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Nikhil Prasad  Dec 19, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed unprecedented efforts in vaccine development, with mRNA vaccines emerging as frontrunners. While these vaccines have played a crucial role in curbing the spread of the virus and preventing severe illness, recent scientific discussions have raised concerns about potential long-term health implications, particularly in relatio...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 19, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the United Kingdom gears up for the festive season, an unprecedented surge in both influenza (flu) and COVID-19 cases has emerged, posing significant challenges to Christmas celebrations.   Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides a detailed and alarming account of the escalating situation, emphasizing the critical importance of vaccination again...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 19, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning development, the Philippines has witnessed a sharp surge in COVID-19 infections, recording a 50% increase in daily confirmed cases over the past week, according to data released by the Department of Health (DOH)-Philippines. The latest DOH weekly bulletin revealed that the seven-day average cases rose from 260 to 389, with a total of 2,725 individuals testing positiv...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 19, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the relentless SARS-CoV-2 virus has witnessed significant strides in vaccine development and monitoring techniques. However, the virus's persistent mutations and immune escape mechanisms demand innovative prophylactic treatments. In this context, Griffithsin, a protein derived from red algae Griffithsia, has emerged as a promising candidate. Recent res...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News-India: As the new variants and sub-lineages of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to infect millions across the world and in some cases lead to rise in hospitalizations while also contributing to rising excess mortality rates which many governments are trying to desperately conceal, India is on high alert as health experts warn of an imminent crisis, fueled by the emergence and spread of...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has posed unprecedented challenges in our ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent groundbreaking study covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by the Center for Systems and Synthetic Biology at the University of Texas at Austin has delved into the intricacies of the Omicron variant, unraveling its unique ability...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been unprecedented, with millions of cases and deaths reported worldwide. Despite significant progress in vaccination efforts, the emergence of viral variants continues to pose challenges, particularly in vulnerable and unvaccinated populations. One area of ongoing research is the exploration of genetic factors that ma...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News-New Zealand: In the latest update on the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand, authorities are cautiously optimistic as the nation reports a decrease in new cases over the past week. According to figures released by the Ministry of Health, there were 7,417 new cases reported, with 4,144 being reinfections. https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/our-health-system/data-and-statistics/covid-19-da...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
Pediatric Bronchiolitis Infections Also Rising At Alarming Levels   COVID-19 News-France: As the year draws to a close, France is grappling with a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, marking an alarming increase in infections over a one-week period from December 4th to December 10th, 2023. The rise, totaling more than 100,000 new cases, has been attributed to multiple factors, including a ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 18, 2023  11 months ago
Leading Canadian Infectious Disease Researcher Tara Moriarty Raises Concerns On Increasing COVID-19 Deaths In Newfoundland and Labrador.   COVID-19 News-Canada: As the holiday season approaches, Newfoundland and Labrador is grappling with a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting leading infectious disease researcher and University of Toronto professor Dr Tara Moriarty to voice her ap...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 17, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought researchers from around the world together in a collaborative effort to understand the intricacies of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Among the many proteins encoded by the virus, the envelope protein (E) has emerged as a focal point of investigation due to its crucial role in the viral life cycle. ZO-1 recruitment to E Golgi p...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 17, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As December unfolds, Indonesia is grappling with a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases, prompting health officials to intensify efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Achmad Farchanny Tri Adryanto, the Director of Health Quarantine Surveillance at the Directorate General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) within the Indonesian Health Ministry, revealed that as of December 13, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 17, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the global endeavor to combat the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the vaccination landscape has come under increased scrutiny, with recent studies shedding light on potential complications associated with specific blood types. A notable investigation conducted in the United Kingdom has revealed a correlation between blood type and an escalated risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a watershed moment for COVID-19 research, scientists at the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Australia, have made a groundbreaking discovery that promises to deepen our understanding of the disease's pathogenesis. The focus of their attention is a novel viral microRNA, CoV2-miR-O8, encoded by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  11 months ago
COVID News: The United States stands on the precipice of a healthcare crisis as a confluence of factors, including a surge in COVID-19 cases, a spike in influenza infections, and the emergence of the JN.1 variant, threatens to overwhelm hospitals and emergency rooms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a dire warning, predicting that the healthcare system could be forc...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent news release, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning about the rising prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases across the WHO European Region. The onset of the seasonal cold weather has led to the circulation of respiratory pathogens, causing a surge in illnesses, with particular concerns emerging in Czechia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, and Slovak...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, the scientific community remains vigilant in the face of new challenges posed by emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. A recent collaboration between Jena University Hospital in Germany and the University of California San Francisco in the USA has brought to light a groundbreaking discovery - the omicron variant's...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 16, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As winter blankets Japan, the nation finds itself grappling with a perilous convergence of escalating COVID-19 and influenza infections, a dire situation described by health officials as a catastrophic twindemic. The latest reports from Japan's health ministry paint a concerning picture, with both viral outbreaks intensifying at an alarming rate.   COVID-19 Surge The...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In response to a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) is intensifying efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The latest data, released on Friday (15 December), revealed a substantial increase in weekly infections, reaching 56,043 cases during the epidemiological week 49. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/upd...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As Germany grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the latest data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) sheds light on the intricate dynamics of respiratory infections in the country. The prevalence of acute respiratory diseases, fueled by both COVID-19 and traditional respiratory infections, underscores the challenges faced by healthcare systems. https://influenza.rki.de/Woch...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 15, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: Sialic acid (SiA) plays a crucial role in the glycosylation of cell membrane surfaces, influencing various physiological and immunological processes. This COVID-19 News report delves into the intricate relationship between dietary xenosialylation and its potential implications on viral infections, specifically focusing on severe outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infections and post-vaccination...
