Coronavirus Faq

Coronavirus myth busted: COVID-19 cases may not decline in warm climate

Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, said that it would be a false hope to believe that COVID-19 would disappear in summers.

Coronavirus myth busted: Bleach gargles and drinking miracle mineral solution will not prevent COVID-19

Drinking bleach (or even gargling with it) will severely impact your health and MMS is a kind of bleach that could even be life-threatening if ingested.

Health ministry confirms two new cases of Novel Coronavirus infection in India: one each in Delhi and Telangana

A health ministry release stated that both patients are stable and being monitored closely. This brings the total count of cases in India to 5.

COVID-19: 8 common myths about the new Coronavirus - busted

Given all the hype around COVID-19, it is important that you verify the source of your information and not jump to conclusions.

Coronavirus update 11 Feb: Death toll exceeds 1000, patients in Kerala declared virus-free and more

Two out of the three cases in Kerala (which are the only confirmed cases in the country) have tested negative and been declared disease-free.

Coronavirus update 10 Feb: Death toll reaches 910, WHO experts to land in China soon and more

The Wuhan coronavirus crossed a grim milestone over the weekend. It is now responsible for more global deaths than the deadly SARS virus of 2002-2003.

Coronavirus outbreak, N95 masks, traditional medicine and other burning questions — answered

Ambiguity to the virus’ origin, fear spurred by its rapid spread and want of a cure has incited a deluge of misinformation.

Coronavirus outbreak: Number of infected under-reported and fatality rates exaggerated, data suggests

The discrepancy comes from minor cases in and around Wuhan going under-reported, with limited beds and testing equipment at hand, say experts.

Coronavirus update 4 Feb: Death toll at 427, second death outside China, Kerala announces ‘state calamity’ and more

On the last count, over 20,636 cases of the infection had been confirmed and there have now been 427 deaths globally.

Coronavirus update 3 Feb: 3 confirmed cases in India, worldwide death toll reaches 362, GSK collaborates on vaccine and more

Due to the rapidly spreading infection, the Indian government’s health ministry has also temporarily suspended e-visa facility for the Chinese tourists.