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 concerned by coronavirus situation in Italy — Full text of Jaishankar’s speech in Rajya Sabha

ThePrint Team - March 11, 2020

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar apprised Rajya Sabha on the govt's efforts in countries where Indians are stranded due to coronavirus.

How China’s authoritarianism ‘aided’ its fight against coronavirus

Mohana Basu - March 11, 2020

A Yale sociologist has noted how China’s authoritarian approach may have helped it quickly reduce the number of new cases despite having the widest outbreak.

How self-quarantine can ‘flatten the epidemic curve’ as coronavirus cases rise

Kairvy Grewal - March 11, 2020

Experts suggest that self-quarantine can go a long way in limiting the rapid spread of coronavirus, as well as reduce the burden on health systems.

India Open badminton tournament to be held without spectators amid coronavirus outbreak

PTI - March 11, 2020

The India Open tournament, a crucial event for the Tokyo Olympic qualification, will be aired on YouTube, while Hotstar will show the matches quarterfinal onwards.

Better to be solo than sorry: Coronavirus is a perfect excuse for introverts

Pia Krishnankutty - March 11, 2020

For those who are naturally reserved and loathe social interaction, cancelling plans was never easier.

Coronavirus cases rise to 60 in India as fresh cases surface in Delhi & Rajasthan

PTI - March 11, 2020

The number includes 16 Italians who were detected with the virus in India. Currently, a suspected case is tested at least twice before it is confirmed as 'positive'.

Confusion in Italy, clarity in Singapore — how govts are communicating during coronavirus

Angana Chakrabarti - March 11, 2020

In India, where the number of cases have risen to above 50, the government’s 'risk communication' measures have been steady but not really up to the mark.

UK Health Minister Nadine Dorries tests positive for coronavirus

ANI - March 11, 2020

The health minister became the first UK lawmaker to be diagnosed with the virus. As per reports, UK has recorded 6 coronavirus deaths and over 380 cases.

Forget coronavirus, homoeopathy can’t cure anything. It’s a placebo, at best

Sandhya Ramesh - March 11, 2020

Homoeopathy may be very popular in India but global experts dismiss its efficacy. An Australian review found it ineffective, and Spain is considering a ban on it.

The global shortage of masks is likely to get much worse

K Oanh Ha - March 11, 2020

With the deadly virus now present in 100 countries, companies are unable to match demand for the masks needed by health workers.

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