Covid 19 variant Omicron a concerning situation

Recently World Health Organization has declared that Omicron is a variant “of concern”. It is a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. This variant was first seen in South Africa. Network for Genomics Surveillance in South Africa had identified this new variant. This variant is more contagious than the highly infectious Delta variant. South Africa had announced…

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Is SARS-CoV-2 Evolving to be More Lethal ? What is Delta variant?

Wave particularly means the rising and declining of infections in certain area. We had seen first wave in September, 2020. But the second wave was much more furious than the previous first wave. Health authorities failed to prepare adequately for the second wave. This lack of preparation and neglecting Covid-19 protocols were the main reasons…

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Mixing of Covaxin and Covishield doses gives better immune response

Mixing of vaccines had shown a good immune response against Covid-19. ICMR had found taking dose of two different vaccines are not only safe but also provides better immunity against the virus.   In Uttar Pradesh, Maharajganj district accidentally a man was administered two different shots of Covid-19 vaccines. In first shot he was administered Bharat…

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