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  Rogue antibodies drive severity, death in Covid patients: Study

  Science | September 02, 2021 15:36 IST

  The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, showed that around 10 percent of people with severe Covid-19 had autoantibodies that attack and block type interferons -- protein molecules in the blood that have a critical role in fighting off viral infections  

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  Hospitals in Delhi record lowest Covid admissions in nearly two months

  India | June 01, 2021 18:58 IST

  Delhi recorded less than 200 hospital admissions of COVID-19 patients on Monday, the lowest in nearly two months, according to government data.

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  Karnataka gets 2,913 ventilators for treating Covid patients

  India | May 30, 2021 22:39 IST

  Amid the pandemic's second wave, Karnataka has received 2,913 ventilators from the Centre to treat Covid patients in hospitals across the state, an official said on Sunday.

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  Black fungus: ICMR releases guidelines; Dos and don'ts

  Fyi | May 21, 2021 14:47 IST

  According to doctors, cases of mucormycosis are being seen among Covid patients who were administered steroids to treat symptoms, and particularly among those who are suffering from diabetes and cancer.

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  Aaj Ki Baat May 19, 2021: Full episode

  India | May 19, 2021 23:09 IST

  ​India's Number One and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat – Rajat Sharma Ke Saath was launched just before the 2014 General Elections.

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  COVID-19 patients on home care should not take Remdesivir: AIIMS doctors

  India | May 15, 2021 21:09 IST

  COVID-19 patients on home care should not take Remdesivir medication and they should get admitted at a hospital if the oxygen level drops below 94, AIIMS doctors advised on Saturday. 

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  Scientists develop better way to block viruses causing respiratory infections in children

  Science | May 11, 2021 11:50 IST

  Researchers have improved a method in rodent models intended to help keep children healthy by engineering a short chunk of protein, or peptide, that can prevent the attachment of human parainfluenza viruses to cells.

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  Kerala journalist Vipin Chand succumbs to COVID 19

  India | May 10, 2021 8:09 IST

  A journalist in Kerala who had tested positive for the Covid-19 has died after developing coronavirus-related complications.

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  Oxygen shortage creates panic at AIIMS Rishikesh, dozens of patients shifted to another ward

  India | May 06, 2021 12:10 IST

  According to the director, AIIMS has the capacity to store 30 thousand litres of oxygen, which is being increased. These days around 12 thousand litres of oxygen is being consumed daily in AIIMS.

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  Karnataka: 5 COVID-19 patients die in Hubballi hospital, kin allege oxygen shortage

  India | May 05, 2021 11:06 IST

  The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ramarajan said a clear picture would emerge only after a medical inquiry. Both the officials visited the hospital following the deaths.

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  Shradhha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan promote proning, tell what to do if SpO2 level drops below 94

  Celebrities | May 05, 2021 10:46 IST

  Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor say COVID patients who have SpO2 levels falling below 94 and can't get oxygen cylinders immediately should go for proning technique. Here're the precautionary measures that need to be taken while proning.

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  20 COVID-19 patients escape from care centre in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal

  India | April 25, 2021 12:23 IST

  Based on a complaint lodged by health officials, the Ghatanji police have registered an FIR against the 20 patients under relevant sections, local health officer Dr. Sanjay Puram said

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  Noida: Many patients found occupying hospital beds without needing them

  India | April 24, 2021 10:49 IST

  Over 200 beds were vacated across hospitals in the district on Friday after they were found to be occupied by patients who did not need them

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  Bihar's 'oxygen man' ray of hope for critical COVID-19 patients

  India | April 23, 2021 17:07 IST

  The man on a mission, Patna-resident Gaurav Rai, has helped save the lives of over 1,100 patients in home isolation in the state capital and other parts of Bihar so far by providing oxygen cylinders free of cost.

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  COVID-19: French President Macron offers to support India

  India | April 23, 2021 15:03 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France is ready to provide its support to the country to deal with the ongoing coronavirus crisis

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  Unsavoury allegations, Salve withdraws as amicus from Covid hearing

  India | April 23, 2021 14:52 IST

  Senior advocate Harish Salve on Friday sought the Supreme Court's permission to withdraw as amicus curiae from the suo motu case to the distribution of essential supplies and services, including oxygen and drugs, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  COVID 19: Chennai reports 33 of 59 deaths in single day

  India | April 23, 2021 10:35 IST

  With the Covid-19 cases mounting in Tamil Nadu and the state recording 12,652 fresh cases on Thursday and 59 deaths, the Chennai region continues to be the worst hit with 3,780 fresh cases and 33 of the 59 deaths recorded in the city.

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  UP Govt to set up covid helpline in every district

  India | April 23, 2021 9:52 IST

  The district-level helpline numbers for covid 19 would be routed to the party's district president, general secretary, or a member of the medical wing, who will be a doctor.  

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  13 ICU patients die as fire breaks out at Vijay Vallabh Hospital in Maharashtra's Virar

  India | April 23, 2021 9:13 IST

  The fire broke out due to a short circuit in the AC unit of the ICU.

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  Taking oxygen intermittently does not help COVID patients: Experts

  India | April 22, 2021 7:57 IST

  AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said more than 85 per cent of the COVID patients will recover without any specific treatment in the form of Remdesivir etc.