Written by Nitya Goel Have you taken a look at the news recently? If so, it is almost guaranteed that you are aware of the new COVID-19 variants spotted by researchers worldwide. After hearing different rumours about how highly transmittable these new strains are, I had a couple of questions. What distinguishes these strains from […]
An Outbreak of Coronavirus is Spreading in Wuhan, China
There’s a good chance that, until recently, you may not have ever heard of the term “Coronavirus”. Such pathogens are usually behind minor illnesses like the common cold; with the exception of the SARS outbreak between 2002 and 2004. Since many forms of the virus exist, with different types in both humans and animals, it […]