Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, with single stranded RNA genome, named for the crown-like spikes present on their surface. In humans, so far, several Coronaviruses have been reported to cause respiratory infections ranging from the mild... Read More
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
The production of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine named Covidshield (one of the frontrunner COVID-19 vaccine candidates in the world) has started in India. Initial estimates suggest at least one billion doses of the vaccine will be produced in India... Read More
The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and convert them into... Read More
There are 3 distinct strains of the novel coronavirus in the world and while China's epidemic was driven by an early mutation that quickly spread in the UK, the US is suffering from an original variation. Scientists believe the virus... Read More
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has a large number of spikes sticking out of its surface which it uses to attach to and enter cells in the human body. These spikes are coated in sugars, known as glycans, which disguise their viral proteins and help them evade... Read More
No. The virus that causes COVID-19 and the one that caused the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 are related to each other genetically, but the diseases they cause are quite different. Read More
Using available preliminary data, the median time from onset to clinical recovery for mild cases is approximately 2 weeks and is 3-6 weeks for patients with severe or critical disease. Read More
People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.WHO... Read More