The challenge posed by COVID-19 The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has magnified the existing gaps in health systems around the world. Low- and middle-income countries have been disproportionately affected, owing to under-resourced health facilities. …

Anyone can catch COVID-19 but some people will get sicker than others. You are most at risk if you are older (over 60 years old). You are more likely to become very ill with COVID-19 if you already have a medical condition. Diabetes, heart problems, cancer or breathing problems make you more at risk. If you take regular medicines check your risk with a health care worker. Take extra care. Stay home. Do not mix with other people. Wash your hands often with soap and water.

The virus is spread in droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some people may pass on the virus even though they do not have any symptoms. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands often using soap and water for 20 seconds. Wash the fingers and…

COVID-19 is an infectious disease. It is spreading quickly in many countries. This is because it is new, and people have not been able to build any immunity to it. COVID-19 is sometimes called coronavirus. Most people who get COVID-19 will have a mild illness like a cold or flu…

By Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, Co-founders, Slurrp Farm Recognizing the impact of good nutrition on a child’s ability to grow, experts say food education is critical. If there was no discipline in a child’s life, many of them would cherry pick meals loaded with sugar, salt, preservatives and unhealthy…

Myth 2: Sipping water will wash the virus out of your throat This is wishful thinking! Covid-19 infects the respiratory system. It is spread by droplets from an infected person sneezing or coughing or on their breath. The virus can also be picked up on your hands and taken into…

Myth 1: Holding your breath will test if you have COVID-19 False! This myth claims that if you can hold your breath without discomfort for ten seconds your lungs are not damaged by the Coronavirus. It is often claimed to be information from Stanford University or from a ‘Japanese doctor’ or ‘Taiwanese experts’ and sent via social media or email. And it…

Coronavirus spreads the same way as viruses that cause colds and flu, mostly via droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. And many of you may wonder — does that mean if one family member catches the virus, the others will get it too? Unfortunately, the answer is…

India is seeing an increase in coronavirus cases, and amidst that, there are many myths doing the rounds on social media about how to protect yourself. Coronavirus spreads the same way as viruses that cause colds and flu, mostly via droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Common…