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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicCoronavirus treatment

Topic: coronavirus treatment

Covid-vaccine distribution can take tips from how India conducts general elections

The strategy behind Covid-19 eradication efforts requires adopting tactics to deploy the vaccine like a cluster bomb.

Regeneron Covid antibody therapy reduces viral load, need for medical care, trial suggests

New York-based company Regeneron's therapy was given to President Donald Trump earlier this month after he tested positive for Covid.

Insufficient interferon – the reason why coronavirus could be deadly for some patients

Interferon helps orchestrate defence against viral pathogens & insufficient interferon may lurk at a dangerous turning point in Covid infections.

Cats can get infected by Covid, develop antibodies to block virus, finds study

From how conspiracy theories can hinder efforts to stop coronavirus' spread, to a nanoparticle tool that can help screen for drugs, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

Convalescent plasma appears to be the silver lining in the gloomy cloud of Covid-19

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard when it comes to evaluation of disease. But we can't always wait for gold.

MK-4482 could be new, big hope to treat Covid as Merck seen launching pill before 2020 ends

Merck's MK-4482 stops coronavirus from replicating. It was discovered by Emory University scientists & results of phase 2 trials are expected in weeks.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.