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Abantika Ghosh
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Revised Covid treatment protocol includes remdesivir, lists loss of smell as symptom of disease
June 13,2020 16:47:02 PM
Remdesivir, which is one of the most keenly watched in the search for a cure for the novel coronavirus disease, is part of the Word Health Organisation's ongoing Solidarity Trials, and it received emergency use authorisation by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) on May 1.
Sun, Jun 14, 2020
Health Minister K K Shailaja on Kerala’s Covid-19 success: ‘Our strategy is trace, quarantine, test, isolate and treat’
June 13,2020 04:41:49 AM
In this E-Xplained episode before a nationwide audience on Zoom, K K Shailaja, Kerala Health Minister, discusses how Kerala kept the numbers down, and looks at the challenges ahead.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Experts say watch Covid-19 death toll, not cases; PM Modi to talk to CMs next week
June 13,2020 04:15:10 AM
Over two days next week, June 16 and 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with state chief ministers.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
One month into lockdown, less than 1% were exposed: ICMR antibodies survey
June 12,2020 04:15:40 AM
“This shows that the lockdown has been successful,” ICMR chief Dr Balram Bhargava said while presenting the results Thursday. The second phase of the survey is being carried out in containment zones.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19: Why it matters, where evidence stands
June 12,2020 02:45:45 AM
After claiming asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19 is rare, WHO has now clarified that it does happen. How does one without symptoms transmit the disease? Why is this important in containment strategies?
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
WHO says asymptomatic spread of Covid-19 rare, then clarifies
June 10,2020 01:29:08 AM
The Indian Council of Medical Research’s testing strategy includes asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case. A senior official from ICMR said India as a country should follow this guidance.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Mumbai and Delhi may have to start testing only hospitalised, say officials
June 09,2020 04:55:54 AM
However, senior officials in the Health Ministry have ruled out any immediate change in the current testing strategy.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
The Lancet’s HCQ study: Why it was retracted, and the status now
June 08,2020 04:25:15 AM
After publishing a study raising questions on hydroxychloroquine’s efficacy against Covid-19, The Lancet has issued a retraction. What led to this, and what questions does it raise about the peer review process?
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
Claims that Covid strategy excluded experts baseless: Govt
June 08,2020 01:20:55 AM
Among the signatories in the joint statement were Dr Shashi Kant, Professor and Head of the Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi, and Dr D C S Reddy, former Professor and Head of Community Medicine at BHU.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
‘No benefits’: Oxford stops enrollment for HCQ arm
June 06,2020 01:56:18 AM
India continues use HCQ for prophylaxis and treatment of Covid-19. All eyes will now be on the Solidarity Trial.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020As Lancet and NEJM authors retract studies on Covid, recalling a few recalls
June 06,2020 01:49:59 AM
The statements came after grave questions were raised about the quality of data used in both studies, sourced from a Chicago firm called Surgisphere.
Sat, Jun 06, 2020
SOPs for reopening malls, religious places and restaurants: All questions answered
June 05,2020 09:33:29 AM
Unlockdown SOPs: The guidelines are advisory in nature; it is for state governments and individual establishments to enforce them.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
Delhi last week: Every fourth sample positive, officials blame ‘laxity’
June 05,2020 04:07:42 AM
Data released by the Health Department in compliance with a May 4 order of the Delhi High Court show that since May 28 — when the daily increase in case numbers reached four figures — the positivity rate has remained above 17 per cent, and touched a staggering 37.7 per cent on May 31.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
Unlockdown SOPs: 50% seats in restaurants, food courts in malls
June 05,2020 04:01:23 AM
Apart from the mandatory use of masks, thermal screening, social distancing and sanitisation, the SOPs require people above 65 years of age, those with comorbidities, pregnant woman, and children below the age of 10 years, to stay at home.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020WHO restarts HCQ trial after Lancet concern over paper that trashed it
June 04,2020 04:06:08 AM
In a statement, The Lancet said that “important scientific questions” were raised about data in the paper authored by cardiologist Mandeep Mehra, Desai and Zurich cardiologist Frank Ruschitzka. It said an independent audit has been commissioned.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
Covid case count nears 2-lakh mark, ICMR says ‘far away from peak’
June 03,2020 04:30:59 AM
“We are very far away from the peak. Our preventive measures have been very effective. We are in a much better position vis-a-vis other countries and you will see the data soon,” Dr Gupta said.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
CSIR research identifies unique trait in virus in India
June 03,2020 01:25:11 AM
Besides, other things, this particular trait could potentially make the virus weaker, one of the scientists involved in the study said.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
Sittings in Central Hall or online? Venkaiah, Birla discuss how to hold Monsoon Session
June 02,2020 00:30:59 AM
Naidu and Birla held a detailed discussion on Monday on the options and modalities for the Monsoon Session.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Experts criticise Covid handling: Community transmission has set in
May 31,2020 03:26:57 AM
The government has maintained that there is no community transmission even as the total cases in the country touched 1,73,763 on Saturday.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Lockdown 5.0 may be relaxed further: States to decide on malls, restaurants
May 30,2020 04:35:06 AM
The government may also consider relaxing night curfew hours based on suggestions from health experts. “It (decision to impose curfew from 7 pm to 7 am) is not exactly based on technical considerations of health. There is no harm if it is extended at least to 9 pm,” said an official.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Glimmer in Covid surge: Less than 5% of all patients require critical care
May 29,2020 04:36:50 AM
Of the total 83,004 active cases on May 27, less than 3500 needed any kind of intervention -- oxygen therapy, ICU or ventilators.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Oxford University continues HCQ trial
May 28,2020 02:27:40 AM
The recovery trial is currently the largest randomised controlled trial of HCQ for Covid-19.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Solidarity Trial: What progress has been made so far?
May 27,2020 04:30:32 AM
WHO Solidarity trial: In the hunt for possible Covid-19 treatments, WHO has halted enrolment for the hydroxychloroquine arm of trials. What led to the move, and what progress has been made with the other arms of Solidarity so far?
Thu, May 28, 2020
Centre asks states, UTs to negotiate with private labs, bring down test price
May 27,2020 02:39:37 AM
Incidentally, 182 private labs in the country make up 29 per cent of the total testing infrastructure. There are 428 government laboratories where Covid testing is currently taking place.
Wed, May 27, 2020
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing
May 27,2020 02:37:20 AM
Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.
Wed, May 27, 2020