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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.

Scientists find unique micro blood clots in lungs causing death in severe Covid-19 patients

Mohana Basu -
US launches trial to test efficacy of blood pressure drug to a 3D-printed ventilator that can work without electricity, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

Residents of Delhi containment zones to be screened thrice in 2 weeks, says Kejriwal govt

Aneesha Bedi -
The directive comes as fresh cases of coronavirus continue to emerge from 75% of the capital’s containment zones. There are 97 containment zones in Delhi.

Must create jobs for those who lost them due to Covid-19: UN secretary general on May Day

Revathi Krishnan -
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres says the coronavirus crisis has made people realise 'as never before' how essential workers keep societies functioning. 

Vegetable prices could double in Delhi as supply to Azadpur Mandi falls amid Covid cases

Samyak Pandey -
As Asia’s biggest vegetables and fruits market sees 15 Covid cases, supply falls from adjoining states. The market’s APMC chief, however, denies supply issues.

India can spend more to combat economic fallout of Covid: IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath

Remya Nair -
IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says India is spending around 1% of its GDP to combat the economic impact of Covid-19, but emerging markets on average are spending 2.5%.

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata still in Red Zone, will remain under lockdown after 3 May

Swagata Yadavar -
New list released by health ministry has 130 districts in Red Zone, 284 in Orange Zone and 319 in Green Zone.

Let’s talk about garbage in Covid battle and clap for India’s sanitation workers

Dilip Mandal -
Wuhan’s trash increased 6 times while it fought Covid. India’s is on the rise too but we don’t have enough treatment facilities or protection for sanitation workers.

When Delhi Metro reopens, these are the guidelines CISF wants followed by commuters, staff

Rahul Sampal -
According to new CISF rules, Aarogya Setu app and face masks will be compulsory for Delhi Metro passengers. Its personnel will have to maintain strict hygiene.

Covid brings back single-use plastics as environmental concerns take a backseat

Andrew Noel -
For a plastics industry that’s grappling with a drop in demand for household goods and cars, the resurgence is a welcome break.

‘Extremely unusual’ if Covid patients don’t develop antibodies, top US scientist Fauci says

John Lauerman -
The dependable appearance of antibodies following Covid-19 infections would be highly reassuring as governments move to restart economies from lockdowns.
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