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Large number of Covid patients obese, need urgent study to understand link: Delhi doctors

Doctors say obesity leads to many health conditions, including heart problems and diabetes, which can complicate a Covid-19 infection.

Govts will need to support armed forces with PPEs, ventilators if Covid situation worsens

Lt Gen. Anup Banerji says the armed forces have enough PPEs and ventilators for the 10,000 beds prepared for civilians, but could need more if the Covid-19 crisis spirals.

Jubilant Life Sciences first in India to announce pact with Gilead for Covid hope remdesivir

Under the licensing agreement, Jubilant will have the right to receive a technology transfer of the manufacturing process to scale up remdesivir production.

Glenmark enrols 150 patients to test favipiravir, the ‘most sought-after drug for Covid’

The dosage frequency of the tablets will be 1,800 mg twice on first day, 800 mg twice on second day, which will then be followed for up to a maximum of 14 days.

Scientists identify new bat coronavirus that sheds light on how SARS-CoV-2 evolved

Children, teens at higher risk of complications to bowel abnormalities in patients, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19.

WFH, online classes, binge-watching during lockdown have started another ‘outbreak’

It’s a collective burden for students and workers who find themselves spending more and more time on screens and gadgets to keep up with life.

All the Covid-19 symptoms you didn’t know about

Here’s a snapshot of some of the symptoms Covid-19 causes, including some you might not have heard about.

Oxford begins study to prevent worsening of mild coronavirus cases, to start with HCQ

Oxford study will test whether 7-day course of HCQ can reduce serious symptoms in vulnerable groups. The antibiotic azithromycin will also be tested.

Why men are more vulnerable to coronavirus than women

From 'teaching' AI to pick out coronavirus infections from a database of CT scans to a home saliva test, ThePrint brings you the latest research on Covid-19 front.

ICMR issues new guidelines to record Covid deaths, says this will help build robust data

The new guidelines are an attempt to streamline the Covid mortality surveillance in the country.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.