TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

LG allows private offices in Delhi to run with 50% staff

PTI - January 21, 2022

New Delhi: Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Friday approved the Delhi government's proposal to allow private offices to function with 50 per cent staff...

Delhi govt seeks L-G’s nod to lift weekend curfew, allow private offices to run with 50% staff

PTI - January 21, 2022

The decision to ease the restrictions was taken in view of the declining number of Covid cases in the city. The proposal also seeks to end the odd-even system for opening shops.

India records 3.47 lakh Covid infections in 24 hours, active cases highest in 235 days

PTI - January 21, 2022

Death toll has climbed to 4,88,396 with 703 fresh fatalities and the national Covid recovery rate has dropped to 93.50 per cent, according to the health ministry.

Govt recommends no masks for kids aged below 5 years in new Covid guidelines, know more here

PTI - January 20, 2022

In revised Covid guidelines for children and adolescents, the health ministry also advises against the use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies for those less than 18 years of age.

One shot vaccine to protect against all Covid variants is within reach. Here’s how to grab it

Lisa Jarvis - January 20, 2022

Many vaccine scientists are already working on the development of pan-coronavirus vaccines, capable of quashing any variant that exists or might emerge.

30% lose Covid immunity 6 months after 2nd jab, age a factor: Indian study on vaccine efficacy

Rishika Sadam - January 20, 2022

Non-peer-reviewed study by Hyderabad’s AIG Hospitals & Asian Health Foundation focuses on these 30%. AIG head says 70% who retain antibodies can benefit from booster after 9 months.

Deaths significantly less in third Covid wave due to high vaccination, govt says

PTI - January 20, 2022

During the briefing, Centre informed that about 94% of India’s adults have been administered first dose of Covid vaccine, while 72% are fully vaccinated.

‘Seems peak of third Covid wave has gone past in Delhi’, says Health Minister Satyendar Jain

PTI - January 20, 2022

Delhi health minister, however, warned that the national capital is still not out of danger zone and stressed on the need to watch the trend before easing of restrictions.

Covid booster dose offers effective antibody protection against Omicron, Lancet study finds

PTI - January 20, 2022

The study found that the overall antibody levels were nearly 2.5 times higher against Omicron after three doses of Coved vaccine as compared to after two jabs.

India registers 3.17 lakh fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, highest in 249 days

PTI - January 20, 2022

While 491 fatalities were reported during the same time, taking the total death toll to 4,87,693, national recovery rate decreased to 93.09 per cent.

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