Blocking the deadly cytokine storm is a vital weapon for treating COVID-19
The cytokine storm is a centerpiece of the COVID-19 pathology with devastating consequences for the host
COVID-19 and migrants: A mother abandoning her newborn shows how acute the problem is
Millions are walking on empty stomachs, suffering a sweltering summer and cold societal response
COVID-19: What did India gain in nationwide lockdown?
The country's 3-day average in number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is currently at 3,060; with it being 76 when the lockdown began
Coronavirus: surprisingly big problems caused by small errors in testing
There is as much controversy as there is excitement about giving antibody teststo those who test positive for having had the disease
Africa’s scientists set out their COVID-19 research priorities
The pandemic is global and scientists are still trying to understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19
COVID-19: How the most vulnerable were identified in 2 Odisha districts
A non-profit working on food security issues, took up a pilot project to identify such people needing urgent governmental and non-governmental …
Rural options for Odisha’s returnee migrants
The state’s track record in engaging people under MGNREGA has been mixed so far. Hence, this huge returnee workforce must be gainfully …
India has the highest number of COVID-19 cases among its analogous countries
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown, India was the 15th worst-hit country in the world
In Bolivia, a model for indigenous groups grappling with COVID-19
In Bolivia, where almost half the inhabitants are of Indigenous origin, COVID-19 cases have surged
COVID-19: Second waves emerge in many countries. Is India ready?
Easing lockdown restrictions will need to be implemented with great caution
COVID-19: Naveen wants to bring back Odisha migrants
State government to provide Rs 2,000 incentive to those who complete 14-day quarantine
Coronavirus update: Modi extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November
PM Modi also credited taxpayers, farmers for fighting COVID-19
Desecration of nature responsible for COVID-19: Manipur High Court
The court was listening to a PIL when it made the statement
Coronavirus update: India death toll 50,000 and counting
India records 58,096 new COVID-19 cases August 16, taking the total number to 2,648,353
On the road: DTE travels 500 km with returning migrants amid COVID-19 lockdown
Unplanned shutdown led thousands of India’s migrant workers to walk in the scorching summer, often on empty stomachs, in their effort to …
Banning bushmeat could make it harder to stop future pandemics
Bushmeat is popular. Consumers believe that eating wild animals is normal, respectful of traditions, medicinal and even healthy
COVID -19: Invisible policy fault lines are more by accident than design
Fractures in public policy always existed. They are now only more blatant than ever before.
COVID-19: HCQ fails in first randomised controlled trials in France, China
Both studies show significant adverse effects of the drug on moderate and serious patients
Lasers could speed up coronavirus diagnostics
Our approach uses a technique called Raman spectroscopy to identify viruses by shining a light on a disposable cartridge that collects samples …
COVID-19: Indiscriminate use of azithromycin may cause more harm than good
Antibiotic use during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) needs to be guided by early diagnosis, proper characterisation of co-infections to …
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
COVID-19: Patanjali drugs get go-ahead from govt but key questions unanswered
AYUSH ministry says drugs only for immunity, Patanjali claims patients’ recovery
COVID-19 to push 360 mln children into poverty in South Asia: UNICEF
Around 917,000 children and mothers in South Asia may die in the next 12 months, with 881,000 deaths being of children under the age of five, …
COVID-19: Trends show probable impact on low- and middle-income countries
Having the highest share of population and living in poor socio-economic environments, the spread of COVID-19 is easier in LMICs than developed …
Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on
A mask makes it harder to inhale the quantity of air needed to perform at the highest levels