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Think you had Covid-19 in past? This is the ‘condition’ it could have been

Thinkihadititis is a condition affecting people who experienced Covid-like illnesses long before the novel coronavirus hit the world.

How styrene, chemical being blamed for Vizag gas leak deaths, affects human body

Preliminary reports say leak of a chemical, called styrene, killed 7 people in Visakhapatnam. ThePrint tells you what this chemical is used for and how it affects the human body.

Life inside the PPE: No food, no water and no loo break for at least 6-8 hours

PPEs are vital in offering protection to healthcare workers battling Covid-19 but it’s no easy task wearing and working in them.   

No assembly or sports, classes in shifts — the likely new normal in schools after lockdown

While there is no clarity on when schools will reopen, NCERT is working on a post-lockdown plan for schools, which will involve a number of social distancing measures.  

Bengal BJP goes to town over Mamata ‘fudging Covid numbers, PDS scandal’, starts survey

Launched last week, the survey also asks if people of certain areas are violating lockdown due to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘appeasement’ policy.

This is what 1918 Spanish Flu can teach India on how to tackle possible second Covid wave

History is repeating with Covid-19, but we can learn from past mistakes to ensure a less tragic outcome.

Kejriwal, Mamata, migrant crisis — what’s keeping BJP chief Nadda busy during lockdown

In video chats with BJP chief Nadda, state BJP leaders inform him about Covid management issues, give feedback on how they’re helping people tackle the crisis.

Does HCQ prevent Covid-19? ICMR now plans study on 2,000 health workers to find out

The health workers will be observed for up to 4 months in 5 cities. The study will estimate incidence rate of the infection & side-effects in health workers.

Can Gangajal treat Covid-19? Modi govt wants a study, ICMR says no

After an NGO wrote to Modi govt's Ministry of Jal Shakti claiming Gangajal could cure Covid-19 and it should be studied, ICMR had been requested to do ‘further research’.

New filter can trap ‘destructive’ proteins in Covid-19 patients, reduce fatalities

A study to test presence of coronavirus in breastmilk to a mobile app that can predict Covid-19 hotspots, ThePrint brings you the latest on coronavirus.

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.