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Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Topic: COVID-19

What patients of diabetes, asthma need to do to stay safe from COVID-19

Early clinical profile of COVID-19 suggests severe manifestation in people suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and lung diseases like asthma.  

This is Modi govt’s to-do list for ministries to tackle coronavirus crisis efficiently

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba’s letter mentions tasks such as identifying buildings to be used as quarantine centres, developing media strategy to address rumours.

MEA set to brief foreign envoys on coronavirus, will allay concerns over travel advisory

Pakistan, Italy & Ireland have cancelled national day celebrations and embassy events, some diplomats plan to leave India ‘for the time being’.

Coronavirus patients shed virus even after their symptoms subside, says German study

The researchers, affiliated to multiple German institutes, say in their pre-print that it is unclear whether 'shedding' is infectious and advise further investigation. 

Confusion in Italy, clarity in Singapore — how govts are communicating during coronavirus

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. 

What is the best way to enjoy Holi in times of coronavirus?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah said they will not participate in Holi milan events and have cautioned against mass gatherings.

India can fight COVID-19, but only if the private sector is allowed to step in quickly

Private facilities are not allowed to test for COVID-19 now. But if number of suspected cases in India increases, government resources won’t be enough.

Why a 3-year-old in Kerala being diagnosed with coronavirus is a crucial statistic

Early findings from China indicated that among the 44,000 known cases, less than 1% were aged younger than 10. The Kerala child is India’s first.

Coronavirus: Latest updates on cases in India, all you need to know about COVID-19

As coronavirus cases continue to occur in India, here is all you need to know about how the virus spreads, the symptoms, things to do to keep safe, and more.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.