corona virus
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds. These are RNA viruses. These can cause respiratory tract infections in humans, ranging in severity from mild (eg, the common cold) to more severe (eg death).
It usually takes a few weeks for the body to build up immunity after vaccination. This means that it is possible that a person may be infected with the same virus just before or after vaccination and become infected with COVID-19. This is because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.
How successful has the Covid vaccination been in India?
At least one dose has been given to 75 percent of adults in the country. The remaining 25 percent people are mainly from tribal and remote areas. The figure of Covid vaccination has crossed 100 crores, definitely it is a remarkable success.
What is the name of the corona virus vaccine?
With the approval of these vaccines, four vaccines are now available to protect against Kovid-19. Covishield made in collaboration with Serum Institute of India and Oxford-AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, Russia's Sputnik V and Moderna
There are two types of tests to check for corona infection: RT-PCR and antigen test.
Test Principle The Panbio TM COVID-19 Antigen Self- Test is a lateral flow test that detects the nucleocapsid protein antigen of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 with a swab from the middle turbinate region of the nose. This product consists of a test device, a bottle with buffer solution, an extraction tube/cap, and a nasal swab.
TrueNat is a comprehensive test for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 virus in India. ICMR has approved the use of modified TrueNat test kit for confirmation of COVID-19. TrueNat is battery operated, cheaper and faster than other RT-PCR tests.