According to a new study by Chinese researchers, a new type of coronavirus named NeoCov, that spreads among bats may pose a threat to humans in the future if it mutates further.

The study that was recently posted on the preprint repository BioRxiv shows that NeoCov is closely related to the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a viral disease first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Wuhan University noted that NeoCov is found in a population of bats and to date spreads exclusively among these animals.

In its current form, NeoCov does not infect humans but further mutations may make it potentially harmful for human life. The researchers further noted that infection with NeoCov could not be cross-neutralised by antibodies targeting the existing variants of coronavirus.

Covaxin and Covishield will now be available in the regular market as the Drug Controller General of India have given conditional market approval to these two Covid vaccines on Thursday.

The subject expert committee of the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation has earlier recommended granting regular market approval to these Covid-19 vaccines for the adult population, subject to certain conditions. Market approval, however, does not mean that the vaccines will be available in medical shops. People will have to buy Covishield and Covaxin from hospitals and clinics.

Vaccination data has to be submitted to DCGI every six months. Data will have t to be updated on CoWIN app also. Earlier, it was reported that the Centre was planning to cap the price of the vaccines at ₹275 per dose.

The approval has been granted under the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. The firms, in this case, Bharat Biotech (Covaxin) and Serum Institute of India (Covishield), shall submit data of ongoing clinical trials

All vaccination data will be recorded on the CoWIN platform. The approval is only for adult population.

When we begin something new, we experience a sense of fear and worry about the unknown; but, in the vast majority of cases, this fear is unwarranted, and we get on with things swiftly and effortlessly. Sometimes it isn’t, and a minor flaw can leave us with an unfavourable first impression, leading us to abandon the activity or pastime altogether.

Yoga has so many physical and spiritual health advantages that it would be a shame for anyone to miss out on them because of a simple, avoidable mistake on their first day. With that in mind, this essay will discuss the three most common mistakes made by beginning Yogis, as well as how to avoid them.

• The first mistake is not knowing what you want to get out of yoga.

The truth is that there are many distinct styles and variations of Yoga, each with its own set of benefits. Ask yourself what it was about Yoga in general that drew you in, and then look for a style that caters to that more specifically. Setting objectives, whether physical, mental, or spiritual, is a good idea. If you do, it’s a good idea to discuss them with your class’s instructor before you start. Yoga teachers are typically friendly and eager to chat about their interests. They’ll be able to discuss with you your class goals and tell you if you’re being realistic or if you’re aiming too high or too low. Make sure your goal has a deadline so it can be tracked.

• The second mistake is jumping in with your feet first.

Many people take a leap of faith and enrol in a 12-month stage-by-stage Yoga session after deciding to give it a try. These classes are typically paid in advance and graduate from one level to the next as the weeks pass. They’re a great way to learn Yoga and improve your skills, but it’s possible that you’ll pick a class that isn’t right for you.

Joining a Yoga beginner class, also known as a drop-in class, is the easiest method to avoid this. After a few weeks of taking these programmes, you’ll notice a large turnover of students as new individuals enter and old people leave. These classes are aimed to offer you a broad understanding of the various forms of Yoga. Because the individuals in the class usually have a wide range of abilities, you can anticipate the instructor to keep the classes quite calm.

Another major advantage of doing so is that the courses are pay-as-you-go, so you won’t have to make a large financial commitment while you figure out what type and style of yoga are ideal for you. You aren’t obligated to attend every lesson either. If you miss a week or two in a sequence, you might quickly fall behind in the lengthier courses. When it comes to pay-as-you-go lessons, you’ll notice that while each one is unique, the level stays relatively low to accommodate newcomers.

• Mistake number three: Choosing the incorrect teacher.

In the past, a Yogi had to spend many years as an apprentice to a great Guru before being able to teach even the most basic Yoga technique. Some people nowadays believe that a three-day course over a long weekend suffices. Depending on the skills and abilities of the person who is teaching you, you will obtain vastly different results.

Yoga instructors who have been educated just enough to be dangerous are starting to show up on the sports injury list on a regular basis. A certified teacher isn’t always great, and an untrained teacher isn’t always bad, but the odds are stacked against you, so it’s a good idea to look into your instructor’s past and credentials before you start learning with them.