Coronavirus In India  

When Huzefa Vana heard about the second wave of coronavirus in India, his heart sank. He, like many of us, had thought that the country had won over the virus. He believed that it was only a matter of months when things would go back to normal. So, when cases continued to rise, he was keeping a close track of it. And it was when news of the healthcare system collapsing in the country broke out, he knew he had to do something.
 

Anurag Kashyap took to Twitter and said whoever bids the highest, gets the winning Filmfare trophy for his acclaimed gangster-drama Gangs of Wasseypur

In a video message posted on her Facebook page, actress Vidya Balan announced that she is also collaborating with celebrity shout-out platform Tring to raise money for additional 1000 PPE kits

A Twitter handle @WokeMuslims has targeted several NRIs and sought punishment against them. These NRIs had expressed their reservations over the Markaz event in New Delhi. 

Amid the outbreak of coronavirus in India, the number of COVID-19 patients surged passed 14000. It has spread its tentacles to several corners of the country. The way the outbreak of coronavirus is spreading, it seems like the virus would knock on the doors of villages. 

Varun Dhawan posted the picture on his Instagram stories with an emoji of folded hands

 

From Wipro to Paytm here’s List of Corporates helping tackle Coronavirus outbreak in India.

Here’s a List of Indian Cricketers who have donated to help India fight COVID-19. 

Amitabh Bachchan has been doing various public service announcements related to information about novel coronavirus. He shared a monochrome picture of himself on Instagram.

Salman Khan has pledged to support 25,000 daily wage workers from the film industry in the wake of the national coronavirus lockdown

Several disturbing videos have appeared on social media showing cops allegedly thrashing people with sticks at several places, which has prompted celebs to react on social media

 

Even as the medical staff in India put up a brave face at the frontline of India’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic, in an unfortunate incident a doctor at a mohalla or community clinic in Maujpur, Northeast Delhi has tested positive for covid-19. Health officials have confirmed that his wife and daughter too have been infected with coronavirus. The news of one of India’s unsung heroes testing positive in these pressing times has shocked the country, with several netizens making a heartfelt appeal to treat medical professionals with love and respect. One such voice is that of India’s 8-year-old climate change activist Licypriya Kangujam. She took to social media to express her grief. Here’s what she had to say.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown for 21 days in a bid to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus that has claimed nine lives and infected over five hundred in India. The country is not the only one to take this harsh measure to contain the spread of the virus that has killed nearly 17,000 people globally and infected over 4 lakh so far. Here’s all you need to know about the lockdown and we also answer some frequently asked questions.

Life in India has changed dramatically as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. With central, state and city authorities putting their best foot forward to tackle the pandemic. Otherwise chaotic places have quietened down as people stay indoors and traffic slows. Here’s a look at some of the popular places in India that have an eerily quiet look.

The deadly Spanish Flu, which slipped in through a ship of returning soldiers that docked in Bombay in June 1918 destroyed India. Close to 18 million Indians were killed by the deadly influenza, which is more than all the casualties in World War One. According to reports, India lost 6% of its people – more women than men. The 1918 pandemic is said to have claimed anywhere between 50 to 100 million lives world over. Although medical realities are vastly different now, the fact remains that there is still no cure for coronavirus. One must remember that the 1918 flu happened in the pre-antibiotic era and there was not enough medical care for the critically ill. Back then in India, western medicines were not widely accepted and people relied on home remedies.However, separated by a century, there are some striking similarities between the two pandemics and some key lessons India can learn from the 1918 flu. Watch this video to learn more.