Moderna’s COVID-19 breakthrough: Is the media hype justified
The biotech firm develops vaccine against novel coronavirus disease that shows positive results for eight patients
Typhoon Ambo increases challenges for Philippines during COVID-19
Typhoon Vongfong, known locally as Ambo, made landfall in the Philippines on May 14, 2020, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people during a …
COVID-19: Assam’s biggest hospital shut amid worries of spread in Guwahati
The state’s tally of cases jumped to 59 — including a 16-year-old from Guwahati who tested positive after she died on May 7
COVID-19: Here's what decentralised planning teaches us to curb pandemics
Decentralised infrastructure and services provide a range of benefits for all stakeholders
COVID-19: Why the surge in Bihar's cases
Rise in cases in the state puts spotlight on worrying trend of migrant workers reportedly crossing border without telling authorities
Odisha claims lowest rate of COVID-19 cases in the country
Odisha government launches portal for registration of migrant workers who anticipate their return to the state
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, the role of public health workers is unrecognised
Public health nurses and physicians, health inspectors and educators, laboratory technicians, epidemiologists and statisticians process tests …
COVID-19: More than thousand Nepalese migrants stranded in India during harvest time
All the migrants have only one request for authorities in Nepal: To arrange for them an entrance to their home country
COVID-19 airborne transmission possible in some indoor settings: WHO
Asymptomatic patients can pass on virus, extent unknown
COVID-19: Delhi govt says there is community transmission, Centre says no
Delhi health minister says source of more than half cases could not be traced
Antibody injections could fight COVID-19 infections: An infectious disease expert explains the prospects
Antibodies are perhaps the safest type of therapy and have many important functions
Bihar procures most paddy in 6 yrs, But will that help
Nitish Kumar government already has hands full; mills may not want to lift more
COVID-19 makes summer 2020 harsh for Rajasthan’s pastoralists
Pastoralists suspend migration to other states, fodder crisis in several villages
COVID-19: US FDA grants emergency authorisation for remdesivir
EUA doesn't equal final nod; China trial painted different picture
What dreams may come: Why you’re having more vivid dreams during the pandemic
Studies indicate people may be sleeping more and moving less during the pandemic
COVID-19 lockdown reduces Patna waste by more than half
An unfortunate side-affect is hundreds of stray dogs left to starve
Transitioning classes into electronic gadgets: Life of students in lockdown
The idea of using digital technologies to teach students from homes was introduced to continue with education and overcome mental stress and anxiety
Do Bihar migrants have the choice to not go back to cities?
North Bihar’s unique geo-physical settings and hydro-meteorology make it one of the most vulnerable regions to environmental forces to&…
Coronavirus update: 51.5% exposed to virus in Pune, shows serosurvey
A mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 recently detected in Malaysia is more infectious, but also less deadly
Coronavirus update: Scientists criticise Russia’s vaccine announcement
The ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine has not undergone large trials to test its safety and efficacy, warn scientists
COVID-19 may push half the world’s youth into anxiety, depression: ILO
Youth fear the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 38% uncertain about future job prospects
Coronavirus update: India adds more than 50,000 cases for first time
Third ‘unlock’ phase guidelines issued to relax restrictions from the nationwide lockdown, large public gatherings remain banned
Lockdown, relax, repeat: How cities across the globe are going back to coronavirus restrictions
While there are increasing examples of a return to some lockdown measures, there are no examples demonstrating the success of a second lockdown&…
No community transmission of COVID-19 in India, health ministry repeats
Silent on deadline for Indian COVID-19 vaccine; says human trials yet to take off
COVID-19: Bihar fails to ramp up testing despite Nitish saying so
Efforts to ramp up testing seem to be losing steam; daily and monthly testing both decline