CORONAVIRUS RISKS
If you test positive for COVID, can you still travel?
With variants KP.2, KP.3, and LB.1 surging, the CDC advises isolation if symptomatic, testing kits, masks, and medications for July 4 travelers. Vicki Sowards suggests Paxlovid for high-risk groups. U.S. citizens no longer need vaccine proof/tests. Adhere to physical distancing, good hygiene, and updated vaccines to curb rising hospitalizations and deaths. Follow CDC guidelines for safe travel.
New Covid wave expected in US? Doctors 'bracing for impact' with KP.3 variant on the rise
New coronavirus variants like KP.2 and KP.3 are emerging in recent times and the cases keep on mounting in the US, according to recent health data. KP.2. and KP.3 variants of the coronavirus currently comprise of half of the entire Covid cases active in the United States and the numbers are not looking at going down anytime soon.
Covid-like flu affects dozens, here's what we know about the symptoms
A high alert was issued internationally due to a potential public health crisis as 60 people were reportedly affected with a COVID-like flu in Argentina.
A decade after MH370, planes still at risk of vanishing off the map
The huge Boeing Co. 777 jet, almost as long as a Manhattan city block and taller than a five-story building, had somehow managed to make itself invisible in the clear night sky. There were 239 people on board. Ensuing search operations combed through some of the deepest ocean floors in the inhospitable southern Indian Ocean, hundreds of miles off Australia’s western seaboard, and found no trace of the main fuselage or any passengers and crew. Of the 3 million components in the 777, just a few fragments washed ashore years later on the east African coast.
The U.S. seems to be dodging a recession. What could go wrong?
Inflation falling, unemployment low, and the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates. Wells Fargo economists predict a soft landing, but still see elevated recession risk due to signs of weakness in the labor market. The effects of higher interest rates may be slower this time as companies refinance debt and buffers like savings and credit card borrowing dwindle. The return of inflation could put policymakers in a tight spot, unable to cut rates and potentially considering rate hikes. Unforeseen events like disruptions in shipping lanes or new threats could upset the balance and create job loss.
819 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states; Maharashtra accounts for 250
The Centre has asked the states and Union territories to maintain a constant vigil amid an uptick in the number of Covid cases and the detection of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus in the country. The states have been urged to ensure effective compliance of the detailed operational guidelines for the revised Covid surveillance strategy shared with them by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till Jan 4
Even though the number of cases is rising and the JN.1 sub-variant has been detected in the country, there is no cause of immediate concern as the majority of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness, officials said.
Five people succumb to Covid in last 24 hours, 511 cases of JN.1 series variant reported till January 2
602 new cases have been registered in the last 24 hours, and the total number of cases stood at cases are 4,50,15,136, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.The active caseload stood at 4,440, which showed a decrease of 125 since Tuesday.
Covid sub-variant JN.1: INSACOG says 196 cases detected in India
These states are Kerala (83), Goa (51), Gujarat (34), Karnataka (eight), Maharashtra (seven), Rajasthan (five), Tamil Nadu (four), Telangana (two) Odisha (one) and Delhi (one), according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
Covid-19: India reports 743 new cases, seven deaths
With this, the total count of coronavirus cases in India since its outbreak in January 2020 has reached 4,50,12,484 with an increase of 743 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll due to COVID-19 cases in India has risen to, 5,33,358 reflecting an increase of seven deaths in the last 24 hours.
AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients as city registers first JN.1 variant case
The director of AIIMS Delhi convened a meeting with all department heads on Wednesday to discuss contingency measures for COVID-19. During the meeting, topics such as the policy on COVID-19 testing, the allocation of specific areas for positive patients, and protocols for their hospitalization were thoroughly addressed.
Covid could trigger 'heart failure pandemic'. Health experts warn of 'global healthcare risk' after New Year
Health experts in the US have warned that the new coronavirus strain JN.1 will increase the chances of potential heart issues for those who catch the disease. It could trigger a "heart failure pandemic". Know in detail.
Coronavirus in US: Covid JN.1 subvariant raises fears ahead of Christmas. How to remain safe during New Year holiday period?
