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

· Jul 04, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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

· Apr 18, 2020 · 11:30 pm

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

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Bhasker Tripathi, IndiaSpend.com

· Mar 29, 2020 · 08:30 pm

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

· Mar 18, 2020 · 09:30 pm

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

· Feb 18, 2020 · 08:30 pm

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

· Feb 13, 2020 · 01:30 pm

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

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Alan Rudolph, The Conversation

· Feb 10, 2020 · 01:30 pm

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

· Feb 03, 2020 · 09:42 pm

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

· Feb 03, 2020 · 08:30 pm

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

· Feb 03, 2020 · 06:23 pm

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

· Feb 03, 2020 · 05:29 pm

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

· Jan 31, 2020 · 06:36 pm