Spike protein changes in COVID variants can make vax ineffective
Researchers from the Boston Children's Hospital, have found new properties in the spike protein of the Alpha, first identified in the UK and Beta, first identified in South Africa variants. The changes to the 'spike' protein explains faster spread of Alpha, and how the Beta variant evades immune responses, suggesting the need for a booster with an updated vaccine.
Jun 27, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
US President Donald Trump urges slowdown in COVID-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edged sword'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday told thousands of cheering supporters he had asked US officials to slow down testing for the novel coronavirus, calling it a "double-edged sword" that led to more cases being discovered.
Jun 21, 2020, 12:50 PM IST
Distribution drive of masks and meals by 6 kids
6 youngsters launched an initiative C3 - Corona Control Corner which is being led by MCD South Zone. They urged designers to step in and make use of leftover material which is there in their boutiques to make face masks. To their surprise, not only Indians, in fact, US citizens too aid them now.
May 01, 2020, 13:44 PM IST
'Minding our mind': Here's the govt guide to handle social isolation during coronavirus lockdown
The Ministry release said that the lockdown is meant to prevent the spread of infection from one person to another and to protect ourselves and others, adding that one should not step out of the house except for buying necessities, reducing the number of trips outside, and ideally only a single, healthy family member making the trips when absolutely necessary.
Mar 31, 2020, 15:21 PM IST
Coronavirus: More than 100,000 people affected across 94 nations; over 3,000 dead in China
The WHO called the spread of the virus "deeply concerning" as it has now killed more than 3,500 people and infected more than 100,000 across 94 nations and territories.
Mar 07, 2020, 22:42 PM IST
Australia to evacuate 200 of its citizens from Diamond Princess cruise ship
Australian Government will evacuate more than 200 of its citizens onboard a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship being held under quarantine in the Japanese port of Yokohama, says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Feb 17, 2020, 13:51 PM IST
Coronavirus will be called COVID-19, announces WHO
The deadly Novel Coronavirus has officially got its name and will now be known as 'COVID-19'.
Feb 12, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
China welcomes PM Modi's offer of help, says friendship fully demonstrated
China welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s offer of support and help to fight the deadly novel coronavirus outbreak that has killed over 900 and infected around 45,000 people in Mainland China.
Feb 10, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
American citizen dies of deadly coronavirus in China
A 60-year-old American has died of the new coronavirus, the first confirmed non-Chinese death of the illness.
Feb 08, 2020, 17:51 PM IST
BREAKING NEWS: Govt sets up 7 teams to check coronavirus outbreak, opens 24X7 call centre
Dr Harsh Vardhan directed the multidisciplinary central teams to visit the seven states where thermal screening is being done at the seven designated airports - New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Jan 25, 2020, 16:50 PM IST
After 41 cases of Coronavirus in China, India's Health Ministry takes preventive actions
The MoHFW has written to Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to facilitate thermal screening at the International airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin for the airlines to follow International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines for managing and notifying anybody reporting illness on flights originating from China and disembarking in India.
Jan 20, 2020, 23:27 PM IST
Indians visiting China issued advisory after Novel Coronavirus outbreak
As on January 11, as many as 41 Novel Coronavirus confirmed infection cases have been reported from China, of which one has died.
Jan 17, 2020, 19:50 PM IST
