Covid 19 Third Wave
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Omicron scare: How masks prevent risks of Covid19 infection
Health | Dec 06, 2021, 09:27 AM ISTIf your mask fits poorly, the probability of infection increases to about four per cent. If you wear well-fitting medical masks, the virus is likely to be transmitted within 20 minutes with a maximum probability of ten per cent. The study confirms the intuitive assumption that for effective protection against infection, in particular, the infected person should wear a mask that filters as well as possible and fits tightly to the face.
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Omicron scare: Will there be a third wave? Govt releases FAQs
India | Dec 03, 2021, 04:32 PM ISTThe Health Ministry has issued a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Omicron variant of coronavirus as two cases of the new variant were detected in Karnataka on Thursday.
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Odisha sounds warning on a possible third wave of Covid-19 pandemic amid Omicron variant scare
India | Nov 28, 2021, 11:47 PM ISTAdditional Chief Secretary (health) RK Sharma also alerted the authorities about the new Covid variant Omicron that has emerged in South Africa.
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DDMA to address concerns regarding 'Omicron' during meet on November 29
India | Nov 27, 2021, 06:19 PM ISTThe 'Omicron' variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country.
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Omicron: All about 'highly transmissible' South Africa Covid variant that has put India on alert
India | Nov 27, 2021, 05:10 PM ISTOmicron: A newly identified COVID-19 variant --- B.1.1.529 --- is causing an increase in new COVID-19 infections in South Africa alerting several countries, including India and the United Kingdom.
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Delta variant detected in 99% of COVID samples from Delhi in October, reveals report
India | Oct 31, 2021, 06:34 PM ISTSources said that delta variant was found in almost half the samples, followed by AY.4 sublineage.
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COVID-19 Delta variant can be transmitted by fully vaccinated people at home: Lancet study
India | Oct 29, 2021, 01:24 PM ISTResearchers led by Imperial College London, UK, found that vaccinated people clear the infection more quickly, but the peak viral load among them is similar to that seen in unvaccinated individuals, which may explain why they can still readily pass on the virus at home.
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India reports 14,306 new COVID-19 cases, 443 deaths in a day; positivity rate at 0.49%
India | Oct 25, 2021, 09:57 AM ISTAs Diwali is approaching, the central government has issued a fresh set of COVID-19 guidelines to the state governments.
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COVID-19: 7 cases of new Delta variant AY.4.2 detected in MP, Maharashtra
India | Oct 25, 2021, 09:30 AM ISTThe NCDC report said that the sub-lineage had caused the Covid surge in Indore district in September when the Covid-19 infections had jumped by 64 percent in August.
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Rajasthan fully capable of combating possible third wave of COVID-19: CM Ashok Gehlot
India | Oct 25, 2021, 07:40 AM ISTGehlot inaugurated NICU, PICU, ICU, oxygen generation and liquid medical oxygen plants at medical institutions in the state on Sunday. He also inaugurated projects worth Rs 231.66 crore and laid the foundation stone of works worth Rs 50.61 crore.
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Second wave of pandemic not receded yet, third wave feared post-Diwali: Maha health minister
India | Oct 19, 2021, 09:31 PM ISTMaharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the Covid Task Force has cautioned about a third wave of the pandemic post the Diwali season.
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India records 18,833 Covid cases, 203 deaths in a day; recovery rate at 97.94%
India | Oct 06, 2021, 11:26 AM ISTThe active caseload at present is 2,46,687, which comprise 0.73 per cent of the total infections.
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If you are troubled by COVID side effects, know effective treatment from Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Oct 03, 2021, 11:06 AM ISTThe fear of the arrival of the third wave of corona is being expressed, but for those who are still suffering from side effects even after recovery from the virus, Swami Ramdev has suggested effective measures.
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Covid-specific antibodies remain in breast milk for 10 months post infection
Health | Sep 28, 2021, 07:04 PM ISTCovid infection in breastfeeding women produces virus-neutralising antibodies that remain in their milk for up to 10 months, finds a new study.
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India logs 28,326 fresh Covid-19 cases, 260 deaths in last 24 hours
India | Sep 26, 2021, 09:29 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID-19 in India slightly rose to 3,03,476, the health ministry data showed.
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Uttar Pradesh govt revises lockdown guidelines: 100 people allowed in weddings, other gatherings
India | Sep 19, 2021, 05:43 PM ISTAccording to an order by the state's additional chief secretary (home) Awanish Awasthi, the maximum number of people allowed at weddings and other celebrations to 100 from the existing limit of 50.
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Unethical to give Covid-19 booster doses now: Adar Poonawalla
India | Sep 17, 2021, 10:32 PM ISTThe government and drug controller's office will have to take a decision on the third booster dose based on data and cases as time goes on and including how effective the vaccine is on the Delta virus variant, Poonawalla added.
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India logs 25,404 fresh Covid-19 cases, 339 deaths in last 24 hours
India | Sep 14, 2021, 09:16 AM ISTThe total active cases of COVID-19 in India slightly dipped to 3,62,207 the health ministry data showed.
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71 pc of children have developed antibodies, won't be affected during COVID third wave: PGI Director
India | Sep 14, 2021, 08:09 AM ISTA serosurvey conducted by PGIMER, Chandigarh among 2700 children shows 71 per cent of them have developed antibodies. It shows children won't be affected disproportionately during the third wave.
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India logs 27,254 fresh Covid-19 cases, 219 deaths in past 24 hours
India | Sep 13, 2021, 09:49 AM ISTAccording to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Monday, the country saw a total of 37,687 discharges in the last 24 hours.