Omicron as we all know has higher transmissibility, adheres easily to human cells, and has exhibited immune evasiveness. This means it will spread faster and infect more people. With more people being infected does this mean our healthcare systems will be overwhelmed in the days to come?
While Omicron - the new Covid-19 variant is creating a spike in covid positive cases, what are the real facts behind hospitalizations due to Omicron?
COVID Booster Dose will start from Jan 10th, 2022 in India starting with the front line workers and Adults aged 60 or above with comorbidities. Do you need the booster shot?
The IHU variant of Covid-19 is said to have around 46 mutations and 37 deletions, some of which are located in the spike protein.
As the name suggests, the Delmicron variant could be a combination of Delta and Omicron variants. i.e., they may have combined genetic capabilities of the Delta and Omicron variants.
The Omicron variant has many mutations overall and has more than 30 mutations around the Spike protein region. Read on to know more about this new Covid-19 variant.
From Jan 3, 2022, children aged 15 to 18 can get the Covaxin first dose of vaccine in India.
There are still chances for the third wave to ensue.
Getting vaccinated is the need of the hour.
There are few mechanisms that are thought to be associated with development of abnormal sugar levels and diabetes.
It is proven with the COVID 19 pandemic that obesity poses a risk factor not only to lifestyle disorders but also infectious diseases.
Everyone should have an equal responsibility to prevent a third wave from hitting us badly.
There is no strong evidence a COVID-19 infection will cause any abnormalities or defects in the fetus.
COVID-19 vaccines for the pediatric age groups are under trials in India.
Read on to learn the different mRNA vaccines, and how they work.
Your mind needs to be as healthy as your body.
Paying attention to how your body recovers should be a priority.
Taking both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination will lower the chances of infection with variants.
Experts reveal necessary precautions to be followed.
Individuals that are considered to be high risk are to be prioritized.