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    Health Covid-19 spread may spike in monsoon, winter with fall in temperatures: IIT-AIIMS study

    A study conducted jointly by researchers at IIT-Bhubaneswar and the AIIMS has shown that the spread of Covid-19 may pick up pace during peak monsoon and winter with fall in the mercury. The rainfall, decrease in temperatures and cooling of the atmosphere coupled with progression towards winter...
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    Health What the research says about Covid-19 treatments

    There is no cure yet for Covid-19. Doctors and scientists are scrambling to find treatments and drugs that can save the lives of infected people and perhaps prevent infection. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people remaining ill for so long?

    Dr John Wright on two young patients seen at Bradford Royal Infirmary's Covid-19 "survivors' clinic". Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus vaccine: When will we have one?

    About 200 groups of medical researchers around the world are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What is dexamethasone and how does it work?

    A cheap steroid is hailed a big breakthrough in the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients. Continue reading...
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    News The virus hunter who got Covid

    Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s top infectious disease experts, was hit by Covid-19. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: What will a night out be like after lockdown?

    Pubs, bars and clubs are having to change because of Covid-19. But what will a night out feel like? Continue reading...
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    News Second daily jump in Covid-19 cases in Scotland

    The first minister says fluctuation is "to be expected" as Scotland records another 23 Covid-19 cases. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS to prepare for possible second wave

    PM says the government is "planning for the worst" as he warns Covid-19 may be more virulent in winter. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus deaths: How big is the epidemic in care homes?

    Care homes now account for a large proportion of Covid-19 deaths in the UK. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Inside an ICU fighting Covid-19

    The BBC's Fergus Walsh meets medics treating patients with Covid-19 at University College Hospital London. Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?

    Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19? Continue reading...
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    News Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work?

    People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced. Continue reading...
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    News 'I returned to nursing the day the pandemic was declared'

    Hannah spent 12 years recovering from mental ill health, then happened to return to nursing the day Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. Continue reading...
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    News What sort of future does the conference industry have?

    Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction. Continue reading...
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    News The Bachchans are all stable & recuperating

    Heartening news from the Covid-stricken Bachchan household. Both father and son Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan are recovering fast from their mild attack of Coronavirus. Aishwarya and Aaradhya who were shifted to the hospital on Friday evening are also doing very well. A source close to the...
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    News Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai for COVID-19 treatment

    On Sunday, July 12, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was tested positive for coronavirus along with her daughter Aaradhya. The night before Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan who were also tested positive for coronavirus were admitted to Nanavati hospital. Now, according to reports, Aishwarya has...
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    News Farhan Akhtar's security guards at his Bandra home test positive for Covid-19

    It seems to be true that Farhan Akhtar's security personnel at his Bandra residence near Bandstand in Mumbai have also tested positive for Covid-19. This news comes in right after veteran actress Rekha's security guard tested positive and was taken to quarantine center. Since Farhan's home is...
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    News Himanshi Khurana of Bigg Boss 13 undergoes the test for COVID-19 after staying unwell for two days, awaits the results

    Himanshi Khurana has won hearts across the country after her appearance in Bigg boss 13. The Punjabi kudi became a household name and her fans are rooting for Asim Riaz and her to make it official. The couple has been dating since the time they got out of the house, trying to know each other...
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    News COVID-19: India's case fatality rate 'progressively falling', among lowest in world - Moneycontrol

    COVID-19: India's case fatality rate 'progressively falling', among lowest in world Moneycontrol ‘Community spread has started and the situation is bad’: IMA Chairman Hindustan Times India coronavirus infections top one million Al Jazeera English Bihar among 4 states to get Centre’s letter on...
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