The World Health Organization announced on Tuesday that more than 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have tested positive for Covid-19, indicating a recent increase in cases worldwide. As per the World Health Organization, the virus responsible for the Covid-19 epidemic is still active and requires countries to enhance their response … Read more
Akshay Kumar, known for his disciplined work ethic, is making headlines for his film ‘Sarfira’. Despite receiving praise from critics, a worrying development has surfaced for his fans. Akshay has tested positive for COVID-19, leaving his supporters shocked. Recently, Akshay was actively promoting ‘Sarfira’. However, he was absent from the final phase of promotions, which … Read more
As soon as the news broke of British-Swedish vaccine maker AstraZeneca’s admission in a UK court regarding Covishield’s potential link to Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), a rare condition involving blood clotting, worried Indians started inspecting their vaccination certificates. Sold in India under the brand name Covishield, a majority of the country received doses of … Read more
Singapore has implemented new measures in response to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, recording approximately 56,000 cases in the week of December 3 to December 9, 2023. The Health Ministry in Singapore has introduced guidelines, including the reintroduction of mask-wearing and a travel advisory. The rising infections have prompted the government to take action, … Read more
In the upcoming Covid public inquiry, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is anticipated to issue an “unreserved apology” for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, reported the Times. The extensive evidence, spanning over 200 pages, will outline key points about Johnson’s decision-making during the pandemic. According to the Times, Johnson acknowledges making some mistakes … Read more
A recent study funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and conducted by the University of Plymouth and Nottingham Trent University reveals that poetry can be a powerful tool for managing feelings of isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and hopelessness. The study, based on a sample of 400 individuals, highlights the positive impact of poetry on … Read more
North Korea has announced the reopening of its borders to foreigners, marking the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. This decision not only allows the entry of tourists but also offers a potential source of revenue for the isolated nation. Here’s a closer look at this noteworthy development. North … Read more
Amid rising concerns over the newly identified EG.5 variant of the novel coronavirus, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals an alarming 80% increase in global Covid-19 cases. The variant, referred to as EG.5 or “Eris,” is linked to an Omicron subvariant called XBB.1.9.2 and is rapidly spreading worldwide, impacting nations like the UK, … Read more
New Delhi: India logged 228 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,503, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,79,547). The death count stands at 5,30,714, with four deaths. Two deaths were reconciled by Kerala while one death each was … Read more
New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation today issued revised Covid guidelines for passengers arriving on international flights, ahead of RT-PCR negative test report being made compulsory for travellers from six countries, including China and Thailand. From January 1, 2023, a pre-departure RT-PCR negative test report will be mandatory for passengers coming on all international … Read more
China is witnessing yet another Covid-19 wave. The current surge in Covid-19 infections in China is believed to be driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. Four cases of the BF.7 variant have been detected in India, so far. Two cases have been reported from Gujarat and two from Odisha. This sub-variant has already been detected in … Read more
The world is still recovering from the deadly impact of the novel coronavirus, one of the biggest crises of the century that originated in China’s Wuhan. The pandemic has still not come to an end as there are numerous new variants rear their ugly head now and then. Amid all these, there is a report … Read more
Researchers from IIT-Roorkee have identified anti-viral compounds that can be used effectively to treat the Covid-19 infection. Through medication repurposing, computational, and antiviral experimental tests, the researchers discovered three such antiviral compounds. The Covid-19 pandemic spurred both computational and experimental studies all over the world to understand the structure and nature of SARS-COV-2 viral proteins … Read more