The Surprising Role of Nasal Sprays in Fighting Coronavirus and Other Viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we think about health, hygiene, and disease prevention. For years, masks, vaccines, and hand sanitisers have been at the centre of global conversations. Yet, another tool in the fight against respiratory viruses has been quietly gaining attention: nasal sprays. These small bottles, often overlooked on pharmacy shelves, may […]
3 Reasons You Age Faster in Your 60s
You do realize that aging is a gradual process that starts the moment you are born and doesn’t really show up until you are in your golden years? Well, not at all. A large portion of the aging process may not be gradual, according to recent research that was published in the journal Nature Aging. […]
India to Give Adults Free COVID Shots after Surge in Infections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the federal government will take over the vaccination programme from June 21. India will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to all adults, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, in an effort to rein in a pandemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of people and led to the world’s second-highest tally […]
India Re-Opens Major Cities as New COVID-19 Infections Hit 2-Mth Low
Key Indian Cities Re-Opened for business on Monday, with long queues for buses in the financial hub of Mumbai while traffic returned to the roads of New Delhi after a devastating second wave of coronavirus that killed hundreds of thousands. The 100,636 new infections of the past 24 hours were the lowest in the world’s […]
Delhi, Mumbai Ease Lockdowns as India COVID Numbers Fall
The Indian capital and Maharashtra – two of the worst-affected places – announce easing of restrictions in a phased manner. Markets and shopping malls in New Delhi will be allowed to reopen from Monday in a further easing of the COVID-19 lockdown, the chief minister of the national capital territory said as infections fall in […]
Indian Doctors Fighting COVID ‘Overworked, Stressed, Frightened
Indian Medical Association says more than 1,200 doctors died of COVID-19 since the pandemic started, including more than 500 in last two months. Low pay, 24-hour shifts and severe shortages of staff and protective gear have left many doctors on the front lines of India’s brutal pandemic surge near breaking point and fearful for their […]
Job Loss to Remain High Due to Slow Vaccines, COVID Variants
The coronavirus pandemic‐induced shortfall in jobs is estimated to remain at 75 million in 2021 and 23 million in 2022. Slower‐than‐expected vaccine rollouts and a resurgence of coronavirus variants in early 2021 have dampened the global jobs recovery forecast, with losses in both working hours and employment remaining high throughout this year and into 2022, […]
Active Covid-19 Cases in India Down by 50%, Says Health Ministry
India reported 127,510 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 28,175,044. Death toll stands at 331,895. Stay tuned for corona-related news. India reported 127,510 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload to 28,175,044. This is the lowest spike in daily infections since April 8. With 2,795 new fatalities, the lowest since April 26, […]
Indian Variant of COVID-19 Found in Pakistan
The National Institute of Health on Friday confirmed that the first case of the so-called Indian coronavirus variant has been detected in Pakistan. An NIH statement confirmed seven cases of the South African variant and one case of the Indian COVID-19 variant in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho, while speaking to Geo […]
India’s Lowest COVID Spike in Weeks, South Asia Records 30m Cases
India reports lowest daily rise since April 14 as total cases in the region surpass 30 million, according to a Reuter’s news agency tally. India has reported 186,364 new coronavirus infections during the previous 24 hours, its lowest daily rise since April 14, as total cases in the South Asia region surpass 30 million, according […]