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The Omicron variant is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. As of December 2021, it is the newest variant. It was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from South Africa on 24 November 2021.On 26 November 2021, the WHO designated it as a variant of concern and named it "Omicron", the fifteenth letter in the Greek alphabet.The variant has an unusually large number of mutations, several of which are novel (see § Mutations) and a significant number of which affect the spike protein targeted by most COVID-19 vaccines at the time of the discovery of the Omicron variant. This level of variation has led to concerns regarding its transmissibility, immune system evasion, and vaccine resistance, despite initial reports indicating that the variant causes less serio
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Free Vaccination Drive for Helpers in Bellandur, Sarjapur Road & Harlur Road, Bangalore
Hello beautiful people, when Covid-19 hit us in 2020, we were still believing this will go, when it hit us back harder in 2021, we still trusted ourselves that we can fight it together and come out winner. We always believe when you are doing good, the universe conspires to make it happen and now we have got an opportunity to vaccinate 600 people free of cost. We all should pledge to ensure every one must get vaccinated. CovidAdda.com & HelpingHands in association with LabourNet are assisting in free vaccination drive for domestic-helps. This will be a "first come first serve" basis drive. Vaccination Date: Monday 21-June 2021. People eligible: Maid, Nanny, Cook, Housekeeping, Gardener and Driver Area covered: Bellandur, Sarjapur, Haralur Road Please help them get vaccinated and...
Read MoreAs the second wave of COVID-19 continues to rage across India, some parts of the country have begun witnessing the resurgence of COVID-19-induced “black fungus” cases. This fungal infection, which caused many patients to lose their eyesight last year, has emerged in several hospitals in Delhi and Gujarat this week.In spite of its prevalence since the beginning of the pandemic, doubts still linger over the nature of this fungal infection. Here are some answers to those doubts and other frequently asked questions:Q. What is black fungus?Black fungus, also known as MUCORMYCOSIS, is a rare fungal infection. It is called “black” because of the color of the fungal growth. It is caused by exposure to mucor mold which is found in soil, manure, and rotten/decaying fruits & vegetables. It is ubi
Read MoreIn a joint statement with Cipla, Roche India said that the second batch of the Covid-19 drug will be made available by mid-June. The cost of each dose, the statement said, will be ₹59,750. Drugs majors Roche India and Cipla announced on Monday the first batch of Roche’s antibody cocktail drug is now available in India for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in patients, who are at high risk. The cocktail drug (Casirivimab and Imdevimab), priced at ₹59,750 per dose, received emergency use authorisation (EUA) by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on May 5, for use against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). “The first batch is now available in India, while the second one will be made available by mid-June. In total, these can potentially benefit 200,000 pat...
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