Covid 19 Transmission

UK SARS-CoV-2 strain more transmissible, possibly deadlier than others, scientists warn

One mutation in particular increases the virus' ability to latch on more strongly to human cells, according to researchers.

COVID-19 outbreak on 18-hr New Zealand flight show that lax vigilance, proximity remain key transmission risks

Multiple layers of prevention are necessary for safe air travel, including testing before boarding, social distancing on flights and masks, experts say.

CDC analysis: More than half of all Covid-19 transmission begins with people who show no symptoms

Limiting testing and isolation to Covid-19 patients with symptoms won't curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the analysis says.

New antiviral oral drug molnupiravir completely suppresses coronavirus transmission within 24 hours in ferrets, claims study

Researchers claim that MK-4482/EIDD-2801 or molnupiravir is the first orally available drug to quickly block SARS-CoV-2 and has the potential of being ground-breaking

Daily COVID-19 cases in India less than half of September peak; a look at figures since lockdown

The fall in daily cases has come amid allegations of "many state governments controlling COVID-19 testing to show reduced numbers of cases"

Reopening Mumbai local trains tougher than resuming public transport elsewhere, says state disaster management secy

In an interview with Firstpost, Kishor Raje Nimbalkar talks about how the Maharashtra government is planning to allow the general public to board Mumbai locals while preventing COVID-19 transmission

Newborns of COVID-19-positive mothers at low risk of infection if strict hygiene measures taken, finds study

Taking strict precautions against COVID-19 transmission protects not only newborns but also the hospital staff who serve multiple patients

Calcium-rich salt solution FEND can reduce aerosols released by COVID-19 patients by upto 98%, shows study

It was further found that while masks were able to reduce the large particles FEND, made by Boston-based technology startup Sensory Cloud, was more effective in reducing the smaller particles

Uncertainty over long-term immune response has implications for efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine, say experts

In an editorial in the ICMR's, Indian Journal of Medical Research, experts also said that continued use of masks and other measures may be advocated if evidence shows a possible role of asymptomatic persons in COVID-19 transmission

'Reassuring' study claims that risk of coronavirus transmission on planes is limited

Experts traditionally consider the contagion zone in an airplane to extend two rows in front and behind the infected person.