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Covid subvariant JN.1 case detected in Kerala, raises concerns, Health Ministry initiates preparedness measures
"JN.1 is a severely immune-evasive and fast-spreading variant,...
Aditya Birla Health sees relief ahead in mediclaim premium
General cost inflation contributed to the premium rise. In the last...
Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi
'The rise in Covid cases is led by the new variant ''Our focus should be on looking for clinical cases rather than laboratory-tested cases.For India, there is a 30-fold increase in cases but the daily deaths have not increased in that proportion. We should not worry...
Centre reviews public health preparedness for management of Covid-19
States and UTs were briefed that India has been witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases with average daily cases rising to 966 in the week ending March 23 2023 from 313 average daily cases in the week ending March 3 2023; and weekly positivity going up to 1.08 per...
610 cases of Covid’s new variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data
The highest number of Covid cases caused due to this variant has been found in Maharashtra and Gujarat at 164 each, followed by 93 Telangana and 86 in Karnataka, according to INSACOG data. A total of 610 cases of Covid's XBB.1.16 variant, which might have been behind...
Rise in Covid cases: Govt planning nationwide drill to take stock of hospital preparedness on April 10, 11
The states and UTs have been asked too keep a close watch on the evolving etiologies (causes of diseases) of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases, adding India usually sees a seasonal rise in Influenza cases from January to...
Shortness of breath, fatigue, mental health issues observed in Covid patients one year after discharge:Indian Govt
According to ICMR, of the participants of the National Clinical Registry of COVID-19 who were followed for one year, it was observed that dyspnea, fatigue, and mental health issues were reported among 18.6 per cent, 10.5 per cent and 9.3 per cent of the 8,042...
Antibiotics should not be used unless there is clinical suspicion of bacterial infection: ICMR issues revised Covid-19 guidelines
As per the revised Ccovid-19 guidelines, maintain "Physical distancing, indoor mask use, hand hygiene, Symptomatic management (hydration, anti-pyretics, antitussive) Monitor temperature and oxygen saturation (by applying a SpO probe to fingers) Stay in contact with...
Centre writes to over six States including Maharashtra, Gujarat over rise in Covid cases
in the past few weeks a rise in cases has been noted specifically in certain parts of the country with a total of 2,082 cases reported in the week ending March 8, 2023, which rose to 3,264 cases in the week ending March 15, said the Union Home Ministry's letter....
Covid pandemic had long-lasting impact on teens’ mental health, substance use: Lancet study
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on the mental health and substance use among adolescents, according to a study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal. The research is based on survey responses from a nationwide sample of over...
Centre raises concern over gradual increase in Covid positivity rate amid influenza cases
Rajesh Bhushan,Union Health Secretary "While the COVID-19 trajectory has decreased substantially in last few months, the gradual rise in COVID-19 test positivity rates in some states is a concerning issue that needs to be promptly addressed," Union Health Secretary...
Long Covid associated with reduced brain oxygen levels cognitive impairment Study
In the case of the population study, "It appears that, regardless of gender and other demographic factors, COVID-19 infection at baseline is correlated with increased problems with emotion regulation six months later: depression, anxiety and agitation.In some cases,...