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Saliva test for COVID-19 cheaper, faster than nasal swabs; less painful too

New saliva test for COVID-19 is touted as ground-breaking as it is cheaper, faster and less painful.

Aug 21, 2020

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

According to reports released by ICMR and the NCDIR, in 2020 cancer cases in the country will be at 13.9 lakhs and likely to increase to 15.7 lakhs by 2025, based on current trends.

Aug 18, 2020

Third stage of Russia's Covid-19 vaccine may begin in 7-10 days

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V is beginning its third stage of research will begin a little over than a week from now.

Aug 16, 2020

Kerala: Privacy breach or full-proof model, ask citizens amid CDR tracking row in COVID fight

The Kerala govt has revealed that it was using Call Data Records to track and trace COVID patients. This has sparked a huge row on the ethics and privacy breach by the government. However, is this the model that works for governments in the time of the pandemic?

Aug 14, 2020

Bengaluru: How citizens can help BBMP in waste collection during COVID

On Monday, BBMP's Special Commissioner for Solid Waste Management shared a video of citizens helping in segregation of waste in the city and what are the precautions one can take during the pandemic.

Aug 10, 2020

How to sanitise N95 masks; here's the best way

The researchers see the potential for the electric- cooker method to be useful for healthcare workers and first responders, especially those in smaller clinics or hospitals that do not have access to large-scale heat sanitization equipment.

Aug 9, 2020

COVID crisis: MoHFW is offering psychological support to children amid pandemic

To help with anxiety in children amid the pandemic, the ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a helpline that citizens can now call on and seek support.

Aug 8, 2020

Karnataka revises guidelines for international travellers | See full list here

The Karnataka government has now revised guidelines for international travellers and released fresh guidelines on Friday. This is the 4th version of the guidelines.

Aug 8, 2020

India's Serum Institute to get $150 million from Gates Foundation for COVID vaccine

Serum Institute of India said on Friday it would receive $150 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the GAVI vaccines alliance to make 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for India and other emerging economies as early as 2021.

Aug 7, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Losing 'mouse like' chunk of hair: Scary Covid after-effect has left people in shock

In latest update, several Covid - 19 cured patients have revealed that they have either lost a lot of their hair or are still losing it.

Aug 7, 2020

IISc develops India's first mobile COVID testing lab in Bengaluru | Details

In a new breakthrough, the Indian Institute of Science has developed India's first mobile COVID-19 testing lab to be deployed in hospitals. The lab was inaugurated on Wedenesday.

Aug 6, 2020

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

The company said it will make the drug available to over 1,000 hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in India through its distribution network.

Aug 5, 2020

COVID-19 drug Favipiravir launched at ₹35 per tablet, cheapest available option

Favipiravir is an oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.

Aug 5, 2020

Bengaluru offers free COVID tests in all wards | Full list with BBMP contacts

All Bengaluru BBMP wards now have free COVID-19 testing available. Know who to contact in your ward in a time of need.

Aug 3, 2020