COVID-19: 2 cases of Omicron detected in Karnataka, testing of contacts underway

Two males, 66 and 46 years of age, test positive for omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2; all primary and secondary contacts of both cases have been …

Data on COVID-19 deaths in ‘model’ Gujarat may be a vast undercount: Report

There were 16,892 more deaths in 68 of Gujarat’s 170 municipalities between March 2020 and April 2021, the Reporters’ Collective found

‘One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020’

Pandemic-induced poverty and rise in food prices keep healthy diet out of reach of three billion people

COVID-19 vaccination drive hits a pause in Odisha’s 11 districts

After administering 0.3 million doses June 21, the state has run out of vaccines; the drive expected to resume July 2

COVID-19: Lambda variant found in South America now a ‘variant of interest’

The variant was first isolated in Peru in August 2020, but has spread to 29 countries since then

Youth over old: Why Delhi HC argument on black fungus drug distribution is flawed

Utilitarian principles are tempting, especially for a society that has homogenised groups. But the division of groups and attribution of value is …

COVID-19 vaccines for all: Will Sputnik V speed up vaccination in India

Sputnik V’s entry may not dent the ongoing vaccine shortage in India, but its domestic production could change things by year-end

Amid COVID-19 cases, Bihar faces black fungus challenge

Controversy in Bihar as opposition politicians claim state’s declining cases results of antigen tests, not RT-PCR

Bharat Biotech will begin clinical trials of Covaxin on 2-18 age group

The clinical trials will be conducted to evaluate Covaxin’s safety and efficacy on a population group left out of India’s current …

‘Double mutant’ COVID-19 variant colonises lungs directly, evades RT-PCR: Experts

The so-called ‘Bengal variant’ of COVID-19 seems to have reached a plateau, say medical experts

COVID-19 mystery: What are the reasons for Africa's low casualties

Researchers are trying to identify the causes behind low incidence of the novel coronavirus disease on the continent  

COVID-19 update: Over 1,000 daily cases in India for first time in 2023

Over 665,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last seven days worldwide, along with 4,178 deaths

Kerala HC directs NDMA to formulate compensation policy for those dying due to COVID-19 vaccine

The order was passed September 1 and a time frame of three months has been set; the move sets a precedent since no such policy has been …

New sub-variant of Covid-19 called JN.1 detected in Kerala

Variant was detected among Indians at Singapore airport 2-3 months ago

COVID-19 in Africa: Nearly half the nations going through deadlier 3rd wave

Daily deaths in Namibia increased 12 times compared to the peak during 2nd wave

Simply Put : Viral rights

Simply Put: Evolutionary COVID-19

Antivirals can make ‘profound difference’ against more infectious, virulent strains of COVID-19

Those who will benefit from antiviral treatment should get the medicines on priority, say experts

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 …

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 

Lateral Thoughts: Healthy ageing was never so attractive

Accessing COVID-19 vaccine is logistically difficult for the old and sick  

Global COVID-19 cases set to triple with over 3 billion omicron infections in coming 2-3 months: IHME

Australia and New Zealand may experience their worst outbreaks of this pandemic

WHO approves Tocilizumab for COVID-19 treatment

Extremely high price, poor availability bottlenecks in drug usage

Adoptions but also abuse: The COVID-19 pandemic is the best and worst of times for animals

When it comes to animals, not only do we need to look and watch. We need to really see

COVID-19: Virus and vaccine lessons from 2021 for better 2022

Inoculation, restrictions, infrastructure and memory are effective tools in mitigating COVID-19 infection and easing restrictions on …