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COVID-19 Pandemic: Coronavirus Global Death Toll Crosses 100,000 Mark, Over 1.65 Million Cases

COVID-19 death rate is still mounting high across the globe. The number of newly infected cases is increasing day-by-day amid lockdown. The global death




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COVID-19 Claims 13 Lives in Maharashtra, Mumbai Notches Highest New Cases

Coronavirus claimed 13 lives in Maharashtra, while Mumbai recorded 132 new positive cases the highest in a single day, report officials. The state's




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COVID-19 Infections Seem to Slow Down in Europe Still WHO Against Lifting Restrictions

Entire world is still struggling to kill the deadly coronavirus. However, the COVID-19 infection rate is slightly decreasing in many European countries right now.




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Key Factors That Raise COVID-19 Risk Discovered

Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have increased level of angiotensin converting enzyme II (ACE-2) that is




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COVID-19: New Modules for Emotional Telecounseling Developed

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is designing modules to provide emotional support for people affected by the coronavirus. Faculty members at the




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COVID-19: France Records Close to 1,000 Fatalities in 1 Day

France reports biggest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths. The novel coronavirus has claimed 13,197 deaths in French hospitals and retirement homes, an




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Melatonin Treatment for COVID-19

A well-known anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative molecule melatonin may prove to be beneficial in attenuation of COVID-19, said researchers. Melatonin




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COVID-19: Over 22,000 Healthcare Workers Infected by Coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit over 22,000 healthcare workers across 52 countries and regions. According




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COVID-19 Tally 420, Andhra Pradesh Sees 66 Percent Rise in One Week

With 15 new cases reported, Andhra Pradesh's COVID-19 tally reached 420 on day 19 of the national lockdown. The state nodal officer stated that the findings




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Palliative Care Should be Adapted for Severely Ill COVID-19 Patients

New study describes how palliative care needs to adapt to an emergency style to help make the best decisions and support families. The findings of the




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Child Abuse Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The latest information from ChildLine shows a 30% to 50% decrease in reports of suspected child abuse from the three weeks prior to the state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions to the first three weeks of cancellations and closures.




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Most COVID-19 Infected Patients may Lose Sense of Smell by Third Day

Loss of the sense of smell and taste is most likely to occur by the third day of infection with the novel COVID-19 virus, reports a new study.




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COVID-19 Spreads Breathing And Talking

Study finds out that breathing and talking contribute in spreading the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Mother's Day 2020: More Meaningful, Yet Difficult, During COVID-19 Pandemic

Since we all are in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everything has come to a standstill, but definitely not the celebrations with your family. Here are a few tips to share love and happiness with your Mom for the upcoming Mother's Day 2020.




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COVID-19: Can Two Commonly Used Drugs Combat Deadly Virus?

New study named SINK COVID-19, or the Study of Immunomodulation by the Beaumont Health researchers assesses commonly used drugs naltrexone and ketamine for COVID-19 patients.




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Triple Antiviral Drug Combo Shows Promise in Novel COVID-19 Treatment: Lancet

Triple drug combination of antiviral drugs helped relieve symptoms in patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 infection and quickly reduced the amount of virus in their bodies, reports a new study.




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Rapid Decline in Stroke Patients Seeking Help During COVID-19 Pandemic

Several people who experience strokes may not be seeking potentially life-saving medical care during the coronavirus pandemic as a new study finds a decline in the number of people evaluated for stroke.




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How to Eat Mindfully During COVID-19 Pandemic?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the connection between nutrition and our overall health has never been more significant to understand and nurture. Here are few tips on mindful approach on eating to help you stay on track during the stressful, unpredictable time.




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FDA Authorizes First At-Home Saliva Test for COVID-19

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first diagnostic test with the option of using home-collected saliva samples for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing.




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COVID-19 in Maharashtra: Coronavirus Positive Cases Zoom From 2 To Nearly 20K

In 2 months, coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra have zoomed from 2 to nearly 20k, revealed sources.




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India Inches Towards 60,000 COVID-19 Cases, Say Sources

Total number of COVID-19 cases in the country mounted to 59,662 on Saturday, with 3,320 cases and 95 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said.




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Economic Impact of COVID-19 Discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the measures required to address the health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte over a phone call.




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ICMR Gets Approval for Plasma Therapy for COVID-19 Treatment

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct trial in 21 hospitals to assess safety and efficacy of convalescent plasma on COVID-19 patients.




