The third wave of Covid-19 is here, and the disease is raging across the world with the fastest transmissibility seen yet. The recent spike in Covid-19 infections has predominantly been due to the newest variant known as Omicron, first identified in South Africa. There is a very rapid rise in infections, especially in India, and one must not take the third wave lightly. The Omicron variant is heavily mutated, and hence its symptoms may be different to the Delta variant. One mustn't take any sym...

Even as India started the vaccination program for children between 15-18 years of age, the government also announced booster shots for seniors above 60 with co-morbidities. The booster vaccination drive for older adults started on 10th January 2022. Seniors above 60 whose two doses of vaccinations are complete will receive an SMS to remind them of taking the booster shot. This is regarded as a precautionary measure against the new variant – Omicron, which is considered to be highly contagious. ...

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across the globe, it has become a matter of great concern for children, the elderly, pregnant women and co-morbid patients. It is heightening risks for this little-talked-about demographic: pregnant women. As an expectant parent, it is perfectly natural to feel concerned about your unborn child considering the current pandemic situation. In this article, let’s get to know more about Omicron and what risks pregnant women can face due to the virus. What ...

Just when we thought the Covid-19 pandemic was declining, a new variant of the virus emerged that has once again given rise to rapidly spreading new infections around the world. The new Omicron variant is a mutated version of the Delta strain and is not only a bit different to the original Delta strain but also shows differing symptoms in infected patients. Let us look at how one the Omicron variant is different to the Delta variant. Difference between Omicron and Delta variant The main ...

Apollo Covid-19 Isolation Care Program: - Stay home and recover with Apollo Clinics Whether you pick up the newspapers, switch on the news, or read a conversation in your Whatsapp group - the trending topic, even after 15 months, is still Covid-19. One is constantly bombarded with information on cases spiking up ... cases ebbing ... first wave, second wave .... vaccines ... immunity boosters. Many people have stopped reading or watching the news altogether, and rightly so. After all, constant...