Two-thirds of Indians have antibodies, shows ICMR survey - The Hindu
3 years, 5 months ago

Two-thirds of Indians have antibodies, shows ICMR survey - The Hindu

The Hindu  

While two-thirds of the general population had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, a third does not have antibodies, making approximately 40 crore people still vulnerable to infections, Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said on Tuesday. Presenting the results of the fourth national COVID serosurvey, Dr. Bhargava said States, districts and areas without antibodies run the risk of infection waves. “There is also an urgent need to ensure adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions while continuing to track COVID-infection in SARI cases in district hospitals,” said Dr. Bhargava. Responding to a question about the reopening of schools, Dr. Bhargava said it would be better to open the primary schools first as young children seem to show a better tolerance against the virus.

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Endemic dengue may have helped stem severity of early COVID wave in India: study
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Endemic dengue may have helped stem severity of early COVID wave in India: study

The Hindu  

Can the dengue virus beat the coronavirus and is it why the early wave of the pandemic in 2020 resulted in fewer COVID deaths or severe infections compared to Europe or North America where dengue is not endemic? “In this paper, we provided several pieces of experimentally obtained evidence that pre-existing dengue immunity might have played some protective role in …

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population
9 months, 1 week ago

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population

Hindustan Times  

Monday marks four years since the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. With the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and medicines, the virus will become much like a regular flu or seasonal infection in the younger population. Health experts claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 infection will now be much like a regular flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other seasonal infections in …

Global study quantifies rise in blood clots, heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination
10 months ago

Global study quantifies rise in blood clots, heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination

The Hindu  

One of the largest assessments of its kind, spanning 99 million people and investigating reports of adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, found that instances of Guillain Barre Syndrome, myocarditis, pericarditis and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis were at least 1.5 times more than expected following inoculation with mRNA and ChadOX1 vaccines. The Global Covid Vaccine Safety Project, which made the assessment, …

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
11 months, 4 weeks ago

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister

The Hindu  

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said four persons were admitted to hospitals after having tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, adding that there is no need to panic. We are doing about 400 tests a day and the positivity rate is around 1%, which is very low. Till last Thursday, the positivity rate in the Capital was …

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9
1 year ago

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9

India Today  

A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till December 24, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday in a press statement. Out of the total 63 cases, 34 are from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, the Ministry added in its …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say

Hindustan Times  

New Covid variant EG.5.1 or Eris that has been adding to the surge of Coronavirus cases in UK has also been causing slight increase in Coronavirus caseload in Maharashtra. The new Covid strain Eris has increased hospitalisation cases among elderly in UK and while there is no need to panic, it's imperative to keep a close watch on it. The …

India reports 95 new covid cases in a day
1 year, 6 months ago

India reports 95 new covid cases in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India added 95 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, while active cases fell to 1,784, according to an update by the health ministry on Wednesday.Tally of reported cases is now 4.5 crore, while death toll stands at 531,898. Covid cases have declined over the last three months after a surge in infections due to XBB.1.16 Omicron …

Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect COVID and its outcome, says ICMR head
1 year, 6 months ago

Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect COVID and its outcome, says ICMR head

The Hindu  

Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect the outcome of contracting COVID-19, Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research, has said. We should be able to share the information by this month-end,” Dr. Bahl said on the sidelines of the recently held G-20 meeting on health. Speaking on the work done to help bring in …

At 14,493, India records sharp dip in daily Covid tally, logs 801 new cases
1 year, 7 months ago

At 14,493, India records sharp dip in daily Covid tally, logs 801 new cases

Hindustan Times  

India has logged 801 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 14,493 from 15,515, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. According to the ministry's website, 220.66 crore doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. The active cases now comprise 0.03 per cent of …

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246
1 year, 7 months ago

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246

India TV News  

Covid-19: India on Monday logged 4,282 fresh coronavirus infections, The number of active cases now stands at 47,246. The daily positivity rate recorded on Monday was 4.92 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.00 per cent. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.49 crore The active cases now constitute 0.11 per cent of the …

