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  Scientists have found the likely order in which Covid-19 symptoms first appear, an advance that may help clinicians rule out other diseases, and help patients seek care promptly or decide sooner to self-isolate. According to the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, the likely order of symptoms in patients with Covid-19 is fever, followed by cough, muscle pain, and then nausea, and/or vomiting, and diarrhea. "This order is especially important to know when we have overlapping cycles of illnesses like the flu that coincide with infections of Covid-19," explained study co-author Peter Kuhn, a professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at the University of Southern California (USC) in the US. With this new information, Kuhn said doctors can determine what steps to take to care for patients, and prevent their condition from worsening. Read More               

The coronavirus is finding new victims worldwide, giving rise to frightening clusters of infection that increasingly confirm what many scientists have been saying for months: The virus lingers in the air indoors, infecting those nearby. If airborne transmission is a significant factor in the pandemic, especially in crowded spaces with poor ventilation, the consequences for containment will be significant. Masks may be needed indoors, even in socially distant settings. Health care workers may need N95 masks that filter out even the smallest respiratory droplets as they care for coronavirus patients. Ventilation systems in schools, nursing homes, residences and businesses may need to minimise recirculating air and add powerful new filters. Ultraviolet lights may be needed to kill viral particles floating in tiny droplets indoors. Read More

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has invited applications for 327 Isro scientist/engineer posts in Level 10 of Pay matrix. The last date to submit the form is November 4, 2019. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Isro isro.gov.in . Important dates to remember Online application starts: October 15, 2019 Registration last date: November 04, 2019 Fee payment last date: November 06, 2019 Exam date: To be notified soon Admit card: To be notified soon Age Limit: 35 years as on 04.11.2019. Ex-serviceman and persons with benchmark disabilities (PWBD) are eligible for age relaxation according to Government of India orders. General/OBS categories will be charged Rs 100 for the application fee, while SC, ST and PH will be exempted from payment. Read More Article Source -> Business Standard