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The coronavirus lockdown going forward

The coronavirus lockdown in India going forward is likely to appear as a gradual relaxation of the existing restrictions in a phased manner, as the country’s death toll continues to creep upwards.  The lockdown was initiated on March 24th in an address to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the measure as “a …

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Coronavirus cases in India near 30,000

India’s overall coronavirus (COVID-19) case count now draws near to 30,000, with the total figure amounting to 29,451 at the time of writing. In the period of April 27th to the 28th, 1,463 cases and sixty deaths due to COVID-19 – the disease caused by the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) –  were reported in India. The increase …

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Healthcare communications in a pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis is one arguably unparalleled in living memory. The comparison point of many is the so-called ‘Spanish’ flu pandemic of the early 20th century. In a time of global health crisis, there is a need for effective delivery in the area of healthcare communications – and trust is crucial. This formed the crux …

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Coronavirus symptoms: Mild to none in most cases, Government says

The Union Government reports that coronavirus symptoms are mild or do not present in the overwhelming majority of cases.  The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reports this to be the case in eighty percent of cases based on the available evidence drawn from global data. “On the basis of worldwide analysis, eighty percent …

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COVID-19 vaccine: UN endorses resolution

Member states of the United Nations (UN) have endorsed a resolution addressing the COVID-19 pandemic – including addressing accessibility of a COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 outbreak mushroomed into a pandemic earlier this year, with more than two million people at the time of writing having become infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). …

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Coronavirus pandemic: The latest

The coronavirus pandemic, which has thrust the world into chaos, continues to evolve as the number of confirmed infections have surpassed the 2.5 million mark.  COVID-19 cases number at 2,503,383 at the time of writing. COVID-19 is the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), commonly known simply as the coronavirus. Deaths …

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The Lancet concerned regarding state endorsed Hydroxychloroquine

The Lancet Infectious Diseases has expressed concern regarding the endorsement of use of hydroxychloroquine by the Indian Government. The endorsement comes despite a dearth of evidence regarding its specific use against COVID-19 – the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), commonly simply referred to as the coronavirus. The Indian Council of …

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Convalescent plasma: Hope for coronavirus?

There is no shortage of disconcerting facts surrounding COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus. There is its lethality among the old, its overwhelming infection rate and its international reach. Disconcerting also, in the context of these grim facts, is the reality that there are no treatments geared specifically for the virus as of …

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Telehealth, pandemic, and privacy

In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has become a valuable tool for healthcare providers and patients alike – allowing consultations to be had even during a period of stringent lockdown. India is no exception – as if to underscore this point, the Delhi government announced earlier this week free online consultations for the …

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COVID-19 crisis continues: 13,000+ affected

India’s COVID-19 crisis continues, with the number of confirmed cases in the country numbering at 13,495 at the time of writing. COVID-19 – the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more popularly known simply as coronavirus – has led to 448 deaths in the country. In its response to the outbreak, …

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