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.

India is now testing random lung infection cases for COVID-19 to detect community spread

Swagata Yadavar - March 17, 2020

ICMR scientist Raman R. Gangakhedkar says a positive sample among patients without a travel history would mean active transmission of coronavirus in community.

India’s ‘Corontine’ in TOI, HT & Express notes ex-CJI Gogoi’s retirement ‘benefit’

Angana Chakrabarti - March 17, 2020

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

How to bust myths & curb panic — a 6-point guide for journalists covering coronavirus

Srijan Shukla - March 17, 2020

There’s been a flood of information about coronavirus, with social media easing the proliferation of rumours. It’s a battle journalists have to fight.

Coronavirus fear is leading to panic buying of guns in the US

Francis Wilkinson - March 17, 2020

Much like those buying food and toilet paper in bulk, there are a section of people who believe there will be a break down in public order very soon.

2 more test positive for coronavirus in Karnataka, number of cases in state goes up to 10

PTI - March 17, 2020

A 20-year-old woman with travel history to the UK and a 60-year-old relative of the man who died last week tested positive Monday.

2 new coronavirus cases reported in Noida, total number of cases rises to 13

ANI - March 17, 2020

As the number of coronavirus cases increase, Noida has baned all community events to prevent the infection from spreading further.

Pakistan media mogul’s ‘illegal’ arrest sparks protests, even in UK

Simrin Sirur - March 17, 2020

Journalists have been protesting against the arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, the Editor-in-Chief of Jang-Geo Group, calling it an attack on press freedom.

From Kashmir to coronavirus, how Modi’s silver bullet Jaishankar is keeping troubles away

Jyoti Malhotra - March 17, 2020

Jaishankar understands that crises are the bedrock of opportunities. So before EU leaders held a teleconference on COVID-19, India activated hot lines across South Asia.

Hong Kong shutdown is a lesson to the world in halting virus

Iain Marlow - March 17, 2020

Unlike the rest of the world, Hong Kong appears to be successfully controlling Covid-19, in part because the memory of 2003 SARS outbreak prompted a public outcry early on.

YouTube increases automated moderation to keep humans home

Mark Bergen - March 17, 2020

As more of its employees are forced to work from home, the world's biggest video site is leaning on its software to screen videos as it adjusts its content moderation practices.

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