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Scientists develop face masks that can detect viral exposure: How will it work?
The sensor used in the mask can respond to as little as 0.3 microlitres of liquid containing viral proteins, about 70 to 560 times less than the volume of liquid produced in one sneeze and much less than the volume produced by coughing or talking
Coronavirus Update: India registers decrease in new Covid-19 cases
On Saturday, 5,747 new cases of coronavirus were registered in the country while 29 people died. A decrease of 83 has been registered in the daily number of newly infected Covid-19 patients as compared to yesterday
COVID-19: 'Repercussions would have been less grave' if govt acted on time during second wave
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health said the second wave was undoubtedly marred by high cases, increased deaths, shortage of oxygen and beds in hospitals, reduced supplies of medicines and other important drugs
New mobile app may accurately detect COVID-19 in people's voices
The AI model used in the research is more accurate than rapid antigen tests or lateral flow tests and is cheap, quick and easy to use, researchers said
Scandals, COVID-19, deforestation: The defining moments of Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro's presidency
Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, dubbed the 'Trump of the Tropics,' has been accused of letting COVID-19 rage out of control and allowing the Amazon to burn during his controversial first four years at the helm
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Vaccinated people infected by Omicron have four times greater protection, says new study
The researchers in Portugal estimated the degree of protection conferred by infections with previous variants and used real-world data
Amitabh Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time
Amitabh Bachchan had previously contracted COVID-19 in July 2020 along with actor-son Abhishek Bachchan, actor-daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan.
Move over humans, China testing fish and hippopotamus for COVID-19
In China, an official notice said that apart from humans, some forms of sea life are also expected to join the latest COVID-19 mass-testing drive
Here's how COVID affects mental health and brain disorders up to two years after infection
A new study, published in Lancet reveals a mixed picture, with some disorders showing a transient excess risk after COVID, while other disorders have a sustained risk
COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases
Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it will be conducting "random checks" in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not
Darlings star Shefali Shah tests positive for COVID-19; under home quarantine
Darlings fame Shefali Shah, on 17 August, informed that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
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States asked to hold vaccination camps for booster dose at stations, religious sites
The precaution dose coverage among the 64,89,99,721 eligible population was eight per cent till 14 July
India reports 8,813 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths in last 24 hours; daily positivity rate declines to 4.15%
India now has 1,11,252 active cases of COVID-19. There has been decline of 6,256 in active cases in span of 24 hours
Antibodies that may lead to next-gen vaccines for all COVID-19 strains found
The results show that certain animals are more able to make these types of 'pan-SARS virus' antibodies than humans, giving scientists clues as to how to make better vaccines
COVID-19 spike in Delhi: National capital records over 19,760 cases from 1-10 August, sees 50% rise in containment zones
National capital Delhi has recorded 40 deaths due to COVID-19 from 1-10 August, nearly thrice the cumulative figures registered in the last 10 days of July when 14 people had succumbed to the viral disease
COVID-19: Amid rising cases, Delhi makes mask mandatory again; Rs 500 fine on violators
The fine under this provision of the notification will not be applicable to persons travelling together in private four-wheeler vehicles
New easy-to-use test can tell how much immunity you have against COVID-19
Easy access to this kind of test could help people determine what kind of precautions they should take against COVID-19 infection, such as getting an additional booster shot, the researchers said
India adds 16,047 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths in last 24 hours; positivity rate jumps to 4.94%
Delhi continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 cases. The national capital has reported 2,495 new infections in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate stood at 15.41 per cent
COVID-19: Experts warn about high risk of transmission during festivals
Amid a rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the central government has asked Delhi and six states to ensure adequate testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination to contain the surge
Omicron, sub-lineages dominant COVID-19 variant in India; samples of infectious BA.2.75 also found: INSACOG
In its 11 July bulletin, which was released Monday, INSACOG said the spread and frequency of BA.2.75 sub-variant is being closely monitored in every state