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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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Maharashtra Records 850 Fresh Covid Cases, Four Deaths
Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 850 fresh coronavirus cases and four fatalities, the health department said. With new additions, the state's COVID-19 tally rose to 81,61,349 and the death toll to 1,48,502, as per a health department bulletin.
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Coronavirus: Got Allergies? You Could Be At A Lower Risk Of Catching COVID-19
Coronavirus: Research suggests that having allergies could reduce a person's risk. Here's what we know so far.
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Coronavirus: What Is The Impact Of The BA.5 Variant?
Almost as a silver-lining (if one could call it that), the symptoms of COVID-19 induced by BA.5 are largely mild, especially in vaccinated individuals.
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Google Mandates Weekly COVID-19 Tests for People Entering US Offices
Google is temporarily mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for any person entering Google offices or facilities in the US, the tech giant said.
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"Do Not Turn Away Patients": China Instructs Hospitals Amid Covid Curbs
China reported fewer COVID cases on Friday as several cities have curbed movements, while a top official warned hospitals not to turn away patients after a woman's miscarriage during a lockdown in the city of Xian sparked outrage.
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England To Open Field Hospitals Amid Spike In Covid Cases
England is set to open temporary field hospitals to contain a possible overspill of inpatients due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the national health service said Thursday.
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Post-Covid Diet: Here's What You Should Eat Post Covid Recovery - Expert Reveals
Eating is the best tool to overcome post-COVID malnutrition and weakness. Here are expert tips on what to eat after you recover from COVID.
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2nd Covid Wave Could Spark Greater Economic Uncertainty: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman
The country needs to prepare for "greater uncertainty" in terms of consumer as well as investor sentiments due to the second wave of coronavirus infections Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said today.
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King George Medical University Begins Gene Sequencing Of Coronavirus To Detect Its New Strains
King George Medical University (KGMU) has begun probing the gene sequencing of coronavirus to detect its new strains found abroad in some countries. The facility will soon start at BHU, Varanasi, and Lucknow’s CDRI and NBRI.
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Covid Violation: Case Against Farmers Squatting At Delhi Border Traffic Signal
The Delhi police have filed cases against a group of farmers who had been squatting at a traffic signal at the Singhu border point between Delhi and Haryana over the past many days. The cases have been filed for violation of the COVID-19 protocol, police officials have said.
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West Bengal Mulling Introduction Of Chapter On Coronavirus In School Curriculum
In a bid to make students aware of COVID-19, the West Bengal education department is considering introducing a chapter on the deadly virus in the school curriculum from 2021, an official said on Tuesday.
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FMSCI Announces Stimulus Package For Indian Motorsports
With the Indian motorsport championships and events indefinitely postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the National Sports Federation, has announced a stimulus package for 2020 to support the Indian motorsport fraternity. The new initiatives are aimed to encourage the resumption of grassro...
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Education Ministry Launches Innovation Challenge To Fight COVID-19
Applications to participate in this competition will start from April 7, 2020.
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Can't Force Parents For Fees During Lockdown: Noida Administration To Schools
The violation of the order can attract legal action, entailing up to a year-long jail term or stringent fine, or both against the offender, Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas L Y said in an order, issued on Saturday.
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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Maharashtra Records 850 Fresh Covid Cases, Four Deaths
Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 850 fresh coronavirus cases and four fatalities, the health department said. With new additions, the state's COVID-19 tally rose to 81,61,349 and the death toll to 1,48,502, as per a health department bulletin.
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Coronavirus: Got Allergies? You Could Be At A Lower Risk Of Catching COVID-19
Coronavirus: Research suggests that having allergies could reduce a person's risk. Here's what we know so far.
-
Coronavirus: What Is The Impact Of The BA.5 Variant?
Almost as a silver-lining (if one could call it that), the symptoms of COVID-19 induced by BA.5 are largely mild, especially in vaccinated individuals.
-
Google Mandates Weekly COVID-19 Tests for People Entering US Offices
Google is temporarily mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for any person entering Google offices or facilities in the US, the tech giant said.
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"Do Not Turn Away Patients": China Instructs Hospitals Amid Covid Curbs
China reported fewer COVID cases on Friday as several cities have curbed movements, while a top official warned hospitals not to turn away patients after a woman's miscarriage during a lockdown in the city of Xian sparked outrage.
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England To Open Field Hospitals Amid Spike In Covid Cases
England is set to open temporary field hospitals to contain a possible overspill of inpatients due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the national health service said Thursday.
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Post-Covid Diet: Here's What You Should Eat Post Covid Recovery - Expert Reveals
Eating is the best tool to overcome post-COVID malnutrition and weakness. Here are expert tips on what to eat after you recover from COVID.
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2nd Covid Wave Could Spark Greater Economic Uncertainty: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman
The country needs to prepare for "greater uncertainty" in terms of consumer as well as investor sentiments due to the second wave of coronavirus infections Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said today.
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King George Medical University Begins Gene Sequencing Of Coronavirus To Detect Its New Strains
King George Medical University (KGMU) has begun probing the gene sequencing of coronavirus to detect its new strains found abroad in some countries. The facility will soon start at BHU, Varanasi, and Lucknow’s CDRI and NBRI.
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Covid Violation: Case Against Farmers Squatting At Delhi Border Traffic Signal
The Delhi police have filed cases against a group of farmers who had been squatting at a traffic signal at the Singhu border point between Delhi and Haryana over the past many days. The cases have been filed for violation of the COVID-19 protocol, police officials have said.
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West Bengal Mulling Introduction Of Chapter On Coronavirus In School Curriculum
In a bid to make students aware of COVID-19, the West Bengal education department is considering introducing a chapter on the deadly virus in the school curriculum from 2021, an official said on Tuesday.
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FMSCI Announces Stimulus Package For Indian Motorsports
With the Indian motorsport championships and events indefinitely postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the National Sports Federation, has announced a stimulus package for 2020 to support the Indian motorsport fraternity. The new initiatives are aimed to encourage the resumption of grassro...
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Education Ministry Launches Innovation Challenge To Fight COVID-19
Applications to participate in this competition will start from April 7, 2020.
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Can't Force Parents For Fees During Lockdown: Noida Administration To Schools
The violation of the order can attract legal action, entailing up to a year-long jail term or stringent fine, or both against the offender, Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas L Y said in an order, issued on Saturday.
