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  What really killed COVID patients? It wasn't cytokine storm but secondary bacterial infection: Study

  Health | May 06, 2023 13:25 IST

  Secondary bacterial pneumonia that does not resolve was a key driver of death in patients with COVID-19, according to a study which suggests that the viral disease does not cause a "cytokine storm".

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  This is SERIOUS! 50 per cent hospitalised COVID patients continue to suffer after 2 years

  Health | May 12, 2022 18:04 IST

  COVID patient: Six months after initially falling ill, 68 per cent of participants reported at least one long Covid symptom. By two years after infection, reports of symptoms had fallen to 55 per cent.  

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  Half of hospitalised Covid patients have persisting symptoms after a year: Lancet study

  Science | August 27, 2021 16:44 IST

  The study shows that fatigue or muscle weakness was the most commonly reported symptom with around half of patients experiencing this at six months, falling to one in five patients at one year.  

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  Gujarat Covid patient dies hours after hospital collects his sperm as per HC order

  India | July 23, 2021 12:27 IST

  The patient's wife had moved to the high court on Tuesday, saying that she wanted to have his child through IVF/ART procedure, but he was not in a condition to give consent for the collection of his sperm.

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  Assam withdraws exemption of COVID testing for vaccinated people

  India | July 16, 2021 15:02 IST

  The decision to withdraw the exemption was taken after cases of persons testing positive for COVID-19 even after having taken both doses of the vaccine were detected in the state.

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  US Surgeon General says he lost 10 family members to Covid

  World | July 16, 2021 9:24 IST

  Dr. Vivek Murthy said at a White House briefing that he lost 10 of his family members in India as well as the US.

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  Blood thinner may reduce death risk in moderately ill COVID-19 patients: Study

  World | July 14, 2021 16:52 IST

  Administering a full dose of a standard blood thinner early to moderately ill hospitalised patients with COVID-19 could halt the formation of blood clots and reduce the risk of severe disease and death, according to a study.

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  India's first COVID-19 patient tests positive for coronavirus again

  India | July 13, 2021 14:55 IST

  A woman medico, who was India's first COVID-19 case, has tested positive again for the virus, health authorities said here on Tuesday.

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  Afghanistan finds deadly fungal infection in COVID patients

  World | July 03, 2021 20:40 IST

  A deadly fungal infection known as "black fungus' that first surfaced in Indian COVID-19 patients has been detected in Afghanistan, which is in the middle of a brutal third wave of the coronavirus, Health Minister Wahid Majroh said on Saturday. 

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  COVID-19: Delta variant gaining ground in Germany

  World | June 19, 2021 12:30 IST

  Although the share of the Covid-19 Delta variant in Germany is only 6 per cent of the new cases, the strain is spreading at a fast pace, Lothar Wieler, president of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), said.

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  Over 5,000 children test Covid positive in Meghalaya, 17 die

  India | June 18, 2021 9:32 IST

  Over 5,000 children under the age of 14 in Meghalaya have tested Covid-19 positive and 17 of them died, health officials said on Thursday.

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  Jeetega India | Antibody cocktail for Covid showing positive response in patients

  News | June 11, 2021 20:36 IST

  The Cocktail Antibody Drug has shown some remarkable results. The drug is turning out to be gamechanger against Covid with patients showing drastic improvement within a short duration of time.

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  Juhi Parmar shares do's and don'ts while dealing with Covid patients

  TV | May 21, 2021 6:23 IST

  Television actress Juhi Parmar, whose mother had tested Covid positive recently, has shared a few do's and don'ts to be kept in mind while dealing with those who contract the virus.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Is the Singapore variant during the Third Wave going to target children? Know the facts

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 18, 2021 23:08 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to immediately cancel all air services with Singapore. In a tweet shared in afternoon, he said that the new strain of coronavirus is said to be "very dangerous" for children and also urged the Centre to prioritize vaccine rollout plans for children.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Why baseless rumours are being spread in villages, slums that Covid vaccine can cause death?

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 15, 2021 7:41 IST

  Sputnik V Russian vaccine soft launched today, will be available in market next week. Deadly Mucormycosis (black fungus) spreading among Covid patients in UP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra. for more Watch Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma on india tv.

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  Air ambulances in Bengaluru assist in fast transportation of critical COVID patients

  News | May 14, 2021 18:21 IST

  Air ambulance services are playing a crucial role across the country to combat fight against COVID 2nd wave.

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  Girl from Love You Zindagi viral video dies due to Covid, Sonu Sood says 'Life is so unfair'

  Trending | May 14, 2021 10:27 IST

  A video had gone viral on the internet in which a covid patient was seen enjoying SRK-Alia Bhatt's film's song Love You Zindagi. People lauded her courage and willpower. However, the doctor who had shared the viral video has now informed that the 30-year-old girl lost her battle with covid.

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  Viral Video: Doctor plays music for COVID-patient to lift her spirits

  Trending | May 13, 2021 13:21 IST

  There are many people who are inspiring others with their courage. One such video is going viral in which a brave girl can be seen inspiring others while fighting a battle with Covid herself. Dr. Monika Langeh shared the video on Twitter saying that this girl is the epitome of courage.

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  Chennai: Autos double up as ambulances, provide oxygen to COVID patients

  India | May 12, 2021 12:25 IST

  City-based Kadamai Educational and Social Welfare Trust is operating innovating auto ambulances, albeit in a smaller radius in the northern parts, but is fast turning out to be a much sought after service.

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  Mucormycosis: Maharashtra may have over 2,000 cases of 'Black fungus'

  India | May 12, 2021 10:42 IST

  The state government has decided to select hospitals attached to medical colleges for treatment of Mucormycosis patients as it demands a multidisciplinary approach, Rajesh Tope said.