COVID19: Impact on Indian Economy

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. It has impacted more than 100 countries and is resulting in a global recession as the world’s major economies are witnessing a shrinking GDP in the first quarter... View Article

“wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing”

“The Indian government got active very quickly in response to the virus taking important steps such as flight ban, quarantines of travellers, and closure of schools. We are still in early stages of disease spread in India and it’s way... View Article

“Self-distancing is the best way to combat COVID-19”

“Two types of people should wear masks: First, those Doctors and nurses who are taking care of a virus-infected patient should wear the masks. And the second, those people who are living in those areas where corona patients have been... View Article

“Social distancing is the best way to prevent this virus”

“We are capable of handling China-like situation. But the most important thing is that we have very limited resources. So, if it increased, it would be very much difficult for us to prevent this.  Hence, the best way is quarantine... View Article

“patience and resolve of all Indians  is vital in fighting the global pandemic”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation on combating the challenge of COVID-19. On the occasion of ‘Navratra’, Prime Minister made nine requests to the people. Prime Minister said that patience and resolve of all Indians  is vital in... View Article

“Self-quarantine is the best method”

“Population is a major problem for India to follow all the guidelines, as it may not be  possible. Because advisory, quarantine, Govt orders, police interference have all been  tried but there are still people who escape the security chain. Hence,... View Article

COVID-19: Outbreak in China –An Intent Gone Wrong?

“A catastrophe waiting to happen has now happened “said Dr. Francis Boyle, drafter of the US Bio-weapons Act [Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989] and author of Bio warfare and Terrorism (2015). He further claims that – coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was... View Article

PM Modi thanks Bhutan & Nepal for contributing to COVID-19 emergency fund

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bhutan and Nepal for contributing to the COVID-19 emergency fund to tackle the spread of the deadly virus in the SAARC countries. PM Modi took to Twitter to thank leaders of the two... View Article

US shuts down border with Mexico in view of COVID-19

The US has announced the closure of its southern border with Mexico for all non-essential travel from today. The US – Canada border has already been closed on Tuesday in view of the COVID – 19 outbreak. More than 230... View Article

Indian Council of Medical Research says a total of 271 individuals in India have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases. A total of 15,701 samples from 14,811 individuals have been tested for #COVID2019 as on 21st March 10am.