Health & Medical
BJP MLA tests positive for coronavirus in Goa
A BJP MLA from Goa has tested positive for coronavirus, a senior state health official said on Wednesday. The legislator...
India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 5,66,840, Tamil Nadu surpasses Delhi in case count
With 18,522 people testing positive for coronavirus in a single day, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 5,66,840 on Tuesday while...
Novel IoT device may help people clean hands properly
Researchers have developed an Internet of things (IoT) device for soap dispensers which they say can ensure that people wash...
India’s ‘first plasma bank’ for Covid patients been set up in Delhi
The AAP-led government in Delhi on Monday announced the plan to set up a ‘plasma bank’ in the national capital...
“COVID-toes” symptom reported in children might not be linked to coronavirus infection: Study
The pattern of skin reddening and swelling reported in children during the pandemic, popularly called “COVID-toes,” might not be associated...
Scientists ID drugs that may block coronavirus from jumping to uninfected cells
Researchers have shown that the novel coronavirus hijacks proteins in its target cells, potentially causing them to form long, arm-like...
CM Uddhav Thackeray launches in Maharashtra world’s largest convalescent plasma project
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday launched convalescent plasma therapy-cum-trial project for treatment of critical COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra with a state...
States, UTs have to optimally utilise PPE kits given for doctors, nurses: Centre to HC
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that it has provided personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and N 95 masks to...
Is it a crime to do asymptomatic testing? Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw expresses anguish
Biotechnology industry veteran Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Friday criticised the Indian Council of Medical Research for “not permitting” asymptomatic testing in...
Delhi govt will set up ICU beds on a large scale at its 3 hospitals, says CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government will set up ICU beds on a large scale at three state-run...
