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  • US CDC commits $3.6 million to assist India in its fight against Covid-19US CDC commits $3.6 million to assist India in its fight against Covid-19

    IndiaMay 12, 2020, 6:38 PM IST

    US CDC commits $3.6 million to assist India in its fight against Covid-19

    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was committing $3.6 million to assist India in its fight against Covid-19. 

  • Coronavirus Can Survive On A Surface For 17 Days, Says CDCCoronavirus Can Survive On A Surface For 17 Days, Says CDC

    WorldMar 24, 2020, 8:00 PM IST

    Coronavirus Can Survive On A Surface For 17 Days, Says CDC

    Even as governments scramble to contain the spread of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic, researchers have made a startling discovery that a form of the coronavirus can linger around for more than 2 weeks.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coronavirus can survive on a surface for 17 days. This comes after traces were found in cabins on infected cruise ship Diamond Princess more than 2 weeks after passengers, who showed symptoms or were asymptomatic, had vacated the rooms. Watch this video to learn more.

  • Why Soap Is Preferred In The Fight Against CoronavirusWhy Soap Is Preferred In The Fight Against Coronavirus

    WorldMar 19, 2020, 3:29 PM IST

    Why Soap Is Preferred In The Fight Against Coronavirus

    As coronavirus cases surge globally, there’s one consumer product critical to the pandemic - The humble, cheap and effective SOAP. Respiratory viruses — like the novel coronavirus— can be spread via our hands. That’s why our hands are the front lines in the war against Covid-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands with soap and water. Although it states that using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help, CDC prioritizes soap. Watch this video to learn more.