Extracts from tea and Haritaki, commonly known as Harad, have the potential to act as therapeutic options against Covid-19 infection, a new study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has found. The study also suggested the possibility of Gallotannin (tannic acid) to emerge as a potential therapeutic candidate against SARS-CoV-2 in the future. […]
Coronavirus: Scientists identify best material for making homemade masks to prevent Covid-19 spread
Scientists have experimented with non-medical grade masks, and found that well-fitted ones made from stitching two layers of quilting cotton fabric are the most effective in stopping the spread of cough and sneeze droplets, whereas bandana-style coverings “had little to no effect.” The study, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, used a laser to […]
Covid-19: Genetic analysis blood type to higher disease risk; O may help, A hurt
A genetic analysis of Covid-19 patients suggests that blood type might influence whether someone develops severe disease. Scientists who compared the genes of thousands of patients in Europe found that those who had Type A blood were more likely to have severe disease while those with Type O were less likely. Wednesday’s report in the […]
Coronavirus pandemic | Patients most infectious when they first feel unwell: WHO
Studies show people with the coronavirus are most infectious just at the point when they first begin to feel unwell, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Tuesday. This feature has made it so hard to control spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, but it can be done through rigorous testing and social […]
Baby boom: Will Britain see another massive baby boom as UK on lockdown?
The UK is currently adhering to a number of social distancing measures due to coronavirus, with people being told to stay at home with the exception of some circumstances. And with many people at home, some have suggested another baby boom could be on the way. What is a baby boom? The term ‘baby boom’ […]