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Tag: Omicron
Chandigarh | Amid rising Covid infections, low hospitalisation figures come as relief
[ad_1] Though Covid-19 cases have shown a slight spike in the tricity and adjoining areas in Punjab and Haryana, virus-related hospitalisations continue to remain low. As on Sunday, there were […]
Can the new Omicron sub-variants, like BA.4 and BA.5 reinfect us, is virus mutating faster: Here’s what research says
[ad_1] By now, many of us will be familiar with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. This variant of concern has changed the course of the […]
South Africa Covid positivity rate nears record amid Omicron spread
[ad_1] South Africa’s daily coronavirus test positivity rate neared a record, rising above 30% on Saturday for the first time in almost five months as two sublineages of the omicron […]
Long Covid risk worse after Delta than Omicron, shows data
[ad_1] More than two-thirds of those with self-reported long Covid, or 1.2 million people, said their symptoms adversely affected their day-to-day activities, and almost a fifth said their symptoms limited […]
These post Covid illnesses can kill; doctors on how to avoid them
[ad_1] Long after the Covid infection subsides and the life resumes as usual, people may find themselves at risk of death due to an array of post Covid complications that […]
Covid: Omicron variants are ‘escaping previous immunity’
[ad_1] A small-scale study in South Africa has seen a significant drop in people’s immunity to two new subvariants of omicron — even after they had been infected with the […]
World Malaria Day 2022: How to know if your fever is due to Covid-19 or malaria; expert tips
[ad_1] World Malaria Day 2022: Covid-19 and malaria may share a number of symptoms like fever, difficulty in breathing, fatigue and headaches. While the Omicron variants are considered to be […]
Disney World makes face mask requirements optional for all areas of resort
[ad_1] Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property. The […]
Study says Omicron can raise risk of heart attack in children; expert tips for protection
[ad_1] A study published in JAMA Pediatrics has shown that Omicron variant is more likely as compared to others can cause upper airway infection in children which could increase their […]
XE variant: Watch out for these symptoms of Covid-19 in kids
[ad_1] As Covid cases in children rise in Delhi and Noida amid emergence of XE variant, the new subvariant of Omicron, parents are demanding to discontinue offline classes and go […]
Unvaccinated people infected with Omicron unlikely to develop immune responses to protect them against other variants
[ad_1] The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified […]
Boost immunity against XE variant with these summer foods
[ad_1] Simmering summer and a possible XE wave have together heightened health risks requiring additional dose of immunity boosters. The latest Omicron strain is said to be most transmissible of […]
No new registration needed for precaution doses, service charge capped at ₹150
[ad_1] Private vaccination centres can charge up to a maximum of ₹150 as a service charge over and above the cost of the third shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, the […]
Are business trips a thing of the past?
[ad_1] In 2019, scores of domestic and foreign guests travelled to Berlin to attend conferences and conventions, like the annual international tourism trade fair, ITB. Their visits translated into considerable […]
Omicron variant less severe than Delta for children younger than 5 years: Study
[ad_1] Children younger than five years who are infected with Omicron have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant of coronavirus, according to a […]
India daily Covid tally drops below 1,000-mark for 1st time since April 2020
[ad_1] India on Monday logged less than 1,000 new Covid cases for the first time since April 2020. The country reported 913 fresh cases in the last 24-hours, the health […]
Who really needs a second COVID booster? Here’s what to know
[ad_1] Many Americans now can get a second COVID-19 booster, but it’s hard to tell who really needs another shot right now and who could wait. The Food and Drug […]
Why pregnant people should get vaccinated for COVID-19, an expert explains
[ad_1] I don a gown, gloves and a mask to enter the hospital room of a new mother who is sick with COVID-19. She lies in bed, exhausted between coughing […]
India sees lowest daily Covid cases since April 2020 amid global spike concerns
[ad_1] Covid-19: Both the daily positivity rate and the weekly positivity rate stand at 0.41 per cent as India reported 1,761 new cases. India on Sunday reported less than 2,000 […]
Probability of 4th Covid-19 wave extremely low but need to be vigilant, cautions Virologist Jacob John
[ad_1] Eminent Virologist and Former Professor, Christian Medical College (CMC )Vellore Dr T Jacob John on Saturday said that the chances of the fourth Covid-19 wave are low, however, he […]
New Zealand to welcome the world back as tourism restarts from May
[ad_1] New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday her nation was “ready to welcome the world back” with most tourists allowed to return by May as the nation continues […]
Omicron infection can cause this common respiratory illness in children: Study
[ad_1] Infection with the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is associated with a common respiratory illness in young children, known as croup, a previously unrecognised complication of COVID-19, according […]
Thailand to relax entry rules for tourists to support economic recovery as war hits arrivals
[ad_1] Thailand plans to scrap a mandatory pre-arrival Covid-free certificate for vaccinated tourists to support an economic recovery facing headwinds from the pandemic and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of […]
Severe Covid-19 linked with long-term mental health outcomes: Lancet study
[ad_1] Serious COVID-19 illness is associated with an increased risk of long-term adverse mental health outcomes, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The researchers found […]
Covid-19 cases falling but infection levels still remain high: Study
[ad_1] The number of Covid-19 cases in England dropped substantially in February from January’s high when the omicron surge was at its peak, a large study found. New infections fell […]
Papon is ‘excited’ to resume international live shows after Omicron wave
[ad_1] After a brief halt due to the surge in Omicron cases, singer Singer Papon has plugged in the live music chord internationally once again. And he is confident that […]
Study finds cloth masks offer inferior protection against airborne viruses
[ad_1] Masks have been widely considered an important first-line defence against airborne transmission of the disease. But is every mask effective against the airborne virus? A recent study opened up […]
Pfizer vaccine less effective against Covid-19 in kids aged 5-11: Study
[ad_1] The effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge in the US, especially among those aged 5 to 11 years, but the preventive […]
Omicron side effects: Common symptoms to watch out for in Covid survivors
[ad_1] While Omicron is termed as relatively milder than previous variants, some of the post Covid symptoms can persist for weeks and are now being observed in people of all […]