James Rosh  Dec 15, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: As Malaysia grapples with a worrying surge in COVID-19 cases, citizens find themselves increasingly concerned about the potential impact of human vectors from various countries, such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom and Thailand where COVID-19 preventive measures, testing and surveillance are lax, and the escalating situation in Singapore. The surge in h...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the quest to understand and combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers from Sapienza University of Rome-Italy and the National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS-Italy, have uncovered a perplexing connection between certain cancer drugs and an increased susceptibility to SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been staggering, with the World Health Organization classifying it as a pandemic, leading to numerous fatalities and hospital admissions worldwide. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are considered mild, severe cases have been associated with various complications, including respiratory failure, septic shock, and multiple organ dysfun...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 14, 2023  11 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless pursuit of unraveling the mysteries surrounding the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), researchers at the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine in Moscow, Russia, alongside collaborators from various esteemed institutions, have made a groundbreaking discovery. Their study covered in this COVID-19 News report, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has posed unprecedented challenges to global health, leading researchers to delve deep into the molecular intricacies of the virus. Among the critical players in viral entry and immune response is the spike protein, which has now become the focus of an intriguing study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: JN.1 and its sub-lineages are driving a worrisome SARS-CoV-2 surge in Russia with hospitals in Moscow and St. Petersburg running short of hospital beds and outpatient clinics witnessing a constant stream of sick individuals.   According to local Russian COVID-19 News, coverages, data from official Russian sources shows that for the epidemiological week of 49 of 2023 spanning ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  12 months ago
Stringent Healthcare Screenings Should be Imposed On Indian Travelers As Well As Chinese, Singaporeans, British And Other Europeans! If fact considering the current dire situation with regards to the COVID-19 crisis, travel bans should be actually adopted by countries wanting to protect its citizens.   COVID-19 News: Governments and health authorities around the world are having a field day...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 13, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless global battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth numerous challenges, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, continues to reveal intriguing facets of its behavior. Recent research has unveiled a potential reservoir of the virus that may contribute to its persistence and reoccurrence: extracellular vesicles (EVs). These microscopic particles, released by c...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The rapidly evolving BA.2.86 variant and its first offspring, JN.1 is evolving and mutating at an unprecedented rate never seen before history of virology! Since its identification in mid-August 2023, the BA.2.86 and its main offspring JN.1 has spawned more than 370 different sub-lineages that have been identified. (Actual numbers could be far much more as due to low genomic surveil...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a concerning turn of events, COVID-19 infections in the Philippines have witnessed a notable surge, escalating by 36 percent over the last week. The Department of Health (DOH) reported a staggering 1,821 new cases, raising the nation's total active cases to 3,876. This surge was documented from December 5 to 11, indicating a significant increase compared to the 1,340 cases re...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the multifaceted aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Tomsk State University in Russia, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian State Medical University, and the University of Washington in Seattle, USA has unveiled a startling correlation between post-COVID depression and widespread brain demyelination...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the 48th Epidemiological Week (ME48/2023), Malaysia experienced a significant spike in COVID-19 cases, with the numbers nearly doubling from 3,626 to 6,796 between November 26 and December 2. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan revealed this concerning surge in a recent update, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance among healthcare professionals. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: As New Zealand confronts a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Ministry of Health's latest figures reveal a concerning trend with 7880 new cases and 27 additional deaths reported in the past seven days. This surge represents a notable increase from the previous week, which recorded 6656 new cases and 20 deaths. The seven-day rolling average now stands at 999 new cases per day, signalin...
