Page-2 of Topic: Pandemic
GoI launches “Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks”
With the lock down period nearing its closure, the Govenremnt of India has begun its preliminary preparations to pull the economy back to its bloom. Several strategies are...
Effect of the pandemic on mental health of healthcare workers
Recent studies have highlighted the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers, especially in the hotspot countries. Mental Issues among the Healthcare Workers Studies...Janata Curfew
The Prime Minister had called for a Janata Curfew to be observed on the 22nd of March throughout the nation in an attempt to stop the spread of...Travel Restrictions
India recently suspended all visas, except certain categories, till April 15. Restrictions on international flights are to come into effect on March 22nd. Inbound Passengers’ Restriction Passengers from...1961-75 Cholera Pandemic
In light of the increasing death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic, other pandemics that affected India are being discussed. El Tor Strain The cholera pandemic of 1961 was...Encephalitis Lethargica
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, epidemic outbreaks, like encephalitis lethargica, that affected India in the past are being discussed. About the Disease Encephalitis Lethargica, also known...Spanish Flu
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic claiming over 4,500 people across the world, the 1918 Spanish Influenza is being discussed. About the Pandemic The Spanish Flu pandemic took...Social Distancing
India recently reported its second death due to COVID-19. This calls for increase in social distancing among the people to curb the virus’ spread. Social Distancing The term...Coronavirus Pandemic
The WHO has finally declared the worldwide spread of COVID-19 disease as a pandemic. This is after 4,000 people have died from the disease and over 100,000 infected....
