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IIT-D develops kit that tests Omicron in 90 minutes; huge step-up from current process [details]

IIT Delhi researchers have come up with a new test kit that detects the presence of the Omicron variant in samples in 90 minutes. It can be used for rapid screening.

Dec 14, 2021

30% of America's 43 Omicron cases had booster shots: CDC

30% of America's 43 Omicron cases had booster shots, reveals CDC study

Amid renewed calls for booster doses to prevent the transmission of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that a third of the 43 cases of the super mutant strain in the country had taken the third dose.

Dec 13, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

A novel saliva-based Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) developed by researchers in Singapore can detect coronavirus infection within 15 minutes with 97 per cent accuracy.

Dec 13, 2021

ICMR develops testing kit to detect Omicron; results in just 2 hours [details]

ICMR has invented a new covid testing kit for rapid results. The kit can deliver the result in just 2 hours. Maharashtra has recorded the max number of Omicron cases.

Dec 12, 2021

Immune Cell Response Against Key COVID-19 Protein Identified; May Help Develop Vaccine For All Variants, Viruses [Study]

In a new study, researchers have discovered that certain receptors found on T cells (a type of lymphocyte) can recognize a protein known as viral polymerase in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Dec 11, 2021

Omicron variant arrived in US on Nov 15, not Dec 1 as previously thought: CDC

The new Omicron Covid variant first arrived in the US by November 15, instead of December 1 as believed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

Dec 11, 2021

Border bans due to Omicron variant 'too late': Scientists

Scientists from all over the world say that it is too late for border bans given the present Omicron spread globally. The variant has been detected in 38 countries till now.

Dec 6, 2021

Mask up: COVID infection risk drops dramatically with well-fitting medical masks [details]

If both wear well-fitting medical masks, the virus is likely to be transmitted within 20 minutes with a maximum probability of ten per cent.

Dec 5, 2021

Delhi reports first Omicron case; patient has travel history from Tanzania [details]

Delhi has reported its first Omicron variant case. The patient traveled back from Tanzania and has been admitted to LNJP hospital in the national capital.

Dec 5, 2021

Omicron: NCBS monitoring Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi -- top 4 cities reporting Covid variant

After 2 cases of the Omicron Variant were detected in Bengaluru, the National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS) has started monitoring the situation in 4 cities- Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, New Delhi.

Dec 4, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 264.89 mn; UK reports 50K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 264.89 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.24 million and vaccination to over 8.11 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Dec 4, 2021

Omicron Cure: GlaxoSmithKline says early data shows its Covid antibody drug effective against new variant

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has claimed that early laboratory tests show that its antibody drug against Covid-19 is effective against the new super mutant Omicron variant.

Dec 3, 2021

Reinfection risk in Omicron variant of Covid is up by three-fold, says new study

The new super mutant Omicron variant of Covid-19 can increase risk of reinfection by three times as compared to other variants of concern such as Beta and Delta, according to a preliminary study by South African researchers.

Dec 3, 2021

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

According to a new study, developing fetuses of mothers suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 did not exhibit any signs of brain damage or infection.

Nov 30, 2021

MHA asks states, UTs for rigorous screening of int'l passengers; keeps Omicron in check [details]

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday asked all States and Union Territories (UTs) for rigorous screening of international passengers arriving in India and also extended Covid-19 protocols till December 31.