“Antibiotics that can save lives are becoming ineffective. Part of the problem is that these critically important drugs are misused and overused in the food-producing animal sector for commercial gains. The covid-19 pandemic has re-emphasized the importance of medicines that can treat – we must conserve these medicines before this silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance swamps us completely,” said Sunita Narain, director general, Centre for Science and Environment. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

Low oxygen levels are one of Covid-19's side effects, and many patients need oxygen therapy to recover. Doctors are prescribing oxygen concentrators to many patients because suppliers are having difficulty providing oxygen cylinders on demand. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

From the past few days, a fungal infection named Mucormycosis is being reported in a few COVID-19 patients during or post-recovery. Mucormycosis is caused by a set of micro-organisms known as mucormycosis, which are present naturally in the environment. Mucormycetes are seen mostly in soil and in decaying organic matter like leaves, compost, and piles. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

Vaccination is a strong weapon against coronavirus infection. The Government of India has been running vaccination drives to ensure the safety of its citizens from Covid-19. The country has cumulatively administered over 18 crore doses of vaccine to its people till May 15.

During this ongoing pandemic, people are speculating more and consulting less, resulting in panic. To tackle such situations, the Ministry of Health has always come forward with a set of guidelines that would ease the level of consternation.

World’s largest vaccination drive in India is in full swing. More than eight crores of vaccines have been administered in the country so far. People above the age of 45 years are now eligible to take their vaccine shots. Yet, one of the major concerns in the Covid-19 inoculation drive is vaccine wastage. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now" in Re.1 for the next 24 hours.