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While avian influenza virus crossing the species barrier and directly infecting humans happens only occasionally, human-to-human spread has been rare and not sustained. But mutations in the virus or genetic reassortment could likely result in sustained transmission between humans thus increasing the risk of a pandemic influenza.
As on December 4, U.K has reported 2.7 million cases and over 75,500 deaths, the second highest death toll in Europe. There have been more than 50,000 new SARS-CoV-2 cases…
Transparency in the approval process is vital for gaining the trust of people so that they don’t hesitate to take the vaccine. If there is already some degree of anxiety…
Since vaccine shortage is expected to last at least for a few months, it may seem appealing to delay or avoid vaccinating those who have been naturally infected. But does…
With the virus running amok in the country and vaccines in short-supply, the U.K. is attempting an untested strategy of delaying the second dose of both AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccine even in the absence of data from large trials. The intent is to rapidly but partially protect more individuals who are at risk.
About 33,000 passengers from the U.K. had arrived at various airports in India between November 25 and December 23. Of them, 114 tested positive for the virus using RT-PCR. All…
The new variant was first identified in Kent and Greater London in end-September. The preliminary assessment of outcomes of hospitalisation and case fatality caused by the new variant was performed…
This is the first time a vaccine to be administered outside the universal immunisation programme and specifically for adults is to be rolled out. Since several aspects of the COVID vaccination programme are new, the government has rightly decided to undertake a dry-run for vaccine administration.
