TopicCoronavirus

Topic: Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is a viral disease that turned into a pandemic in early 2020. The first known case was recorded in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Coronavirus has multiple variants such as Delta and Omicron, and its most common symptoms are fever, chills and sore throat.

2 Indians join global remdesivir trial as the world pins its hopes on it to treat Covid-19

Himani Chandna - April 28, 2020

WHO is conducting Solidarity trial, for which about 1,650 patients have registered, to find treatment options for Covid-19.

This online quiz contest by Bengaluru group is engaging families across the world every Sunday

Fiza Jha - April 28, 2020

Inspired by Bournvita Quiz Contest, weekly Qshala quiz contest is bringing together families from across India, as well as other parts of the world.

Start evaluation process for board exam answer sheets, HRD minister tells states

Kritika Sharma - April 28, 2020

At a meeting Tuesday, the HRD ministry also asked states to devise social-distancing protocol for the reopening of schools after lockdown.

If Trump won’t lead the world, others must

Michael Bloomberg - April 28, 2020

US presidential leadership can’t be fully replaced. But in a time of war, we must fight with the army we have.

Graded lockdown exit will make industrial recovery painfully slow, says Anand Mahindra

Remya Nair - April 28, 2020

In a series of tweets, industrialist Anand Mahindra has cited ‘research’ that rules a 49-day lockdown as optimal, and called for comprehensive relief after that.

Modi govt plans massive evacuation of Indians stranded in Gulf countries after 3 May

Snehesh Alex Philip - April 28, 2020

The evacuation, which is still in the planning stage, will include a deployment of Navy and Air Force assets.

Don’t blame different Covid strain for high numbers in states. It’s unproven, sounds like an excuse

ThePrint Team - April 28, 2020

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Not feasible now to conduct pending board exams for class 10,12: Manish Sisodia tells HRD

PTI - April 28, 2020

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia suggested Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to promote students on the basis of performance in internal exams.

Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray swap racquets for PS4 controllers to play virtual tennis in lockdown

Kairvy Grewal - April 28, 2020

With professional tennis courts shut due to the coronavirus pandemic, an esports version of Mutua Madrid Open is being held online.

Gautam Buddh Nagar admin to provide free cab services to Delhi for non-emergency patients

PTI - April 28, 2020

According to officials, patients will require to produce documents like prescription and proof of treatment and are suggested to apply a day in advance.

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Topic: Coronavirus

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