Epidemic Threat
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A new swine flu virus has been reported in China. Should we be worried?
Even before Covid-19 has been controlled, we should plan for the next pandemic.
Andrew Preston, The Conversation
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In another century, another disease had brought New York to a standstill
In 1918, a virus had brought panic, fear and huge pressure on healthcare.
Gareth Williams, The Conversation
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A 2018 health programme could be India’s answer to tackling animal-to-human diseases
The WHO recommended the ‘One Health’ framework in 2008 and India implemented it in 2018.
Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com & Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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Virus check: Swine flu cases doubled in India in 2019
The seasonal infection peaks twice every year – between January and March, and July and September.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Covid-19 outbreak: Supply shocks could lead the Chinese economy into stagflation
Rising inflation and weak economic growth has hit the country’s manufacturing sector.
Chusu He, The Conversation
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Covid-19 outbreak: How India is leading containment efforts in South East Asia
World leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, have praised India for offering its solidarity and assistance.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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To study how coronavirus spreads, US scientists set up ‘live-animal markets’ in their laboratory
The new approach may allow us to understand pathogen jumps from animals to humans.
Richard Bowen, The Conversation & Alan Rudolph, The Conversation
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Kerala declares coronavirus a ‘state calamity’ after third person tests positive
State Health Minister KK Shailaja said it would help the government ‘intensify the steps to contain the spread of the virus’.
Scroll Staff
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Scientists have grown the first Wuhan coronavirus outside China. Here’s why this is good news
The breakthrough might accelerate attempts at developing a vaccine.
Ian Christopher Davis, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Coronavirus outbreak: US created panic instead of helping, alleges China
Beijing said ‘countries like the US with strong epidemic prevention capabilities’ had taken the lead in imposing excessive restrictions contrary to WHO advice.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus: Rescue of Pakistanis stranded in China begins after Imran Khan government’s U-turn
Pakistan had halted flights to and from the virus-hit country on Friday, drawing criticism from its citizens on social media and those in the city of Wuhan.
Scroll Staff
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Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan
An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go