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Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill May Reduce Severe Illness; Drugmaker Claims 89% Reduction In Risk of Hospitalization, Death [Details]

Pfizer made the announcement based on the interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) study that evaluated the efficacy of Paxlovid .

Nov 6, 2021

Human brain cells not infected by Covid virus: Study

For the study, the team adapted a form of skull base surgery to remove tissue from the olfactory mucosa and bulb of Covid-19 patients within about an hour of their death.

Nov 4, 2021

Delta variant detected in 99% COVID samples: Delhi govt data

In the months of June and July, 90 percent and 52 percent of samples were detected with delta variants.

Oct 31, 2021

Covid virus can infect inner ear, affect hearing, balance, says new study

While this study clearly implies that Covid may induce auditory and balance difficulties, the overall percentage of Covid patients with ear-related disorders is unknown.

Oct 30, 2021

Fully vaccinated? You can still spread virus at home and affect the unvaccinated [Study]

Between September 2020 and September 2021, the research comprised 440 families in London and Bolton that had PCR Covid tests.

Oct 30, 2021

New Breathalyzer Can Identify COVID-19 In Critically Ill Patients; Provides Results Within 15 Seconds [Details]

In a new multi-institutional study, researchers have described a novel breath test that can detect a distinct 'breath print' in patients critically ill with COVID-19.

Oct 29, 2021

New Plasma Technology Neutralizes 99.99% SARS-CoV-2 Virus In Contaminated Masks; Hope for PPE Reuse [Details]

In a new study, researchers have described a new disinfection technique utilizing cold plasma that can effectively inactivate the novel coronavirus and make face masks reusable.

Oct 28, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 243.6 mn; UK, Russia report surge in cases

The US remains the worst-hit country, with 45,444,228 cases and 735,930 fatalities, respectively, according to the CSSE.

Oct 25, 2021

India logs 14,306 fresh Covid cases, 443 deaths; West Bengal reports surge after Puja

The daily positivity rate is at 1.43 per cent, having been below 2% for the previous 21 days and below 3% for 56 straight days.

Oct 25, 2021

Nearly 40000 Covid-19 cases in children below 9 years reported in the last two months in Karnataka

Over 1,200 kids admitted to Bengal's Burdwan Medical College; 9 dead [details]

According to the Medical College's Head of the Paediatric Department, all the children who are getting affected are below one year old and the children who are below six months are the most vulnerable to the disease.

Oct 24, 2021

Shape of Virus May Decide Outcome of RSV Infection; Can Affect Activation of Key Immune Proteins [Study]

According to a new study, when the RSV changes shape,an essential viral protein also changes shape; this can affect the manner in which protective proteins within the immune system are activated.

Oct 23, 2021

Covid updates: India should learn from UK as healthcare experts urge lockdown in European country

On Wednesday, the UK reported 223 Covid-related deaths, the highest since March 2021

Oct 21, 2021

Certain people are born with natural resistance to Covid, who are they?

Over 400 individuals who fit the requirements for participation in a specialist resistance study group have already been enrolled.

Oct 20, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 240.6 mn; UK reports 40K, Turkey 24K

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 240.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.89 million

Oct 18, 2021

India logs lowest number of 13,596 new Covid cases in 230 days; Mumbai reports zero first time

India registered 13,596 new Covid-19 cases as of Monday morning, which was the lowest single-day spike in 230 days, while Mumbai reported no cases on Sunday.