Covid vaccines may protect from severe disease caused by Omicron: Study
Washington: Current COVID-19 vaccines prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2 that can recognise variants of concern, including Omicron, and protect from severe disease, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Cell, also shows that fully vaccinated people have fewer memory B cells and neutralising antibodies against the […]
JKSSB’s CBT exam for various posts concludes
SRINAGAR: The Computer Based Written Test (CBT) Examination for 1543 posts of Junior Assistant, Cadrex Clerk, Cashier, Junior Assistant, Computer-cum-Junior Assistant, Clerk, Store Attendant and Welfare Organizer, UT cadre, divisional cadre and various district cadre advertised vide advertisement notification number 04, 05, 06 and 07 of 2020 and 01, 02 and 03 of 2021 concluded […]
WHO counts 18 million virus cases last week as omicron slows
Geneva: The number of new coronavirus cases globally rose by 20 per cent last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by the omicron variant’s spread, according to the World Health Organisation. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said the number of new COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 health emergency could be over this year: WHO
Geneva: The worst of the coronavirus pandemic deaths, hospitalisations and lockdowns could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly, the head of emergencies at the World Health Organisation said. Dr. Michael Ryan, speaking during a panel discussion on vaccine inequity hosted by the World Economic Forum, said we […]
Afghan quake death toll reaches 26, including children: UN
Kabul: The United Nations on Tuesday raised the death toll from twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan the day before to 26, saying three villages of around 800 houses were flattened by the temblors. At least four people were injured and the dead included women and children, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of […]
Police plans to open part-time counselling centre for drug addicts in Reasi
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police is planning to open part-time counseling centres for drug addicts in Reasi district, a senior officer said on Monday, warning stern action including booking of narcotics peddlers under Public Safety Act to counter the menace. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Shailender Singh sought cooperation of the parents whose children have […]
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Washington: Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world. Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a […]