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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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Why the Congress defeat in Chhattisgarh is far worse than the loss in Rajasthan
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DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar S apologises for remarks about Hindi heartland states
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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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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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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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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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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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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals