Epidemics

New Zealand stamps out coronavirus for a second time, lifts restrictions after no new cases in Auckland

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who is facing re-election next week, called the reopening a validation of the country’s “go hard, go early” response. However, experts warned that an elimination strategy may not be viable in the absence of a vaccine

Antibodies acquired after coronavirus infection won't be effective for very long: Study

The results offer a strong note of caution against the idea of 'immunity certificates' for people who have recovered from COVID-19.

Coronavirus Outbreak: How will we know when it’s time to reopen our cities, our nations, the world?

Until we get a vaccine or effective treatments, we should focus on testing, having hospital beds, and controlling the outbreak.

Coronavirus delays work on NASA’s moon rocket and capsule for the Artemis mission

There are two confirmed cases at NASA centres: Ames Research Center in California and Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama.

Can the internet handle the strain of everyone working from home? Or will it buckle under pressure?

On top of that, home networks — such as the Wi-Fi routers that residents set up — can be finicky.

Coronavirus is sparing children and largely affecting the ill and aged — infection experts explain why

Experts have theorised that younger people are being infected, too, but developing a relatively milder infection.

Climate change, pollution, dengue in WHO's list of health threats to watch in 2019

The list highlights issues will 'demand the attention' of WHO & their partner organisations.

We'll ensure flood victims do not suffer further in winter: J&K govt

All necessary steps will be taken to ensure that the flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir do not suffer further miseries during winter , the state government said.

J&K floods: State govt wants Centre to rush 300 paramedics staff, meds

Amid fears of an epidemic due to floods in Jammu and Kashmir, the state government wants the Centre to rush medicines as well as at least 300 paramedic staff.

Watch: Encephalitis, killer of Uttar Pradesh's children

Children are dying everyday in Gorakphur, Uttar Pradesh, due to a deadly strain of encephalitis. Watch the CNN-IBN video of how doctors in the area are struggling with minimum resources and an apathetic state government.