Tag: Asymptomatic cases
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IISER Pune uses olfactory sense to help identify asymptomatic cases of Covid-19
Loss of sense of smell, a symptom of Coronavirus infection, can now be effectively and quickly measured by a novel method that has been developed by IISER, Pune researchers. Team led by Dr. Nixon Abraham from IISER’s Department of Biology, a custom built olfactory action meter was used to identify people with coronavirus infection showcasing ... -
Rise in asymptomatic cases poses grave threat to India’s COVID-19 battle
India is under the second phase of its nationwide lockdown imposed to stem the spread of Coronavirus transmission in the country. However, with over 1300 fresh cases reported in the past 24 hours, the total number of Coronavirus cases in the country is nearing 20,000, according to latest figures by the Health Ministry (April 22). ...