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40-paise a pill antacid is new hope to treat Covid, Modi govt wants to stock up

Modi govt has taken note of the buzz surrounding famotidine, and asked drug authorities to assess its domestic availability and production capacity. 

Has Covid-19 strain evolved since it was first reported in India? ICMR study to find answer

After the lockdown, ICMR plans to ask all states and UTs to send positive Covid-19 samples to study the genetic diversity of the virus, which it says will help India prepare better.

Scientists find unique micro blood clots in lungs causing death in severe Covid-19 patients

US launches trial to test efficacy of blood pressure drug to a 3D-printed ventilator that can work without electricity, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

Fans, mosquito nets, pool testing — the plan to get Delhi courts working after lockdown

A committee is looking into measures courts need to take to ensure there isn't a spread of coronavirus when court buildings resume functioning after lockdown.

Residents of Delhi containment zones to be screened thrice in 2 weeks, says Kejriwal govt

The directive comes as fresh cases of coronavirus continue to emerge from 75% of the capital’s containment zones. There are 97 containment zones in Delhi.

Why coronavirus outbreaks could go on until 2024 despite social distancing

Social distancing might be required into 2022, with surveillance through 2024. It's not realistic to think the virus will soon recede and disappear.

Modi govt tells states not to buy Covid-19 rapid antibody test kits from 2 Chinese firms

The govt, it is learnt, has also issued show-cause notices to the importers licensed to procure the rapid antibody testing kits from two Chinese firms that were found to be 'faulty'.

Dead virus particles suspected to be behind Covid patients testing positive after recovery

S. Korean scientists have found patients who remain positive weeks after diagnosis may harbour dead virus particles that can’t be distinguished from infectious ones.

Can female sex hormones help men battle Covid-19? US scientists to find out

The trial will include 110 patients with confirmed or presumed cases of Covid-19 who develop at least one serious symptom, such as high fever, shortness of breath or pneumonia.

Antibody from llamas could help block coronavirus entry into cells, say researchers

A smart band to help maintain social distancing to an old arthritis drug for lung damage, ThePrint brings you the top 5 research on Covid-19.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.