Shachi Sutaria

Shachi Sutaria

Shachi Sutaria is a fact-checker at BOOM. She has previously worked as a health research analyst at AMS Consulting, Lucknow for various national and international clients. She is a post- graduate in Public Health- Health administration from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

Bharat Biotech Rubbishes Viral Message Claiming VP Getting COVAXIN
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Bharat Biotech Rubbishes Viral Message Claiming VP Getting COVAXIN

The pharma company said the photo shows a routine blood check undergone by a member of the production team.

4 July 2020 9:55 AM GMT
ICMR
Coronavirus

ICMR's Sero Survey For COVID-19: All You Need To Know

The antibody test known as the serological test finds whether a person has already been infected by the COVID-19 virus

4 July 2020 6:10 AM GMT
ICMR Fast Tracks Covaxin Trials, Wants Vaccine By August 15
Coronavirus

ICMR Fast Tracks Covaxin Trials, Wants Vaccine By August 15

The vaccine is a collaboration between Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and the National Institute of Virology

3 July 2020 7:04 AM GMT
AstraZeneca, Moderna:Front Runners In The COVID-19 Vaccine Race
Coronavirus

AstraZeneca, Moderna:Front Runners In The COVID-19 Vaccine Race

The WHO has said there are 17 vaccine candidates currently in the human trial stage

3 July 2020 2:30 AM GMT
Never Said Coronil Can Cure Corona: Patanjali CEO Makes False Claim
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Never Said Coronil Can Cure Corona: Patanjali CEO Makes False Claim

In a press conference on June 23rd, Baba Ramdev said 'this is not only control, cure hai'.

30 Jun 2020 3:33 PM GMT
New G4 Swine Flu Strain With
Health

New G4 Swine Flu Strain With 'Pandemic Potential' Found In China

The virus has infected over 10% of workers in pig farms but there is no proof of human to human transmission

30 Jun 2020 7:30 AM GMT
No,This Letter Is Not AYUSH Ministry
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No,This Letter Is Not AYUSH Ministry's Nod To Patanjali's Coronil

Patanjali CEO tweeted a mail from AYUSH ministry falsely claiming that it resolves the controversy surrounding Coronil.

29 Jun 2020 4:15 PM GMT
Does Drinking
Fake News

Does Drinking 'Kashayam' Cure COVID-19? A Factcheck

The Ministry of AYUSH has only prescribed various medicines for prevention purposes and has not called any medicine a...

27 Jun 2020 11:43 AM GMT
COVID-19 Positive In Mumbai? Here
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Positive In Mumbai? Here's What You Can Do

BOOM contacted Mumbai civic officials and the war rooms to understand steps to take if you suspect COVID-19 infection

25 Jun 2020 7:25 AM GMT
Message Claiming Livfavir Is Cheaper Than Glenmark
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Message Claiming Livfavir Is Cheaper Than Glenmark's Fabiflu Is...

BOOM spoke to an executive of Livealth, manufacturer of Livfavir who said the company has withdrawn the drug.

24 Jun 2020 12:42 PM GMT
AYUSH Ministry Asks Patanjali To Stop Advertising COVID-19 Tablets
Coronavirus

AYUSH Ministry Asks Patanjali To Stop Advertising COVID-19 Tablets

Patanjali has claimed its Coronil and Swasari Vati tablets could cure COVID-19 in 3-14 days

23 Jun 2020 3:27 PM GMT
Glenmark Launches FabiFlu For COVID-19 Treatment: All You Need To Know
Coronavirus

Glenmark Launches FabiFlu For COVID-19 Treatment: All You Need To Know

The company claimed that the branded tablet for anti-viral favipravir reduced viral load of COVID-19.

20 Jun 2020 3:25 PM GMT