COVID-19 third wave may hit India around August end, warns ICMR's top scientist
A top scientist of the ICMR warned that the third wave of the COVID-19 might hit the country by August end.
Jul 17, 2021, 23:21 PM IST
COVID-19 third wave likely to hit by August-end, can be less intense than second wave: ICMR
Dr Samiran Panda in an interview with a TV channel said that the third COVID-19 wave might hit the country at the end of August and is likely to be less intense than the second wave.
Jul 16, 2021, 08:37 AM IST
ICMR study on 1.17 lakh Tamil Nadu police personnel reaffirms effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in preventing death
Among over 1.17 lakh police personnel, 31 deaths were reported between April 13 and May 14 this year. Of the 31 who succumbed, four had taken two doses of the vaccine, seven had taken one dose and the remaining 20 were unvaccinated.
Jul 11, 2021, 17:45 PM IST
Breastfeeding mothers should get vaccinated without hesitation, ICMR expert debunks myths related to COVID-19 vaccines
"Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.
Jul 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST
When will India be free of coronavirus? ICMR expert says COVID may become a flu-like endemic
"The COVID-19 virus will reach its endemic stage like Influenza after a while and then vulnerable population may have to take the vaccine shot annually," ICMR expert, Dr Panda said.
Jul 10, 2021, 10:34 AM IST
COVID-19: Who are highly protected against Delta variant? ICMR reveals
According to the study, the humoral and cellular immune response plays a vital role in protection against the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is more transmissible and virulent than other mutated strains.
Jul 04, 2021, 07:28 AM IST
No data to show Delta Plus variant adversely impacts vaccine efficacy, says Covid Task Force Chief Dr VK Paul
VK Paul, who is also a Niti Aayog Member, asserted that there is no scientific data so far to establish that the new variant is highly transmissible or reduces vaccine efficacy.
Jun 29, 2021, 07:32 AM IST
COVID-19 third wave will not be as severe as second: ICMR Study
The COVID-19 third wave will not be as severe as the second wave that hit the country in May, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found out in a study.
Jun 27, 2021, 22:07 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine Zydus Cadila for children above 12 expected by August, says NTAGI chief
Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).
Jun 27, 2021, 18:02 PM IST
Third-wave of COVID-19 unlikely to be as severe as second: ICMR study
The result of the study said that the Immune-mediated mechanisms (waning immunity, or viral evolution for immune escape) are unlikely to drive a severe third wave if acting on their own unless such mechanisms lead to a complete loss of protection among those previously exposed.
Jun 26, 2021, 00:37 AM IST
Pregnant women can be vaccinated against COVID-19, says Union Health Ministry
During the conference, the Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr SK Singh informed that a total of 48 cases of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 coronavirus have been detected in the country so far.
Jun 25, 2021, 21:14 PM IST
COVID alert: India reports 54,069 fresh cases, 1,321 deaths in last 24 hours
On Wednesday (June 23), 50,848 cases were recorded. So there's is a 6.3% increase in the number of cases reported in one day
Jun 24, 2021, 09:58 AM IST
ICMR, NIV to study if COVID-19 vaccines can neutralise Delta Plus variant
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) will conduct a study to test the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines against the new variant
Jun 23, 2021, 20:52 PM IST
Vitamin A deficiency among children not public health problem anymore: Study
The researchers suggest it is time to revise the mega-dose of vitamin A and consider a targeted state-based Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) program, unlike the nation-wide program that is currently the norm in India.
Jun 16, 2021, 22:34 PM IST
Pregnant, lactating women should get COVID-19 vaccination: ICMR study emphasises
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in a new study published on Wednesday underlined the importance of vaccination for pregnant and lactating women against COVID-19.
Jun 16, 2021, 20:26 PM IST
ICMR Recruitment 2021: Apply for post of project research scientist, check salary, eligibility criteria
Candidates must go through the official notification of ICMR Recruitment 2021 before applying for the vacancies.
Jun 12, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
ICMR to undertake fourth nation-wide sero survey from June to asses COVID-19 spread: Health Ministry
The ICMR will start national-level sero surveys from June to assess the spread of COVID-19 and all states/UTs, the Union health ministry said on Friday.
Jun 11, 2021, 21:19 PM IST
COVID-recovered patients should wait for six months for surgery procedures: ICMR advice
The experts said that surgeons should consider performing a non-urgent surgery on a COVID-recovered patient after at least six weeks of recovery date, adding that this will ensure faster healing.
May 31, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
All you need to know about home testing COVID-19 kits
In view of the second wave of COVID-19 that has put extreme pressure on diagnostic path labs, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved COVID-19 home testing using Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).
May 24, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
India sets new record, conducts 20.61 lakh COVID tests in a day, daily positivity rate dips to 12.59%
India's COVID-19 daily recoveries continued to outnumber the daily new cases for the eighth consecutive day, with 3,57,295 patients recuperating in a span of 24 hours. The cumulative recoveries have reached 2,27,12,735 in the country, it said.
May 21, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