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections
1 year, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections

India TV News  

Coronavirus Updates: India on Sunday logged 5,874 fresh infections with 8,148 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.25 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.71 …

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013

India TV News  

COVID-19: India has logged 9,629 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 61,013 from 63,380, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. Active case tally: The active cases now comprise 0.14 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.68 per cent, the ministry said. The …

India Covid cases surpass 10,000 today; Here’s state-wise trend
1 year, 8 months ago

India Covid cases surpass 10,000 today; Here’s state-wise trend

Live Mint  

After six days of a nationwide falling trend in Covid cases, India reported a hike on Wednesday with 10,542 new infections. MUMBAI On Tuesday, Mumbai reported 220 new Covid cases, crossing the 200-mark after a gap of two days, taking the overall tally to 11,60,902. HARYANA Haryana reported 898 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death, according to a health department …

India logs 9,111 new coronavirus infections, active cases climb to 60,313
1 year, 8 months ago

India logs 9,111 new coronavirus infections, active cases climb to 60,313

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 60,313, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.The death toll increased to 5,31,141 with 27 deaths. The daily positivity was recorded at 8.40 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.94 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.13 per …

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours

Live Mint  

India has registered a single-day rise of 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity was recorded at 8.40 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.94 per cent. The count of active cases now comprises …

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise
1 year, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise

The Hindu  

It’s ironic that most of us no longer follow COVID precautions like wearing masks even though COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the country. However, the increasing number of cases in other States, the fatalities reported in a few States, calls for adherence to COVID-19 protocols like wearing masks, observing social distancing and frequent sanitisation of hands, opine doctors …

Studies show XBB.1.16 is not clinically more severe
1 year, 8 months ago

Studies show XBB.1.16 is not clinically more severe

Hindustan Times  

The XBB.1.16 sub-variant of the Omicron strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid does not exhibit higher clinical severity according to preliminary results from laboratory studies being conducted in the country to know disease characteristics, according to people familiar with the matter. According to the World Health Organisation, mutations at position 478 of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein have been …

Covid-19 cases in children on rise; watch out for these signs and symptoms, preventive measures
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 cases in children on rise; watch out for these signs and symptoms, preventive measures

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 cases in children have been on rise in the past few days in kids under 15 years of age and while the symptoms are mostly mild in the little ones, experts have warned parents to take Covid-appropriate measures for preventing spread. While fever, cough, cold, abdominal issues, vomiting are more common in Covid and other viral illnesses that are …

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199
1 year, 8 months ago

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India logged 5,880 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have increased to 35,199, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now …

Covid-19 scare: India logs over 3,000 new cases with daily positivity rate at 6.1% | Check active cases tally
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 scare: India logs over 3,000 new cases with daily positivity rate at 6.1% | Check active cases tally

India TV News  

Covid in India: Amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country, India logged 3,038 fresh infections, taking the active cases tally to 21,179. As per the Union health ministry, the daily positivity rate of Covid-19 currently stands at 6.1% The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore. The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections …

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day
1 year, 8 months ago

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India continued to report over 3,000 COVID cases for the second day in a row with 3,095 new infections in the last 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday. The country had reported 3,016 cases on Thursday with a case positivity rate of 2.73 per cent which declined to 2.61 per cent today. …

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months
1 year, 8 months ago

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 3,016 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly six months, while the active cases increased to 13,509, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. According to the ministry data updated at 8 am, the daily positivity was recorded at 2.73 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at …

On Covid, India has no need to worry yet
1 year, 8 months ago

On Covid, India has no need to worry yet

Hindustan Times  

Every Covid wave is preceded by what at first seems like drops turning into a trickle of infections. Today, a steady but small increase in recorded cases has prompted the question: Is Covid back? Is the trickle of cases being recorded in several parts of the country the same sort of a sign that preceded the Omicron variant and the …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
1 year, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300