Covid JN.1 subvariant has raised concerns ahead of the Christmas. However, it's not the time to panic as a few precautions may help against Coronavirus on December 25 and New Year holiday period.
India logs 614 new Covid cases, highest since May 21
The total Covid case tally for the country is 4.50 crore (4,50,05,978). The number of individuals who have recovered from the disease has reached 4,44,70,346, contributing to a national recovery rate of 98.81 percent, as indicated on the health ministry's website. The case fatality rate remains at 1.19 percent.
Covid JN.1: Fever and other major symptoms of new variant that you should not ignore
The World Health Organisation has classified COVID-19 strain JN.1 as a separate "variant of interest" given its rapidly increasing spread but said that it poses a "low" global public health risk. The JN.1 variant was previously classified as a variant of interest (VOI) as part of the BA.2.86 sublineages, the parent lineage that is classified as a VOI, the world body said on Tuesday.
WHO classifies JN.1 as COVID-19 'variant of interest' but says it poses low risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest" but with a low global public health risk. It's now classified separately from the BA.2.86 lineage due to its rapid spread. Recently, a case of JN.1 coronavirus strain was detected in India.
New Covid-19 Variant: Know how prevalent it is, where it is concentrated, its symptoms, how to protect from BA.2.86
The CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) found that the public health risk posed by this variant is low because the variant doesn’t seem to be increasing infections or hospitalizations. But it is spreading fast. Know about the new COVID-19 variant, BA.2.86.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's struggles with pandemic science were highlighted in Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance's testimony. Vallance noted difficulties in Johnson grasping scientific concepts and changing his views frequently. Vallance's diary excerpts described Johnson as "bamboozled" by data, particularly during daily COVID-19 briefings. Despite Vallance's acknowledgment that other leaders faced similar challenges, criticisms emerged regarding Johnson's response to the crisis.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'bamboozled' by science, COVID-19 inquiry told
In keenly awaited testimony to the country's public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Vallance said he and others faced repeated problems getting Johnson to understand the science and that he changed his mind on numerous occasions.
Research finds risk of developing 'extremely rare' Guillain-Barre syndrome increases due to Covid
New research from medical institutes in Israel has found that individuals who have been infected with Covid-19 are at an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barre syndrome in the six weeks following the infection.
Chinese virus expert, known as batwoman, warns new coronavirus outbreak in future
Her recent research assessed the risk of different coronavirus species spilling over into human populations, with alarming results. The study concluded that future disease emergence is almost certain. Shi's warning comes amid controversy surrounding the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, with US officials accusing the Wuhan Institute of Virology of risky experiments.
Climate change makes rare diseases in US more common, how are they linked?
The highest temperatures in the US were recorded in Texas and Florida and malaria was also detected in these states. Is there any relation between climate change and certain diseases?
No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk
"Our study found that vaccines used in India are safe. There was no association of vaccination in India with heart attack. In fact, the study found that there were less chances of death after heart attack in vaccinated individuals," Mohit Gupta, who led the study, from G B Pant Hospital, told PTI.
Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86
The individual is not hospitalized, and the detection of BA.2.86 virus has not changed the risk to people in British Columbia, the province's top doctor, Bonnie Henry, and Health Minister Adrian Dix said in a joint statement.
Obesity speeds up loss of immunity from Covid vaccines, increases risk of severe infection, shows new research
Several studies have suggested that following Covid vaccination, antibody levels may be lower in people with obesity than in the general population.
Repeated Covid infections may trigger more health risks
Omicron sub variant XBB.1.16 which is believed to be driving the current rise in Covid cases is known for its ability to evade immunity from previous infections and vaccinations. India recorded 6,050 cases of Covid in 24 hours, the health ministry said on Friday.
How to reduce Covid-19 spread risk during Christmas and New Year 2023 parties
With the Christmas and New Year season approaching, it is critical to protect yourself and others against covid-19. This involves wearing a mask, exercising social distancing, and often washing our hands
Studies shows that each Covid reinfection increases the risk of poorer health outcomes in future
Researchers found the reinfected people had a higher risk of poor health.
Risk of death and serious health issues rises with Covid reinfection, finds study
Reinfected patients had a more than doubled risk of death and a more than tripled risk of hospitalization.
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