Infodemic accompanies the pandemic

Social stigma is arising out of misinformation and panic surrounding the pandemic. By Jagriti Parakh The coronavirus outbreak is causing fear and apprehension leading to discrimination against people and communities. It is also promoting social isolation and stigma. All this has climaxed into increased enmity and disorder within the society. Many people who are/were affected […]

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COVID-19 hits Karnataka’s floriculture business

Floriculturists in the cities of Karnataka are facing losses due to Coronavirus followed by the nationwide lockdown; dumping the flowers instead of selling them. By Apoorva GS Shimoga: Tejesh, a florist in Shimoga, has resorted to going from door to door, giving away his expensive harvest of flowers for free. He said he loves what […]

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COVID-19: ‘Contactless’ Payment Methods Still Unavailable

Although the government is stressing on maintaining social distance, people who go out for buying groceries have to deal in cash.  By Shalu Chowrasia Howrah: At 7’oclock in the morning, when Shambhu leaves his house to buy groceries, he makes sure he is wearing a mask. He says he is worried that social distancing norms […]

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States Decide Measures Post- Lockdown extension

With the lockdown being extended till May 3, 2020, the states are gearing up to take stringent measures to fight the coronavirus. By Astha Oriel On April 14, 2020, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi, gave the green signal for the lockdown to be extended  till May 3, 2020. However even before the nationwide lockdown was announced, […]

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Rajasthan crosses 1000 COVID-19 patients mark

Jaipur is the worst affected district in the state. By Shubhangi Mathur Rajasthan: As the number of COVID-19 patients reached 1034 in Rajasthan, the state becomes the fourth-state to cross the 1000-COVID-19 patients mark in the country. The capital of the state, Jaipur, is the worst affected district with at least 450 patients. Maharashtra is […]

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Mental health in the time of a pandemic outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has stimulated several issues related to mental health in the country. Srijita Sen April 15,2020 India: Social isolation, fear of losing jobs, the ongoing economic crisis and an uncertain future has impacted the mental health of many across the country. With schools and colleges shut, exams cancelled, things look hazy for students […]

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TikTok Videos Test Positive For Spreading Useful Information

Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, health professionals and police use TikTok videos to disseminate important messages. By Nikita Arora Meerut: TikTok has come to the rescue in the time of coronavirus pandemic, helping the police and health professionals across the globe to spread useful messages like washing hands, wearing masks and staying inside homes, in the […]

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