Last year, the Kumbha Mela at Haridwar formed a massive super spreader from where the second wave of Covid-19 started all over India. Kumbha Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, was banned by the Uttarakhand Government, though there was no rule stopping pilgrims from visiting as tourists and bathing in the Ganga river.Continue reading “Gangasagar Mela during 3rd Wave”
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Is Flight Cancellation Effective Against Covid-19?
Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, many international and domestic flights have been cancelled by the respective State Governments. However, not all flights are cancelled, and the decisions taken at the highest level are quite blurred, which may do more harm than good. Though restrictions in localities and cities are working quite wellContinue reading “Is Flight Cancellation Effective Against Covid-19?”
Who Disrupted the 5th Test at the Old Trafford – Covid-19 fear or IPL?
The recent bilateral series between India and England has been stalled over a fear of the Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp after several members of the team caught the Covid-19 disease before the test was played. The declaration came just two hours before play as the deputy physio was reported to be Covid-19 positiveContinue reading “Who Disrupted the 5th Test at the Old Trafford – Covid-19 fear or IPL?”
RT-PCR Test of Covid-19
Of all the Covid-19 tests that came to light in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic situation globally, the RT-PCR Test stood out as the ultimate Covid-19 test. Its full-form is reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. RT-PCR Test, when invented, used to cost as much as Rs. 5000 and was unaffordable by common people. However,Continue reading “RT-PCR Test of Covid-19”