COVID-19 update: India records 5,880 fresh cases, active caseload crosses 35,000

With the daily positivity rate touching 6.91 per cent, several states have brought back the mandatory usage of masks and social distancing

India in midst of a nasty H3N2 outbreak — worst of seasonal flu viruses

Three deaths reported so far this season; the virus wreaked havoc in United States in 2018 as well

FAQ on COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5: Why is it nicknamed ‘Kraken’?

Answers to questions like what is it, where is it prevalent and how does it differ from Omicron

COVID-19 surge in Delhi: 8-10 deaths every day, doctors recommend masks, booster dose

The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Delhi can be attributed to the dominance of omicron sub-variant BA 2.75

What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab

What’s the difference between N95, surgical and cloth mask materials?

How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India

COVID-19-induced social-distancing norms can medicalise the process of maintaining purity

COVID-19: Here is what you should do to safely dispose your used mask

Some simple guidelines to ensure safe disposal of used masks

Are two cloth masks better than one for preventing the spread of COVID-19?

Every extra layer worn increases the overall filtration efficiency of the mask

COVID-19 fight: Personal accountability can tip the scale

Reckless human behaviour is at the core of the current crisis: Behavioural science should be tapped into efforts to reduce disease transmission

What a smoky bar can teach us about the ‘6-foot rule’ during the COVID-19 pandemic

Very light room air currents from fans and ventilation units can transport respiratory droplets over distances much greater than 6 feet

Curbing plastic waste generation amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Union government’s mandate making it compulsory for everybody to wear face masks has made it an inevitable component of our attire.…

Coronavirus Update: After 4 mln cases in US Trump calls for putting on masks

Pandemic will worsen, US president thinks after 15 mln cases worldwide

New, reusable masks may help meet COVID-19 demand

The silicone rubber new masks can be sterilised for repeated use and have an N95 filter

Is bar soap as gross as millennials say? We’re all covered with microbes anyway

We can’t see the trillions of microbes — the bacteria, fungi and viruses; we are ecosystems that house all kinds of microbial life