Published 19:55 IST, March 27th 2020
MASSIVE: Indian scientists reveal first microscopic image of Coronavirus from 1st patient
In a massive development in the battle against Coronavirus, Indian scientists on Thursday have revealed a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID19).
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In a massive development in battle against Coronavirus, Indian scientists on Thursday have revealed a microscopic im of SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID19). im is from throat swab sample from first laboratory-confirmed COVID19 case in India, reported on Jan 30 in Kerala. findings of study done on virus have been published in latest edition of Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR).
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Scientists reveal first im of Coronavirus
ICMR: India to take part in WHO drug trials
Earlier in day, Indian Medical Council of Research, revealed that India will soon participate in WHO 'solidarity trial' for developing potential drugs for COVID-19, in daily press briefing. Moreover, Health secretary Lav Agarwal stated that ICMR will try to look at repurposing molecules to get a clear clue on drug work in labs. He ded that If it is successful, ICMR can take it to trials.
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ICMR warns of community transmission
On Monday, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday, has published a study warning about community transmission of pandemic may take place from a minimum of 20 days to a few months. It also states that by quarantining of individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 can delay introduction of virus into community by three days to three weeks - which in turn reduces cumulative cases by 62% and peak number of cases by 89%, in an optimistic scenario. In a pessimistic scenario, assuming that asymptomatic cases are as infectious as symptomatic ones, study suggests that projected impact falls at 2%. Currently, India has reported 724 cases with 17 deaths.
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19:47 IST, March 27th 2020