Tag: covid
North Korea: Kim Jong Un Calls For 'maximum Emergency' Measures Following 1st Covid-19 Case
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un on Thursday urged the people to implement "maximum emergency" prevention measures after the first-ever Covid-19 case in more than two years was confirmed, the official Korean Central News Agency reported. ....
Chinese Currency Declining Rapidly As Economy Falters
The Chinese currency is declining rapidly as the world's second largest economy falters under the weight of Covid restrictions, CNN reported. ....
Is Oestrogen Behind Women Surviving From Covid More Than Men?
Receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of Covid-19 was associated with a reduction in mortality from the infectious disease among women, finds a study indicating the role of oestrogen in fighting the deadly virus. ....
US Experts Warn Of Covid Surge From Memorial Day Weekend Gatherings
As the United States marks the Memorial Day and celebrates the unofficial start of summer, the seven-day average for Covid-19 cases in the country is more than six times what it was a year ago.....
Kane Williamson Tests Covid-positive; Ruled Out Of Second Test Vs England At Trent Bridge
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the second Test against England starting at Trent Bridge later on Friday. ....
German Doctors Criticize Lack Of Data On Covid-19
German doctors have said that the collection and evaluation of data on Covid-19 should be ramped up to better assess the pandemic situation in the country. ....
New Zealand All-rounder Michael Bracewell, Two Support Staff In Isolation After Testing Positive For COVID-19
New Zealand allrounder Michael Bracewell has tested positive for COVID-19 a day after the conclusion of the second Test against England, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed on Wednesday. ....
Ravi Ashwin Misses Plane To England After Testing Positive For Covid-19
India allrounder R Ashwin has tested positive for Covid-19, and as a result, not yet travelled to England for the upcoming Edgbaston Test, scheduled to be held from July 1 to 5.....
Omicron Sub-variants May Target Lungs, Evade Vaccine And Prior Infection: Studies
The rising cases of Covid, in the UK, the US and some European countries, as well as in India, majorly driven by BA.2, BA.4, and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron, suggest it may have evolved to target the lungs, according to a study. ....
Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Complications From Covid-19: Study
People who regularly fast are less likely to experience severe complications from Covid-19, suggests a study.....
