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COVID-19 & social media

The latter has been a force multiplier for both good and bad

Europe, not China, now the 'epicentre' of coronavirus pandemic: WHO chief

Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said

Coronavirus pandemic: How Covid-19 led to global market rout, hit economy

Many seminars, movie releases - James Bond movie - No Time To Die, Sooryavanshi, Mulan, Fast 9 - have been postponed. Rock concerts have aken a hit.

Coping with coronavirus

Sensible responses require addressing known unknowns

Coronavirus outbreak can now be classified as a pandemic, says WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was troubled by the spread and severity of the outbreak, along with a lack of action taken to combat it.

Sonia Gandhi urges Congress CMs to ensure effective response to Coronavirus

Gandhi pointed out that WHO had warned of severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially for frontline health workers

WHO urges the world to pull out all stops to rein in coronavirus spread

As China, after many arduous weeks, appeared to be winning its epic, costly battle against the new virus, the fight was revving up in newly affected areas of the globe

Can coronavirus spread through cough and sex? Here's all you need to know

Whether you catch the infection or not depends on how close you get and how long you are near the person

The ground reality of coronavirus in China: What the WHO has found?

The report noted that the younger you are, the less likely you are to be infected and the less likely you are to fall seriously ill if you do get infected

Coronavirus infection spreads in Iran, recedes in China; G7 pledges action

Iran's supreme leader ordered the military to assist health officials in fighting the virus, which authorities say has killed 77 people the deadliest outbreak outside China.

New coronavirus epidemic at 'decisive point' globally, says WHO chief

Tedros emphasised that all countries should ensure that their health systems were prepared for an outbreak

Coronavirus may be the 'Disease X' WHO cautioned about years ago

The disease has now spread to more than two dozen countries and territories

Many countries 'unprepared' to face Coronavirus: Global health monitor

The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), an independent body created by the World Health Organization and the World Bank, hailed 'the speed of response so far' by China

Market Ahead, January 29: All you need to know before the Opening Bell

India Inc is expecting a slew of economy-boosting steps such as income-tax rate cuts, increased rural infrastructure spending, and job creation measures in the Union Budget this time

How heart rate and sleep data from Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 6,50,000 people worldwide die of respiratory diseases linked to seasonal flu each year

Minister says PMJAY to be people's movement, but health system understaffed

Launched in September 2018, PMJAY, the national health protection scheme, offers insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh to 100 million poor households

Many nations don't have enough stored blood to meet rising medical demands

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for every 1,000 people in any country, 10 to 20 blood donations are needed to provide adequate supplies

Strides Pharma likely to launch affordable insulin from Stelis stable

The Bengaluru-headquartered company believes Stelis could be a disruptor in insulin accessibility and affordability.

Best of BS opinion: Working towards a sane society will bring prosperity

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Destigmatising mental health

Most patients and their families prefer being in the denial mode