COVID-19 and migrants: A mother abandoning her newborn shows how acute the problem is
Millions are walking on empty stomachs, suffering a sweltering summer and cold societal response
COVID-19: What did India gain in nationwide lockdown?
The country's 3-day average in number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is currently at 3,060; with it being 76 when the lockdown began
Coronavirus: surprisingly big problems caused by small errors in testing
There is as much controversy as there is excitement about giving antibody teststo those who test positive for having had the disease
COVID-19: A well-functioning healthcare system is the need of the hour
India needs to revisit the past, think twice about healthcare conditions and fill the gaps to combat the present crisis
COVID-19: Role of bayt-al-mals in J&K comes into focus amid lockdown
Bayt-al-mals look after welfare of families and in some cases, migrants, in the union territory
COVID-19 outbreak sets new challenges to psycho-social issues
The COVID-19 pandemic is preparing us to adapt to a diverse way of living with positives and major negatives that directly or indirectly affect …
COVID-19 pandemic ‘opportunity’ to change environmental laws: Brazil minister
Ricardo Salles said government can push for environment deregulation during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
Moderna’s COVID-19 breakthrough: Is the media hype justified
The biotech firm develops vaccine against novel coronavirus disease that shows positive results for eight patients
Coronavirus update: Recoveries greater than daily COVID-19 cases in Andhra
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu encourages members to pass slips to communicate instead of approaching others
Coronavirus update: India’s active COVID-19 caseload is now 1 mln
India now accounts for 13.86% of all active cases globally; Maharashtra and Karnataka have the greatest number of these, at 297,125 and&…
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India near 5 million mark
Positivity rate remains a key concern, say health ministry officials; country’s average positivity rate is 8.4%, while Maharashtra’s …
Coronavirus update: Delhi records more than 4,000 infections for 5 consecutive days
Maharashtra may impose fines on those who violate COVID-19 rules, says chief minister Uddhav Thackeray
How to use precision medicine to personalise COVID-19 treatment according to the patient’s genes
What should a precision medicine approach be in a pandemic? The gene-centric vision of precision medicine encourages people to expect …
Coronavirus update: Pune overtakes Delhi in COVID-19 cases
Antibody levels against the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 present for four months in 90% of recovered patients in Iceland, …
Coronavirus update: India crosses 3 mln COVID-19 cases
The United States’ Food and Drug Administration announces the emergency approval of convalescent blood plasma to treat COVID-19
Coronavirus update: Phase 3 trial for Oxford vaccine likely to begin in India August 22
India registers decline in positivity rate of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 for the first time since May
COVID-19: What serosurveys suggest and what they hide
We know the results of serosurveys in five Indian cities now, the most recent being that of Pune, where more than half the sample size surveyed …
How setting aside some ‘worry time’ can help reduce anxiety over COVID-19 lockdowns
Anxiety wakes you up in the middle of the night as your brain churns over and over. It’s important to recognise what our brains are doing …
How to talk to someone who doesn’t wear a mask and actually change their mind
The goal is to keep the relationship respectful and the lines of communication open, so negotiations can continue as new pandemic circumstances arise
I’m a COVID-19 long-hauler and an epidemiologist – here’s how it feels when symptoms last for months
COVID-19 support groups show that there are many people not considered sick enough to be hospitalized — yet they are experiencing symptoms …
Interview with Maria José Frias: The benefits of chlorine dioxide in the context of COVID-19
“Chlorine dioxide” is a substance that provides oxygen to tissues and all body fluids, activating the mitochondria of cells, …
Coronavirus update: World now has 20 mln COVID-19 cases
Former prime minister and economist Manmohan Singh says India needs three steps to curb economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus update: India crosses 2 mln COVID-19 cases
This is the first time the country added more than 60,000 COVID-19 cases daily as of August 6
Coronavirus update: India adds more than 47,000 cases
Chinese doctor alleges authorities covered up the initial scale of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan
COVID-19 to push 360 mln children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF
Around 917,000 children and mothers in South Asia may die in the next 12 months, with 881,000 deaths being of children under the age of five, …