This is perhaps the first time ever that India is facing a national disaster or a war-like situation — Prime Minister Narendra Modi evoked memories of “blackout drills” in his first address on combating the novel coronavirus — amidst plentiful supplies of…

The 21-day lockdown is likely to only delay largescale transmission of novel coronavirus in India, not eliminate it completely, most experts say.

Advisories from the AYUSH Ministry on COVID-19 are a long list oArsenicum Album 30 for post-exposure prophylaxis for doctors and caregivers.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Tuesday slashed the policy rate, flushed the financial system with liquidity using multiple instruments, and used conventional as well as unconventional tools to support the economy.

The Swiss government has categorised the situation in the country as “extraordinary”.

Sweden's PHA has urged those who feel ill with symptoms such as sniffing, coughing or fever to stay at home. It says that they should “try not to meet other people”.

It is a well-settled legal principle that subsidiaries are a separate legal entity and holding company does not own assets of its subsidiary.

The Defense Production Act, 1950 gives the President the power to mobilise domestic industry so that the supply of essential materials and services is maintained for purposes of national defence.

India coronavirus lockdown: During the COVID-19 outbreak, penal provisions, such as Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), are being invoked to enforce the lockdown orders in various states.

Airlines could lose a quarter of a trillion dollars in revenue this year, according to the International Air Transport Association, as travel comes to a standstill with countries locked down to fight the coronavirus.

Major cities in India, China, the United States, Italy, Spain, and the UK have experienced lower levels of toxic emissions and improved air quality since the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Under the new rules in Singapore, people violating stay-at-home and social distancing norms can be punished with a fine up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.  

The state government has not announced any financial package for daily wage earners, for example, those working at dry ports, rickshaw pullers, rehriwalas, pheriwalas etc. It has however announced it will distribute over 10 lakh ration packets to the poor…

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 develop protective antibodies. Theoretically, there can be a relapse even in patients who have antibodies.

A look at various possible scenarios that can happen in the COVID-19 outbreak, which one of these is most likely playing out in India now, and the role of the lockdown in addressing the situation.

It was a first for the US; the hospital’s blood bank now plans to collect blood from at least 250 recovered COVID-19 patients.

Currently, the ID NOW COVID-19 test is available only in the United States as this is where most of the company’s ID NOW instruments are in use, the Abbott spokesperson said.

What should you do if your pet has tested positive for coronavirus? Can you contract it from them? What precautions are recommended for those in a lockdown with pets?

To tackle suspicions of whether the novel coronavirus has spread into the community and if not prevent such a scenario, the Kerala government has announced ‘rapid tests’ that will ensure speedy results within half an hour. Who all should take it? How will…

In Italy, printed certificates are needed to step out. In France, outdoor exercise is permitted for one hour per day.

The extent of the distress the country feels will depend on how soon and how effectively the supply chain is restored.