Understanding how antibody levels change over time is critical not only to optimize the use of convalescent plasma but also to understand the efficacy of the vaccine. Antibody levels in the blood of COVID-19 patients drop rapidly during the weeks after their bodies have cleared the new coronavirus and symptoms …
Read More »India experiences a decline in Covid-19 cases due to early shutdown: PM Modi
New Delhi: India is currently experiencing a decline in the number of covid-19 cases per day and the growth rate of cases because it was one of the first countries to adopt a lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. He addressed the inaugural function of the 2020 Grand …
Read More »Indian-American Teen Anika Chebrolu Wins $ 25,000 Prize for Possible Covid Treatment
Anika Chebrolu earned $ 25,000 for her work on a possible Covid-19 treatment. An Indian-American teenager received $ 25,000 for her research to find a treatment for the coronavirus. Anika Chebrolu, a 14-year-old from Texas, just won the 2020 3M Young Scientists Challenge for her work on a potential drug …
Read More »DU Admissions 2nd Limit: List of courses available to students who scored 80 or less
By: Education Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 19, 2020 3:40:25 pm DU admissions begin for the second court (Express photo by Partha Paul / Representational) Admissions 2nd list DU 2020: The University of Delhi (DU) has started enrolling students on the second cut list. Admissions have started today …
Read More »The global pandemic made us realize the importance of teamwork: PM Modi at the 2020 Grand Challenges annual meeting
While delivering the keynote address at the opening function of the 2020 16th Annual Grand Challenges Meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the future will be shaped by societies that invest in science and innovation. “The future will be shaped by societies that invest in science and …
Read More »India May Have 40,000 Active Covid Cases In February, Says Harsh Vardhan
A day after a central government-appointed panel said that the coronavirus pandemic in India has peaked and could even be brought under control in February next year, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the Monday that by February 2021, India would have 40,000 active cases of Covid-19 if the appropriate …
Read More »Meet the 14-year-old Indian-American, whose discovery may help treat Covid-19
By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | October 19, 2020 4:31:25 pm Anika Chebrolu decided to compete in the Young Scientist Challenge after battling a serious influenza infection last year. (Youtube / Anika Chebrolu) As the entire world eagerly awaits a vaccine that offers protection against the new coronavirus, …
Read More »DU to begin admissions under the second court list today – education
After a record number of admissions under this year’s first cut-off list, 61 universities at the University of Delhi are scheduled to begin the second round of merit-based admissions to their undergraduate courses starting Monday. More than 34,800 students had entered below the first cutoff for the 70,000 undergraduate seats …
Read More »Covid-19 Peak over: No explanation, but panel experts indicate reasons for both hope and caution
Written by Amitabh Sinha | Gaya | Updated: October 19, 2020 9:41:10 am Devotees wearing masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus walk to a Kali temple in Jammu (AP) The reasons for the continued decline in the number of coronavirus infections since last month have not been clear. The …
Read More »Laxity during festivals or winter will increase new cases up to 26 lakh in a month, warns panel
If all protocols are met, the COVID-19 The pandemic can be brought under control early next year with minimal active symptomatic infections by the end of February, says a committee of experts appointed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The panel says that all activities can return to …
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