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COVID cases on rise in these countries; UK, China among others [see list]

Covid is quietly making a mark with the potential to take the world again by a storm, even as many countries have eased restrictions-related to Covid and reduced testing and surveillance.

Apr 3, 2022

Anti-cancer Cream Found to Shrink Oral Tumors; Shows Potential for Treatment of Multiple Cancers [Details]

In a new study, researchers have revealed that treating oral cancer cells with miR-634—a microRNA that hones in on pro-tumor factors—can increase the effectiveness of treatment with cisplatin, a crucial anti-cancer drug.

Mar 31, 2022

MSME gets major boost in India; over ₹6K crore approved for new RAMP scheme [details]

"Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance" (RAMP) is a World Bank assisted Central Sector Scheme, supporting various Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID) Resilience and Recovery Interventions of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).

Mar 30, 2022

Women's WC 2022: Australian Ellyse Perry and WI spinner Afy Fletcher to miss semi-final clash [details]

While Australian all-rounder Ellie Perry has been ruled out of the match due to a back spasm, West Indies women cricketer Afy Fletcher will miss the match after being diagnosed with Covid 19.

Mar 29, 2022

Why Does HIV Remain In Body Even After Treatment; Scientists Find the Answer [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that the killer T-cells (CD8+ T cells)—a class of white blood cells—in the bodies of HIV patients have little or no presence of a key protein.

Mar 27, 2022

Sensex, Nifty running a marathon; Sensex doubled despite Covid-led shock

India's equity market has not looked back ever since the sharp correction witnessed in the initial 21 days of stringent nationwide lockdown imposed in late March 2020 to curb the spread of Coronavirus.

Mar 26, 2022

Had Omicron? You're unlikely to catch its rising variant

Covid variant worse than Omicron in next 2 years: UK epidemiologist

There is a "high chance" that a new Covid variant which is worse than Omicron will emerge in the next two years, England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty has warned.

Mar 25, 2022

New Zealand offers variety of concessions for fans vying to watch Women's World Cup

The New Zealand government has eased the Covid-19 restrictions to allow more fans to witness the showpiece ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 weekend group matches, semifinals and final, according to reports.

Mar 23, 2022

Prediction of fourth wave of COVID-19: Govt questions reliability of IIT-Kanpur's study [details]

Union Ministry of Health is closely watching Coronavirus's trajectory globally and in the country along with various expert committees to face any situation.

Mar 22, 2022

With positive signs of fans thorning back at the venues, BCCI is undertsandably excited and has gained confidence from the presence of spectators for the recent international games in Kolkata, Dharamsala, Mohali and Bengaluru in a bilateral series against

BCCI brainstorms to allow 25% crowd for IPL matches; what cricket fans can expect [Details]

In a new development, reports have suggested that BCCI is mulling an idea to allow more than 25% crowd in the stadium. Earlier, it was reported that a crowd of one-fourth of the stadium capacity would be allowed.

Mar 22, 2022

A woman wearing a face mask is seen at a market in Manila, the Philippines

Global Covid caseload tops 470.6 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 470.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.07 million and vaccinations to over 10.79 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 21, 2022

Natural COVID-19 Antibodies Last Upto 7 Months In Children Post Infection; Found In 96 Percent Kids [Study]

According to a new study led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, children who contract COVID-19, develop natural circulating antibodies that can last for at least seven months.

Mar 20, 2022

Covid fourth wave in India: All you need to know about 'Stealth Omicron' which is highly infectious

Researchers believe that it is quite hard to detect Stealth Omicron using RT-PCR tests

Mar 20, 2022

35 pharma firms to produce generic versions of Pfizer's Covid pill at affordable cost

Thirty-five companies, from 12 countries including India, have signed an agreement to manufacture the generic version of Pfizer's oral Covid-19 pill, the UN-backed Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has said.

Mar 19, 2022

A man wearing a face mask walks on a street in Manhattan of New York. (Xinhua/Wang Ying/IANS)

Global Covid caseload tops 467.6 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 467.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.07 million and vaccinations to over 10.77 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.