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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

After detection of new Covid variant AY 4.2, K'taka braces for 3rd wave; Authorities say they're ready

Karnataka Health Commissioner D. Randeep has clarified that there is no reason to panic on the detection of new Covid variant AY 4.2 in the state.

Oct 27, 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

As onion rates dip, tomato, capsicum, brinjal soar high in Delhi

Continued rains in south India, high fuel cost, and disrupted supply have meant prices of several vegetables soaring high in Delhi, the most striking being that for capsicum which sold at Rs 100 per kg.

Oct 22, 2021

Covid vaccination drive in India to face challenges from now, says top scientist

"Why do we want to vaccinate when the severity of disease and death is practically zero among children?" questioned the vaccine expert

Oct 21, 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

The fossilized appendages of the sea scorpion, accompanied by an artist's recreation.

Giant scorpion fossils discovered recently in erstwhile Gondwana land; First ever eurypterid known

T. xiushanensis is the first mixtopterid found in what may be the supercontinent Gondwana, formed after Pangaea split in two.

Oct 19, 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.