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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

The court is not Rahul Gandhi’s uncle. Its job is to protect rights, not preach

Which humanitarian crisis should be prioritised, which words are ‘simple’ enough to avoid hurt feelings, or who is a ‘true Indian’, are not questions warranting court input.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

Trump feared India could arm BrahMos with nuclear warhead to target Pakistan in Op Sindoor—WSJ report

New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the United States which had received intelligence suggesting that India had launched BrahMos cruise missiles to strike targets inside...

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.