Over 283 mln Africans with comorbidities at higher COVID-19 risk: Lancet
Population in African countries with high HIV / AIDS prevalence are at increased risk of COVID-19, says report
Coronavirus: Where do new viruses come from?
The first thing to know is that it is rare for viruses to jump between species
‘Let me be blunt’: What’s bothering WHO chief on COVID-19
WHO Director-General expresses concern over rising cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
A gene mutation may help explain why some don’t fall sick from COVID-19
Findings could pave the way for new vaccines, drugs for SARS-CoV2
Diwali amid COVID-19: Not bursting fire crackers will keep Delhi from turning into a gas chamber again
Even under a zero-firecracker emission scenario, PM2.5 levels are predicted to bring air quality at the edge of ‘very poor’ and ‘…
Asymptomatic family contacts form bulk of COVID-19 cases in India: ICMR study
Nearly 40,000 individuals out of 1 mln tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 between Jan 22 and April 30, 2020. About 25.3% of them were asymptomatic …
COVID-19: Infection in Dutch mink farms point to ‘reverse zoonosis’
The COVID-19 outbreak has reached 12 out of 130 Dutch mink farms, according to Science
COVID-19 and SDG 6 goals: All that we need to learn and do
We need political will and commitment during COVID-19 times. Our world is packed with knowledge and we can achieve SDG6 goals if we remain engaged&…
COVID-19: Possible link between virus, intensive pig farming, says study
SARS-CoV-2 may have transmitted from infected pigs to a farm worker, from pig meat to the human food chain or from pig faeces into the environment,…
COVID-19: New tool through CRISPR tech to aid quicker coronavirus tests
The technology confirms presence of viral DNA in samples faster and more accurately
COVID-19 lockdown in Bengal: Experts claim containment strategy failed
Health experts claimed that the state’s failure to impose containment norms is why COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise
COVID-19: Confusion, chaos plague Himachal over e-pass violation
Several returnees lying to obtain e-pass, violating home quarantine, allege sources
Donald Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?
There is a 20% genetic difference between SARS-CoV-2 and previous SARS coronavirus, meaning we should not assume a drug shown to act against SARS …
The saddest Twitter got: Blame it on racism
Words such as ‘arrested’, ‘murder’, ‘violence’ have surged on microblogging site since the killing of George Floyd
Coronavirus update: 165 countries engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility
India records highest single-day spike of 32,695 cases
COVID-19: Centre brings package to boost bulk drugs
Indian pharma industry is critically dependent on imported raw material
Monitoring animal health must to prevent Ebola-like outbreaks: FAO
70 per cent of infectious diseases in recent decades have originated in animals
COVID-19: Bracing for agrarian crisis and food insecurity
Distress among marginal farmers and unavailability of food to migrant labourers has been largely ignored in Union government’s economic …
COVID-19: Study points to 3-pronged approach to mitigate airborne transmission
Improving ventilation in built spaces, building knowledge base to inform holistic decision-making are among recommendations …
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: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
Bats’ immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
COVID-19: Odisha plans to set up home care facilities in all gram panchayats
More than 70,000 people across the state can be accommodated in these centres, says CM Patnaik
COVID-19: WTO pushes long-term agenda of liberalising MSMEs
World Trade Organisation recommends digitalisation, transparency, trade facilitation and finance of MSMEs to revive economy
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 9, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Human cell ‘membrane on a chip’ can fast track COVID-19 drug testing
The research aims to know how SARS-CoV-2 virus attacks human cell membranes and how it can be blocked