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.

‘We’re not responsible’ — Hyderabad parents fume as schools say send kids ‘at own risk’

Rishika Sadam - August 30, 2021

At least 3 schools in Hyderabad have asked parents to sign 'consent forms' that say management takes no responsibility for health of children. Telangana schools reopen Wednesday.

Antibody cocktail, given to Trump, could reduce hospitalisation in high-risk Covid patients: Study

Mohana Basu - August 30, 2021

REGEN-COV received emergency use authorisation from US FDA. It is meant to treat mild-to-moderate Covid patients who aren't on oxygen support but who may be at risk of severe disease.

Beijing delay in approving Pfizer-BioNTech shot raises questions on China’s vaccination plans

Bloomberg News - August 30, 2021

Analysts say Beijing's concern might be that approval of the BioNTech shot could be interpreted as an acknowledgment that local shots are less effective than western ones.

New Covid variant C.1.2 could be more infectious, evade vaccine protection, study shows

PTI - August 30, 2021

According to the study, C.1.2 lineage has a mutation rate of about 41.8 mutations per year, which is about twice as fast as the current global mutation rate of other variants.

Taxes, drug prescriptions & even voting — this country has unlocked the ultimate digital life

Martin Ivens - August 30, 2021

Here you can become a naturalised digital citizen, with instant access to all services, without a geek’s expertise. And one doesn’t have to emigrate in person to enjoy benefits.

Classrooms at 50% capacity, staggered lunch time — how Delhi is reopening schools from 1 Sept

Soniya Agrawal - August 30, 2021

Guidelines released by DDMA Monday asks schools to sanitise premises, use all entry-exit points to avoid crowding, provide wash basins and vaccinate all staff on 'top priority'.

At 16.4 cr doses, SII’s increased Covishield output helps India cross Aug vaccination target

Abantika Ghosh - August 30, 2021

Modi govt, which projected 15 crore doses would be available in August, managed to achieve its 1 crore-doses-a-day plan last week. Meanwhile, Covaxin production lags.

India registers 42,909 new Covid cases, 380 deaths in last 24 hours

PTI - August 30, 2021

The number of active cases has increased to 3,76,324 and comprise 1.15% of total infections. The national Covid-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.51%, the health ministry said.

Covid-19 pandemic: New Zealand reports 1st death linked to Pfizer shot, Singapore most vaccinated

Pia Krishnankutty - August 30, 2021

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

Recruitment of volunteers for phase 2/3 trial of Covovax vaccine on children begins

PTI - August 29, 2021

The clinical trial would be held across 10 sites and would cover 920 children, 460 each in the age groups of 12-17 and 2-11, according to official sources.

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