New York City Rats Get Infected With Coronavirus, Showing That They Could Be Carriers of COVID Variants

Medicine & Technology Mar 10, 2023

Given the susceptibility of rat populations to getting infected with and carrying COVID-19, it is important to monitor rats continuously and watch for new strains that may threaten human life. Read to learn more.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: New Study Reveals This Strain is Less Severe Than Delta in Children Aged 4 Years Old and Below

Apr 04, 2022

A new study showed that the Omicron variant is less severe in children aged four years old and below compared to the Delta variant. Learn more about it here.

This New Compound Delivered in a Nasal Spray Promises High Efficacy Against COVID-19, Flu Variants

Mar 29, 2022

A new compound delivered in a nasal spray has shown high efficacy against viruses like coronaviruses and flu. Learn more about the compound called N-0385 here.

COVID-19 Variants Spread Fast Due to the Virus' Ability to Temporarily Fast-track ‘Evolutional Pace’, New Study Claims

Feb 25, 2022

A new study found out the unique ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that enables it to spread and evolve rapidly. Read on to know the details.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant Might ‘Displace’ Delta Variant, South African Studies Show

Dec 29, 2021

Omicron variant of the coronavirus might supplant the Delta variety because infection with the new variant enhances immunity against the older one.

Omicron Vs Delta Symptoms: How Can They Be Distinguished From Common Cold, Flu?

Dec 29, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue spreading, with the new Omicron variant now affecting many, it is possible one is on high alert for the slightest sniffle or cough.

Bill Gates Predicts Worst Phase of Pandemic to End in 2022 Despite Threat of COVID-19 Omicron Variant

Dec 09, 2021

Since the onset of the pandemic, over 200 million COVID-19 infections and more than five million deaths from the virus have been recorded worldwide, making 2021 a really bad year for millions of people all over the world.

What Is The Difference Between Omicron and Delta COVID-19 Variant?

Nov 30, 2021

Scientists are keeping a careful eye on whether instances caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant begin to supersede those caused by the Delta version.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

Oct 12, 2021

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.

COVID-19 Spreads Faster Than Before; Studies Show How New Variants Transmit More Efficiently Through Air

Oct 03, 2021

Two new studies recently presented a possible explanation why newer COVID-19 variants like the Alpha and Delta variants are extremely infectious, affecting far more people compared to the original virus.

‘Warm’ COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy: More Effective Against COVID-19 Variants of Concern, CSIRO Study Shows

Jul 18, 2021

The warm COVID-19 vaccine that the Indian Institute of Science developed has proven efficacy against all present COVID-19 variants of concern, a study showed.