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Karnataka govt makes face mask mandatory in schools and colleges
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Karnataka government on Wednesday made masks mandatory in schools and colleges, in the wake of a surge in Covid cases in several countries.
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Researchers reveal particles that determines potential infection risk
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Study revealed particles emitted by diseased people frequently carry infectious disease pathogens. However, depending on where in the respiratory system they originate, these aerosol particles can have a wide range of sizes. The lung produces PM5, or microscopic particles, generally with a d
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Covid-19 booster increases durability of antibody response: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine speaks to the benefits of a Covid-19 booster. The new findings shed light on how mRNA boosters - both Pfizer and Moderna - affect the durability of our antibodies to Covid-19. A booster, the researchers report, made for longer-l
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China to lift COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers from Jan 8
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The policy changes came after an announcement by the National Health Commission late Monday that China will downgrade its COVID-19 management from Class A to Class B, starting January 8. The Chinese custom said it will not be necessary to undergo PCR testing after entering the country, howev
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US considers new Covid prevention measures for arrivals from China: report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"There are mounting concerns in the international community on the ongoing COVID-19 surges in China and the lack of transparent data, including viral genomic sequence data, being reported from the PRC," the officials said, using the initials of the People's Republic of China, according to Re
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Hong Kong to scrap Covid-19 test for international travellers
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong announced that the mandatory Covid-19 test for international travelers and the city's pass required to enter most venues would be scrapped.
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2 passengers from Dubai test positive for Covid at Chennai airport
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Tamil Nadu Health Department said that two passengers coming from Dubai have been tested positive for the Coronavirus infection at Chennai airport on Wednesday.
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India records 188 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
India recorded 188 new Coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.
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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022: History, significance and
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The world celebrates December 27 as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022. This day promotes the value of epidemic prevention, preparedness, and collaboration by encouraging all individuals, institutions, and governments to properly prepare their population in line with national
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Telangana Govt sets up ICU beds for emergency, COVID-19 cases
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid the COVID scare, the Government of Telangana has equipped the Golconda Area Hospital with ICU beds. The hospital officials say that they are ready to face any calamity.
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Study finds stress accelerates immune aging
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination, accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study.
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COVID-19: US intelligence report reveals China's biological weapons ambiti
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China had revealed its biological weapons ambitions long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, according to a new US intelligence report.
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