Study shows new coronavirus variants may evade the effectiveness of COVID-19 antibody drugs and vaccines
Manashaa G
People with fewer antibodies may not be protected against the new variants.
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Study: 54% of Hyderabad city’s residents developed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 indicating prior exposure to corona
Women showed a marginally higher seropositivity rate of 56% than men.
India registers 16,838 new Covid cases; 113 more fatalities
India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,11,73,761 including the new cases.
South Korea’s drug safety ministry grants approval of use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
The ministry has also approved AstraZeneca’s vaccine.
COVID-19: India vaccinated over 11 lakh people on Thursday; Over 1.77 crore jabs were given since the drive started
People aged 60 yrs & above, those between 45-59 yrs with co-morbidities.
Reliance will cover COVID-19 vaccination cost for its employees and their immediate family members
Many tech giants like Tata, Accenture also agreed to cover the costs.
Uber offers free rides worth Rs 10 crore to travel to and from nearest authorized centres for citizens above 60 yrs
The move will facilitate safe mobility options for vulnerable citizens.
SC directs private hospitals to give priority to elderly people in admission and treatment amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Samyuktha Sivakumar
The court may issue directions to the health and social welfare departments of all states in this regard.
UK, South Africa and Brazil variant cases of Covid-19 now at 242
India’s count of active cases has jumped to 175,044, continues to be second-most-affected globally.
India registers 17,407 new Covid-19 cases, 14,031 discharges and 89 deaths in the last 24 hours
Also, HC directs SII, Bharat Biotech to disclose their capacity to manufacture vaccines.
