Topic: Coronavirus
Country can’t have lockdown of people, economy lockout: Congress
The Congress today urged the government to formulate a national plan for handling the coronavirus crisis under the Disaster Management Act.
‘Virus is threat, not people,’ UN chief against targeting communities and hate speech
The coronavirus pandemic is not only a critical public health danger, it is also a human, economic and social emergency that is “fast becoming a human rights crisis”, the UN chief said on Thursday, releasing a new policy brief on shaping an effective, inclusive response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19: US reports 3,332 deaths in 24 hours
The United States suffered one of the deadliest days of the coronavirus pandemic with 3,332 fatalities in 24 hours.
Hate tweets during pandemic; CPM condemns communal targeting of Muslims
The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemned the communal targeting of India’s largest religious minority – the Muslims – that is increasingly taking place during the current battle against the Covid-19 pandemic
Maharashtra Minister tests positive for Coronavirus
Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad has tested positive for coronavirus, media reports said late on Thursday.
There is uncertainty in our future: Transgender community amid pandemic and lockdown
Transgender activists and academicians told Maktoob that one of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in India are facing more severe issues under the pandemic controlled lockdown.
