Workplace Readiness Amid Rising Concerns of the JN.1 COVID Variant
Employers should ensure that contingency plans are in place. This includes access to reliable information, readily available testing, the capacity to switch to remote work, and access to medical support. Such planning helps ensure both business continuity and workforce safety in the face of potential future waves.
Jun 08, 2025, 13:42 PM IST
When Should A Patient With Mild Cold-Like Symptoms Consider Taking An RT-PCR Test For COVID 19?
If symptoms begin very early, scheduling the test for around day 3–5 of symptom onset is often optimal; if still negative in the presence of high clinical suspicion, repeat testing should be considered.
Jun 07, 2025, 16:10 PM IST
Differentiating COVID-19 From Other Common Viral Infections
Although these clinical pointers and scoring tools are invaluable, confirmatory testing (e.g., RT-PCR or rapid antigen testing) help steer the diagnosis in the correct direction.
Jun 07, 2025, 15:51 PM IST
Rise In COVID 19 Cases In India: Precautionary Measures Indians Should Take Amid Rising Cases
Persistent symptoms after recovery, known as ‘long COVID’, can affect both adults and children, although less frequently in the latter. Symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain can significantly affect quality of life. Recognizing and supporting those with long COVID is an emerging need for both public health authorities and employers.
May 24, 2025, 14:17 PM IST
Covid- 19 Again? New Cases Spike In Hong Kong, Singapore- City On 'High Alert'
Health authorities in Asia are raising concerns as Covid-19 cases surge, signaling a renewed wave of infections across the region. In particular, Hong Kong and Singapore—two of Asia’s major financial hubs—are witnessing a sharp rise in cases.
May 16, 2025, 14:02 PM IST
Forgotten Virus Found To Kill Superbugs—Scientists Stunned By Hidden Weapon
May 03, 2025, 12:11 PM IST
New Covid Variant To Hit Again? Bat Coronavirus Mutation Discovered In China; Raises Alarm About Another Pandemic
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of infecting humans—raising fresh concerns about potential future outbreaks.
Feb 21, 2025, 20:53 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Analysing Global Impact Of Singapore's Covid-19 Wave
In Today's DNA, Zee News anchor Sourabh Raaj Jain analysed the alarming situation of coronavirus infection in Singapore and its significance globally.
May 21, 2024, 22:57 PM IST
New Covid-19 Variant KP.2: Check Symptoms; Is This Strain More Infectious? Experts Say This
Genome sequencing of March and April revealed 91 cases of KP.2 in Maharashtra. KP.1.1, and KP.2 strains are part of the new variant dubbed FLiRT, based on the technical names for their mutations, one of which includes the letters "F" and "L", and another of which includes the letters "R' and 'T'.
May 14, 2024, 16:16 PM IST
Lungs Of Young Adults More Susceptible To Covid-19 Causing SARS-CoV-2 Virus, Claims Study
The study, which was posted on a preprint website and has not yet undergone peer review, showed that the lungs of older individuals are less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and flu virus replication compared to the young.
Apr 18, 2024, 11:46 AM IST
DNA: How dangerous is obesity?
On World Obesity Day, we will analyze obesity taking the form of an epidemic, which affects 100 crore people of the world.
Mar 04, 2024, 23:14 PM IST
One Country One Law to begin soon?
A decision on one country one election is going to come soon. One country one election law may come by 2029. Let us tell you that the Law Commission can make recommendations regarding this.
Feb 29, 2024, 10:10 AM IST
Is COVID-19 Leading To Heart Diseases? Doctor Shares Insight
Initially classified as a respiratory virus, the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system have become more evident over time, some experts point out.
Feb 15, 2024, 12:04 PM IST
Covid-19: Karnataka Records 296 New Cases in 24 Hours, Positivity Rate Exceeds 2% in Maharashtra
Karnataka is grappling with the surge as the total number of active COVID-19 cases reached 1245.
Jan 02, 2024, 11:56 AM IST
JN.1 Strain Of COVID-19: How To Stay Protected, Precautions To Follow
A descendant of Omicron, JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has led to a spike in coronavirus cases in India. As the weather remains cold, expert suggests some tips and preventive measures to follow to stay safe and healthy.
Dec 28, 2023, 14:03 PM IST
Covid-19 Spike India: Six Deaths, 692 New Cases In 24 Hours; Active Caseload At 4,097
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Delhi reported its first case of the COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 on Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2023, 12:29 PM IST
AIIMS Delhi Releases Guidelines For Covid-19 Suspected And Positive Cases
The national capital has reported the first case of JN.1 variant of coronavirus.
Dec 28, 2023, 06:37 AM IST
India records 628 new covid cases in last 24 hours
As per reports, drastic increases have been witnessed in India's covid cases. India records 628 new cases of corona in the last 24 hours.
Dec 26, 2023, 08:38 AM IST
Time To Wear Masks Again? Covid-19 Surge In India Ahead Of New Year Sparks Fear, 628 New Cases Reported
The country's overall COVID case tally has now reached 4,50,09,248 (4.50 crore), while the recovery rate remains commendable at 98.81 percent, with 4,44,71,860 (4.44 crore) individuals having recuperated.
Dec 25, 2023, 13:59 PM IST
322 New COVID-19 Cases Takes Active Cases Tally To 3,742 In India, One Death In Kerala
Kerala reported the highest number of cases in last 24 hours with 128, followed by Karnataka with 96 and Maharashtra with 35. Delhi registered 16 new cases in the same period.
Dec 24, 2023, 10:42 AM IST