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Covid scare surges as Centaurus variant bothers virologists [details]

Several virologists believe that the Centaurus variant is more transmissible than the BA.5 variant

Jul 14, 2022

Brain cancer linked to tissue healing: Researchers

How "Epstein Barr Virus" infection is linked with progress of brain cancer

The cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules such as fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein components, leading to diseases of the central nervous system as well as brain cancer, scientists have found.

Jul 12, 2022

World's biggest gambling hub shuts casinos in China amid Covid outbreak

Macau closed all its casinos for the first time in more than two years on Monday after a coronavirus outbreak in the world's biggest gambling hub, BBC reported.

Jul 11, 2022

New Covid variant discovered in Shanghai after months of lockdown

The detection of new variant is negatively impacting China's zero-Covid strategy

Jul 11, 2022

Self-styled time traveler warns of deadly virus that could hit earth in 2024 [details]

The self-proclaimed time traveler claims that the new deadly virus will originate in a third-world country

Jul 7, 2022

COVID peak after June in K'taka; Health min urges to get jabbed, wear masks

Covid cases surge, India logs 18,930 new cases, 35 deaths in 24 hrs

The recovery of 14,650 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,29,21,977.

Jul 7, 2022

US at risk of losing control of monkeypox outbreak; blames sluggish govt response [details]

Medical experts are warning that the United States is at risk of losing control of the monkeypox outbreak due to sluggish government response, media report said.

Jul 6, 2022

New patch test can detect Covid antibodies.

Novel patch test: This non-invasive test can detect Covid antibodies within 3 minutes

Japanese researchers have developed a novel compact patch that can detect the presence of Covid antibodies non-invasively within three minutes.

Jul 2, 2022

As triple-layered and N95 masks offer best protection from Covid

Covid Update: India logs 17,092 fresh Covid cases, 29 deaths

India witnessed a marginal rise in its daily Covid tally with 17,092 new cases in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 17,070 count, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jul 2, 2022

People wearing masks walk in Brisbane, Australia,

Australian state eased several Covid restrictions despite high community transmission

The Australian state of Queensland eased several of its remaining Covid-19 restrictions on Thursday, despite the high community transmission of the virus.

Jun 30, 2022

Nanobodies from llamas shows promise against Covid-19

Covid-19: llamas can protect against all SARS viruses, including Omicron [Study]

Tiny, robust immune particles derived from the blood of a llama -- a domesticated South American camelid -- could provide strong protection against every Covid-19 variant, including Omicron, and 18 similar viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1.

Jun 29, 2022

India's first homegrown mRNA COVID vax gets DCGI nod; okay for emergency use in adults

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved India's first indigenously developed mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 for restricted emergency use for adults.

Jun 29, 2022

Monkeypox spreading faster, Canada confirms 235 cases

The Public Health Agency of Canada on Monday confirmed that the country has registered a total 235 monkeypox cases so far.

Jun 28, 2022

New N95 mask called 'Nano Breath' mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology [many benefits]

Researchers have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 mask by using 3D printing technology.

Jun 27, 2022

5 most important vaccinations for dogs: Check if you have missed any

Anyone who's ever had a pet knows how important it is to get them vaccinated on time to protect them against all known diseases, whether minor or major one. When it comes to dogs, vaccination is paramount early on, along with periodic booster doses afterwards.