Several states have developed mobile apps to help with enforcing the quarantine in light of increasing violation of the rules by the public. Karnataka’s Corona Watch App The...
On April 1, 2020, the World Bank announced that it is to offer 1 billion USD to Government of India to implement Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems...
The Andhra Pradesh government has set up mobile hand-wash facilities for the slum dwellers in the state to promote basic hygiene in light of the spread of COVID-19....
As the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing, countries around the world are racing to develop an accurate ad inexpensive test for detecting the virus. Types of Tests The SARS...
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the government of Kerala has launched the ‘Break the Chain’ campaign to promote hand washing and hygiene. About the Campaign The...
The Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) issued a circular allowing the utilisation of the MPLADS funds for tackling the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. MPLADS...
The government has announced that the beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY will be eligible for free treatment for the symptoms of COVID-19. Ayushman Bharat PMJAY The Ayushman...
The concept of prophylaxis is being discussed in light of several countries looking into the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19. About Prophylaxis Prophylaxis is also...
The importance of contact tracing is being acknowledged across the world in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of which are yet to be understood. About...
