On 16 January 2021 India started its national vaccination programme against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The drive prioritises healthcare and frontline workers, and then those over the age of 60, and then those over the age of 45 and suffering from…
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As the second wave of Coronavirus has hit the nation many states have imposed lockdown. Worst hit is in Maharashtra as the state reported 25,833 Covid cases its highest peak recorded on September 11 last year. Amid a rising number…
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India is racing to contain a second wave of the coronavirus. India added the most coronavirus cases in close to four months, causing active infections to climb back to the 3-lakh mark, at a time the nation rolled out the…
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Experts say SARS-CoV-2 originated in bats. That’s also how the coronaviruses behind Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) got started. The first case of novel coronavirus was reported in Wuhan’s open-air wet markets, China in…
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Pfizer-BioNTech: This vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus with symptoms. But the vaccine has had strict requirements involving how the vaccine is stored. For instance, it has required shipping in ultra-cold temperature-controlled units (-94 degrees Fahrenheit). This…
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Many countries have declared restrictive measures, such as lockdown, shelter in place, or stay at home orders, to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, countries are putting their citizens on various forms…
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The pandemic has changed how we work, learn and interact as social distancing guidelines have led to a more virtual existence, both personally and professionally. The pandemic has triggered a wave of mental health issues whether it’s managing addiction, depression,…
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RT-PCR tests: “PCR” stands for “polymerase chain reaction” which is a way of amplifying the nucleic acids in your sample. According to the FDA, the polymerase chain reaction converts any virus RNA in your sample into DNA and “amplifies” it…
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When a virus replicates or makes copies of itself, it sometimes changes a little bit. These changes are called “mutations.” A virus with one or several new mutations is referred to as a “variant” of the original virus. The more…
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Scientists first identified a human coronavirus in 1965. It caused a common cold. Later that decade, researchers found a group of similar human and animal viruses and named them after their crown-like appearance. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and…
Read moreThis Clinical Guidance (“Guidance”) is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer physicians guidance regarding best practices in caring for and treating patients infected by COVID-19. Adherence to any recommendations included in this Guidance will not ensure successful treatment in every situation. Furthermore, the recommendations contained in this Guidance should not be interpreted as setting a standard of care, or be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care nor exclusive of other methods of care.