[ad_1] BENGALURU: The scare around Covid-19 and the subsequent closure in Bengaluru are a repeat of what the city witnessed 102 years ago when another virus, the Spanish flu or Bombay fever, commonly known as influenza, had hit. The disease had killed thousands in 1918, and the fight against the …
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[ad_1] BENGALURU: Due to its use as prophylaxis for Covid-19, the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not available to those who regularly consume it: arthritis and lupus patients. The massive government purchase of HCQ directly from manufacturers has led to a shortage of medications for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, general …
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[ad_1] BENGALURU: After days of nonsense, the Karnataka government said it would facilitate Thursday’s 2.0 shutdown, allowing for a variety of services, from private clinics and veterinary centers to home repairs involving carpenters, plumbers, electricians and mechanics. The government order issued Wednesday said the relaxations will not apply to Covid-19 …
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