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Topic: COVID-19

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.

The virus spreads through liquid particles when the infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes – it has a high multiplication rate. Therefore, the world had taken measures to quarantine or isolate those infected. While the disease can be mild and recoverable, those older or with underlying medical conditions are more likely to be adversely affected. The disease caused according to WHO estimates 3 million deaths in 2020.

Despite thalidomide’s dark past, it is being investigated as potential Covid-19 treatment

Neil Vargesson -
Thalidomide was used for treating severe morning sickness in the 1950s and 1960s. Tragically, its use resulted in severe and rare birth defects in children.

‘Journalism without fear’ — importance of 2020 World Press Freedom Day theme amid Covid

Fiza Jha -
Since 1993, 3 May has been celebrated as a day when governments must take accountability and recognise the importance of a free press in a democracy.

In Covid battle, this ‘army’ of volunteers is helping senior citizens, others stuck at home

Shubhangi Misra -
A simple message on Facebook offering help has mushroomed into a pan-India community that answers distress calls, requests to check in on ageing parents, and so on.

Nicotine patch test on Covid patients, healthcare workers to see if smokers are ‘protected’

Himani Chandna -
The trial will be conducted on 1,900 people by French researchers who found in a study that smokers are less likely to contract Covid-19.

We all are ‘Too Hot to Handle’ in Covid times. Why reality TV shows are finally relatable

Rachel John -
Believe it or not, reality TV shows like ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ are helping us cope with the Covid crisis.

Chhattisgarh CM says 80% industrial production back on track but industrialists contest claim

Prithviraj Singh -
Chhattisgarh allowed industries to resume operations on 22 April. Industrialists in the state say 80% production can’t happen so soon.

What were you planning to do post-lockdown and how will you spend two more weeks?

ThePrint Team -
The nationwide lockdown in India has meant an end to social activities — such as eating out, going to the theatre, or meeting friends.

Modi govt plans study on 50 lakh people to test if alternative medicine can treat Covid

Himani Chandna -
AYUSH ministry plans to conduct study on 3 groups — common public, frontline workers such as police and healthcare stuff, and Covid-19 patients.

Lucknow Covid hotspots named after mosques, Yogi govt draws flak for ‘communalising’ illness

Neelam Pandey -
Lucknow administration refutes claims of targeting any community. Officials say naming done after mosques due to presence of positive cases from there.

Pressure mounts on India to call out China for Covid as it readies to take lead role at WHO

Nayanima Basu -
The US and Australia want India to take a ‘firm stand’ against China for the Covid-19 crisis when it assumes the charge of WHO’s executive board by May-end.
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