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Scientists call for study of mucosal immune system's role in curbing Covid

Mucous membranes of the nose and mouth might play a "significant role" in curbing the spread of Covid-19, say scientists

Co-morbidity, genetic factors heighten risk of severe Covid-19: Study

A new study led by researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center sheds light on the genetic risk factors that make individuals more or less susceptible to severe Covid-19

Coronavirus vaccine: How much it costs, who'll get it first and other FAQs

From Moderna, Pfizer to Oxford and Bharat Biotech coronavirus vaccine candidates, here's all you need to know about Covid-19 shots, who gets them first and what their cost may be

Nasal spray to protect against coronavirus ready for use in humans

A nasal spray that can provide effective protection against the Covid-19 has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, using materials already cleared for use in humans

Coronavirus vaccine update: China Covid vaccine gives quick immune response

Moderna has joined Pfizer in approaching the Covid-19 vaccine finish line. Russia, India and Oxford vaccine are also making progress. Catch latest coronavirus vaccine updates and corona treatment here

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 50 million: Johns Hopkins University

Global cases Covid-19 surpassed 50 million, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University

Issue directions to ban disinfectants, UV ray use on humans: SC to Centre

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to issue directions for banning use of disinfectants and ultra violet rays on humans for Covid-19 management

India's Covid-19 caseload mounts to over 8.3 million with 50,210 new cases

India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 8.3 million with 50,210 new cases in a day, while 7.7 million people have recuperated so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.20%

Scientists identify Covid patients who recover quickly, sustain antibodies

Researchers have found that a subset of Covid-19 patients who recover faster have a persistent antibody response against the novel coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccine update: Mexico gets 1st doses of Chinese vaccine COVAX

Two coronavirus vaccine frontrunners - Pfizer and Moderna - are set to release late-stage and Phase-II results this month. Catch latest coronavirus vaccine updates here

Aspen Pharmacare, Johnson & Johnson announce deal to make Covid-19 vaccine

South African pharmaceutical firm Aspen Pharmacare has announced a deal with U.S. firm Johnson & Johnson to manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, if it is approved in South Africa and internationally. In a statement issued on Monday, Aspen said that if ongoing trials bring international health authorities to endorse the J&J vaccine as effective and safe, it would be produced at Aspen's manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. The company said the facility has a capacity to manufacture more than 300 million doses of the vaccine a year. Johnson & Johnson's test vaccine, Ad26.COV3-S, is one of four different vaccines currently undergoing clinical trials in South Africa. Johnson & Johnson would be responsible for supplying the vaccine in large batches and Aspen would put it into vials and package it for individual doses, pending a final commercial agreement, said the statement issued by Aspen. Aspen chief executive Stephen ...

Biden says he would declare Covid-19 action plan on day 1 of presidency

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said that if voted to power, he would put into place a Covid-19 action plan on the first day of his presidency

Mutation in novel coronavirus may have made it more contagious: Study

The novel coronavirus is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious, according to a study involving more than 5,000 Covid-19 patients in the US

Jharkhand registers 326 new coronavirus cases, taking caseload to 102,087

Jharkhand's Covid-19 caseload rose to 102,087 as 326 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said

Andaman and Nicobar Islands report 15 new coronavirus cases, total at 4,332

At least 15 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, raising the tally in the Union Territory to 4,332, a health department official said

UP sets record in sanitiser production, over 17 mn litres made since March

Uttar Pradesh has set a record of sorts by producing over 17 million litres of sanitiser since March when the lockdown was imposed following the Covid-19 pandemic

MIT scientists design face mask that can inactivate coronavirus using heat

Scientists at MIT have designed a novel face mask that can not only filter out the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19 but also inactivate it using heat

Rajasthan Guv appeals for plasma donation from recovered Covid-19 patients

He said the process of donating plasma was very simple and the blood of the person donating the plasma was not taken

Anti-inflammatory drugs save lives among critically ill Covid patients: WHO

Study shows other cheap and readily available corticosteroid drugs, including hydrocortisone, could benefit patients at the life-threatening stages of coronavirus infection

Antiviral drug used to treat cats also works against Covid-19: Scientists

A drug used to cure a deadly viral disease in cats may be effective as a treatment for humans against coronavirus, according to a study that may lead to new therapeutics to treat Covid-19