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Trump questions necessity of masks despite growing Covid cases in US

Trump has mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, for wearing a mask and hasn’t publicly worn one, though he is facing calls to do so.

When to wear a mask and when not to

Mask wearing is likely to do the most good in settings where people have little choice but to interact in enclosed spaces like grocery stores and medical clinics.

Four things to check before you use a public bathroom in coronavirus times

Researchers have found that the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, can be shed in faeces for up to a month after the illness.

Defence institute develops mask using herbal extract, claims it’s a ‘virus-neutraliser’

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology says the herbal extract for this biodegradable mask is obtained from neem oil, turmeric, tulsi and other spices.

US’s top diseases control body warns lockdowns could return as cases surge in some states

CDC experts have been unable to explain why Arizona, Texas and Oregon have seen a surge in Covid cases, but reminded people to keep taking the same precautions.

Masks as protest symbol in US, return of café culture in France and other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

These nine Indian politicians still don’t know how to wear a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic

Wearing masks to protect against Covid-19 infection will be crucial to bring back public life. But politicians must first set a precedent.

High doses of vitamin D cannot prevent or treat Covid-19, scientists say

Strokes are more severe in younger coronavirus patients and a new filter for N95 masks, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

After 54 days, will Indians in Covid hotspots like Delhi and Mumbai be ready to step out?

Delhi reported its biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 positive cases Thursday while Mumbai, which has reported 16,500 cases, has decided to extend the lockdown beyond 17 May.

You can’t put a price on face masks in this crisis. Italy did, and it’s learning a hard lesson

With Italy capping the price at a low mark, pharmacists say they are struggling to replenish stocks as foreign producers prefer to sell their goods elsewhere.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?