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Blood Sugar Control is Key for Diabetic Patients with COVID-19

People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of a poor outcome if they become infected with the novel coronavirus but controlling their blood sugar




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AI-driven App Provides Rapid At-home Assessment of Coronavirus Risk

An app coupled with machine learning will soon provide rapid at-home assessment of coronavirus risk, investigators said. It will also help provide




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Apps to Help Tackle COVID-19 Crisis Developed

Two new apps to help the country tackle the growing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have been created by engineering students of Sona College of Technology,




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Apollo Hospital Develops Online Self-assessment Scan for COVID-19

As the deadly coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world, timely diagnosis and treatment could prevent the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, new coronavirus




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Telemedicine can Reduce Mental Health Burden of COVID-19

Telemedicine can reduce unnecessary hospital trips and help patients to stay in touch with their physicians while social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic.




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AI Tool Predicts Which COVID-19 Patients Develop Respiratory Issue

New experimental artificial intelligence tool accurately predicted which COVID-19 patients would develop severe respiratory disease, according to a new study.




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Digital Technologies Aid OPDs Amid COVID-19 Crisis

To deal with patients with general complications, videoconferencing and mobile apps have taken over the Out Patient Departments. While some hospitals




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Artificial Intelligence Used For COVID-19 Lung Imaging Analysis

Health care providers are using AI in a clinical research study aimed at speeding the detection of pneumonia, a condition associated with severe COVID-19.




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Apple and Google Collaborate on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tech

Apple and Google join hands to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus,




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Artificial Tool to Speed Up Search for COVID-19 Treatments Developed

The new artificial intelligence (AI) tool was found to speed up the search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines. The AI-powered tool makes it possible




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COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Transformation in Healthcare Services

In healthcare services, digital transformation is accelerated by COVID-19, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Urte Jakimaviciute,




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Children Need Calm Not Chaos Amid COVID-19: Study

Parents need to be mindful of their own reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and take care when explaining the situation to their kids, revealed University of South Australia child development experts.




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More Kids Possibly Infected with COVID-19

COVID-19 is possibly striking more kids than expected, an estimate that could significantly underestimate the demand for health care systems, reports a new study.




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Simple Tips on Parenting During COVID-19 Revealed

Researchers from Florida State University Department of Psychology have offered simple advice on parenting during COVID-19 pandemic. While there is




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Physical Activity Should be a Part of Kids Routine During COVID-19 Lockdown

Children should be engaged in physical activity by their parents and carers as a part of daily routine during the COVID-19 lockdown, reports a new study.




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Child Abuse Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During COVID-19 pandemic, without regular intervention prompted by outside observers, there is a significant risk for more serious trauma to an abused child, stated new research.




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Govt Approves For Telemedicine With New Guidelines Post COVID-19 Lockdown

Amid nationwide lockdown , the Medical Council of India (MCI) has formulated new guidelines for registered medical practitioners to deliver telemedicine




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Homeopathy in COVID-19 Fight

Since ancient times, homeopathy has a good track record with epidemics and infectious diseases and therefore people should keep their biases aside and




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Role of Ayurveda Against COVID-19 Revealed

Ayurvedic medicines could play a vital role in fighting the coronavirus, according to a seasoned clinical assistant professor of medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.




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Ayurveda and Yoga may Help COVID-19 Prevention

Simple and feasible measures based on Ayurveda and Yoga could strengthen your immunity against COVID-19 infection, reports a new study. The findings of




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Afghanistan's Eastern Province Reports Mysterious Poisoning of 60 School Girls

Sixty girls in a Zarbia Girl School in Afghanistan's Eastern Parwan Province have been mysteriously poisoned. They were rushed to the hospital right after the incident.




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Prince Charles Tests Positive for COVID-19

Prince Charles (71) has displayed mild symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), "but otherwise remains in good health", said a spokesman. His wife, the




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Spain Princess Maria Teresa Succumbs to COVID-19

Princess Maria Teresa of Spain on March 26 has become the first royal to die from coronavirus, her brother Prince Sixto Enrique de Borbon, the Duke of Aranjuez, confirmed in a post on Facebook.




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Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Sentiment Survey Response (COVID-19)

Key Highlights Most Impacted Factors During COVID-19 Common Measures During COVID-19 (>80% of the surveyors) Reduce Shift/Work Hours Freeze Hiring Encourage Employees to Take Annual Leave Reduce Operational Hours of F&B Outlets Suspension/Delay of C...




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Dungeons & Dragons Movie Enlists Former Marvel Executive as Producer

Jeremy Latcham has an important role to play. Entertainment One has inked a first-look deal with Marvel Studios alum Jeremy Latcham, with Dungeons & Dragons set as the first project.