Page 5 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Covid-19 cases spike in Hong Kong, S'pore as new wave spreads across Asia
Covid's comeback just as much of the northern hemisphere enters into summer shows the virus can still sicken a large swath of the population even when the weather is hot
 "Covid-19 cases spike in Hong Kong, S'pore as new wave spreads across Asia")
Operation Sindoor: How a Covid-era change to spending rules came in handy
During Covid, the government increased the Contingency Fund limit from ₹500 cr to ₹30,000 cr, a measure that made it easier for the expenditure dept to disburse funds without Parliamentary approval
 "Operation Sindoor: How a Covid-era change to spending rules came in handy")
India's life expectancy falls for 1st time in 50 yrs; blame it on Covid-19
Even in 2020, the first pandemic year, deaths had already risen by over six per cent compared to 2019
 "India's life expectancy falls for 1st time in 50 yrs; blame it on Covid-19")
Covid-19 plot twist: China claims virus may have emerged from the US
The US not only botched its own response to Covid-19; it also obstructed and sabotaged international cooperation in various ways, allege a white paper released by China
 "Covid-19 plot twist: China claims virus may have emerged from the US")
India still carrying 'poor country' tag? SC questions Prashant Bhushan
Responding to the SC bench, Bhushan noted that the claim made is not just his, but a similar concern has been flagged by former chief economists, who believe that India's poverty is on the rise
 "India still carrying 'poor country' tag? SC questions Prashant Bhushan")
Five years after lockdown: Is India prepared for another health crisis?
In the years that followed, government spending on healthcare has remained abysmally low
 "Five years after lockdown: Is India prepared for another health crisis?")
'Go corona, go': 5 years to Covid-19 lockdown and the frenzy that followed
Five years ago, on March 24, the first lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. Here's recounting what happened after the lockdown commenced
 "'Go corona, go': 5 years to Covid-19 lockdown and the frenzy that followed")
Human Coronavirus HKU1 detected in India What it is and why it matters
In Kolkata, West Bengal, a 49-year-old lady contracted the human coronavirus HKU1. The hospital reports that the patient was admitted after a 15-day period of a persistent fever
 "Human Coronavirus HKU1 detected in India What it is and why it matters")
Best of BS Opinion: Transparency is key to both democracy and global ties
Openness, reliability, and hope are critical to successful democracies and have a cumulative effect on both domestic and global ties
 "Best of BS Opinion: Transparency is key to both democracy and global ties")
Flu cases surge in Delhi-NCR: 54% households report Covid-like symptoms
According to a LocalCircles poll, within the past month, at least 54% of Delhi-NCR homes had one or more people with symptoms like fever, cough, headaches, and respiratory problems
 "Flu cases surge in Delhi-NCR: 54% households report Covid-like symptoms")
'Aatmanirbhar means readiness for uncertainty', says Principal Secy to PM
BS Manthan: PK Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister of India, believes the country must adopt an 'anti-fragile' approach in an uncertain world
 "'Aatmanirbhar means readiness for uncertainty', says Principal Secy to PM")
New bat virus HKU5-CoV-2 sparks pandemic fears - Is it the next COVID-19?
China has discovered a new coronavirus in bats that can enter the human body like Covid-19. The new virus, HKU5-CoV, hasn't been detected in humans yet but has been identified in a laboratory
 "New bat virus HKU5-CoV-2 sparks pandemic fears - Is it the next COVID-19?")
India's vaccine aid during Covid saved many lives, says Guyana minister
Anthony recalled how India did not hoard vaccines like other countries, even when India was itself struggling with Covid management
 "India's vaccine aid during Covid saved many lives, says Guyana minister")
Covid-like bat virus discovered by researchers at Wuhan lab in China
The study was led by Shi Zhengli, Chinese virologist from the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), where the Covid-19 was alleged to have emanated from
Mapping burden of long Covid: Work commences on review of studies
Despite visible, grave symptoms, long Covid continues to evade diagnosis, as scientists have found no significant laboratory markers that could indicate its presence
Trump calls for halting funds to schools, colleges that need Covid vaccines
It aims to fulfil a campaign promise from Trump, who often said he would not give one penny to any school that has a vaccine mandate
 "Trump calls for halting funds to schools, colleges that need Covid vaccines")
Five years of Covid: Struggles, adaptations and hope for small businesses
From closures to online pivots, how small enterprises weathered the pandemic storm
 "Five years of Covid: Struggles, adaptations and hope for small businesses")
Covid's quiet fade: Nearly 3 deaths per month still being reported
The latest numbers show that there have been 41 cases of Covid in the most recent four-week period ending mid-January, with three deaths
 "Covid's quiet fade: Nearly 3 deaths per month still being reported")
CIA suspects Covid originated from a lab but lacks confidence in finding
The finding is not the result of any new intelligence, and the report was completed at the behest of the Biden administration and former CIA Director William Burns
Trump admin considers order to pause virus research linked to Covid-19
The Trump administration is drafting an executive order to temporarily halt federal funding for certain 'gain-of-function' virus research, although some pathogens, like H5N1, may be exempt from this
 "Trump admin considers order to pause virus research linked to Covid-19")
