Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
IISc Bengaluru comes up with warm vaccine against current strains of SARS-CoV-2 According to IISc., while current vaccines are proven to be effective against most SARS-CoV-2 strains, their efficacy has declined due to rapid mutation by the virus. The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations. AAP · Jan 9, 2024
Covid: New JN.1 variant could prompt surge in cases as kids return to school, says expert Spread of virus adds 'extra burden' on NHS amid strikes and rising flu cases Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024
Chicago’s COVID-19 risk level rises for first time in a year as hospitalizations soar An average of 34 city residents are hospitalized with the virus daily, and COVID-19-related hospitalizations are up nearly 14% over the last week, according to city data. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2024
UK Health Officials Warns Surge in Long COVID Hospital Cases, Especially Among Children Statistics reveal a notable 20 per cent increase in daily admissions due to COVID during the week leading to December 22. International Business Times UK · Jan 5, 2024
With increasing COVID deaths, State Health Department asks TAC’s opinion on suitable clinical protocols for patients with comorbidities COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee discusses management of comorbidities & targeted treatment; 20 deaths reported since mid-December. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
‘Scientific nonsense’: experts dismiss Florida official’s Covid vaccine remarks State’s politically appointed surgeon general claims vaccines can contaminate human DNA but experts say comment has no merit The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2024
COVID-19 scare: Mysuru gets 1,300 vaccine doses Healthcare providers must ensure sufficient people for Corbevax vaccine vials, as 1,300 doses have been allocated to Mysuru district. The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
Harm reduction is about ending stigma The tools we use in harm reduction must be provided with compassion and respect Salon · Jan 4, 2024
Mask mandates reinstated by local officials across the US as Covid-19, respiratory illnesses spread The mandates come amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and other respiratory illnesses like the flu and RSV The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
Respiratory virus hospitalisations on the rise across US following holiday gatherings Hospitalisations are on the rise as many have not gotten vaccinated this season The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
COVID-19: State to soon direct doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities Following the State Death Audit Committee’s conclusion that COVID-19 was an incidental finding in nine of the 10 deaths that have been analysed so far, the State Health Department will soon issue directions to doctors to focus on targeted treatment of comorbidities. The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
What is cytisine? New pills approved in the UK to help smokers quit It is coming to the UK on January 22 Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024 Smokers ‘twice as likely to quit’ with cytisine pills available in UK this month The pills, used in eastern Europe since the Sixties will be available in the UK by the end of January
The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024 Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future India needs to interpret the rise in COVID-19 cases more carefully also keeping in mind that it is time we handle SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 just like any other respiratory illness
The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024 Compliance with safety protocols in crowded places can help check COVID-19 spread: experts With 19 coronavirus positive cases detected in Visakhapatnam in the last two days, the doctors opine that compliance with standard safety protocols such as wearing masks can check the spread of the virus. The city reported nine positive cases on December 31 (Sunday) while 10 cases were confirmed on January…
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024 Michelle Mone’s husband says couple has been ‘treated as a punchbag’ in PPE controversy Doug Barrowman claimed that his company had followed a ‘transparent process’ and denied any wrongdoing
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024 Smokers twice as likely to quit by using cytisine, study finds Cytisine pills recently gained regulatory approval in the UK but cost may be a factor in availability
Top News · Dec 31, 2023 New COVID variant spreads rapidly, vaccine conspiracy theories gain traction Explore the rapid spread of a new COVID variant, vaccine hesitancy fueled by conspiracy theories, and the need to inoculate against misinformation to prote...
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023 Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023 What to know about Covid as 2023 comes to a close Covid levels haven’t reached peaks of winter 2022 season, but public health officials are monitoring new JN.1 variant
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Top News · Dec 28, 2023 Triple-demic warning: COVID, RSV, and flu cases surge! Medical expert Dr. Mark Siegel discusses the rise of COVID-19 variant JN1 and the importance of physician involvement in the triple-demic with flu and RSV....
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023 Winter virus jab for babies ‘can cut RSV-related hospital admissions by 83%’ The treatment could help ease seasonal pressures on the NHS, researchers said.