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The recent surge in Coronavirus cases in China, although small compared to some other countries, is a significant challenge to China’s zero-Covid strategy. N Ahmad China’s commercial capital, Shanghai, is now a ghost town. The city is one of the worst-hit regions in the country facing a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus. Robot dogs and drones patrol Shanghai’s streets and the skies, respectively, enforcing a strict lockdown on the city’s 26 million residents. Robot dogs ask residents to stay indoors. Drones fly around. They come close to those they spot outside asking them to return to their ho...
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The majority of COVID patients are likely to develop neurological complications varying from insomnia and dizziness to stroke, reports a recent study. By Pushpita Dey Findings published by the Jama Network, Neurology indicate that neurological and/or psychiatric complications are common among COVID patients. Research conducted by the network on a representative sample of patients from across the globe shows that irrespective of whether patients had pre-existing neurological complications or other health issues, those affected by COVID were highly likely to develop various neurological complica...
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Multiple YouTube videos claim that vaccines are ineffective against the new Covid-19 variants. The claim is false. By Tej Kumar There are viral YouTube videos in the Telugu language widely spoken in south-eastern India on vaccine misinformation. The speaker claims himself to be a chemical engineer, and most of his videos are against vaccines. So we analysed some of the videos, and the common narrative in these videos is misrepresentation of vaccines, which often leads to vaccine hesitancy. Below are some of his widely watched videos that have false claims and have the potential to influence th...
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On June 11, 2021, the United Arab Emirates saw a 51.27% increase in COVID cases despite being one of the most vaccinated countries globally. By Fatima Majid The country has reported a total of 606,128 cases,1741 deaths and 19,145 active cases thus far. Daily cases, which had dipped to below 1200 in May when 87.17% of the eligible group had been vaccinated, surged in the first week of June, just after the Eid-al-Fitr holidays. In response to the rise in cases, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority issued a statement urging everyone to abide by the preventive measures a...
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The island nation which was being praised for its efforts in COVID vaccine rollout, is now facing one of the fastest growing infections. By Fatima Majid Maldives has reported a 115% rise in COVID cases in the last month with over 66,000 infections and 173 deaths. On May 20th, the country reached its peak with 4058 infections per 100,000 people, becoming one of the worst-hit nations, surpassing even the United States, Brazil and India in their reporting of daily new cases. Being one of the most sought-after travel destinations, the number of tourists visiting Maldives often exceeds its own popu...
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A viral YouTube video claims that “Black Fungus came from Chicken and so avoid eating chicken to save yourself from Black Fungus”. This is false: Experts say that there is no scientific evidence for this. By Tej Kumar A YouTube video claims that “black fungus comes from chicken, and it is dangerous for people who eat it. So please stop eating it and save yourself and your loved one’s lives”. The claim in the video is false. The archived version of the video can be seen here. According to a research paper – “Fungal/Mycotic Diseases of Poultry-diagnosis, Treatment, and Control: A Review ” publis...
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Five personal stories of the COVID-19 crisis in Delhi A second wave of COVID-19 infections has taken India by storm, with a four-fold increase in daily new cases and deaths from the first wave. As the country came to a grinding halt, the national capital, Delhi, has been among the worst hit. Hospitals, testing laboratories, crematoriums and local governments reeled under the explosion in cases and fatalities. Behind these numbers are people, their children and families who were affected by the virus. This week, we bring you personal stories from our staff – fact-checkers, journalists and resea...
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India’s second wave has not spared children. This is the story of how I fought the virus with my 5-month old son who also tested positive. By Rishibha Gupta The first wave of the coronavirus was tough on many, especially the elderly and those with comorbidities. In the global village we live in, the virus has mutated further and returned only harsher! This time, our children were not spared. Across hospitals, children below the age of five tested positive with the new strain of COVID-19. Infants and even newborns have reported symptoms of the virus including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, cough an...
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As the country reels under a catastrophic second wave of COVID infections, its testing capacity is struggling to catch up. The race to overtake the infection is getting more challenging. By Tariq Hashmat On February 11, 2021, India’s recorded 9353 cases of COVID-19. The count, since then, has continually risen, crossing the 400,000 mark on April 30. While most of the country’s cases still come from hotspot states like Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka, the infection, undoubtedly, has gone deeper into the country, as each state witnesses a second wave much worse than the first. Don’t test, don’...
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A year after the pandemic, the conspiracy theory that coronavirus is a hoax and that Bill Gates and Dr Fauci are behind it is again gaining popularity. Animated videos and adapted cartoon characters from cartoon series are being used this time. However, there is no evidence to support the claim. Abeen Shayiq People are getting creative in spreading misinformation. A couple of animated videos claiming that coronavirus is just a conspiracy theory are getting viral on social media. One video has adapted characters from a popular cartoon series named Scooby-Doo and makes up the story that they are...
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