India TV News  

Coronavirus Alert: Once again, India is witnessing a spike in covid-19 cases. Union Health Ministry data reflects that India has logged 1,805 new coronavirus cases on Monday. Active tally at 10,300 The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.39 per cent. National Covid recovery rate recorded at 98.79 per cent …

India records over 1,800 Covid cases for 2nd day, Maharashtra contributes 397 infections
1 year, 8 months ago

India records over 1,800 Covid cases for 2nd day, Maharashtra contributes 397 infections

India Today  

India recorded 1,805 fresh coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the tally of active coronavirus cases to 10,300. Maharashtra biggest contributor Maharashtra on Sunday reported 397 new Covid-19 cases, registering a drop of 40 cases as compared to the previous day, taking the overall infection count to 81,41,854, a health official said. UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh recorded a total of 62 …

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases

News 18  

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The daily positivity was recorded at 1.46 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.08 per cent. The active cases now comprises 0.02 per cent of the total infections, …

India’s active Covid cases surpass 7,000 mark
1 year, 9 months ago

India’s active Covid cases surpass 7,000 mark

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a spike in daily Covid-19 cases with the country recording 1,134 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. A total of 92.05 crore tests for detection of Covid have been conducted so far with 1,03,831 being tests conducted in the last 24 hours, as per health …

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026
1 year, 9 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026

The Hindu  

India recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on March 22. The death toll climbed to 5,30,813 with five deaths with one each reported by Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases now comprise …

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating
1 year, 9 months ago

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating

News 18  

There is a noticeable surge in Covid-19 cases but hospitalisation and death rate is not alarming, co-chair at INSACOG’s advisory board, Dr Saumitra Das, told News18.com in an exclusive interaction. So far, the trend of hospitalisation and deaths is not alarming.” He added: “We haven’t seen an alert either from the genome sequencing effort or the sewage surveillance program.” Das, …

'Coldspots' discovered in Covid virus, may help antibodies fight future variants: Study
1 year, 10 months ago

'Coldspots' discovered in Covid virus, may help antibodies fight future variants: Study

India TV News  

Scientists have discovered regions on the coronavirus which do not change, or 'coldspots', and that antibodies specific for these coldspots may help fight future coronaviruses, according to a new study. According to the study, sieving through over 10 million coronavirus sequences, two PhD students at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine, Switzerland and affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana, …

‘Erroneous’: Centre dismisses Covid vaccine's ‘multiple side effects’ report
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Erroneous’: Centre dismisses Covid vaccine's ‘multiple side effects’ report

Hindustan Times  

Union ministry of health and family welfare on Tuesday dismissed media reports regarding the Indian Council of Medical Research and Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation admitting to ‘multiple side-effects Covid-19 vaccines'. Terming the report “erroneous”, the ministry said that ICMR has only provided a list of benefits and drawbacks of the Covid-19 vaccine. Read| Centre unlikely to procure more Covid …

Multiple COVID vaccine side-effects: Health Ministry clears air on recent report
1 year, 11 months ago

Multiple COVID vaccine side-effects: Health Ministry clears air on recent report

Live Mint  

The Union Health Ministry has reiterated that only a small percentage of patients who receive the COVID-19 vaccine may develop serious adverse events depending on certain predisposing circumstances, refuting the reports of various side effects of the vaccine. According to a recent media report, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization and the Indian Council of Medical Research have acknowledged "multiple …

Dutch Covid hospital total falls 19% in a week; Sharp drop in known infections
1 year, 11 months ago

Dutch Covid hospital total falls 19% in a week; Sharp drop in known infections

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 664 patients with Covid-19 on Tuesday, 19 percent fewer than a week earlier. Additionally, new infections diagnosed ing the past seven days by healthcare services, and not from self-test kits, fell below 4,500 to the lowest point since June 2021. The hospitalizations fell by nearly 27 percent since last Tuesday, when the average was …

