Tag: Coronavirus
Technology Made Elderly Feel More Lonely During Pandemic: Study
Staying in touch with friends and family via technology made many older people feel more lonelier and more depressed than no contact at all, researchers have research. ....
Covid-19 In US Going To Get Worse: Fauci
As the more contagious Delta variant of the novel coronavirus is spreading across the US, Anthony Fauci, White House chief medical advisor, has warned that "things are going to get worse." ....
Increased Screen Time During Covid Lockdown Has Raised Myopia In Children: Study
Significant curbs on time spent outdoors and sharp rise in screen time during the coronavirus pandemic have led to the rise in childhood short-sightedness, also known as myopia, suggests a study. ....
Covid May Be Endemic But Has Not 'ended' In India: Experts
Covid-19 is endemic in India, but it does not mean "the end" of the deadly infectious disease, say experts emphasising the need to continue with Covid appropriate behaviour and vaccination. ....
Severe Covid Infection Can Lead To Delirium: Study
Patients hospitalised with severe Covid-19 infection are highly at risk of developing cognitive impairment -- including depression and delirium -- both during the treatment and after it, finds a study. ....
UK Records Another 45,066 Coronavirus Cases
Another 45,066 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 8,317,439, according to official figures released on Thursday. ....
Kids Act As Spreaders Of Covid, Emerging Variants: Study
Infants, children and adolescents are equally capable of carrying high levels of live and replicating SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in their respiratory secretions, researchers have confirmed in a new study, emphasising that kids are an essential component of beating the pandemic. ....
UK Records More Than 40,000 Covid Cases For Fifth Day In A Row
Another 45,140 people in the UK have tested positive for Covid-19 as the country recorded more than 40,000 coronavirus cases on the fifth consecutive day, according to official figures released Sunday. ....
Proteins Taken From SHARK Immune Systems Can Prevent COVID-19
Small, unique antibody-like proteins derived from the immune systems of sharks can help prevent SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, its variants, and related coronaviruses from infecting human cells, according to a new study. ....
Justin Bieber Tests Positive For Covid, Postpones Las Vegas Concert
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has tested positive for Coronavirus. The singer was all set to take the stage in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (U.S. Pacific Standard Time) as a part of his Justice World Tour but had to delay the concert following the outbreak of Covid-19 in his team. ....
