Search Results for: SARS-CoV-2

Flies, cockroaches not likely to spread COVID; study puts end to speculations [details]

Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of Covid-19 to humans, according to a study.

Jul 24, 2022

Covaxin can help control virus load, reduce disease severity: Study

Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern that persists for at least six months after vaccination and induces memory T cells that can respond robustly against the variants.

Jul 16, 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 reports 17,070 new cases, 23 deaths in 24 hrs

The active caseload has also surged to 1,07,189 cases, accounting for 0.25 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Jul 1, 2022

A health worker shows a vial of Covaxin dose of Covid-19 vaccine t

Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 escape vaccine-induced immunity, study says

A sudden spike in fresh Covid cases in India has made many believe that the fourth wave of the pandemic has begun

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

WHO considers renaming monkeypox virus to tackle stigma, racism

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering changing the name of the monkeypox virus to tackle the stigma and racism associated with it.

Jun 15, 2022

Covid update: Covid vax likely safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, say researchers.

Jun 13, 2022

Covid impact: Babies exposed to Covid in womb at risk of neurodevelopmental changes

Babies born to mothers who suffered from Covid-19 during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes at six weeks, according to a preliminary analysis.

Jun 6, 2022

Covid Update: Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents [Details]

Swedish scientists have identified a new coronavirus commonly found in red-backed voles -- small, stocky rodents similar to field mice.

Jun 4, 2022

Shark antibodies may help fight Covid: Study

Sharks, known as ancient predators with prehistoric immune systems, may be key to developing effective Covid-19 treatments, suggests a study.

Jun 2, 2022

Lung blood clot risk double in Covid survivors: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Covid-19 survivors have twice the risk for developing blood clots in lungs or respiratory conditions, according to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

May 26, 2022

CEPI partners with Bharat Biotech, others to develop variant-proof Covid vaccine

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) on Tuesday announced the latest award under its $200m programme to advance the development of vaccines that provide broad protection against SARS-Cov-2 variants and other beta coronaviruses.

May 11, 2022

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

Obesity has been a known risk factor for Covid-19 infection. And now a study reveals, severely obese people may have significantly weaker immune response to Covid vaccination compared to those with normal weight.

May 6, 2022

Covid in air can spread infections, confirms new study

The study found that SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted through the air in both ICU and non-ICU wings, implying that patients shed the virus in the air regardless of the severity of their sickness

May 4, 2022

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