Anti-parasitic drug kills coronavirus within 48 hours in lab grown cells: Study

According to the study, published in the journal Antiviral Research, the drug, Ivermectin, stopped the virus, SARS-CoV-2, from growing in cell culture within 48 hours.

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How high-level group formed by govt has stepped up Covid-19 fight

The empowered group on “Coordinating with Private Sector, NGOs, and International Organisations for COVID-19-related Response Activities”, is chaired by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

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Govt draws aggressive containment strategy to check spread of Covid-19

The cluster containment strategy is meant to contain coronavirus disease Covid-19 within a defined geographic area.

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1 soldier dead, 9 terrorists killed in last 24 hrs in Kashmir: Army

The army said alert troops braving inclement weather and hostile terrain killed the five terrorists in an ongoing anti-infiltration operation in Keran sector.

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Coronavirus update: PM Modi's call for switching off lights for 9 minutes at 9pm...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called for resolve and restraint to fight coronavirus disease on March 19 and also announced a Janta Curfew on March 22, a Sunday. On March 24, he had announced the 21-day nationwide lockdown to check the spread of the deadly virus.

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US concerns natural, will challenge acquittal of Daniel Pearl murder convicts: ...

Hours after the acquittal verdict, the Sindh home department issued orders to detain the four convicts in the Daniel Pearl murder case saying these men may act “against the interest of the country”.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Google Maps shows Takeout, Delivery Shortcut buttons on home...

The widely used app has started showing nearby stores that offer takeaway and/or delivery right on the homepage, making it a lot easier for users to order their daily meals.

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