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)

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 

‘Compromise’ on TRIPS waiver is a sellout

Tough new conditions emerge in the compromise deal to ease WTO intellectual property barriers to production of COVID-19 medical tools

COVID-19 Challenge 2021: How does the world overcome vaccine shortage

The pharmaceuticals industry must come together to ensure all adults are vaccinated against the novel coronavirus; …

COVID-19 update: India records 3,641 fresh cases, 7 deaths

India’s active caseload increased by 1,800 during the last 24 hours

COVID-19: Kerala’s alarming positivity rate challenges earlier claims of effective containment

Over the last week, the number of cases added increased 191%

Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination

Omicron update: UK caseload shows travel curbs failed

Variant of Concern already identified in 52 countries

India is preparing for another COVID-19 surge but low vaccine coverage leaves it vulnerable

So far less than 10% of the population is fully vaccinated

Monkeypox in Nigeria: Why the disease needs intense management

The disease can spread quickly and in previous outbreaks one of 10 people have died.

Simply Put: COVID-19 and the Uttam Pradesh

COVID-19 vaccines work well with all body weights BUT underweight, obesity remain risk factors

A group of UK researchers compare how those vaccinated from across various categories fared against the novel coronavirus  

COVID-19: What we know so far about fresh case surge in South Africa

In April, more than half the samples sequenced in South Africa were reported as BA.4 and BA.5 

A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation

Food prices are increasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide, triggered by 2 years of COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruption and now the …

Excess COVID-19 deaths: India’s statement on WHO calculation model ‘inaccurate’, say experts

Global predictive model not used for India, WHO expert says dismissing claims by health ministry

South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is

Does omicron cause less serious disease than delta and will omicron waves be shorter in duration than delta waves?

Weekly COVID-19 deaths on the rise in several European, African countries

The spike in weekly deaths is significantly large in smaller European countries, according to Worldometer 

Forests can increase human immunity against pandemics like COVID-19

Our analysis shows that most of the COVID-affected areas in India are in states with lesser forest cover and vice versa

What the budget holds for the agriculture sector in Kenya

The agriculture sector, which has received a slightly bigger share of the budget, remains vital to the country’s economic recovery strategy

Slay those symptoms: How some giloy can help amid COVID-19

Keep a stem of giloy handy while recovering from COVID-19 or any other viral fever  

Russia’s one-dose ‘Sputnik Light’ vaccine will cost less than $10

The two-dose version Sputnik V has been earlier approved for use in over 60 countries including India

Selling a buffalo for a brain scan: India’s COVID-19 crisis reveals deep fractures in its health system

Patients are caught between the under-resourced public sector and the profit-focused private health market

COVID-19 in Africa: The pain of getting the jab

The COVAX Facility and the African Union are struggling to bring some relief to Africa which has been suffering from vaccine apartheid

Simply Put: COVID-19 & the undead

Fourth wave? COVID-19 cases rising in India as mask mandate lifted, schools reopen 

Rise in cases not yet an early sign of a new variant in circulation, say experts