Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines generate more antibodies than natural infection: Study
Toronto: People who receive the Pfizer or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have antibody levels significantly higher than those infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports journal on Monday. A team led by researchers at the University of Montreal in Canada found that these antibodies were also effective against the Delta […]
Complete age determination process of juvenile offenders within 15 days: HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed that the process of age determination of a juvenile in conflict with law shall be completed within 15 days of filing of documents and ossification test by the investigating officer of a case. The high court said the investigating officer (IO) shall ensure that the ossification test […]
Gene common in South Asians may double risk of COVID-19 death: Oxford-led study
London: Scientists at the University of Oxford have identified a gene that may double the risks of lung failure and death from COVID-19, and could explain why people of South Asian ancestry have a higher risk of severe disease. The LZTFL1 gene changes the way the lungs respond to viral infection, and is the most […]
Territorial claims with India: China taking ‘incremental and tactical actions’, says Pentagon
Washington: China has been taking “incremental and tactical actions” to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and has unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, the Pentagon has said in a major report on China’s military modernisation. […]
COVID-19 vaccination drive needs to be taken door-to-door: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the COVID-19 vaccination drive needed to be taken door-to-door and asked officials of districts having low inoculation to adopt innovative ways to boost the campaign. Modi made the remarks at a meeting, held via video conferencing, with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low […]
High number of dengue cases: Central teams sent to 9 states, UTs
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has sent teams of experts to nine states and union territories, which are reporting a high number of dengue cases, to support them in public health measures for control and management of the disease. This is in accordance with the directions issued by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya during […]