CORONAVIRUS RISKS
U.S. creates high-tech global supply chains to blunt risks tied to China The core elements of the plan include getting foreign companies to invest in chipmaking in the United States and finding other countries to set up factories to finish the work.
09 Jul, 2024, 10.13 AM ISTIf 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. ...
05 Jul, 2024, 12.45 PM ISTNew 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 activ...
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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.
19 Apr, 2024, 06.38 PM ISTA 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 throug...
24 Feb, 2024, 01.55 AM ISTThe 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 ...
20 Jan, 2024, 06.25 PM IST819 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 comp...
09 Jan, 2024, 02.22 PM IST619 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 sai...
05 Jan, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTFive 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.
03 Jan, 2024, 12.54 PM ISTCovid 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).
01 Jan, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTCovid-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 a...
30 Dec, 2023, 12.49 PM ISTAllMS 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 pati...
28 Dec, 2023, 11.49 AM ISTCovid 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.
27 Dec, 2023, 10.08 PM ISTCoronavirus 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.
20 Dec, 2023, 11.20 PM ISTCovid 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 varia...
20 Dec, 2023, 01.16 PM ISTWHO 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...
19 Dec, 2023, 10.11 PM ISTNo 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...
04 Sep, 2023, 04.39 PM ISTObesity 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.
15 May, 2023, 07.24 PM ISTRepeated 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 s...
08 Apr, 2023, 10.37 AM ISTHow 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
22 Dec, 2022, 01.31 PM IST