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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicCovid-19 treatment

Topic: Covid-19 treatment

Bengal BJP goes to town over Mamata ‘fudging Covid numbers, PDS scandal’, starts survey

Launched last week, the survey also asks if people of certain areas are violating lockdown due to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘appeasement’ policy.

This is what 1918 Spanish Flu can teach India on how to tackle possible second Covid wave

History is repeating with Covid-19, but we can learn from past mistakes to ensure a less tragic outcome.

Does HCQ prevent Covid-19? ICMR now plans study on 2,000 health workers to find out

The health workers will be observed for up to 4 months in 5 cities. The study will estimate incidence rate of the infection & side-effects in health workers.

Why the small pulse oximeter is becoming a major tool for doctors in Covid-19 crisis

A relatively small medical device that clips on to a patient's finger, the oximeter can measure one of the five vital pulmonary signs.

Mission LISA — Rajasthan’s new Covid-19 strategy to save lives of those above 60 years

The new mission focuses on targeting mostly those aged above 60 years with underlying health issues, testing them for early detection and treating them on time.

Remdesivir maker Gilead to expand production of drug most sought-after for Covid treatment

Gilead Sciences plans a global consortium of pharma firms for production. It says decision of partnership will depend on how fast the drug’s supply can be ramped up.

JNU prof says he was first to suggest BCG vaccine trials for Covid-19 but was ‘turned down’

Professor Gobardhan Das said he had emailed Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and the ICMR with the suggestion in March. Govt announced the trials in mid-April.

Can computers find a potential drug to fight Covid-19? Experts say it’s a long journey

Amid claims of research groups having identified Covid-19 drugs using computation, ThePrint explains why these findings need to be interpreted with caution.

Can’t understand research jargon around Covid-19? Here’s a basic primer to get you started

There's a lot of scientific data flooding the internet on Covid-19. Before you begin reading them, here's the basics to understanding it.

US grants emergency approval to Roche antibody test that can deliver result in 18 mins

Swiss company Roche Holding AG said the test runs on a high-volume instrument that can give as many as 300 results in an hour.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.