Recovery

Turkey welcomes back tourists after 20 months of COVID-induced closure; hopes to recoup losses

Hotels in Turkey’s popular Antalya region are ready to reopen after Moscow announced it was lifting flight restrictions to Turkey.

International MSMEs Day 2021: All you need to know about day that marks recognition of small businesses

The UN resolution passed in April 2017 stressed the importance of encouraging formalisation of MSME segment that accounts for over 90% of all firms globally, around 70% of total employment

COVID-19 lockdown anniversary: Worst behind, Indian economy poised to bounce back but rising cases risk recovery

The lockdown sent the economy into its worst-ever contraction of 24.4% in the June quarter, followed by a -7.3% shrinkage in July-September, pushing the economy into a rare recession

Psychological flexibility, mindful behaviour linked to stronger connections in families and romantic relationships

The study found that psychological flexibility in interactions and behaviours has better outcomes in both family units and couples, while psychological inflexibility leads to the dissolution of the family unit or couple commitments

After a hospital stay for COVID-19, patients may face months of rehabilitation

Many struggle with cognitive and psychological issues like memory loss, depression, anxiety and shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion and body aches.

Months into COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say strong hints of blood plasma helping other patients recover

They say that there is no solid evidence that blood plasma actually fights COVID-19 and, if it does, how best can it be used.

Indian economy to contract by 4.5% in 2020 due to longer lockdown, slow recovery, says IMF

The IMF on Wednesday projected a sharp contraction of 4.5 percent for the Indian economy in 2020, a 'historic low', citing the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic that has nearly stalled all economic activities

Can plasma therapy help people who have been exposed to COVID-19, stave off the infection?

A study with 150 volunteers will get either plasma from COVID-19 survivors or regular plasma, to find if the virus can be nipped in the bud.

Clinical trials are showing that Remdesivir can be life-saving drug for COVID-19 infected patients

Remdesivir mimics the genetic material of the coronavirus and prevents new virus copies from being produced.

Life after COVID-19: What the road to recovery from the coronavirus looks like

Lack of energy, breathlessness and loss of appetite have been reported in people who were previously infected and have recovered from COVID-19.