"covid"

Hyderabad: Covid outbreak was an unprecedented situation and when Biological E was called to act upon it and develop a vaccine, the focus was on making the vaccine effective, safe, and affordable as health budgets were severely constrained in many countries. Speaking at a panel discussion on the first day of BioAsia titled ‘Two years […]

Hyderabad: When Bharat Biotech was looking at developing vaccines after the Covid outbreak, the highest priority was ensuring the safety in adult vaccination, Dr Krishna Ella, managing director, Bharat Biotech International noted on Thursday. Speaking at a panel session on the first day of BioAsia titled ‘Two years into the pandemic – Challenges, successes and […]

Hyderabad: In response to the Covid pandemic, while the scientific achievements have been absolutely outstanding such as vaccines in less than a year and a lot of progress on diagnostics, self-test kits and antivirals, technology, and the genomic surveillance, which has allowed to track the evolution of the virus, but global coordination and harmony was […]

Geneva: Even as Covid cases are decreasing and several countries lifting restrictions, testing and surveillance of the virus is also on the decline, which is a major cause of concern, said a World Health Organisation official. WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said that monitoring the virus remains critical, the Washington Post reported. “We need to […]

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 78,642,385 and 938,938, according to the CSSE.

New Delhi: While heart disease has been one of the major health concerns in India, Covid-19 has exacerbated the condition significantly, said experts on Monday. According to the Global Burden of Disease, nearly a quarter (24.8 per cent) of all deaths in India is due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD). “Heart disease and Covid are intricately […]

Hyderabad: Excited and chattering students making their way to the classrooms, canteens abuzz with activity and libraries full of learners — the college campuses are alive again as the students return to the institutions after two years. With the coronavirus pandemic pushing the Universities and colleges to go online, students were left to study on […]

London: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday. The 95-year-old monarch remains at her Windsor Castle residence and is expected to carry out light duties over the next few days. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the […]

The death toll climbed to 5,09,872 with 514 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 78,036,352 and 925,438, according to the CSSE.

Hyderabad: In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Health Department has achieved a milestone of fully vaccinating 91 per cent of the eligible beneficiaries in Telangana. Out of the 2,77,67,000 eligible beneficiaries above 18 years, a total of 2,51,48,694, which is 91 per cent of the beneficiaries are fully vaccinated and have received […]

Hyderabad: The Covid-led lockdown has forced many of us to stay at home and engage ourselves with the available resources. If spending time with family was one part of the activity, many also found themselves gaining knowledge and keep themselves entertained with virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa. According to a recent study, requesting for songs, […]

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is giving a massive push to strengthen medical education and tertiary healthcare facilities across the State. With Telangana successfully managing to come out of the Omicron driven Covid third wave, renewed efforts are underway to fast track prestigious projects, that include multispecialty health hubs, medical colleges and upgrading almost all major […]

Tadepalli: Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Monday announced lifting of night curfew in the state in the light of gradual decrease in COVID positive cases. However, people should wear masks without fail and all shops and establishments should continue to follow all COVID protocols, he said. The state-wide fever survey should be continued and […]

London: Long Covid symptoms could be linked to the effect of the virus on the vagus nerve — one of the most important multi-functional nerves in the body, according to a study. The vagus nerve extends from the brain down into the torso and into the heart, lungs and intestines, as well as several muscles, […]

Meanwhile, the active covid caseload has reduced to 5,37,045, which constitute 1.26 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 77,608,377 and 918,206, according to the CSSE.

After a 2021 ceremony that saw the Academy Awards downsize to a smaller gathering at Los Angeles' Union Station, the Oscars will return to its traditional setting in the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for its upcoming ceremony on March 27.

The long-Covid conditions involved a range of major organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver as well as mental health complications, revealed the findings published in The BMJ.

With this, the country's active caseload currently stands at 7,90,789, which accounts for 1.86 per cent of total cases.