The shattered lives of the pandemic’s orphans

Children who lost parents to Covid-19 are struggling to survive. But government aid is inadequate and slow to arrive.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 20, 2021 · 06:30 am

First, India lacked oxygen plants in hospitals. Now, it lacks technicians to operate them

India accelerated the setting up of PSA oxygen plants after the second wave of Covid-19. But it did not factor in the lack of infrastructure in rural hospitals.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 16, 2021 · 06:30 am

In India, a deadly oxygen crisis created new business opportunities. But now the bubble has burst

The government encouraged private investments in PSA oxygen plants. But as Covid-19 cases fall, there are no takers for the oxygen produced in these units.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 15, 2021 · 06:30 am

Six months after deadly Covid-19 second wave, what has India done to avert a future oxygen crisis?

The Centre has avoided acknowledging the deaths caused by an oxygen shortfall this summer. But it has quietly modified the way it assesses India’s oxygen needs.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 14, 2021 · 06:30 am

Investigation: India delayed crucial syringe orders – now the world will pay a price

Letters show manufacturers repeatedly asked the government for clarity on India’s requirements for Covid-19 vaccinations. But the government did not respond.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 10, 2021 · 06:30 am

How weak drug laws are costing lives – plus four more Sunday reads

Five must-read pieces for the weekend.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 03, 2021 · 09:00 am

Coronavirus: Mizoram sees sharp rise in active cases, positivity rate over 10% in 8 of 11 districts

Over 49% of Covid-19 samples sequenced from the state have the Delta variant, now believed to be the key driver for the surge.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 02, 2021 · 01:45 pm

Behind Bihar’s vaccination record: Pressure to vaccinate ‘offline’ and upload on Modi’s birthday

In a number of districts, local officials say vaccinations took place without the data being uploaded until September 17.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Sep 23, 2021 · 06:30 am

What insurance data tells us about the spread of Covid-19 – and Indian healthcare

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu accounted for 64% of the claims.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Sep 20, 2021 · 06:30 am

UP has reported no dengue deaths to the Centre. So what explains 50 deaths in Firozabad district?

Limited testing means cases and deaths are going undetected in the state.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Sep 08, 2021 · 06:30 am

Rising Covid-19 graph shows Kerala is a victim of its own success

Unlike other states where the virus rapidly rampaged through the population, Kerala managed to slow down its spread, effectively leaving room for a third wave.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Sep 02, 2021 · 09:00 am

Long Covid in rural India: ‘I don’t feel like talking to anyone’

Many people in the villages of Maharashtra are silently suffering from fatigue, brain fog, hairfall, anxiety, long after they recovered from Covid-19.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Aug 31, 2021 · 09:00 am