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 Open badminton tournament to be held without spectators amid coronavirus outbreak

PTI - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 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 - 11 March, 2020

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

Why rational people are panic buying as coronavirus spreads

Ari Altstedter - 11 March, 2020

Panic buying has emerged as reliable a feature of the coronavirus epidemic as a fever or dry cough.

Google is scrubbing coronavirus misinformation on search and YouTube

Mark Bergen - 11 March, 2020

Since Covid-19 began to spread, Google has aggressively intervened in some of its most popular online services to limit the spread of misinformation.

Coronavirus patients stable, showing signs of recovery: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

PTI - 10 March, 2020

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan spoke to some of the infected patients admitted at Medanta and Safdarjung hospitals via video calls on Tuesday.

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Haryana results can be a template for Rahul Gandhi to build New Congress

D.K. Singh - 17 June, 2024

Deepender, Manish, Gaurav, Geniben, and Varsha and Vishal—the emergence of doughty fighters in the 2024 polls has created an opportunity for Rahul Gandhi to start afresh and rebuild the Congress by putting in the front the leaders who have shown how to fight the BJP.

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