Know how oxygen levels decline in Covid19 patients
Jun 04, 2021, 12:00 AM ISTSARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects immature red blood cells (RBC), reducing oxygen in the blood and impairing the immune response, say researchers.
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects immature red blood cells (RBC), reducing oxygen in the blood and impairing the immune response, say researchers.
Rakul Preet Singh took to social media on Thursday to express that she misses being on film sets, at a time when shooting is mostly stopped owing to the ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stories of good Samaritans have emerged as rays of hope and positivity in these grim times. Spotlighting a number of these real-life superheroes through his narration is Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who has recited a moving Hindi poem written by lyricist Swanand Kirkire as part of an eight-episode Spotify series.
While the positivity rate- the proportion of samples tested that return positive for COVID continued its sharp decline to 0.61 per cent today.
Bollywood actor Vivek Anand Oberoi has recently contributed to a fundraiser to help people who are suffering from the Coronavirus.
According to the IMA, 748 doctors had died of the infection across the country in the first wave of the pandemic.
Jail authorities have conducted special camps in association with local bodies to inoculate prisoners and prison staff following the Covid protocol.
"I have been running 5-6km every day since I got my negative report," wrote Milind Soman.
Indian Motion Picture Producers'' Association (IMPPA) will organise a free coronavirus vaccine drive for 500 of its members this month.
In the past couple of months, India has witnessed the resurgence of Covid-19, further prolonging the wait for people to resume their normal lives. Consequently, work from home and working long hours has become a prevalent norm. As a result, we need to talk about our well-being and lifestyle management.
London's busy Heathrow Airport opened a dedicated new terminal on Tuesday for arrivals from countries designated as "red list", such as India
The government on Tuesday imposed curbs on export of Amphotericin-B injections that are used for treatment of mucormycosis or black fungus infections.
Eli Lilly and Company India on Tuesday said it has received permission for emergency use of its antibody drugs combination used for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19, in the country.
2-DG is an oral anti-viral drug for Covid-19 patients. It has been developed by the DRDO in collaboration with Dr Reddy's Laboratories. It reduces dependence on supplemental oxygen.
In a bid to understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the urban and remote areas of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to conduct a "sero survey" in the state.
US researchers have identified that a special type of antibody is produced in patients who've had Covid-19 as well as common colds, an advance that may be the starting point for broader-acting vaccines.
An aircraft carrying the first shipment of 184 oxygen concentrators arrived from Ukraine to India on Monday, as the country battles the second wave of coronavirus pandemic.
The study, by a team from the Scripps Research Institute, found that the cross-reactive antibody is produced by a memory B cell -- an essential part of the immune system.
The baby was discharged from the hospital before her negative test report was received.
The Delhi High Court has said services of resident doctors are imperative for functioning of hospitals in the current situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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