COVID-19 is a dangerous respiratory disease that spreads easily and in order to tackle it early testing and diagnosis have always been the first and most important step. Early testing helps identify infected people, treat them quickly, and prevent disease spread. Quite obviously, travellers from one part of the country or world need to get […]
In late November 2021, scientists in South Africa raised the alarm on a new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus tagged as B.1.1.529. The new strain showed more than 50 mutations, including 32 on the spike protein and 26 of which were not found in other strains. WHO named the mutant Omicron and designated it as […]
The latest Covid-19 update indicates a tremendous spike in infections, thanks to the Omicron variant. Safety protocols are back in full swing, as experts warn about adhering to wearing masks, sanitising hands, and maintaining social distancing. However, it is also important to remember that prompt testing is also one of the effective ways to control […]
Believing in COVID-related myths when the world is combating a pandemic of such a horrendous scale can be a grave mistake. And, that too when the myths are about the testing measures to detect the infection! The entire world is racing to ramp up the testing procedures to deliver foolproof results. Governments that faltered initially […]