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Isaac Kaledzi (Accra)
COVID-19: African Scientists Say 'Mild Omicron' Could End Pandemic
25 Jan 2022
The rapid spread of omicron had concerned virologists. Now, African scientists are optimistic that the variant could mark the end of the pandemic and the beginning of an endemic.
Sandipan Talukdar
Omicron Super Spread: High Viral Load May Not be the Answer
21 Jan 2022
Two studies found that Omicron’s viral loads are similar to or even lesser than its main competitor, the Delta. These initial findings say that Omicron’s super spreading quality is not related to the…
PTI
‘India Should Adopt Risk-Based Approach not Blanket Bans to Contain COVID’
18 Jan 2022
If all the dos and don’ts are followed, there is no need for lockdowns, says WHO India Head.
Sandipan Talukdar
Coronavirus Variants: T Cell Immunity Viable Even When Neutralising Antibodies Stumble
17 Jan 2022
The known targets of the T cells are found to be present on the spike protein of the heavily mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Richa Chintan
Make WHO-Recommended New COVID-19 Drugs Accessible, Affordable: MSF
15 Jan 2022
US pharma giant Eli Lilly has the patent for Baricitinib, which will affect its availability and accessibility.
Subodh Varma
‘Society Should Protect Itself’ – Govt Washes Its Hands Off Omicron Fight
15 Jan 2022
“It is the society’s responsibility to slow it [omicron variant] down.
Newsclick Report
Respond to COVID-19 Based on Evidence, Avoid 2021 Mistakes: Experts Write to Centre, States
14 Jan 2022
The government should rely on high-quality scientific literature and stop unwarranted medications, tests and hospitalisation, the experts wrote.
Ditsa Bhattacharya
India’s COVID-19 Deaths 6-7 Times Higher Than Official Figures, Comparable to US: Analysis
10 Jan 2022
The new study says India’s significantly higher COVID death rate in 2021 compared to the lower than expected death rate in 2020 requires further research.
PTI
5-10% COVID Cases Need Hospitalisation This Time, but Situation may Change Rapidly, Warns Centre
10 Jan 2022
Health Ministry asks states and UTs to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.
Associated Press
Anti-Virus Lockdowns in Chinese Cities Spur Concerns Over Disruption in Global Economy
07 Jan 2022
Samsung Electronics and Micron Technologies Ltd. say their factories in Xi'an are affected.