Vaccine production in South Africa: how an industry in its infancy can be developed
Only if investment is increased, sustained, and backed by political commitment, will the country have sufficient vaccine production capacity
Kerala starts COVID-19 vaccination; doubts, hesitancy, ignorance linger
The state will be holding back half of the vaccine stock it has received due to a shortfall
Vaccine Watch: European Union gives emergency approval to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine makes use of the mRNA platform like Pfizer’s vaccine, which the EU has already approved for emergency use
Pfizer vaccine has just been approved: here’s what the next few months will look like
Even if you have been vaccinated, you should still wear a mask, work from home if you can, and practice social distancing
In a first, WHO commits to eliminate cervical cancer globally
The global health body aims to reduce more than 40% new cases by 2050 through vaccination, screening and treatment
Delhi and the winter air: Hold your breath, it’s still unsafe
The rush of traffic is a key cause of air pollution — let's not lose sight of this. Dust exacerbates the problem, but&…
The COVID-19 pandemic has already created a disadvantaged generation
Newborns, those about to be born and children under five will be the worst victims in terms of long-term impacts on growth and development
Eat Out to Help Out: Crowded restaurants may have driven UK COVID-19 spike
During August, the UK government ran the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to get cash into the hands of hospitality businesses, boost confidence and …
Kerala’s considerable success against COVID-19
The state was an early verdict of the novel coronavirus, but tackled the pandemic effectively
COVID-19 threatens indigenous peoples of Andaman and Nicobar
The last speaker of a Great Andamanese language died recently in Port Blair of tuberculosis as COVID-19 reached the Andaman and Nicobar islands
Earth Day 2020: Wildlife runs wild amid COVID-19
With humans across the world cooped up in their homes due to COVID-19, wild animals have made appearances in human-dominated areas
Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about novel coronavirus
Note: Replace ‘Africa’ with ‘India’ and they stay equally true
Refrain from religious profiling of COVID-19 cases: WHO in context of Tabligh
Govt of Indian gives statewise distribution of Islamic sect cases; That isn't helpful, says World Health Org
Scientists are still searching for the source of COVID-19: Why it matters
Understanding the specific circumstances, including human behaviour and activities, that led to the pandemic may provide clues about risk factors …
What 241 scientists said in their letter on airborne COVID-19 transmission
Here is the full transcript of the letter to the World Health Organization
COVID-19: Bihar government battles fake news linking meat consumption to virus
Advertisements by state government say meat consumption cannot cause infection
COVID-19: Gujarat forest dept officials allegedly torched huts, fields
The state’s forest officials told villagers to evict land or face consequences
COVID-19: Odisha becomes first state to extend lockdown
Approximately 3.1 million families receive food grains from 12,556 fair price shops
Is telemedicine useful tool to fight COVID-19?
Hospitals should be prepared to use tele-health as a tool in fighting the outbreak
Antimicrobial resistance: Prevention key to control pandemics
Important to prevent emergence and spread of infections to reduce need and dependence on antimicrobials
COVID-19: UP's Bundelkhand fairs well in lockdown despite reverse migration
Six of seven districts in Uttar Pradesh’s side of the Bundelkhand region implement lockdown successfully
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
Livestock not susceptible to novel coronavirus: study
Ferrets, cats highly susceptible to being infected
Funeral over a video call: COVID-19 lockdown forces Odisha migrants to stay away
Not being able to attend last rites of kin takes a toll on mental health
Antibiotic administration prevalent in COVID-19 patients with no bacterial infection: Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the rampant use of antibiotics in the diseased patients to treat bacterial co-infections or rule out the …