Tag: SARS-CoV-2
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Novel method may help detect Covid antibodies in seconds
In addition to testing, the platform will help to quantify patient immunological response to the new vaccines with precision, according to a paper published in the journal Advanced Materials.
January 11, 2021 -
Many Covid positive pregnant women are asymptomatic: Study
In a retrospective cross-sectional study of universal screenings for SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19 implemented in the labour and delivery unit of Elmhurst hospital at Queens, New York, during March and April, the researchers found that more than one-third of nearly 130 pregnant women tested positive for the coronavirus.
December 14, 2020 -
Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours, longer than pathogen that causes flu: Study
The pathogen that causes the flu survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours by comparison, said the study published this month in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal.
October 18, 2020 -
Identified a potential drug to fight Covid-19
The drug has already been approved for clinical use against other diseases and, hence, easy to apply clinically.
September 19, 2020 -
New low-cost test can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes
The rapid molecular test is highly accurate and easy to use, making it a prime candidate for use in settings with limited testing capabilities, according to the researchers.
August 14, 2020 -
Taste bud cells might not be a target of Covid-19
'An intriguing early symptom among some Covid-19 patients is the loss of the sense of smell and taste,'
August 6, 2020 -
Ministry of AYUSH supports short-term research projects for COVID-19
Government has invited hospitals and institutions in the management of COVID-19 cases in this scheme which falls under extramural research category.
April 24, 2020 -
Managing Covid-19
Vaccination against bacterial pneumonia, seasonal flu and other respiratory illnesses can help combat the Sars-CoV-2 superinfection.
April 2, 2020 -
eCommerce companies to deliver essential goods in Chennai
The announcement comes hours after majority of etailers like Flipkart, Amazon, BigBasket and Grofers etailers halted delivery due to the 21-day countrywide lockdown.
March 25, 2020 -
Send ‘Hi’ to MoH’s chatbot on WhatsApp to get updated info on coronavirus
In order to begin conversation or to get help, users need send ‘Hi’ to the number.
March 25, 2020 -
Flipkart, Big Basket, Grofers halt operations as India undergo 21-day lockdown; Amazon stops taking new order
The etailer did not provide any clarity on how or when it will restart its operations.
March 25, 2020