Pfizer vaccine less effective against Omicron: Study

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine provides less immunity against Omicron than from other coronavirus variants, according to a lab study that suggests a booster may still provide good protection. The......

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists are developing a chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein that serves as a 'trap' for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially......

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.''There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.''I am of the opinion that at the moment,......

Gallbladder gangrene reported in post-Covid patients

Five patients developed gallbladder gangrene after recovering from COVID-19, with doctors at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi saying that it is the first report of such cases in India.......

Knight Riders edge past Auckland Aces by 2 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a disciplined bowling display as they beat Auckland Aces by two runs in a thrilling low-scoring Champions League Twenty20 qualifiers match in Hyderabad. - Scorecard......

Frustrated Roddick makes Beijing semis

Big-serving American Andy Roddick eased past former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero to make the semi-finals of the China Open on Friday, as a pair of unheralded challengers sent seeded......