Covid
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Covid pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, finds study
Celebrities | Sep 02, 2023, 10:26 PM ISTThe findings, published in Scientific Reports, showed that infants whose gut microbes were sampled during the pandemic had lower alpha diversity of the gut microbiome.
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Historic milestone! Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily passenger journeys on August 28
Delhi | Aug 29, 2023, 05:35 PM ISTDMRC achieved a historic milestone by registering an unprecedented 68.16 lakh passenger journeys on Monday.
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North Korea reopens border for its citizens living abroad after over 3 years of COVID curbs
World | Aug 27, 2023, 12:04 PM ISTNorth Korea banned tourists, jetted out diplomats and severely curtailed border traffic and trade after the pandemic began. The lockdown has further worsened the North’s chronic economic difficulties and food insecurity.
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SARS-CoV-2 virus may trigger high blood pressure in adults, finds new study
Health | Aug 21, 2023, 04:47 PM ISTPeople infected with SARS-CoV-2 who were over 40 years old, or those with preexisting conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease or chronic kidney disease, had an elevated risk of developing high blood pressure.
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BA.2.86: Know common symptoms, causes and prevention tips of the new Covid variant
Health | Aug 21, 2023, 01:47 PM ISTOne of the more recent variants of Covid that have been identified is called 'BA.2.86', and it is important to understand the symptoms, causes, and prevention tips associated with this variant.
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BA.2.86: WHO tracking new Covid variant, highly-muted and detected in 4 countries
Health | Aug 18, 2023, 04:41 PM ISTEven as the new BA.2.86 Covid virus continues to circulate and evolve, the WHO also called for “better surveillance, sequencing, and reporting”.
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Covid: 80% rise in global cases led by Omicron subvariant EG.5
World | Aug 12, 2023, 12:05 AM ISTThe new subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1, which is more transmissible, yet is less likely to worsen Covid infection, unlike previous variants that increased ICU admissions and also led to death, according to global scientists.
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New Covid variant EG.5 causes spike in US: Here's all you need to know | EXPLAINED
Health | Aug 10, 2023, 08:02 PM ISTA new variant of coronavirus has become a matter of concern in the United States after many Covid cases were found to be caused by it.
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COVID-19 hospitalisations in US are on the rise again. Is it alarming for India as well?
World | Aug 09, 2023, 07:15 AM ISTAs far as the death rate is concerned, the data shows since early June, about 500 to 600 people have died each week. The number of deaths appears to be stable this summer, although past increases in deaths have lagged behind hospitalizations.
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What are the signs and symptoms of new Covid variant Eris? Check here
Health | Aug 08, 2023, 12:41 PM ISTEris: From running nose to fatigue, know 5 symptoms of the new Covid variant that is spreading fast.
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Eris or EG.5.1: Know everything about the new Covid variant spreading quickly in the UK
Health | Aug 07, 2023, 06:15 PM ISTThe best way to prevent the spread of Eris is by following public health guidelines such as wearing a face mask, washing your hands regularly and keeping a distance from others where possible.
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Abu Dhabi reports MERS coronavirus case: All you need to know about Covid's new variant
Health | Jul 25, 2023, 12:34 PM ISTThe WHO is closely monitoring the situation in Abu Dhabi and is providing technical guidance to healthcare providers and other authorities on how to prevent further spread of the MERS virus.
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BMC Covid scam: Mumbai Police's SIT visits civic body's headquarters to examine documents
Maharashtra | Jul 17, 2023, 06:12 PM ISTBMC Covid scam: The alleged scam worth Rs 12,024 crore in various works undertaken by the city civic body became a political issue as the Opposition called the investigation a political vendetta.
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Covid-19 pandemic increased Type 1 diabetes risk in children and adolescents: Study
Health | Jul 03, 2023, 07:10 PM ISTThe study also found a higher rate of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) incidence, 1.26 times higher during the pandemic compared with before the pandemic.
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People with type A blood group more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, finds study
Health | Jun 29, 2023, 03:55 PM ISTThe findings provide one mechanism for how blood group A may directly influence the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2.
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SHOCKING! Wuhan researcher exposes China, claims 'Covid-19 was engineered as bioweapon'
World | Jun 28, 2023, 05:51 PM ISTIn the 26-minute interview, Chao Shao shared an anecdote about how another Wuhan Institute of Virology researcher, Shan Chao, admitted that his superior gave him four coronavirus strains and asked him to test them to determine which one was best able to infect as many species as possible.
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Covid: India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine launched by govt
India | Jun 24, 2023, 09:41 PM ISTThe fifth vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, was developed with assistance from Mission COVID Suraksha, which was carried out by DBT and BIRAC as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0, the government's package to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Johnson loses lifetime access to Parliament as maximum legislators back 'partygate' report
World | Jun 20, 2023, 09:12 AM ISTA handful of Johnson allies spoke up to defend the former leader. Legislator Lia Nici said that “I cannot see where the evidence is where Boris Johnson misled Parliament knowingly, intentionally or recklessly.”
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Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal to introduce 'one-time settlement plan' for pending water bills
Delhi | Jun 13, 2023, 08:30 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal stated at a press conference held at the Delhi Secretariat that the government intends to implement the scheme on August 1 and that customers will receive corrected bills thereafter.
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WHO chief scientist hails India's key role in drugs manufacturing, vaccine development during COVID
Fact Check | Jun 06, 2023, 07:14 PM ISTWHO Chief Scientist Jeremy Farrar, who is attending the third G20 Health Working Group meeting in Hyderabad, praised India for the way it has hosted the G20 presidency despite complications and tensions around the world.