Wednesday, Jun 21, 2023
Journalism of Courage
Coronavirus
On December 31, 2019, China reported a new virus to the World Health Organization (WHO), which later came to be known as COVID-19 -- the “CO” stands for coronavirus, “VI” for virus and “D” for disease. The coronavirus itself is called “nCoV-2019”. The virus, which causes symptoms ranging from an itchy throat to pneumonia, has killed thousands globally and infected millions. Several countries, including India, have implemented lockdown measures and other restrictions in a bid to stop the tranmission of the coronavirus. There are global efforts to find a cure or vaccine for the coronavirus, with several studies underway and in different stages of development. Scientists are also trying to understand the origin of the virus and how it is transmitted. An indigenous vaccine for the coronavirus is being developed in the country by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in partnership with Bharat Biotech International Limited (MMIL).
India initiated a lockdown on March 24 due to the coronavirus, and has gradually eased restrictions in phases. The country stopped rail and air services to contain the coronavirus. The Centre announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore package to that would largely benefit the unorganised sector workers, especially daily wage earners and the urban and rural poor. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also taken several relief measures to mitigate the economic fallout due to the coronavirus.
The Centre initiated Shramik Special trains in May to help stranded migrants, tourists students and others return to their home states. It announced the Vande Bharat Mission and Operation Samudra Setu to help Indian nationals abroad return to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic is altering beviour across the world. From social distancing to wearing masks, from washing hands to working from home, people have been forced to change their habits. And not just humans, the coronavirus pandemic has led to cleaner air, blue skies and a change in animal behaviour.
CORONAVIRUS NEWS
Medics fear cricketer Shane Warne's sudden death may have been precipitated by COVID-19 vaccine
June 21, 2023 7:50 am
Cardiologists Dr Aseem Malhotra and Dr Chris Neil, who is also President of the Australian Medical Professionals' Society (AMPS), said the post-mortem findings for Warne, 52, revealed coronary atherosclerosis or heart disease.
Coronavirus only affects human body, communal virus affects body politic: Sibal on fresh violence in Manipur
May 23, 2023 11:56 am
In a tweet, Sibal said, "Manipur burning again. Earlier clashes led to: 70 dead, 200 injured. 'Coronavirus' only affects the human body, 'communal virus' affects the body politic."
Covid is no longer an emergency: What changes now?
May 07, 2023 2:36 pm
WHO raised its highest level of alert and termed the infection a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a designation that remained in place for over three years.
India logs 7,533 new Covid-19 cases, 44 deaths
April 28, 2023 10:45 am
The death toll has increased to 5,31,468 with 44 deaths, which included 16 fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated.
India logs 9,355 fresh Covid infections; active cases dip to 57,410
April 27, 2023 9:49 am
The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 4.08 per cent and the weekly positivity rate is 5.36 per cent.
4 Supreme Court judges down with Covid
April 23, 2023 9:16 am
The four includes a judge who is part of the five-judge Constitution Bench hearing petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages.
Covid-19: India records 12,193 fresh cases
April 22, 2023 10:01 am
The active cases account for 0.15 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent, according to the health ministry's website.
Covid cases on rise, Centre asks eight states to act
April 22, 2023 6:55 am
The positivity rate — the proportion of samples tested that return positive for the infection — has also been on the rise, standing at 5.5 per cent during the week ending April 19.
Covid Live News Updates: India records 12,193 new cases and 42 deaths
April 22, 2023 10:21 am
Covid Live News Updates: The active cases account for 0.15 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent, according to the health ministry’s website.
Active Covid cases in country climb to 66,170
April 21, 2023 9:40 am
The death toll has increased to 5,31,258 with 28 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
CORONAVIRUS PHOTOS
A week after China eases Covid curbs, residents swarm pharmacies, test centres
December 15, 2022 7:14 pm
Tourists flock to hill stations to beat Covid blues, but officials call for vigilance
July 10, 2021 1:37 pm
With daily case detections still above 40,000 and reports and pictures of blatant violations of social distancing norms coming from tourist spots, officials warn that daily cases could explode if people behave recklessly.
Amid the pandemic and rise of multiplexes, Kolkata's single screen cinemas struggle to stay afloat
June 26, 2021 2:59 pm
Amidst rampant modernisation and the emergence of lush multiplexes, Kolkata's single screen cinema halls struggle to stay afloat.
24 crore people vaccinated so far, Govt says over 25.87 crore doses provided to states
June 12, 2021 3:07 pm
Dr V K Paul, who heads the country’s Covid task force, said the US decision will not have any regulatory impact in India.
After pandemic pause, Avengers swing, soar into Disneyland
June 05, 2021 10:54 am
A Spider-Man ride that lets visitors blast bots with virtual webs from their bare hands and a show of strength from the royal guard of Wakanda are among the highlights of the new Avengers Campus at Disney's California Adventure Park, whose debut was paused for about a year by the coronavirus pandemic before it opens to the public Friday.
Spirometers, yoga exercises part of daily routines at Covid-19 care centres
May 29, 2021 1:57 pm
Nurses, doctors and volunteers have started making patients do yoga, and a few stretching exercises known to provide better care as the virus hits. Due to the nature of the virus, monitoring breathing patterns and focusing on lung health has become vital.
How Muslims across the world marked last week of Ramadan amid Covid protocols
May 07, 2021 7:46 pm
Amid a surge of Covid-19 cases and curfews, Muslims across the world marked last week of the holy month of Ramadan.
From the Covid-19 pandemic frontlines in Gujarat
April 29, 2021 12:38 pm
Gujarat reported 14,120 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday and 174 deaths, the highest single-day increase in fatalities so far. The state's coronavirus tally has now risen to 5,38,845. The overall toll is 6,830.
