Apollo Covid-19 Isolation Care Program

Whether you pick up the newspapers, switch on the news, or read a conversation in your Whatsapp group � the trending topic, even after 15 months, is still Covid-19. One is constantly bombarded with information on cases spiking up � cases ebbing � first wave, second wave �. vaccines � immunity boosters. Many people have stopped reading or watching the news altogether, and rightl...

How is the Omicron Variant Different From the Delta Variant?

Just when we thought the Covid-19 pandemic was declining, a new variant of the virus emerged that has once again given rise to rapidly spreading new infections around the world. The new Omicron variant is a mutated version of the Delta strain and is not only a bit different to the original Delta strain but also shows differing symptoms in infected patients. Let us look at how o...

Omicron and Pregnancy

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across the globe, it has become a matter of great concern for children, the elderly, pregnant women and co-morbid patients. It is heightening risks for this little-talked-about demographic: pregnant women. As an expectant parent, it is perfectly natural to feel concerned about your unborn child considering the current pandemic situatio...

Omicron and Senior Citizens

Even as India started the vaccination program for children between 15-18 years of age, the government also announced booster shots for seniors above 60 with co-morbidities. The booster vaccination drive for older adults started on 10th January 2022. Seniors above 60 whose two doses of vaccinations are complete will receive an SMS to remind them of taking the booster shot. This ...

Symptoms to Watch out for and to not Ignore as Common Cold and Cough � Could Be Omicron, Get Tested at Early Stages

The third wave of Covid-19 is here, and the disease is raging across the world with the fastest transmissibility seen yet. The recent spike in Covid-19 infections has predominantly been due to the newest variant known as Omicron, first identified in South Africa. There is a very rapid rise in infections, especially in India, and one must not take the third wave lightly. The Omi...