsOn March 21, some organisations working for the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy had written to the authorities concerned, saying such p...
15 Apr, 2020, 02.17 PM IST
Centre releases Rs 14,103 cr GST compensation to states; more to be released soonIn a bid to provide further relief to states amid the coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry has released about Rs 34,000 crore in two ...
12 Apr, 2020, 11.25 AM IST
Delhi seals 20 coronavirus hotspots with immediate effectThe decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was attended by health minister Satyendra ...
09 Apr, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
World trade to decline 13-32% in 2020, says WTOWTO said merchandise trade was expected to decline 13-32% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
08 Apr, 2020, 09.06 PM IST
'Greatest existential challenge ever': Virus forces Singapore Airlines to cut operations drasticallySingapore Airlines will ground around 138 SIA and SilkAir aircraft, out of a total fleet of 147, a press release said. Scoot, SIA's low-cos...
23 Mar, 2020, 05.09 PM IST
Coronavirus effect: State curbs choke ecommerce suppliesThe action against grocery e-tailers such as Grofers, BigBasket and e-pharmacy player 1mg and their on-ground staff, apart from larger firm...
23 Mar, 2020, 07.31 AM IST
Coronavirus effect: Arcelormittal to cut steel production in EuropeAt all global operations we are following government and World Health Organisation advice and guidelines in order to protect employees and ...
19 Mar, 2020, 02.37 PM IST
Indian entertainment industry stares at losses due to coronavirus effectIt is hard to quantify exactly how much money is at stake but theatres in Delhi alone may incur a loss of Rs 2 lakh to 10 lakh in the comin...
13 Mar, 2020, 08.17 PM IST
Coronavirus: Short-term effect, says Vistara CEOThe airline's chief executive Leslie Thng said the recent coronavirus outbreak would have a short term impact on the aviation industry and ...
02 Mar, 2020, 06.59 AM IST
Coronavirus effect: Global buyers turn to India for textiles, ceramics and homewareIn the past 10 days or so, Indian manufacturers and exporters of such goods have received an increasing number of enquiries — mostly from t...
08 Feb, 2020, 06.38 AM IST