How Antarctica’s exceptional status is slipping away
COVID-19 pandemic showed that Antarctica’s isolation and remoteness cannot protect it from events in the rest of the world
India administered more COVID-19 vaccine doses than the US
However, only 4% of the Indian population has got both doses so far
COVID-19 & children: Unmasking the reality
COVID-19 now 2nd biggest cause of death in India
Lack of preparedness makes for an asphyxiating crisis in just 8 weeks
Simply Put: Freedom to Express COVID-19
Yes, the Chinese protests are about politics and freedom. But they are also about what COVID might do if it is let loose now
It would be foolish to guess what will happen next in China or even Iran
COVID-19 Update: Weekend curfew declared in Delhi
Curfew declared over the weekend in Delhi due to rising number of COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus update: Metros back on track Sept 7; many regular trains to go
Delhi average death toll up 50% in 3 weeks
Coronavirus update: Delhi CM self-isolates
India tally crosses 250,000; death toll over 7,000
Coronavirus update: Javadekar, Tomar, Gadkari brief on Cabinet decisions
Active cases nearing 100,000-mark
Create a million person days under MGNREGS: Patnaik to officers
He also asked them to ensure food security for migrant workers returning to the state
Odisha woman with COVID-19 symptoms dies under treatment of village quack
The woman had returned recently from Kolkata to Bhitarkanika National Park
Punjab procures wheat in the shadow of COVID-19
Here are the problems farmers face despite government efforts
Coronavirus update: Kejriwal says Modi to extend lockdown
Nearly 250 dead in India
COVID-19: Govt’s survey exposes lack of preparedness across India
Lack of PPEs, ventilators and overall hospital preparedness reported as major concerns
Stranded Odisha workers across India send SOS for food
Workers from Odisha are contacting anyone who can help them in a number of states
COVID-19: Food wastage on the rise
Lockdowns have led to hoarding and higher supply chain wastage
COVID-19: We will write to states to resume immunisation, says Centre
NCDC says 9 coronavirus disease hotspots in country, ministry says there are many
Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants
Variants have tended to have many of the same mutations that increase the amount of virus an infected person produces
Phonological problems: Why the name of a COVID-19 vaccine matters
The issue of nomenclature and confusion due to sound-alike and name-alike vaccines doesn’t find any mention in Covid-19 vaccination strategy;…
We are not at peace with nature
What can I wish for in the middle of a pandemic? It is not going to be a “new” year if we continue with our foolish ways of managing …
How effective are vaccines against omicron? An epidemiologist answers 6 questions
Melissa Hawkinsan epidemiologist, explains the way researchers calculate how well a vaccine prevents disease, what influences these numbers and …
World is not doing enough to end hunger by 2030: UN
Food inflation on unprecedented rise triggered by COVID-19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: An opportunity to revive the public health sector
The WHO has developed a framework for the production and distribution of vaccines. But the developed countries and their vaccine manufacturers, …
What steps must be taken to secure oxygen – for COVID-19 patients and into the future
COVID-19 is a long-game; the best time to start implementing effective oxygen systems may have been several years ago, but the next best time is now