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.

WHO approves Glaxo and Eli Lilly drugs to treat Covid amid Omicron surge

Marthe Fourcade - January 14, 2022

Eli Lilly’s rheumatoid arthritis drug and GlaxoSmithKline's monoclonal antibody won the WHO nod.

Omicron is driving 3rd wave, but don’t use other countries’ data for Indian trends: CCMB chief

Rishika Sadam - January 14, 2022

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology director Vinay K. Nandicoori says ‘hybrid immunity’ studies are needed to detect the kinds of population getting infected in every wave.

India registers over 2.64 lakh new Covid cases, 351 deaths in past 24 hours

PTI - January 14, 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 14.78% while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 11.8%, according to the health ministry.

Africa’s Omicron-fuelled fourth Covid wave flattens out after 6-week surge, WHO says

Yoshita Singh - January 14, 2022

Although the fourth wave of pandemic on the African continent has been the 'shortest-lived' surge, WHO warned that 'the next wave might not be so forgiving'.

2021 mistakes being repeated, stop unwarranted tests & medicines: Top doctors write to govt

ThePrint Team - January 14, 2022

In an open letter, over 30 health experts drew attention to the need for an 'evidence-based response' to the current wave of Covid and listed out policies for immediate implementation.

Focus more on local containment, ensure minimum damage to livelihood, PM Modi tells CMs

PTI - January 13, 2022

Stressing on the need to be alert and careful, Modi Thursday said Omicron variant is infecting the public faster than earlier variants & emphasised accelerating vaccination coverage.

Delhi’s biggest Muslim cemetery says out of space for Covid bodies, city officials disagree

Shubhangi Misra - January 13, 2022

ITO-situated Jadid Qabristan Ahle Islam says it isn’t accepting bodies anymore as its 5-acre space earmarked for Covid burial is filled. SDMC says cemetery can’t refuse bodies.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge tests positive for Covid

PTI - January 13, 2022

Kharge is asymptomatic & is under home isolation, his secretary Ravindra Garimella informed. 5 staff members in the Congress leader's Delhi office had tested positive a few days ago.

Covishield shows increased antibody response to Omicron after 3rd dose: AstraZeneca

Aditi Khanna - January 13, 2022

Preliminary data released by AstraZeneca shows Vaxzevaria vaccine, administered in India as Covishield, increased immune response to Beta, Delta, Alpha, Gamma variants after third dose.

India reports 2.47 lakh fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, including 620 Omicron infections

PTI - January 13, 2022

The total active cases in India stood at 11,17,531, highest in 216 days and active cases comprised 3.08% of total infections. The national recovery rate further declined to 95.59%.

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