Coronavirus News

Is there a relationship between COVID-19 vaccine and heart attacks? Dr Shriram Nene break it down

In an exclusive interview, Dr Shriram Nene talks about the pandemic, how the new COVID-19 variant is impacting heart, his plans to reach out to far more patients through social media, and more.

India reports single-day jump of 2.6 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4.83% higher than yesterday

The total tally of COVID-19 cases is now at 3,65,82,129 which includes 5,753 cases of the Omicron variant

Govt panel recommends EUA for COVID-19 vaccines Covovax, Corbevax and anti-Covid pill molnupiravir

All the recommendations have been sent to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for final approval.

India likely to witness Omicron peak by February-end; to be less severe than second wave, says COVID-19 supermodel panel

Members of the panel also added that the Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases in UK is irrelevant to India as the former has low sero-positivity and uses mostly mRNA vaccines that seem to offer protection only for a short duration

Omicron fuels reinfection three times more than delta variant, WHO chief scientist says kids, unvaccinated at risk

Dr Swaminathan pointed out that not many vaccines are available for children currently and only a handful of countries have started vaccinations for kids

Early reports suggest Omicron may be less dangerous than Delta, says Anthony Fauci

US officials have continued to urge people to get vaccinated and take precautions such as wearing masks, saying anything that helps protect against Delta will also help protect against other variants

New COVID-19 Omicron variant in 'fluid motion'; in 'very active' communication with South Africa colleagues, says Dr Anthony Fauci

The new potentially more contagious B.1.1.529 variant was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 24, and has also been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel

Two South Africans test positive for COVID-19 in Bengaluru, to be checked for Omicron

Noting that ten countries have been identified as high risk, Bengaluru Rural Deputy Commissioner K Srinivas said all those coming from there are made to compulsorily undergo tests, and those tested positive are being quarantined

Amid concerns over 'Omicron' variant of COVID, DDMA to meet on 29 November

The 'Omicron' variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations, and thus, has serious public health implications for the country, in view of recently relaxed visa restrictions and opening up of international travel

Genome tests for passengers from South Africa, announces Mumbai's Kishori Pednekar over Omicron variant fears

The Mumbai mayor said that there was an increased risk of coronavirus in foreign countries, so those coming from outside would have to undergo genome tests