Why India needs to protect its healthcare workers

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Why India needs to protect its healthcare workers Following the global outbreak of coronavirus, medical staff across the world - doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers - have been called into action. Here's what is happening in Indian healthcare as medicos grapple to deal with this threat April Fools' Day: You may end up in jail if you joke about coronavirus! As people across the world are counting on the Internet for crucial information about the coronavirus pandemic, there are fears that jokes related to COVID-19 could lead to the spread of misinformation. The politico-economic impact of Covid-19 The ongoing pandemic is hitting life across the globe - toppling structures and economies in its wake. India is no exception to the crisis. Here's how the coronavirus could change our political economy. These makeshift hospitals are helping the Covid-19 patients When the coronavirus broke out into a global pandemic, most countries around the world were thrown off their stride - there hadn't been such a major health emergency in recent times - and were forced to set up hospitals and isolation wards in the blink of an eye. How brands are endorsing social distancing Even as the coronavirus spread around the world, it was evident that the globe would shutdown to deal with the disease. In these times of distress, popular brands have come up with witty campaigns that endorse social distancing. 'Megxit': Harry and Meghan formally quit royal life Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle bid a formal goodbye to their role as frontline royals as they settle down to their financially independent roles in the US. How long does the coronavirus stay on clothing? Clothes are porous surfaces which means they trap the virus, making it harder to transmit. Coronavirus: Lamborghini - From supercars to surgical masks The Italian car manufacturer, in a bid to help the country, has converted its flagship factory in Bologna into a mask manufacturing division. How you catch corona may decide how sick you get When the lockdown ends, SARS-CoV-2 or 'corona', won't go away. You might still catch it on a bus, in the office, or somewhere else. How Israeli apps are helping check corona Hamagen uses location data to triangulate the user's interaction with any virus hotspots. In essence the app tracks infections and informs you if you've crossed paths.

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