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In this interview with Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha, Head of Department and Senior Consultant - Pulmonology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, he answers questions about the link between diabetes and COVID-19.

The medicinal properties of rasam came to light after award-winning chef, Arun Rajadurai from Princeton, decided to supply it as a complimentary dish along with food to COVID-19 patients in three hospitals.

Cloth face masks keep us safe from expulsion when others cough and sneeze. They're also more comfortable and help cut plastic trash in a big way.

“I think we are making good use of our building area. It is a good way to make our children connect with nature in a cosmopolitan city. This is a rarity in big cities.”

#CoronaVirusUpdate Coughing? Feverish? Concerned about having #COVID19? Don't panic. Here’s some expert advice straight from doctors

ICMR guidelines: Asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of an infected person should be tested between day 5 and day 14 of coming into contact with a person infected with COVID-19

Sunday, 22 March to be observed as ‘Janta Curfew’ from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. All citizens are strongly advised to stay at home during these hours unless there is an emergency.

“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.

“A usual cough should ideally subsides either with or without medicines within a week to maximum two weeks. In case you find that even after that the cough persists you should get a medical practitioner to check it.”