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  Lungs of young adults more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 virus: Research

  Health | April 19, 2024 6:41 IST

  A recent study suggests that young adults may have more vulnerable lungs to SARS-CoV-2. Age-related susceptibility to respiratory viruses may not only stem from viral replication dynamics.

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  Study finds elevated risk of Rheumatic disease for up to one year following Covid infection

  Health | March 05, 2024 19:00 IST

  New study reveals Covid-19 infection is linked to an increased risk of autoimmune diseases for up to a year, even with vaccination, highlighting potential long-term health concerns.

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  'Defences tend to fade over time': US health agency recommends older to get another COVID shot

  World | February 29, 2024 7:18 IST

  The final recommendation from director Mandy Cohen comes after an expert advisory group to the CDC said US adults aged 65 and older should get a second annual COVID-19 shot this spring, strengthening their recommendations from last year.

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  CJI Chandrachud reveals how PM Modi helped him while battling with Covid

  India | February 22, 2024 18:48 IST

  CJI today inaugurated an AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises. The event was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of AYUSH, Mahendra Munjapara, Minister of State for Ministry of AYUSH and Prof Tanuja Nesari, Director and of All India Institute of Ayurveda.

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  Australia captain Mitchell Marsh tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of T20I series against WI

  Cricket | February 08, 2024 9:10 IST

  The three-match T20I series between Australia and West Indies is set to commence on February 9. The first T20I is set to be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Meanwhile, COVID has rocked the Aussies yet again with their captain testing positive now.

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  Covid: 15 new cases of sub-variant JN.1 detected in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | January 18, 2024 9:49 IST

  Covid: According to a BMC release, the 15 patients in Mumbai detected with the sub-variant had mild symptoms and four of them suffered from comorbidities (other health conditions) and were admitted to hospitals.

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  Suraj Chavan, close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, arrested by ED in 'Khichdi' Covid scam

  Maharashtra | January 18, 2024 0:41 IST

  Last month, EOW of the Mumbai police summoned Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol Kirtikar and Yuva Sena functionary Suraj Chavan for questioning in connection with the alleged scam in 'khichdi' distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  WHO chief Ghebreyesus says nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month

  World | January 11, 2024 18:04 IST

  WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the JN.1 variant is now the most prominent in the world and added JN.1 is an omicron variant, so current vaccines should still provide some protection.

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  Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19

  Karnataka | January 09, 2024 18:59 IST

  India has witnessed three waves of COVID-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave in April-June 2021.

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  COVID-19: India reports 819 cases of JN.1 sub-variant so far from 12 states | DETAILS

  India | January 09, 2024 14:46 IST

  Common symptoms of the JN.1 variety include fever, exhaustion, and body aches. Additionally, it has moderate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as loose stools or mild stomach cramps.

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  Covid JN.1 variant: THESE are new symptoms of the viral infection

  Health | January 05, 2024 11:47 IST

  The new COVID-19 variant JN.1 is spreading like wildfire in several countries including India. People are aware of the common symptoms of the new variant; however, the doctors are saying that there are a few new symptoms which people must know at the earliest.

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  India logs 797 new Covid cases, active tally at 4,091 infections

  India | December 29, 2023 13:17 IST

  The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but the cases have again gone up after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.

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  DMDK leader Vijayakanth tests positive for Covid-19, put on ventilator due to breathing issues

  December 28, 2023 7:46 IST

  This is the second time that DMDK leader Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid-19. The first time he caught the infection was in September 2020.

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  Delhi reports first case of JN.1 coronavirus variant

  Delhi | December 28, 2023 6:11 IST

  Delhi Covid case update: A total of 109 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country as of December 26, Health Ministry sources said today.

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  Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant

  Karnataka | December 26, 2023 13:54 IST

  India has recorded 412 fresh cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 4,170, the health ministry said on Tuesday. The death toll due to the viral disease was recorded at 5,33,337 with three new fatalities reported from Karnataka.

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  COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details

  India | December 25, 2023 16:01 IST

  As many as 34 cases were detected in Goa, while nine cases have been detected from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, six from Kerala, four from Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana.

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  JN.1 COVID variant: Maharashtra asks officials to ensure availability of ventilators, oxygen

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2023 21:02 IST

  Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Bansode instructed health officials to ensure the adequate availability of ventilators, oxygen cylinders and other necessary equipment at the government hospitals in the wake of emergence of JN.1 COVID variant in the country.

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  COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

  India | December 24, 2023 17:07 IST

  COVID-19 update: It is anticipated that this variant may cause an increase in COVID-19 cases amid surge of infections of other viral and bacterial infections, especially in countries entering the winter season.

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  India reports 656 new Covid infections amid JN.1 scare, total active cases 3,742

  India | December 24, 2023 14:41 IST

  There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union Health Ministry sources said on Thursday, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India.

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  Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at airports

  Bihar | December 23, 2023 14:21 IST

  The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the state.