Twindemic: What we know about the link between air pollution, COVID-19
Air pollutants can carry the novel coronavirus’ genetic material; air pollution also increases susceptibility to COVID-19 andother ailments …
Post-COVID-19 world needs more inclusive designs for persons with disabilities
Though a 100% inclusion is rarely possible, it shouldn’t deter architects or designers to strive for the ultimate through iterations of …
TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, meds just got tougher after US support
Biden administration wants text-based negotiations on a waiver limited to vaccines but no one is complaining
COVID-19: 6 UK returnees test positive for new strain, health ministry confirms
As many as 114 were found positive for SARS-CoV-2 after they returned from UK recently; genome sequencing results of remaining 108 are …
COVID-19 lockdown: What Punjab, Himachal are doing to keep substance abuse at bay
Amid lockdown, many substance users have turned to alternate drugs fearing withdrawal symptoms
What does quarantine mean and when did it begin
In the 14th century, ships arriving at Venice were made to sit at anchor for 40 days before landing. This practice, called quarantine, was …
COVID-19: Disposing biomedical waste Bengal’s challenge at hand
The state is yet to follow CPCB guidelines on collection of biomedical waste of quarantined people
Coronavirus mutated, new strain more aggressive: Research
Though older, less aggressive ‘S type’ strain seems to be more frequent now than ‘L type’
China’s ‘surveillance creep’: How big data COVID-19 monitoring could be used to control people post-pandemic
A more robust system was constructed to collect and monitor big data related to pandemic control
Moderna strikes with a new lawsuit
Moderna is trying to be gatekeeper for the mRNA platform for future drug development, raising monopolistic fears
A COVID-19 encore with monkeypox
A familiar pattern is emerging in the battle against monkeypox with the US and Europe grabbing scarce vaccine supplies
Stockholm+50: Securitisation of pandemics
India’s invocation of National Disaster Management Act to deal with a pandemic was a first and an extreme case of securitisation of COVID-…
Long COVID affects 1 in 5 people following infection. Vaccination, masks and better indoor air are our best protections
Most studies show a general pattern of higher prevalence of long COVID for people with more severe illness
Private sector reforms will be crucial for Africa’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery: Report
Development of capital markets, formalisation of workforce and increasing digitalisation is the way ahead for the continent, according to the …
B16172 Q&A: all you need to know about this SARS-CoV-2 variant
The B16172 is one of three SARS-CoV-2 variants first reported in India. You may have heard it referred to as the ‘double mutant’
Some key questions answered on COVID-19 vaccines for African countries
Vaccines for COVID-19 are generating a lot of talk. To shed some light on which vaccines are available for countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and …
‘Far from over’: Such a long journey for long COVID haulers
DTE reached out to the long-haulers it had contacted during the first COVID-19 wave: They are still as baffled and distraught with their …
Food in good times and bad: What did 2020 teach us about the way we eat?
With the pandemic as our backdrop, several cooking and eating practices changed for us this year
Bihar’s advice to villagers — cook lunch early morning to avoid fire incidents
Spike in fire incidents coupled with losses due to COVID-19 lockdown has become cause of worry for farmers
Odisha orders 48-hour shutdown in 3 cities apprehending community spread of COVID-19
Decision after person in posh Bhubaneswar neighbourhood tests positive without any travel history
COVID-19 flattens peak-hour pollution
The flat rates of peak-hour pollution due to the lockdown proves why strong action is needed to reduce traffic volumes and cut tailpipe emissions …
Safe water and COVID-19 — where the twain meet
It's not running water, but safe running water that is needed to fight the pandemic
COVID-19: Dirty air and vice of the virus
The novel coronavirus pandemic may have lowered air pollution. But this crisis-led change shows how health risk perception makes difficult …
World Environment Day 2020: Looking ahead of lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown brought us clean air and a blue sky, but at a cost; What do we need to keep it going? Sunita Narain sets the agenda
Is COVID-19 pandemic nearing its end? Experts weigh in
Whether or not to ‘call off’ a pandemic goes beyond epidemiology of disease