The research further adds: "Vaccine studies should anticipate that sustained protective immunity may be uncertain for coronaviruses. Hence, repeated annual or bi-annual vaccinations might be necessary to avoid reinfection." Moneycontrol could not independently verify the report. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus immunity may last only six months, study finds
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Coronavirus lockdown: Migrant labourer’s body found In Shramik train toilet
The body was discovered by railway workers while sanitising the coaches after the train had completed a round trip from Gorakhpur. A report by NDTV states that the corpse might have been lying there for days as the kin of the deceased informed that he had boarded the train on May 23. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown: Migrant labourer’s body found In Shramik train toilet
Coronavirus Essential podcast | India’s GDP slows sharply, is the virus here to stay despite vaccines?
While the vaccines research has been taking place in labs across the world, experts say that there is a good chance that the novel coronavirus will never go away. This is even in the case that a vaccine becomes available. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Essential podcast | India’s GDP slows sharply, is the virus here to stay despite vaccines?
Coronavirus wrap May 23: COVID-19 vaccine development at an early stage in India
COVID-19 cases in India saw the biggest spike for the second consecutive day on May 23 with 6,654 new infections in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to over 1.25 lakh, while the toll rose to 3,720 after 137 more deaths, the Union Health Ministry said. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus wrap May 23: COVID-19 vaccine development at an early stage in India
Coronavirus lockdown | India’s 7-million strong artisans’ community faces supply disruptions, cancelled orders & financial hardships
For many, Mehta’s long-term is already a reality. Mishra’s team, for instance, has provided many artisans with the raw material required to continue working during the lockdown. “The Khatwa women in Jharkhand have the fabrics and designs, and the weavers in West Bengal have yarn on their loom. A long-continued lockdown would throw up a supply chain challenge. However, we are in the process of evaluating options such as the cargo services of the Indian Railways, when things begin opening up in the next 30 days.” His team is also working on blueprints and designs to share with their weavers and artisans. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdown | India’s 7-million strong artisans’ community faces supply disruptions, cancelled orders & financial hardships
