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Topic: COVID-19

India’s poorest states have a ‘triple’ burden. Will struggle in a full-blown Covid strike

The poorest states have a far higher burden of communicable diseases compared to rich ones, which is worrying in the context of Covid-19 respiratory infections.

Modi govt approves made-in-India rapid test kits after Chinese supply is delayed

New list of approved kits includes 3 made by Indian firms and more from other countries. The first 7 lakh kits from China were supposed to arrive by 8 April.

Army doctor who visited quarantine centres in Delhi, Manesar tests positive for coronavirus

The doctor has been moved to Delhi’s Base Hospital for treatment, while his office block and residential building have been locked down.

Extend visas of Indians stranded in US: Modi govt asks Trump administration

Amid a growing clamour for India to rescue its citizens stranded abroad, Modi govt has been speaking to US about extending visas under all categories, including H-1B.

Amazon is hiring 75,000 more employees to keep up with coronavirus-induced consumer demand

In March, Amazon announced 100,000 new jobs and a global investment of over $350 million globally to increase pay for its employees.

At Haryana epicentre Nuh, officials fighting virus with help from Muslim priests, panchayats

Nearly 34 villages and two towns in Nuh are in complete lockdown as 45 of Haryana’s 185 Covid-19 cases are from the district. 

Viral post that says US CEO redesigned India map to laud Modi on Covid-19 is 4 years old

A viral post claims an American CEO has ‘redesigned’ Indian map to depict its states as countries with equivalent populations — all to laud the Modi govt’s efforts. 

FDA has approved saliva test to detect Covid-19 that lowers infection risk for health staff

From study showing effectiveness of remdesivir to another clinical trial for hydroxychloroquine, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19 research.

US, Australia, Japan target China on Covid-19. Should India join or act in self-interest?

US allies Japan and Australia, it appears, have joined ranks to call out and penalise China for its inaction with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rajasthan has done 30,000 tests, a reason why it could see more cases: Top health official

Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Rohit Kumar Singh tells ThePrint how he sees the crisis as an opportunity to strengthen Rajasthan’s public health systems.

On Camera

Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?