Coronavirus

Long-term covid health problems affect everyone: Study

Long-term covid health problems affect everyone: Study

People of all ages are at risk of long-term physical and mental health problems after a Covid infection, a study has found. Following Covid-19 infection, there is a significant new-onset illness in children, adolescents and adults across 13 distinct diagnoses and symptom complexes, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. Previous studies have established that some people infected with Covid-19 suffer long-term health problems after the acute phase of the disease. However, evidence for the post-acute syndrome is still limited, particularly for children and adolescents. The new study by Martin Rössler of the Technische Universität…
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India reported 2,060 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reported 2,060 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reported 2,060 new Covid cases, taking the toll to 4,46,30,888, and 10 more deaths, taking the death toll to 5,28,905, the health ministry said on Monday. Active cases rose to 26,834 and 0.06 percent of total infections, according to updated data from the ministry at 8 am.It added the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.75 percent. .An increase of 209 cases was recorded in the count of active COVID-19 cases in the span of 24 hours. With 10 more deaths, the death toll rose to 5,28,905, including four deaths accounted for by Kerala, the data said.The daily…
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635 New Dengue Cases in West Bengal

635 New Dengue Cases in West Bengal

According to a report of health department officials, Saturday West Bengal reported 635 new dengue cases. In the worst affected districts Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas are counted. In total, currently 745 patients are undergoing treatment at the state-run hospital.This season, the death toll from dengue has risen to 16 since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease two months ago. On the other hand, as per the bulletin of the health department, the state recorded 314 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the tally to 21,12,872.It's also added the toll rose to 21,495 with one more fatality.
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Multiple disease cases are increasing every day

Multiple disease cases are increasing every day

According to the latest report of the Union Health Ministry, the country has reported more than 30,627 cases of dengue and 12 deaths this year till the end of August. on the other hand, Over 1,455 cases of swine flu have been reported in India this year and 30 have died. Maharashtra has the highest number (512 cases, 16 deaths), followed by Karnataka (283), Gujarat (205), Rajasthan (125), West Bengal (81), Goa (61), Telangana (38) and Delhi (12). . The Union Health Ministry has directed all states and Union Territories to take surveillance measures to report cases, provide timely treatment…
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Active Covid cases in the country are increasing

Active Covid cases in the country are increasing

India added 6,422 new coronavirus infections taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,16,479, while active cases rose to 46,389, according to Union Health Ministry data on Thursday. The death toll reached 28,250 with 34 deaths, including 20 deaths matched by Kerala, data updated at 8 am said. Active cases accounted for 2.04% of total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate rose to 98.71%, the ministry said. in a span of 24 hours increase of 640 active covid cases was recorded. According to the report of the ministry, the daily positivity rate was 2.04% and the weekly positivity…
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28 medical students of the North Bengal Medical College tested COVID-19 +ve

28 medical students of the North Bengal Medical College tested COVID-19 +ve

In West Bengal, Siliguri 28 medical students of the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The Medical Superintendent and Vice-Principal of North Bengal Medical College and Hospital Dr Sanjay Mallick informed that 28 medical students, 7 nursing staff and 2 medical staff have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. He said, "Situation is very alarming because the number of cases is increasing rapidly. We are still working with a full team of doctors. But if they get affected, there might be a problem in…
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Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today

The Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that Delhi record 20,000 Covid cases today and the positivity rate is to be around 19%. In the last 24 hours, the city recorded 48 new Omicron cases taking the tally to 513. Police and administrative officials in Delhi have kept vigil to check violations of Covid-related guidelines as weekend curfew kicked in Friday night in the city to curb the spread of corona. The weekend curfew started at 10 pm Friday and will continue till Monday 5 am. Officials in several districts said that teams will be in the field during the period to…
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Demand for CoviSelf test kit has increased

Demand for CoviSelf test kit has increased

The demand for India’s first self-test antigen test kit CoviSelf by Mylab saw a sudden jump in demand in last few weeks. It is a comfortable, easy-to-use and accurate test method and it can detect major variants of coronavirus including Omicron. Designed as the mid-nasal swab test, it can detect positive results in just 15 mins. Each unit contains a testing kit, instructions to use (IFU) leaflet and a bag to safely dispose of after testing. The company has made the test available for online ordering on company website along with all major online channels.The MD & Co-founder of Mylab…
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125 passengers on a Global Flight tested Covid +ve

125 passengers on a Global Flight tested Covid +ve

On Thursday a total of 125 passengers on a Milan-Amritsar global flight were found to be Covid-positive when tested on arrival in Amritsar. Officials said there were a total of 179 passengers on the charter flight YU-661 that landed at the Amritsar airport at around 1.30 PM yesterday. Out of total 179 passengers, 19 were children or infant so they were exempt from on-arrival RT-PCR testing. The charter flight between Milan in Italy and Amritsar in Punjab was operated by Portuguese company Euro Atlantic Airways. The number of active cases stands at 2, 85,401, comprising 0.81 per cent of the…
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