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WHO Calls For Sustained Efforts To Control Covid Transmission
The Covid pandemic has not settled down into a predictable pattern, as the situation of transmission and cases in different countries varies a lot, said an expert from World Health Organization (WHO), noting there's no one-size-fits-all solution globally. ....
Cricket South Africa To Retest Players, Hotel Staff
Cricket South Africa will retest its players and the hotel staff later on Saturday after the first One-day International against England on Friday was postponed to Sunday due to a Proteas player testing positive for Covid-19. A second test will also be conducted on Tuesday. ....
Pakistan Contingent Set To Leave Isolation Following Negative Covid Tests
The Pakistan men's cricket team, which is currently in managed isolation in Christchurch, is now all set to come out of it and train, health ministry permitting. ....
Consuming Too Much 'kadha' May Have Adverse Effects
As the world awaits the vaccine for COVID-19, the unprecedented novel Coronavirus continues to rage on. While most lockdown restrictions have been lifted and the country has inched closer to normalcy, plethora of information on combatting the spread of the virus, preventing potential infection, and safeguarding oneself through the consumption of certain DIY Immunity Boosting Concoctions is making the rounds on social media. However, experts are noting a surge in side-effects amongst people who are consuming these homemade 'kadhas'; the issue be....
UK Reports Another 14,718 Coronavirus Cases, 189 Deaths
Another 14,718 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,737,960, according to official figures. ....
British Indian Couple Among 1st In World To Receive Covid Vaccine
As UK began one of the largest vaccination drives, an Indian-origin couple in their 80s became one of the first few people to receive the recently approved Coronavirus vaccine. ....
Neurological Complications Common In Moderate Covid Cases: Study
Covid-19 can lead to a broad range of neurological complications, including stroke, seizures, movement disorders, inflammatory diseases and more, even in moderate cases, say researchers, one of whom is of Indian-origin. ....
No Alcohol For 2 Months After Covid Vaccine Shot, Experts Tell Why
Soon after Russian officials warned its citizens to avoid alcohol for two months after getting the Sputnik V vaccine shot, health experts in India said on Thursday that the move is a preventive measure for the Covid-19 patients. ....
Many Covid Positive Pregnant Women Are Asymptomatic: Study
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin have revealed that majority of pregnant women, who tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to the delivery room were asymptomatic. ....
Online Covid Calculator Will Tell Who Must Get Vaccines First
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from Covid-19. ....
