Omicron to ‘soon’ replace Delta as dominant global strain

The fast-spreading Omicron variant is likely to soon replace the Delta strain globally, experts in Singapore have warned, as countries after countries have reported a record surge in Covid cases. The warning comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that the more transmissible Omicron together with the currently circulating Delta variants might lead […]

Omicron fastest ‘spreader’ known to man

Omicron, the latest Coronavirus variant, is probably the fastest-spreading infectious disease known to man, medical expert and Maharashtra government’s Covid Task Force member, Shashank Joshi, said here on Thursday. It has an approximately Rt5 rapid generation time. While for Measles it is 15 days, for Omicron it is less than 5, with a doubling time […]

Boosters will be norm ‘every 6 months for many years’

Wearing a mask and getting booster shots of Covid “every six months” may now become the new norm for many years to come, according to an Australian pharmacist. According to Trent Twomey, National President of the Pharmacy Guild, if modelling shows that it’s best for people to get a Covid jab “every six months”, then […]

Lama Fera: Heritage to Cherish for Wellbeing

By Sidhharrth S Kumaar Did you know that there exists one technique which has the power to drive away evil spirits, and also has the competence to heal and protect human beings? And would you believe it if someone told you that this is the only fastest energy-based healing technique ever practiced since centuries? To […]

The Aged Care Advisory Council Established

The Aged Care Advisory Council (ACAC) and the Council of Elders established, following a recommendation by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. FECCA Chairperson, Ms Mary Patetsos, along with 16 other prominent leaders in the aged care sector, were today appointed to the National Aged Care Advisory Council. The Council has a three-year […]

With Molnupiravir, India to get affordable weapon against Covid

With six Indian pharma companies working to manufacture antiviral pill Molnupiravir, healthcare experts say the game-changing drug will give India an effective and affordable weapon against the Covid-19 pandemic. The oral drug, which is likely to get Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) in India in the coming weeks, is expected to help the country fight future […]

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