Here are two methods used to test for novel coronavirus

India currently uses the molecular assays method of testing

Is telemedicine useful tool to fight COVID-19?

Hospitals should be prepared to use tele-health as a tool in fighting the outbreak

COVID-19: Can BCG vaccine fight this pandemic

Data showed countries that do not routinely immunise children against tuberculosis have more COVID-19 cases

COVID-19: Do Indians have higher immunity to novel coronavirus

Indians have some genetic advantage, but these are still early days to come to any conclusion

Coronavirus: Where do new viruses come from?

The first thing to know is that it is rare for viruses to jump between species

COVID-19: Is West Bengal's real tally higher than what’s put out

Mamata Banerjee govt not testing enough, according to Opposition, experts

COVID-19: Bihar government battles fake news linking meat consumption to virus

Advertisements by state government say meat consumption cannot cause infection

COVID-19: Experts raise concerns over China's measures to prevent illegal wildlife trade

China asks public for comments on a list of animals that can be traded legally

COVID-19: Naveen wants to bring back Odisha migrants

State government to provide Rs 2,000 incentive to those who complete 14-day quarantine

COVID-19: Are 80% cases in India really asymptomatic

WHO says 80% cases asymptomatic but mild; number varies in different countries

कोरोनावायरस: क्या रैपिड टेस्ट किट पर रोक लगाना सही है?

विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि लोगों के बीच वायरस जोखिम को देखते हुए तेजी से परीक्षण करना वक्त की जरूरत है

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

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, the role of public health workers is unrecognised

Public health nurses and physicians, health inspectors and educators, laboratory technicians, epidemiologists and statisticians process tests …

COVID-19: More than thousand Nepalese migrants stranded in India during harvest time

All the migrants have only one request for authorities in Nepal: To arrange for them an entrance to their home country

COVID-19 lockdown reduces Patna waste by more than half

An unfortunate side-affect is hundreds of stray dogs left to starve

COVID-19: What the current trend tells us about the next 2 weeks

Near-term prediction and fractal analysis based on current data doesn't show exponential growth

COVID-19: Livelihood of 1.6 bln informal workers worldwide at risk, warns ILO

Approximately 164 mln informal workers in Africa stuck under complete lockdown measures 

COVID-19: Why the surge in Bihar's cases

Rise in cases in the state puts spotlight on worrying trend of migrant workers reportedly crossing border without telling authorities

Odisha claims lowest rate of COVID-19 cases in the country

Odisha government launches portal for registration of migrant workers who anticipate their return to the state

How South Africa can address digital inequalities in e-learning

In the wake of South Africa’s first COVID-19 cases, several educational sites are now zero-rated or free to use

COVID-19 takes the spice out of Wayanad’s ginger farmers

 The ginger farmers — referred to as inchikkarans by locals — migrate to Karnataka, lease about 25 to …

What dreams may come: Why you’re having more vivid dreams during the pandemic

Studies indicate people may be sleeping more and moving less during the pandemic

COVID-19: US FDA grants emergency authorisation for remdesivir

EUA doesn't equal final nod; China trial painted different picture

COVID-19: Second waves emerge in many countries. Is India ready?

Easing lockdown restrictions will need to be implemented with great caution

COVID-19: Moving from flattening the curve to a pandemic resilient nation

The nation cannot afford the psychological and economic toll of heavy restrictions on the population at large