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.

Mucormycosis: The Black Fungus Affecting COVID-19 Patients
Coronavirus

Mucormycosis: The Black Fungus Affecting COVID-19 Patients

Mucormycosis is a serious but rare fungal infection that is occurring as a post-Covid-19 complication.

10 May 2021 9:44 AM GMT
Is The COVID-19 Variant In AP 15 Times More Infectious? What We Know
Coronavirus

Is The COVID-19 Variant In AP 15 Times More Infectious? What We Know

The N440K variant found in Andhra Pradesh has been in circulation in the country since June 2020

8 May 2021 10:14 AM GMT
No, Homeopathic Aspidosperma Q 20 Is Not Substitute For Oxygen
Coronavirus

No, Homeopathic Aspidosperma Q 20 Is Not Substitute For Oxygen

Aspidosperma Q 20, a homeopathic medicine is useful for clearing breathing pathways but is not a substitute for oxygen...

3 May 2021 1:32 PM GMT
When To Get Vaccine, Donate Plasma After You Recover From Covid-19
Coronavirus

When To Get Vaccine, Donate Plasma After You Recover From Covid-19

Recovering patients should wait at least two- six weeks before donating plasma or taking the COVID-19 vaccine according...

30 April 2021 12:47 PM GMT
Does COVID-19 Vaccine Impact Womens Periods? What We Know
Coronavirus

Does COVID-19 Vaccine Impact Women's Periods? What We Know

While there are not enough voices in India, internationally several women have reported changes in their menstrual...

26 April 2021 2:49 PM GMT
Delhi Hospitals Gasp For Oxygen: Share Woes On Twitter, Approach Court
Coronavirus

Delhi Hospitals Gasp For Oxygen: Share Woes On Twitter, Approach Court

As the number of COVID-19 patients in Delhi are on the rise, many hospitals have tweeted about depleting oxygen supplies

23 April 2021 3:45 PM GMT
Covishield To Cost ₹600 For Private Hospitals, ₹400 For States: Serum
Coronavirus

Covishield To Cost ₹600 For Private Hospitals, ₹400 For States: Serum

Serum Institute of India released its pricing strategy for both the state government and the private sector.

21 April 2021 9:43 AM GMT
Proning For COVID-19: How Does Sleeping On The Stomach Help?
Coronavirus

Proning For COVID-19: How Does Sleeping On The Stomach Help?

BOOM spoke to doctors who believe that proning helps in improving lung function especially in COVID-19 patients.

20 April 2021 1:53 PM GMT
Can Inhaling Camphor And Ajwain Increase Oxygen Levels? A FactCheck
Coronavirus

Can Inhaling Camphor And Ajwain Increase Oxygen Levels? A FactCheck

While camphor does help in improving blockages in breathing, there is no scientific evidence stating it affects oxygen...

19 April 2021 12:51 PM GMT
Remdesivir Shortage: Where Can You Find This COVID-19 Antiviral?
Coronavirus

Remdesivir Shortage: Where Can You Find This COVID-19 Antiviral?

While the Indian government has stopped the export of the drug, the seven Indian manufacturers are trying to ramp up...

17 April 2021 12:39 PM GMT
Sputnik V Vaccine: How Effective Is Russias COVID-19 Vaccine?
Coronavirus

Sputnik V Vaccine: How Effective Is Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine?

After being met with scepticism, the Russian vaccine has a high effectiveness as well as less reporting of severe...

16 April 2021 11:36 AM GMT
Delhi Announces Weekend Lockdown: Here Is What Is Allowed
Coronavirus

Delhi Announces Weekend Lockdown: Here Is What Is Allowed

Arvind Kejriwal announced this lockdown as Delhi has been reporting more than 10,000 cases since Sunday

15 April 2021 9:08 AM GMT