James Rosh  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: Singapore, a country with among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world and a healthcare system that is very vigilant, responsive and highly efficient is at present witnessing a sudden high surge in COVID-19 infections and rising hospitalizations. While Singapore has also strict laws and stringent media censorships to use to manage any kind of health crisis and even expe...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 12, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, prompting intensive research to unravel the intricate molecular mechanisms employed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to subvert host defenses. Severe cases of COVID-19 are characterized by a compromised interferon (IFN) response, allowing unchecked viral replicat...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented unprecedented challenges to global health. Understanding the intricate interactions between the virus and host cells is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted at the Versiti Blood Research I...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In an alarming revelation, scientists from the Faculty of Medicine at TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Ankara, Turkey, have issued a dire warning about the insidious, long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the human brain. Despite the World Health Organization's stupid declaration of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic on May 5, 2023, a silent and potentially devastating ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 11, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, researchers worldwide are striving to deepen our understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to pave the way for more effective treatments. A recent groundbreaking study conducted at Boston University in the United States has unraveled a novel aspect of the virus's pathogenicity, shedding light on the critical role played by calreticulin (CALR) in SA...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless battle against global public health threats posed by coronaviruses, a groundbreaking study by the University of Bristol has unveiled a promising contender in the form of an HIV drug called Cobicistat. The research covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Cobicistat to serve as a broad-spectrum antiviral, capable of inhibiting various coronavi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2023  12 months ago
Expect A Situation Worse Than During The Delta Surge In The Next Few Weeks. Hospitalizations And Deaths Expected To Rise Exponentially Along With Severe Long COVID Issues! Besides JN.1, Expect Sudden Emergence Of Other Fast Spreading Sub-lineages Of BA.2.86 and JN.1 That Are More Pathogenic. Surge Also Expected To Last For A Longer Period This Time Round!   COVID-19 News: When the hyper...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, new revelations about the persistence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, shed light on the intricacies of the human immune response. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institut Pasteur, specializing in HIV, in collaboration with the French public research institute CEA, ha...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 09, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a startling turn of events, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new report suggesting that the new SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineages, JN.1, a spawn of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant that emerged in August 2023 is potentially more transmissible than its predecessors and is also highly immune evasive, causing a significant uptick in COVID-19 in...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a recent and alarming development, Singapore is grappling with the rapid spread of the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which now constitutes a staggering 60 percent of all new COVID-19 infections in the country.   Channel News Asia (CNA), a Singapore government-owned and controlled news outlet, reported this breaking news just two hours ago, highlighting the concerni...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 08, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless march across the globe, researchers are unravelling the intricate web of symptoms and complications associated with this novel coronavirus. Amidst the predominant respiratory manifestations, a recent case report from the Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Orthopedic Department in Otwock, Poland, has brought to light a previous...
James Rosh  Dec 08, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: Antara, the Indonesian news agency has reported that Batam, a famous destination for international travelers including Singaporeans is currently tightening entry controls including introducing stringent health screenings after it claimed that COVID-19 infections are rising in neighboring Singapore. https://en.antaranews.com/news/300441/batam-tightens-entry-controls-as-singapore-covi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  12 months ago
Study also found that current mRNA vaccines also bring about immunological responses targeting unintended proteins rather that SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins!   Medical News: In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a previously undisclosed facet of mRNA vaccines, shedding light on a phenomenon known as "Ribosomal Frameshifting." This di...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a trail of lingering health concerns, even among those who experienced only mild symptoms during the initial infection. Recent research covered in this COVID-19 News report, conducted by a collaborative team from The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China, the Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 07, 2023  12 months ago
China suddenly bringing back mandatory COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 preventive protocols and focusing on COVID-19 is indicting that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-lineage is behind the surge of “white lung” pneumonia cases!   COVID-19 News: As the world grapples with a new surge of a mysterious white lung pneumonia outbreak that is currently wreaking havoc in China, Netherland...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The relentless evolution of viruses presents a constant challenge to our efforts to combat infectious diseases. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has proven to be no exception. Emerging in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 swiftly spread globally, infecting over 780 million people and causing over 7.2 mi...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 06, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has prompted a continual exploration of preventive measures, with a recent study from University College London shedding light on an unexpected yet crucial aspect - the use of eyeglasses. The study, part of the Virus Watch prospective community cohort, delves into the role of eyewear in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, presenting finding...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a shocking turn of events, the United States is currently grappling with an astronomical surge in COVID-19 infections, reaching a staggering 1.2 million new cases daily. Disturbingly, this nightmare is predicted to escalate further, with an alarming projection of 1.8 million daily infections by the dawn of the New Year, raising questions about the efficacy of current containment ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: The ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic has led researchers from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Laser Centre-South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal-South Africa, and University of Cape Town-South Africa to investigate a groundbreaking alternative treatment. This study covered in this COVID-19 News report, explores the potential of Low-Level L...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 05, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: SARS-CoV-2 infections in Thailand have witnessed a concerning surge, as health authorities report over 536 new infections and three deaths in the last week alone. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) in Thailand revealed a sudden spike in weekly cases, encompassing the period from November 26 to December 2. According to the report, there were 88 cases of pneumonia among COVID-19 ...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 04, 2023  12 months ago
COVID-19 News: In a stark and concerning development, Malaysia is grappling with a substantial surge in SARS-CoV-2 infections, with a notable 57.3% increase in COVID-19 cases reported during the 47th epidemiological week (ME47/2023).   The Health Ministry's announcement of 3,626 new cases between November 19 and 25 has raised urgent concerns, prompting health authorities to reassess...

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