Tag: corona
Pakistan's Covid-19 Positivity Rate 'slightly Increases'
Pakistani health experts have said that there was a "slight increase" in the coronavirus positivity rate across the country, though the overall situation has continued to remain stable. ....
Young Covid Patients Too Can Face Significant Adverse Outcomes: Study
While old people are widely believed to be at a greater risk due to Covid-19 pandemic, new study shows younger patients too are vulnerable to the adverse clinical outcomes. ....
Covid Effect: SC Seeks NCPCR Response On Children In Protection Homes
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on the condition of children in protection, juvenile and kinship homes in the country in the backdrop of Covid-19. ....
36% Indians Plan To Socialise In Festivals, Sparks Fear Of Covid Spread
Ahead of the festival season, a survey revealed on Friday that about 36 per cent of the Indians might be getting ready to socialise, sparking a fear of large-scale Covid-19 spread. ....
World Egg Day: Experts Highlight Importance Of Eggs To Boost Immunity
Top poultry experts on the occasion of World Egg Day on Friday highlighted the importance of this protein-rich food during the COVID-19 pandemic. ....
Unmarried Men At Higher Death Risk From Covid-19: Study
Being a man, having a lower income, a lower level of education, not being married, and being born in low-or middle-income countries -- these are factors that relate to an elevated risk of dying from Covid-19, warn researchers. ....
COVID-19 Survivors Are Returning To Hospitals With Reduced Heart Functions
It has been evident that the impact of COVID-19 is way beyond influenza like conditions. Over the last few months, doctors and medical officials have realised that COVID-19 affects many more organs than just the lungs or the respiratory tract. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Mittal, Director & HOD, Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh talks about how the heart is impacted by the virus. ....
Scientists Detect Antibodies In Blood, Saliva Samples Of Covid Patients
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have documented the persistence of antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2 in hundreds of patients with Covid-19 at least three months after symptom onset. ....
Brazil's Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 150,500
Brazil has said it registered 290 more Covid-19 deaths in the last one day, raising the death toll to 150,488. ....
No Bangladesh Premier League In 2020 Due To Covid-19
This year's edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will not be held due to Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan has confirmed. ....
