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BA.5 Omicron subvariant 4 times more vaccine-resistant, says study
The BA.5 Omicron subvariant, now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, is four times…
As pandemic ebbs, hospitals see a rise in elective surgeries – ET HealthWorld
In hospital seven doctors of the medical wing and one of the dental have been transferred.Private hospitals and clinics across the board are seeing a 20-30% increase in elective procedures compared with pre-pandemic levels, as people who…
Covid among kids: Health experts say no need to panic
Amid concerns over children getting infected with coronavirus as schools reopened, health experts said there was no need to panic they mostly have mild illnesses and recover with just symptomatic treatment.
They, however, stressed that…
Mental health may impact chances of breakthrough COVID: Study
People who are vaccinated against COVID-19, and have a history of certain psychiatric conditions, face an increased risk of breakthrough disease, according to a study. The researchers from the University of California (UC) San Francisco,…
India Budget 2022: Economists prescribe tax relief, higher capex
Economists want the government to do the heavy lifting in the February 1 budget to support economic recovery amid the wave of Covid infections, proposing higher allocations for capital spending and tax incentives to spur private investment.…
India likely to trim fiscal deficit target as Omicron cases rise: Report
India is aiming for a fiscal deficit of 6.3% to 6.5% of gross domestic product for the next financial year, a less ambitious target than previously planned as Covid-19 infections threaten the economic recovery, three government…
Protein Week: Role of nutrition and protein in physical fitness, immunity and quality of life
It is time to understand the close association of nutrition with quality of life. Dr. Geeta DharmattiThere is no second thought that Nutrition plays a vital role for a healthier and happier life. This year’s pandemic made each one of us…
Should Covid positive mothers stay away from newborns? Here’s what experts say
Covid positive mothers can breastfeed newborns . (Getty Image)Often Covid positive mothers flinch from taking care of their kids or breastfeed them, but neonatal experts opine that breastfeeding infants can only give them the required…