COVID-19: How South Africans cope with nationwide lockdown

There were two deaths and 1,000 reported infections in the country, as of March 27  

What is the progress in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) post Covid-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out 6 years of progress on the SDGs globally; the escalating conflicts and climate breakdowns are only adding …

Reinfection will be part of the pandemic for months to come. Each repeat illness raises the risk of long COVID

We would and reduce the burden of long COVID if we increased vaccination coverage and universally adopted Japanese-style regular mask use and …

Covaxin has not got emergency use approval from WHO since 6 months. Know the process here

The approval is stuck in the final fifth stage of the process when clinical data on safety, efficacy, quality and risk management plan are evaluated

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected North America

One of the biggest factors that resulted in the rapid spread of the infection across the continent of North America was the overconfidence and …

Smokers were never really protected from COVID, despite what early studies claimed

COVID-19 should teach us to hold extraordinary claims — about smoking, vitamin D, zinc, bleach, gargling iodine, or nebulising …

COVID-19: How steroids worsened the second wave

A 3-part series that examines the role played by steroids during the devastating second wave of the novel coronavirus disease pandemic

African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world

Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers

New batch of coronavirus found in bats: Research

Researchers compiled 24 novel coronavirus genomes from different bat species; one of them was genetically similar to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Delta variant of COVID-19 can infect vaccinated people finds AIIMS study

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

Some simple guidelines to ensure safe disposal of used masks

Earth Day 2021: Why we need to pledge to save our forests

The last few years have seen us sabotage our own future by degrading our forests. It’s time we learn from our lessons and treat Mother …

What did the billionaires lose during COVID-19 pandemic?

The bloom of the billionaires continued uninterrupted without an exception even during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 vaccine: 74% scheduled health workers didn't get second shot

Less than half the scheduled workers have received the first shot

Simply Put: Musings about medicines

Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process

Arming yourself with specific knowledge about your airport and airline, and maximising your use of protective measures that you have control over,…

Odisha registers biggest COVID-19 spike, mostly migrants from Surat

34 migrants who had returned from Surat, tested positive, 24 of them from Ganjam

Understanding zoonotic diseases: ‘Humans tend to be naive to emerging viruses’

Population growth, rapid urbanisation and climate change are leading to the increase in new viruses, says Pranav Pandit, veterinary epidemiologist,…

Airports Authority sets new guidelines for aircraft to operate post-lockdown

Airports will have to provide a host of facilities once the lockdown lifts and passengers are allowed to fly

Accepting, suffering and resisting: The 3 ways people are reacting to COVID-19

Impact of COVID-19 measures and our underlying attitudes are non-uniform, notes analysis from King’s College London 

COVID-19: Why we need to redefine thermal comfort

Humidification, high levels of fresh air intake are some recommendations of a document on air-conditioning and ventilation in COVID-19 times

COVID-19 makes Kerala aim for food self-sufficiency

Converting wastelands for farming, promoting kitchen gardening, boosting animal husbandry and fisheries among state’s action plan to …

COVID-19: For migrant workers, a long road ahead

Back home, several daily wagers find themselves endlessly waiting to earn again 

COVID-19 and lessons from Ebola: How Senegal is confronting the challenge

Apart from imposing curfew, the West African country has adopted a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness  

COVID-19: What about the transgender community?

Only the Kerala government announced temporary housing and food facilities for transgenders in the state so far