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  Gut microbiome may be linked to long Covid risk, claims Study

  Health | January 27, 2022 8:47 IST

  "Altered gut microbiome composition is strongly associated with persistent symptoms in patients with Covid-19 up to 6 months after clearance of SARS-CoV-2 virus," said researchers.

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  Singer Elton John tests positive for Covid, postpones upcoming shows

  January 26, 2022 11:48 IST

  Elton John intends to return to the stage once he's recovered from the virus. "Elton and the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour look forward to returning to the stage shortly," the singer said in a statement.

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  Omicron can survive 8 days on plastic and 21 hours on skin, claims study

  Health | January 26, 2022 9:45 IST

  Omicron survived 21.1 hours on skin model from cadavers, followed by the Wuhan virus (8.6 hours), the Gamma (11 hours) and Delta (16.8 hours) variant. The survival of Alpha (19.6 hours) and Beta (19.1 hours) was found to be similar.

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  Why Omicron variant is less severe than Delta

  World | January 25, 2022 16:41 IST

  A new study has shown that Omicron variant viruses are particularly sensitive to inhibition by the so-called interferon response, an unspecific immune response that is present in all body cells.

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  London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties

  World | January 25, 2022 22:36 IST

  Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick revealed that an investigation was underway in a statement before the London Assembly. Dick said Scotland Yard is now investigating “a number of events” at Downing Street.

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  THIS smartphone based test can accurately detect COVID-19 in 20 minutes

  World | January 25, 2022 12:33 IST

  The test uses a "PCR-like" method to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome in a nasal swab sample with the aid of a small, low-cost detector.

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  Remdesivir for COVID19 found to reduce need for mechanical ventilation, claims study

  Health | January 25, 2022 7:55 IST

  The Canadian trial found that among patients not receiving mechanical ventilation at the start of the study, the need for mechanical ventilation arose for 8% of patients receiving remdesivir compared with 15% of those receiving standard of care.

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  Omicron Variant LIVE: Covid vaccines may protect from severe disease caused by Omicron, says study

  India | January 26, 2022 6:27 IST

  A total of 4,90,462 deaths have been reported so far in the country including 1,42,151 from Maharashtra, 51,987 from Kerala,38,614 from Karnataka, 37,264 from Tamil Nadu, 25,650 from Delhi, 23,073 from Uttar Pradesh and 20,375 from West Bengal.

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  6 tips to keep in mind while quarreling with your partner

  Relationships | January 24, 2022 19:06 IST

  If you are having a fight with your partner, try to be receptive to their needs and expectations. Remember, no one likes a Mr or Mrs Know-it-all and it is important to keep the other person's emotional requirements in mind, especially in a relationship.

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  Is Omicron subvariant BA.2 more transmissible?

  World | January 24, 2022 16:12 IST

  The subvariant BA.2, dubbed with the moniker "Stealth Omicron," appears to be gaining ground in certain parts of the world, including Denmark and the UK, Euronews reported.

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  Sharad Pawar tests Covid positive, says 'no cause for concern, following treatment'

  India | January 24, 2022 14:25 IST

  NCP chief Sharad Pawar has requested all those who have been in contact with him in the past few days to get themselves tested and take all necessary precautions.

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  'Mission: Impossible' 7 and 8' delayed due to COVID, new release dates announced

  Celebrities | January 22, 2022 13:43 IST

  This is not the first time that the release of 'Mission: Impossible 7' has been pushed back. The film, co-produced by Skydance and Paramount Pictures, was originally scheduled to open on July 23, 2021, but has been postponed multiple times.  

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  COVID and Pregnancy: What are the risks? How can virus impact the to-be-born

  Health | January 22, 2022 10:31 IST

  While pregnant women are at higher risk of severe illness, the COVID virus can also trigger inflammatory and vascular responses in the placenta during critical periods of foetal development in symptomatic and asymptomatic cases.

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  Geeta Basra tests positive for COVID19

  Celebrities | January 21, 2022 9:46 IST

  "After being so careful and trying to dodge this damn thing for 2 years, the virus finally caught us," Geeta Basra wrote on Instagram Story.

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  Dulquer Salmaan tests positive for coronavirus after father Mammootty

  Celebrities | January 21, 2022 6:27 IST

  "I have just tested positive for Covid19. I’m isolating at home and have mild flu symptoms but (I) am otherwise ok. People who were in close contact with me during the shoots over the last few days, please isolate and test if you notice symptoms," Dulqueer Salmaan tweeted.

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  Scientists develop Covid diagnosis using AI-based X-rays with 98% accuracy, may replace PCR tests

  Science | January 20, 2022 17:22 IST

  The technology developed by experts at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), is capable of accurately diagnosing Covid-19 in just a few minutes -- far more quickly than a PCR test, which typically takes around 2 hours -- and with 98 per cent accuracy.

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  Millions of Chinese locals run out of food, essentials amid harsh lockdown, COVID curbs

  World | January 20, 2022 12:06 IST

  Many have complained online that they were surviving on a bowl of porridge a day and were on the brink of starvation. 

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  Vir Das tests negative for COVID-19, says 'wear mask, get boosted, take vitamin & drink snake blood'

  Celebrities | January 20, 2022 12:03 IST

  On January 11, Vir Das said he had tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. He has now tested COVID negative. He informed the same writing, "Wear a mask, get boosted, take your vitamins, drink snake blood. whatever. It was a LONG two-ish weeks (sic)."  

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  COVID19 vaccines offer lasting protection, claims study

  Health | January 20, 2022 9:38 IST

  The study found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines in reducing the risk of COVID-19 reached a peak of about 95 per cent two months after the first dose and then gradually declined. At seven months, the Pfizer vaccine dropped to 67 per cent effectiveness, compared to the Moderna vaccine, which maintained 80 per cent effectiveness.

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  MVA wins Maharashtra Nagar Panchayat polls but BJP emerges single largest party

  India | January 19, 2022 23:22 IST

  The BJP emerged as the single largest party bagging 384 seats against the MVA tally of 944 comprising Nationalist Congress Party's 344, Congress' 316 and Shiv Sena's 284 seats.