The hottest word on the twitter today is covidiot, and it is related to the virus that has hogged global headlines for the past couple of months.
Tag: COVID-19
India’s COVID-19 task force recommends hydroxychloroquine for health care workers and those caring for infected
ICMR has recommended the medicine for asymptomatic health care workers and others who are caring for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
India goes into lockdown as it hunkers down to fight COVID-19
Many states have also imposed Section 144, which bans gatherings of more than four people.
Indian missions lend helping hand to ensure compatriots reach home safely amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Indian missions are helping fellow citizens world over, who are affected by travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 news round-up: Canada and Australia pull out of Olympics, India in lockdown and other updates
Connected to India brings you a round-up of the big news from Singapore, India, the US and the Olympics.
Businesses can choose to close or continue says Economy Department as UAE holds first virtual cabinet meeting
Dubai Economy Department (DED) announced yesterday that commercial establishments had freedom to choose to continue work or temporarily close from March 22.
IIT-Delhi devises method to cut COVID-19 test costs
Responding to the critical shortage of COVID-19 testing kits, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi announced the development of a method to significantly reduce the cost of testing for the virus, making it affordable for large sections.
Scoot to suspend most of its network due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in significantly reduced travel demand and increasingly restrictive border control measures being imposed by many countries, the airline said in a press statement.
Emirates reverses suspension of passenger flights decision, initiates salary cuts for employees due to COVID 19
Emirates announces suspension of passenger flights but later reverses the decision and initiates salary cuts for employees due to COVID 19.
Singapore Airlines to cut 96% of capacity, grounds majority of its fleet
Around 138 SIA and SilkAir aircraft will be grounded out of the airline’s total fleet of 147, amid “the greatest challenge that the SIA Group has faced in its existence”.
