COVID19

New Study Reveals Omicron Variant’s Severity Comparable to Previous Strains

It was also reported that Omicron has caused less hospitalisation and death in comparison to other variants. It was found to be affecting the upper airways more than the lungs.

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Proper Fit Matters: Study Questions Effectiveness of Double Masking for COVID-19

Double layers increase filtering efficiency only with good mask fit but could also lead to breathing difficulties.

The study published in Physics of Fluids, suggests double masking with improperly fitted masks may "not significantly improve mask efficiency and produces a false sense of security".

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COVID-19 Toll in India: Over 5.23 Lakh Lives Lost, Pandemic’s Impact Unveiled

According to data prepared by the Registrar General of India (RGI), as many as 81.2 lakh people died in India in 2020, an increase of 6.2 per cent from 2019 when the country had registered 76.4 lakh deaths

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Collaborative Study Confirms Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Implications for Indoor Environment

The scientists found coronavirus in ICU as well as non-ICU sections of hospitals. This clearly showed that patients shed the virus in the air irrespective of the severity of the infection.

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Obesity Reaches “Epidemic Proportions” in Europe, Alarming WHO Report Reveals

In a report issued Tuesday, the UN health agency's European office said the prevalence of obesity among adults is higher across the continent than any other world region — except for the Americas.

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Omicron Sub-Variants Evade Immunity: Implications and Concerns

Last month, scientists at Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) in South Africa detected the two new sub-variants of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

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COVID-19 Cases Rise: Experts Caution Potential Fourth Wave Amid Vaccination Progress

Those who are fully vaccinated but have weak immunity due to various medical conditions are at the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

The only relief is that a large number of people are fully vaccinated. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reduces the risk of severe disease and those infected may not need hospitalization or ICU.

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COVID19

New Study Reveals Omicron Variant’s Severity Comparable to Previous Strains

Proper Fit Matters: Study Questions Effectiveness of Double Masking for COVID-19

COVID-19 Toll in India: Over 5.23 Lakh Lives Lost, Pandemic’s Impact Unveiled

Collaborative Study Confirms Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: Implications for Indoor Environment

Obesity Reaches “Epidemic Proportions” in Europe, Alarming WHO Report Reveals

Omicron Sub-Variants Evade Immunity: Implications and Concerns

COVID-19 Cases Rise: Experts Caution Potential Fourth Wave Amid Vaccination Progress

Winter Heart Attack Alert: 8 Doctor-Approved Lifestyle Changes for Better Cardiovascular Health

Sea Level Set to Rise 1 Metre by 2100, Threatening 14 Million in Coastal Regions: Study Warns

Not Just Smog, Surge in ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Cases Alarms Delhi Residents

Man Declared Dead In Rajasthan Hospital Found Alive Before Last Rites; 4 Doctors Suspended

Breathlessness and Persistent Coughing: Early Signs of a Progressive Lung Disease, Experts Warn

Walking Pneumonia Symptoms: The Silent Respiratory Illness You Could Be Overlooking

Diabetes Treatment Breakthrough: Canagliflozin Improves Kidney Oxygenation, Shows Study

AIIMS Discovers New Drug Combo to Control Hypertension More Effectively