K Srinath Reddy
Why HMPV Is Not A Scary Virus
* It’s been around for half century * RT-PCR tests for widespread diagnosis are available * Illness mostly behaves like common flu * Precautions are simple * No need for everyone to mask up everywhere
Omicron’s new look for the new year
JN.1 sub-variant may lead to a rise in case counts. But with Covid-appropriate behaviours, including masking, we can carry on with our lives
Covid tamed, but it is time to mask up again
Covid lurks along with influenza strains. Scientists are still looking out for a more virulent Covid variant. But continued caution, not alarm, is warranted
Why we still don't know if Covid was a Chinese lab leak
Coronavirus may have been a byproduct of lab experiments on natural pathogens. US is tightening rules for scientists. But should this be allowed at all?
India better prepared than China for new Covid wave
India & the world must know what variant is causing China’s Covid wave
Zero Covid, one child, four pests and one big lesson for China
Zero Covid was a failure because it didn’t account for the evolutionary biology of viruses
Why this winter will tell us if the pandemic is finally over
If mild Omicron is all there is in cold months, the pandemic’s tempest may reduce to a trickle
Monkeypox is not about gay men, but human folly
Don’t blame some groups, recognise diseases like this spread because we in general act foolishly
A new Covid wave is coming. Do these and don’t panic
New wave is likely coming, driven by mass behaviour & immunity levels. But don’t panic
WHO numbers are debatable, but healthcare needs fixing
Modelling for death estimates is problematic. But India’s real-time medical data can improve a lot
Booster dose is welcome, but what about those who can't afford it?
But India will also have to make provisions for poor young persons with fading immunity
India managed Omicron well, but lets not get carried away
India did better than most in tackling Omicron. But let’s not get comfortable
No, Covid isn't endemic yet. Here is what we need to do
Covid isn’t endemic yet. Open up, but keep masking & get smarter on disease surveillance
Science vs coronavirus, again
New vaccine technologies will be developed, and India will be key player in battle against variants
Omicron: Sound alert not alarm
Too little is known as of now to presume this variant will be worse than Delta
How 2021 can provide us a passage to fearless 2022
India should enjoy its festive season but keep a watch on Covid variants
Don’t go for boosters now
The priority should be the 2-dose mission. Fewer fully vaccinated means higher chance of variants