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Donald Trump snaps at WHO — and India quietly sidestepped some of its advisories on virusSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 03:39 IST
In India, the government has politely sidestepped the periodic “advice” from the WHO and, instead, leaned on the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the experience of several state governments.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Coronavirus: Pooled testing planned in zero-case districts to get the real pictureSubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 03:35 IST
Into the third week of the 21-day lockdown, there is realisation in the government that without adequate testing in the COVID-free districts, there is an inherent risk in taking any decision on the lockdown
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Coronavirus India Latest Updates, 08 April: COVID-19 cases rise to 5274; 410 have recoveredSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 13:18 IST
Coronavirus India Latest Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with floor leaders of opposition and other parties in Parliament via video conferencing and said it was unlikely that the nationwide lockdown would be lifted in one go after it ends on April 14.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
As case count crosses 5000, Govt plans big testing push in make-or-break weekSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 04:20 IST
With the ICMR issuing an advisory for the use of rapid antibody tests in “areas reporting clusters (containment zone) and in large migration gatherings/ evacuees centres”, the serological tests are set to be conducted on a wider scale.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
Centre’s cue: States want longer lockdownSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 04:05 IST
Government sources said there would be clarity on the situation only after April 10, once testing is stepped up and results show the outbreak’s trajectory.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
Coronavirus India latest updates, 07 April: Maharashtra becomes first state to report more than 1,000 casesSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 14:00 IST
Coronavirus India Latest Updates: Maharashtra remains the worst affected states with 891 confirmed cases and 52 deaths, followed by Tamil Nadu (690 cases and 6 deaths) and Delhi (525 cases and 7 deaths).
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
Coronavirus: 76% of infected are male, 63% of dead over 60 years old, govt saysSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 04:28 IST
An analysis of 4,067 COVID-19 cases by the health ministry has revealed that more men than women contracted the disease, and died too. Among the COVID-19 positive cases reported, 76 per cent are men; of the dead, 73 per cent were men.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
COVID-19 India Updates, 06 April: Cases cross 4000; zoos put on alert after tiger tests positive in USSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 13:31 IST
The total number of positive coronavirus cases touched 4067 on Monday while the toll stood at 109 after fresh deaths were reported from four states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
Sat, May 16, 2020
As cases cross 3500, a pattern emerges: 80 per cent in 62 districtsSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 03:56 IST
According to Health Ministry estimates, the current rate of doubling of COVID-19 cases is 4.1 days, but it would have been 7.4 days if the Tablighi Jamaat congregation had not happened in Delhi last month.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020Coronavirus India Latest Updates April 5: Modi reminds people to light lamps, Chidambaram calls for aggressive testingSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 13:47 IST
Coronavirus India Latest Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reminded people to light lamps and candles on today night to show the country's collective resolve to fight coronavirus. "#9pm9minute," PM Modi tweeted to remind people of the exercise.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
Use homemade mask when stepping out: GovtSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 04:50 IST
Meanwhile, of the total COVID-19 positive cases reported across the country so far, 8.61% are in the 0-20 years age group, 41.88% in 21-40 years, 32.82% in 41-60 years, and 16.69% above 60 years.
Sun, Apr 05, 2020
Almost 33% cases traced to Tabligh meet, Govt says one slip can be bigSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 04:45 IST
From the first week of March, hundreds of Tablighi Jamaat activists had gathered at its Nizamuddin headquarters for a religious event that continued for days even as a government advisory barred all congregations in view of the worsening COVID-19 situation.
Sun, Apr 05, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: In 3 days, cases double across India, 25% linked to Tablighi meetSubscriber Only
April 04, 2020 04:35 IST
Of the 478 new cases reported in the last 24 hours — the highest single-day spike so far — at least 247 have been traced to the gathering at Markaz Nizamuddin attended by over 4,000 people.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Does BCG protect against coronavirus? New debate over old vaccineSubscriber Only
April 04, 2020 02:06 IST
Used for ages against TB, the BCG vaccine is newly under the spotlight. One study claims a link between low COVID-19 spread and wide BCG coverage, another dismisses it. A look at BCG, and the new discussion.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
National death count from Tabligh meeting now 15 — and almost a fifth of total casesSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 04:12 IST
Of the 141 new cases in the Capital, 129 are people evacuated from Markaz Nizamuddin, the headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat, where a congregation of over 4,000 was held last month.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Rapid antibody tests in hotspots advised, decision left to statesSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 04:08 IST
While Kerala, which was among the earliest to report COVID-19 cases and has at least two of these hotspots, has already started using these rapid tests, other states like Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh have been pushing for it.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Option gaining ground: After 21 days, easing of lockdown curbs, in select areasSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 04:05 IST
India coronavirus lockdown: Within the government, a “limited lockdown” in some areas is an option that seems to be gaining ground, at this point.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
Explained: To do rapid tests, or not toSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 04:00 IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research on Tuesday advised states not to use rapid test kits for the next two days, saying it would issue an advisory after their teams carry out field validation of these equipment.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Coronavirus India Latest Updates, April 2: Death toll rises to 53 as cases cross 2,000-mark; Maharashtra worst hitSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 13:29 IST
Coronavirus Cases in India Latest Updates: The number of people who have been infected with the novel coronavirus rose to 2,069 today, while 53 deaths have been reported. Multiple states have reported positive cases linked to those who attended the Nizamabad Markaz event.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
TN traces 110 new cases to Tabligh congregation, other states zero in, tooSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 04:40 IST
Earlier in the day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in its first statement on the issue, said 154 COVID-19 cases across the country had been traced to the Delhi meet.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Govt considers shift in policy, milder cases may not require hospitalisationSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 04:35 IST
As per the guidelines on clinical management of COVID-19 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, patients with mild symptoms, “may not” require hospitalisation “unless there is a concern for rapid deterioration”.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
New Lancet study puts China’s death per virus infections rate at 0.66%Subscriber Only
April 02, 2020 02:15 IST
Till April 1, 8.53 lakh cases of COVID-19 had been reported world-wide, with 41,887 deaths. China has seen 82,295 cases and 3,310 deaths.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
Coronavirus India latest updates, April 1: Surge in cases due to Tablighi Jamaat congregation doesn’t show national trend, says Health Ministry
April 01, 2020 13:04 IST
Coronavirus Cases in India latest updates: Three resident doctors working in government hospitals in Delhi are among the healthcare professionals who have been tested positive in the national capital.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
As US deaths cross 3,400, ICMR compares: coronavirus infection probability is low in IndiaSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 05:00 IST
With 146 positive cases, including two deaths, being reported in the last 24 hours, the total count has gone up to 1,397 (124 recovered, 35 dead).
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Explained: How does alcohol in hand sanitisers (and soap) kill the coronavirus?Subscriber Only
April 01, 2020 04:02 IST
Handwashing for 20 seconds at least kills the virus. When using a sanitiser, it should ideally have an alcohol content of 60% or more.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020Journalism of Courage
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