Coronavirus

Professor Padmanabhan Balaram talks about his search for Dr Dorothy Hamre, the unsung virologist who was the first to find and isolate a strain of the coronavirus, and how her unknown contributions have shaped our understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With reports of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) surfacing during post-COVID recovery, here's everything you need to know about its symptoms, transmission and treatment.

Concerned about the Kappa and Lambda variants of COVID-19? Here are 10 facts you need to know, from how virulent they are to whether vaccines are effective against them.

COVID vaccination for children is expected to start by September with Zydus Cadilla's Zycov-D vaccine. From age to dosage, here are 8 facts you need to know.

To help people in remote areas, several Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) have launched initiatives to provide medical assistance, food and essentials to COVID patients and their families.

Despite losing her job, Anita Gosavi has helped numerous COVID patients across Pune and beyond, as far as Latur and Nashik.

Dr Vikas Maurya, Director and Head of Department, Pulmonology, Fortis Hospital, shares his experience of the second wave and the perils doctors face in the COVID ward.

Led by Michelin star chef Vikas Khanna, a special film has been launched by Quaker India to highlight heart-warming and inspiring stories of healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 across India.

Here's how you can link your passport number to your vaccination certificate before travelling abroad.

Two researchers at The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi have launched a low-cost Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kit for detecting Coronavirus. But the test cannot be used by patients at home.