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“We had climbed Everest. What did I feel? Nothing at all. There was no elation, no sense of overpowering; I was exhausted and all I wanted to do was to sleep but that did not seem possible…We had much to be thankful, for we were still alive and safe,” recalls Sonam Wangyal, the youngest member of the first successful Indian expedition to Mt Everest.

While viruses do not discriminate between hosts depending on race, nationality or ethnicity, it’s evident that misinformation and stigma do. Since like COVID-19 coronavirus does not discriminate neither should we.

You can also stock up on the cleaning products that you need for your household given that we are being urged to sanitise and clean all surfaces frequently.

By declaring it an epidemic, the states now have authority to take strong measures to prevent its spread.

Only diplomatic visas and visas for international organisations, employment and projects will be exempt.

“Corona virus is man-made and it will be the cause of the world coming to an end," announced an Uncle in a group I am part of. I rolled my eyes and deleted the message. There are many such myths running around in social media circles.

In India, seven people who have returned from China have displayed mild symptoms of this virus; Kerala health ministry reports that they have been kept under observation.

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India holds the distinction of being the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk. It is said to produce 150 million tonnes of milk annually.

If countries like China, Singapore and Thailand can offer the right to basic healthcare services, why can't India? #RightToHealthcare