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We have to learn to live with the virus, says govt as India crosses 56,000 coronavirus cases

Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal says India’s doubling rate has gone down to 10 days from 12 days, indicating a jump in the number of cases.

Scientists develop sensor that can help smartphones detect coronavirus in 60 seconds

Low vitamin D levels linked to higher deaths and a dialysis device that gives white blood cells a fighting edge, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

Flu data, vigilance, Aarogya Setu, Covid helpline — how NHA’s quietly leading pandemic fight

In an interview, the National Health Authority CEO says Ayushman Bharat hasn't yet had a major role in Covid crisis, but this could change if there's a surge.

Covid-19 mainly kills old people. So do most other diseases

Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease for everybody over 40, but is less harmful than a disease of similar infectiousness.

World’s most accurate antibody test has arrived. Or has it?

Most antibody tests have a high rate of either false positives or false negatives, drastically dropping their accuracy.

Focus on Covid-19 to increase malaria, tuberculosis and HIV related deaths in 5 years: Study

The study further stated that due to the coronavirus pandemic, five years of progress on tuberculosis treatment could be lost.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 1,886 in India, cases climb to 56,342

The number of active Covid-19 cases stood at 37,916. While 16,539 people have recovered, one patient has migrated, said the Union Health Ministry.

How well has Modi govt’s Covid strategy worked? Answer lies in 1 million+ tests done so far

From doubling rate to positivity rate and infection rate, the data from the results of 1 million samples gives an idea of how India is faring at tackling the disease.

Chhattisgarh fears fresh Covid wave as 14 migrant workers who returned test positive

The 14 migrants returned from red zones of Maharashtra, West Bengal and Hyderabad. Around 1.13 lakh migrant workers are expected to return soon via trains.

After HCQ, it’s time for azithromycin and pneumonia drug combo to go under clinical trial

As scientists try out new drug combinations and look for clues in existing cancer therapies, ThePrint brings you the latest on studies on Covid-19 patients.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

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.