Health

COVID-19 Airborne Transmission: WHO To Study And Summarise Evidence
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Airborne Transmission: WHO To Study And Summarise Evidence

Scientists have challenged WHO's view that aerosol transmission of COVID-19 is only possible in healthcare settings

9 July 2020 10:05 AM GMT
FactCheck: Audio Message Claims Steam Inhalation Kills COVID-19
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FactCheck: Audio Message Claims Steam Inhalation Kills COVID-19

There is no scientific evidence proving that steam inhalation can kill or inactivate any viruses.

8 July 2020 11:49 AM GMT
COVID-19 Test In Mumbai Will No Longer Require A Doctor
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Test In Mumbai Will No Longer Require A Doctor's Prescription

The July 7 order states that there are 17 private chains carrying out tests for COVID-19 in the city

7 July 2020 4:00 PM GMT
Fast Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Launch: Why ICMR Got It Wrong
Coronavirus

Fast Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Launch: Why ICMR Got It Wrong

Some trial sites are still waiting for approval while the others said they would complete Phase 1 trials by August 15

6 July 2020 11:53 AM GMT
Bubonic Plague: Suspected Case Reported In China
Health

Bubonic Plague: Suspected Case Reported In China's Inner Mongolia

The bubonic plague that resulted in the Black Death of 1300's rarely transmits among humans.

6 July 2020 8:03 AM GMT
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