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Experts dispel Covid-19 mutation fears, say 'Malaysia strain' not a concern

The mutant form of Covid-19 reported from Malaysia as being 10 times more infectious is not a concern for India as it is widely prevalent here and isn't any more virulent than the Wuhan strain

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Why decongesting prisons may not be enough

Nashik stands out on safety measures, effect of new paediatric illness linked to Covid, and why swab method for sample collection may not be the best--news on how India is coping with the pandemic

India Covid recovery rate rises to 74.3%; fatality rate drops to 1.89%

From 52.8 per cent on June 17, the recovery rate improved to 63.24 per cent on July 16 and further to 74.30 per cent as on date

Covid updates: India has 10.56% of global active cases; recovery nears 74%

NIRRH, a research arm of ICMR, has tied up with 19 medical colleges in Maharashtra to feed data of each Covid-19 pregnant woman delivered in hospital

European Union concludes exploratory talks to buy potential Covid vaccine

The company received earlier EU funding. In early July, the European Investment Bank and CureVac signed a 75-million-euro loan agreement for the development and large-scale production of vaccines

For millions of migrant workers, Covid-19 brought caste discrimination back

While the pandemic has destroyed livelihoods worldwide, leaving people without jobs, some of biggest hits are likely to be taken by families in countries like India that have few social safety nets

DATA STORY: India sees biggest single-day jump in cured coronavirus cases

With 62,282 new recoveries, the most in a day so far, India's recovery rate has increased to 74.30%, while death rate has come down to 1.89%

Scientists advise at least 40% humidity in public buildings to curb Covid

According to the study, a relative humidity of 40 to 60 percent could reduce the spread of viruses and their absorption through the nasal mucous membrane

Covid-19: CDC study suggests inmates should have been tested in mass

The study released this week examined 13 prisons and jails in California, Colorado, Ohio and Texas, and three federal prisons in states that weren''t identified

Dilip Kumar's younger brother Aslam Khan dies due to coronavirus in Mumbai

In March, Dilip Kumar, 97, had shared a health update on Twitter, saying that he and wife, actor Saira Banu, 75, were under "complete isolation" and quarantine due to the coronavirus

Mexico to participate in clinical trials of Russian Covid-19 vaccine

Mexico has agreed to help produce a COVID-19 vaccine for Latin America developed by Britain's Oxford University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, said Ebrard

Coronavirus: Croatia among 3 more countries added to UK's quarantine list

The Portuguese government welcomed the changes as "useful for all those who travel between Portugal and the United Kingdom"

Mukherjee remains haemodynamically stable, on ventilatory support: Hospital

Mukherjee was admitted to the Army''s Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on August 10 and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain

Covid toes, rashes, hair loss: Eight ways coronavirus can affect your skin

Some skin symptoms appear soon after infection, while others arise later or in more severe disease

Lack of clarity, rigour raise doubts over Covid-19 vaccine trials: Experts

The problem is that traditionally there has been poor scrutiny of clinical trials in India where often the emphasis is on cutting costs, said Arun Bhatt, former president of the ISCR

West Bengal observes bi-weekly lockdown to break Covid transmission chain

West Bengal has recorded 27,696 active COVID-19 cases, 98,789 recoveries and 2,634 deaths, as per the Union Health Ministry on Friday

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 2.9 million, recovery rate rises to over 74%

India has recorded 68,898 coronavirus cases, taking its total past the 2.9-million mark to 2,905,823

Coronavirus vaccine update: Russia may partner India for producing vaccines

Coronavirus vaccine's emergency authorisation could be considered if the Indian govt so decides, says ICMR. Catch latest coronavirus vaccine updates here

Blood clots, lung injuries found in patients who have died of Covid: Study

The research team behind the study believe that the findings could help guide clinicians on treating complications as a result of Covid

Coronavirus spike in South Korea may be spreading, 324 new cases reported

Most of the recent new cases have been in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan region