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In research about the novel coronavirus so far, the evidence has been that the elderly and those with underlying conditions are more vulnerable. Does that mean children are immune?
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According to a report in Financial Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to enjoy the highest popularity among all democratic leaders for his response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in India.
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Diseases caused by coronaviruses, such as COVID-19, are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.
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Although COVID-19 cases have grown faster over the last one week, the transmission rate in India is lower than elsewhere, experts note. A comparison of growth in cases, deaths between India and other countries.
Tablighi Jamaat: Its purpose, how it runs
Tablighi Jamaat: The proselytising movement aims to reach out to ordinary Muslims and revive their faith, particularly in matters of ritual, dress, and personal behaviour.
Explained: How does alcohol in hand sanitisers (and soap) kill the coronavirus?
Handwashing for 20 seconds at least kills the virus. When using a sanitiser, it should ideally have an alcohol content of 60% or more.
COVID-19 Effect: Even as FDs turn dull, stay with safe instruments in current times
It will be difficult for small banks and NBFCs to raise deposits easily as the perception of deposits being safe have taken a hit after troubles at PMC Bank and Yes Bank.
Coronavirus: Clusters lead to a surge in spread but could help contain it too
Experts believe that from the perspective of containing the spread, the emergence of these clusters might be a good thing.
India coronavirus lockdown: What is the British-era law invoked in Panchkula to curtail movement?
The law was first enacted in 1918 in erstwhile Punjab to make provisions for nightly patrol duty by inhabitants of small villages and towns in cases of emergency.
Explained: What is Tablighi Jamaat, several of whose members tested positive for coronavirus
Authorities in various states are appealing to people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat gathering in New Delhi's Nizamuddin to come forward and get themselves checked.
Explained: Why several countries are releasing their prisoners amid COVID-19
Prison authorities have been facing difficulties in keeping the virus from spreading behind bars. What makes prisons vulnerable during an epidemic?
Explained: The procedures followed by healthcare workers while tending to COVID-19 patients
For all healthcare workers who come in contact with suspected or positive cases of COVID-19, it is important to have access to equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent themselves from getting infected.
The business of breathing: What does it take to build a ventilator, who can do it?
What does it take to build a ventilator, and who can do it? What hurdles must India overcome to accomplish such a massive scale-up before the pandemic can potentially overwhelm the health system?
Explained: For how long can the virus in this outbreak survive on clothes?
Studies have looked at how long the virus can survive on various surfaces — plastic, steel, cardboard — and even in the air, but none has looked at fabric yet.
Banks, HFCs to offer moratorium option to all, but short-term relief comes at big cost
Since the RBI has said that interest will continue to accrue on the outstanding portion of the loan during the moratorium period, it may increase the customers’ burden significantly.
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