COVID-19 has forever changed the notion of predictability and preparedness. With such unforeseen saga of health and humanitarian crisis, the pandemic is seen affecting every nation, all societies and people at large. Though some epidemiologists had sounded the warning bells a long time ago; however the fallout of the current pandemic was never anticipated in…
Continue ReadingComplete List of Preventive measures taken up by Indian retailers in COVID era
Introduction The augment of the current exogenous crisis looming in the entire retail economy has been accompanied by a variety of unfavorable developments. With the continuous shifts in consumer needs and provincial regulations; the situation of the retail industry in India is predicted to be extremely volatile. In fact, it’s quite pertinent to state that…
Continue ReadingIndustry-wise Fund Contribution during COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview The Generous Indians – Government, Companies, NGOs and individual volunteers came together to fulfill the short-term financial need of migrant workers, daily wage employees and people employed in unskilled sectors. “NGOs are estimated to receive between 30-50 percent of total CSR contribution between March and May 2020 to be utilized only for COVID relief.”…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 Vaccine Update as of August 2020
Overview Vaccine for any disease normally take years to develop. In Mar-Apr, Experts commented on the development of vaccine for Sars-CoV-2 to take 12-18 months. The earliest availability of vaccine for public was expected to be mid-2021. However, Russia is set to become the first country to launch vaccine for general public by September 2020….
Continue ReadingList of Covid Free Countries and their Strategies – How New Zealand Became Covid Free
105 percent growth in cases at global level from 4th Jun to 15th July. United States added 88% new cases whereas South Africa added 663% new cases. Country-wise Percantage Change in COVID cases as of 16 July Country Total Cases as of 16 Jul % change in cases* USA 3,618,739 88% Brazil 1,972,072 220% India…
Continue ReadingNASA’s ‘VITAL’ Ventilator – What is it and Why is it Better?
Introduction VITAL by NASA is an exemplary example of excellent engineering, rigorous testing and rapid prototyping demonstrated by space engineers to combat COVID-19. In the quest to save the world from COVID-19 pandemic, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) developed a new high pressure ventilator specifically designed for corona virus patients at its Jet…
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