Hydroxychloroquine: The Indians worried over export of unproven ‘corona drug’ to US
India’s decision to export a drug that US President Donald Trump has touted as a possible cure for Covid-19 has worried many at home who take the medicine for other ailments. There is no proof that hydroxychloroquine (commonly known as HCQ) is effective in treating Covid-19, but Mr Trump has called it a “game-changer” in […]
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in intensive care
Boris Johnson is “responding to treatment” for coronavirus as he approaches a fourth night in hospital. The prime minister was being kept in St Thomas’ Hospital in London “for close monitoring” and remained clinically stable, his official spokesman said. Downing Street said he was not working but could contact those he needed to. The number […]
Donald Trump snaps at WHO — and India quietly sidestepped some of its advisories on virus
The public snub to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a threat to cut its funding is characteristic of Donald Trump, and may not find an echo in New Delhi. However, the fact is when it comes to key aspects of COVID management, the government has politely sidestepped the periodic “advice” from the WHO and, instead, leaned […]
We will win this together’: PM Modi responds to Trump’s thank you note on hydroxychloroquine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday acknowledged the thank you note of US President Donald Trump, saying that India will do everything possible to help humanity’s fight against coronavirus disease Covid-19. “Fully agree with you President @realDonaldTrump. Times like these bring friends closer. The India-US partnership is stronger than ever. India shall do everything possible to […]
Covid-19: India steps up medical diplomacy, flies plane loads of medicines to friends
India has begun sending consignments of life-saving drugs as gifts to neighbouring countries to help them fight the coronavirus pandemic, South Block officials said on Thursday. Officials said the government was sending drugs to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius and some African countries. One of the early consignments, an Air India plane with 10 […]
Coronavirus: Premier League Stars Announce #PlayersTogether Charity Fund
Premier League stars have announced the creation of a charity fund to help health services in the United Kingdom during the coronavirus pandemic. Players including Liverpool and Manchester United captains Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire confirmed the plans in a social media statement on Wednesday. The announcement comes after UK health secretary Matt Hancock had […]
Flu-like Symptoms? COVID-19 Or Not, This Is What You Should Do
All OPDs in private and government hospitals are shut in view of the Coronavirus scare. As such, it is difficult to visit a doctor to take medical advice if one has flu-like symptoms. In fact, medical practitioners say that a person with such symptoms should not visit any physician because if it happens to be […]
Kashmiri dies of COVID-19 in UK
Srinagar, April 9 (GNS): A retired government employee from Kashmir who had tested positive for the novel coronavirus has died in Kent in the UK. The retired employee of the Sales Tax Department, originally a resident of Solina and at present Jeelan Abad Peerbagh Srinagar had tested positive for the dreaded disease and lost […]
SC asks Centre, J&K to reply on plea for restoration of 4G services
The Supreme Court asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday to respond to a plea seeking directions to them to restore 4G internet in the Union Territory in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justices N V Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and B R Gavai issued notices to […]
India is testing for Covid-19 antibodies, but unlikely to let recovered patients move freely
New Delhi: Are you among the 400-odd Indians who have recovered from the Covid-19 infection? It’s unlikely you will be allowed to break lockdown protocol since India isn’t considering adopting the ‘German model’ that allows people with antibodies to the virus to step out. The government on 4 April had advised conducting antibody tests in containment zones. The test […]
