Coronavirus: Kerala announces rapid blood tests – ICMR says it was not consulted

Experts say there is no harm in conducting antibody tests but it is unclear where would Kerala source the kits from.

Arunabh Saikia

· 2 hours ago

Health reporters have 10 questions for the government as India’s coronavirus crisis deepens

Basic information remains shrouded in secrecy.

Health Reporters

· Yesterday · 02:01 pm

Coronavirus: From conspiracy theories to community transmission, two Indian experts answer questions

Community transmission is taking place in India but there isn’t enough data to know the scale, they said.

Gagandeep Kang

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Shahid Jameel

· Yesterday · 12:30 pm

Coming soon: Blood tests to map the scale of India’s coronavirus outbreak

The serological tests will help scientists and policy makers understand the patterns of the disease.

Arunabh Saikia

· Mar 28, 2020 · 09:00 am

Testing is key to fighting coronavirus – so why does India have such a low testing rate?

Testing kits are being under-utilised because of restrictive norms.

Arunabh Saikia

· Mar 27, 2020 · 09:00 am

Coronavirus: What are India’s hospitals doing to avoid becoming disease hotspots?

The infection of six medical practitioners in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara serves as a warning.

Arunabh Saikia

· Mar 24, 2020 · 09:00 am

Explainer: Where does India stand in its capacity to test for Covid-19?

On Monday, the ICMR began approving private kits to bolster testing capacity.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Mar 24, 2020 · 07:30 am

A doctor explains why malaria drugs can’t protect you from Covid-19

A government announcement has further intensified a buying spree of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine. Here is what you need to know.

Amith Viswanath

· Mar 23, 2020 · 09:34 pm

Tuberculosis eradication programmes must address malnutrition, poverty and unemployment

Medical advancements must happen in tandem with improved living standards.

Anup Agarwal

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Abhisake Kole

· Mar 23, 2020 · 03:30 pm

Explainer: Battling coronavirus will take more than just buying ventilators for India’s hospitals

There are many challenges. But there is hope, writes a doctor who has worked in an Intensive Care Unit.

Amith Viswanath

· Mar 22, 2020 · 09:50 pm

Why it’s vital for tuberculosis eradication programmes to recognise link to mental health challenges

According to the World Health Organisation, 40%-70% of TB patients experience mental health disorders.

Saurabh Mehrotra

· Mar 22, 2020 · 03:30 pm

Not just clapping: Indian medical professionals take to Twitter to demand resources, equipment

Doctors say they wrote to the health ministry demanding protective equipment a month ago, but there has been no movement.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 22, 2020 · 06:30 am