New Delhi (India Science Wire): Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 keep changing their genetic makeup to escape human immune response. One of the ways they can change rapidly is Genetic Recombination which happens in a person co-infected with two different SARS-CoV-2 strains
This article presents an overview of information derived from various sources on the characteristics of Corona virus, its modes of transmission, clinical manifestations and ways for prevention as well as cure among human beings. The literature has been scientifically compiled in
Dr Anil Kumar Dixit in conversation with Rajiv Malhotra of Infinity Foundation. He discusses the principles of Ayurveda and idea of treating Covid-18. How virus and bacteria are considered in Ayurveda? What is Roga-bala and Rogi-Bala ? What is Bhuta?
New Delhi. Ayush Minister Shripad Naik is confident that Ayush system can be successfully used to treat corona virus. Although, in the absence of scientific validation the ancient Indian medicinal stream has only been used as a preventive measure during
The Ministry of AYUSH has been receiving numerous suggestions from practitioners and institutions in the AYUSH Sector regarding possible solutions from AYUSH disciplines to restrain the spread of the Covid -19 pandemic. Such inputs have been received over phone, e-mail
By satyanarayan Dasa . “We can see coronavirus as an opportunity to become emotionally and intellectually stronger. Thus, instead of seeing it as a “Corona Curse” we might see it as a “Corona Karuṇā.”We can choose how to digest this
Defeating Covid-19 will call for more than vaccines; it will involve quarantines, social distancing, antivirals and other drugs, and healthcare for the sick. But the idea of a vaccine – the quintessential silver bullet – has come to bear an
Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several corona viruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.
This is with reference to the advisories issued in public interest by Ministry of AYUSH on general preventive and prophylactic measures to be followed in emerging viral diseases like Corona. Two advisories issued on 29th January, 2020 are only indicating general precautionary measures to be followed in the context of such viral diseases. These measures are advised based on the principles of approach in respective medical system to such viral diseases where respiratory involvement is evident. These advisories neither claimed effective treatment for Corona virus nor suggested any specific drug to combat corona virus. The personal hygienic measures and few herbal preparations which may be helpful to maintain health are indicated in the advisory. It was also advised that the use of these preparations should be done in consultation with registered practitioners from respective system of medicine.
