Anti-vaccine theories inspire fear in the general population, undermining a coordinated effort to defeat the virus
COVID-19: Inducing child, early and forced marriage
Outbreaks like coronavirus start in and spread from the edges of cities
Bizarre patent tussles over a COVID-19 jab
Overall mortality rose 41% in Chennai during COVID-19 pandemic
There were 5.18 excess deaths per 1,000 people in Chennai between March 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021: The Lancet
Life after COVID: Most people don’t want a return to normal. They want a fairer, more sustainable future
People thought they were unlikely to get the future they wanted. People want a progressive future but fear that they’ll get a return to …
How COVID-19 transformed genomics and changed the handling of disease outbreaks forever
Genome sequencing has potential to diagnose rare genetic disorders, inform personalised medicine, and monitor the ever-increasing threat of drug …
Lesotho imposes compulsory vaccination on Basotho migrants returning from South Africa
Those who have been vaccinated while in South Africa will be expected to produce proof upon arrival.
Rwanda and Senegal will host Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine plants: What’s known so far
Only Tunisia, Senegal, Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa have varying capabilities to produce and fill or finish vaccines
Long COVID: Female sex, older age and existing health problems increase risk, say new research
Symptoms can include fatigue, breathlessness, difficulty concentrating and many more – but the precise nature of the symptoms is not well …
Vietnam has discovered a new coronavirus variant
The variant is a hybrid of the strains first found in India (B.1.6172) and the United Kingdom (B.1.17)
Re-embrace democracy, Free World
The pandemic response will become truly global only when the vaccine becomes a global good
COVID-19 second wave: Model Gujarat doesn't shine through
Amid a rapid surge in case numbers, communities face shortages of food, wage works and hospital beds
Is there a link between India’s new COVID-19 wave and relaxed containment policies?
In a month since India recorded the lowest stringency score, its active caseload jumped six times
How COVID-19 startled Rwanda that seemed to have it under control
Rwanda's efforts to tackle the first wave of infections were recognised internationally
COVID-19 virus now spreading to second-tier towns in Maharashtra: Health ministry report
Non-adherence to precautions, mutation, super-spreading events may be driving spurt
COVID-19: Is second wave less fatal?
The 20-odd countries grappling with a a second spell of increased number of cases amid the pandemic suffered a lower-than-average 2%…
COVID-19: Rural India’s case load has topped since August
The pandemic has also killed more people in rural districts than in urban ones in September
COVID-19 lockdown: Why some workers lost patience
The rich now trusts the government most, while the less privileged experience an absence of the same
COVID-19: What fiscal steps are needed to ensure food security
Procurement at the doorstep, direct income support and reaching out to farmers can help in easing farming operations at this crucial time
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कोरोना लॉकडाउन: छत्तीसगढ़ में फंसे गुजरात के मालधारी परिवार
स्वच्छंदरूप से विचरण करने वाले मालधारी (गुजरात में इन्ह…
भोपाल में कोरोनावायरस से चार की मौत, सभी का गैस कांड से है वास्ता
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COVID-19: Around 800 Nepali workers stranded in Dharchula, Uttarakhand
The workers want to enter Nepal but the Nepalese government has declared a complete lockdown
COVID-19 is an opportunity
It provides a chance to work towards strengthening public health systems and better disaster resilience