Covid variant ‘Kraken’ spreading in Telangana, but nothing to worry: Experts
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid variant ‘Kraken’ spreading in Telangana, but nothing to worry: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With three cases of the 'Kraken' XBB.1.5 Covid variant detected in Telangana by genome sequencing, experts have allayed fears that the variant will not cause severe infections in Indians. According to the Covid bulletin released by the state's health department on Wednesday, five new cases were reported in the state, three of which were in Hyderabad. Dr Kiran Madhala, …

Covid-19- India reports 173 fresh cases, two deaths in day
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19- India reports 173 fresh cases, two deaths in day

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India reported 173 new coronavirus infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said in an update on Monday. The country’s active caseload currently stands at 2,670 cases, with total reported cases since the pandemic hit in 2020 at 44.6 million and death toll at 530,707. Active cases comprise 0.01% of total infections, …

Covid might not go away but no major outbreak likely in India: Expert
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid might not go away but no major outbreak likely in India: Expert

The Hindu  

It is unlikely that Covid will be completely eliminated but there seems little chance of a significant outbreak of the disease in India in the next two months, a top infectious diseases expert said on Friday. In India, it seems unlikely that there will be a significant new outbreak in the next two-three months," Koul, a leading pulmonologist and researcher …

\'India develops herd immunity; BF.7 variant may not be as serious as in China\'
1 year, 11 months ago

\'India develops herd immunity; BF.7 variant may not be as serious as in China\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The severity of BF.7 variant of coronavirus in India may not be as serious as it is currently prevailing in China as Indian have already developed "herd immunity" a top official of CSIR- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology here said. India reported 201 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 3,397, the Union health Ministry said …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Indian Army issues advisory on Covid, asks defence personnel to take safety measures
2 years ago

Indian Army issues advisory on Covid, asks defence personnel to take safety measures

India TV News  

The Indian Army issued an advisory on Friday asking defence personnel to take up adequate measures to tackle COVID. The advisory asked them to take up measures such as the usage of face masks in closed or crowded places, practising hand sanitisation, and maintaining social distancing among others. Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is set to hold a virtual …

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament
2 years ago

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With covid-19 cases surging in China, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged all members of Parliament to help spread community awareness about the pandemic and the need to remain alert. Presently 153 new cases on an average are being reported daily across the country, but globally approximately 5.87 lakh new cases are still being reported on an …

A concerning sequence: The Hindu Editorial on a new coronavirus strain and a spurt in cases in China
2 years ago

A concerning sequence: The Hindu Editorial on a new coronavirus strain and a spurt in cases in China

The Hindu  

The spurt in coronavirus cases reported out of China has triggered global alarm. India’s Health Ministry has issued a directive to States to send positive samples to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium to check for new, concerning strains. There is scarce monitoring and mask mandates for public gatherings, airports and railway stations have been removed everywhere; so, low numbers do …

Health Ministry asks States to hike genome sequencing for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
2 years ago

Health Ministry asks States to hike genome sequencing for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

The Hindu  

With a spurt in coronavirus cases reported in China, the United States and South Korea, India’s Health Ministry has asked States to bolster genome sequencing of coronavirus samples. “In view of the spurt in positive cases, it is essential to gear up the whole-genome sequencing of positive case samples to track variants through Indian Sars Cov2 Genomics Consortium network. India …

COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against reinfection: Study
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against reinfection: Study

India TV News  

COVID-19 vaccine: A recent study revealed that people earlier infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus still benefit from vaccination against COVID-19, gaining 60% to 94% protection against reinfection. “In our study, we find a significant vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, and this shows the importance of vaccination also for those who might be protected by natural immunity," said Katrine Finderup Nielsen …

COVID-19: India reports 1,082 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases come down to 15,200
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: India reports 1,082 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases come down to 15,200

India TV News  

Highlights A decrease of total 505 cases has been recorded in active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have decreased to 15,200 The total death toll in the country is now at 5,30,486 COVID-19 cases in India: India recorded 1,082 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 …

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