Real vs fake Remdesivir injections: Know the difference

May 12, 2021

An injection named Covipri is circulating on social media, with many referring to it as the Remdesivir injection. Here’s all you need to know how to...

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Is India’s COVID testing falling behind?

May 7, 2021

As the country reels under a catastrophic second wave of COVID infections, its testing capacity is struggling to catch up. The race to overtake the infection...

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No, taking a concoction of pepper, honey and ginger will not cure COVID-19

May 7, 2021

Despite a crackdown on misinformation, unproven cures and remedies continue to find their way on social media A message detailing research on a potential...

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3 reasons why India could be underreporting COVID-19 deaths

May 6, 2021

When it comes to COVID-19 deaths, the ground reality in India’s second wave seems far worse from what is captured by official statistics. We explain three...

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YouTube videos suggesting home remedies to increase oxygen are False

May 4, 2021

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a combination of camphor, cloves, carom seeds and a few drops of eucalyptus oil can help in increasing oxygen...

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“China edged-out by India in vaccine diplomacy”

May 3, 2021

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How does one report a pandemic from ground zero, especially when its a tough place like China? Tariq Hashmat of Health Analytics Asia spoke with Beijing-based...

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Video claiming tap water tested positive for COVID-19 is misleading

May 2, 2021

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A video indicating that tap water can test positive for Covid-19 and that the disease can spread through water is misleading. A YouTube video claims via its...

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Homoeopathic medicine Aspidosperma Q does not instantly increase oxygen levels

May 1, 2021

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Intake of a few drops of Aspidosperma Q in water will not immediately increase the oxygen level in the body. For the last couple of weeks, India has been...

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How Indian fact-checkers dealt with COVID-19 misinformation

April 30, 2021

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An analysis of International Fact Checking Network’s repository of fact-checked stories to understand the trends of misinformation in 2020. In mid-February...

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5 most read COVID myths we debunked in April

April 30, 2021

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Amidst the sudden spike in infections and a struggle for access to treatment, there is a surge in misinformation about COVID-19. Here are our 5 popular COVID...