Snehashis Mohanta EIC thenewsspan.in , News Junkie , writes on politics , economy and foreign affairs . 169 posts
World Between 150-175 million more people will fall into extreme poverty: UN expert To emerge from the worst crisis since the 1929 Great Depression, "We cannot count, as we did in the 20th century, on economic growth as usual," he said. Snehashis Mohanta 23 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
World Chinese city Zhejiang to provide COVID-19 vaccine shots to residents for $60 Experts believe that the vaccine program being rolled out in Zhejiang is a pilot project by the Chinese Communist Party to test the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines before they can be distributed to other parts of the country. Snehashis Mohanta 22 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
World Low risk of COVID-19 infection on planes if masks worn: US military The study was conducted by USTRANSCOM and therefore the Defence Advanced Research Project Agency. Snehashis Mohanta 16 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
World COVID-19 may survive on smartphones, banknotes for 28 days: Study The research, published on the Virology Journal, shows that SARS-CoV-2 will stay infectious on surfaces for long periods of time, reinforcing the need for regular hand washing and cleaning surfaces. Snehashis Mohanta 15 Oct 2020 • 2 min read
World Unmarried people with low income and education at higher death risk from COVID-19: Study The study is based on the data from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare on all reported deaths from the COVID-19 in Sweden for adults aged 20 and older. Snehashis Mohanta 11 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
World Italy imposes nationwide outdoor facemask mandate As per reports, certain sections have been given relaxations such as outdoor sporting activities, children under 6, and for people with health issues. Snehashis Mohanta 8 Oct 2020 • 1 min read
World WHO Director General says 'the COVID-19 has happened naturally' "The virus has happened naturally. These are the publications we know, and if there is anything that will change this, it should come through the proper scientific process," said Director General. Snehashis Mohanta 26 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Google Maps introducing new feature to show area wise COVID-19 info The tool will show a seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases per 1,00,000 people for any particular area of the map users are looking at, with a label that will indicate whether the cases are trending up or down. Snehashis Mohanta 25 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World New Zealand lifts all COVID-19 restrictions New Zealand has reported no new Coronavirus infected cases for more than two weeks. Snehashis Mohanta 21 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World CDC Director said face masks are better than COVID-19 vaccine If I don’t get an immune response, the vaccine’s not going to protect me. This face mask will, Redfield said while holding up his face mask. Snehashis Mohanta 17 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Face masks violators ordered to dig graves for COVID-19 victims The number of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise in Cereme, prompting the village administration to strengthen the safety measures. Snehashis Mohanta 15 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Chinese Virologist offers evidence, says Coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab Yan in an interview, claimed that the COVID-19 was made in lab and that particular lab was controlled by the Chinese government. Snehashis Mohanta 13 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World UK reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases since May Just like other European countries, Britain is seeing the number of infections rise as it reopens after lockdown. Snehashis Mohanta 7 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Facebook limits message forward in messenger to curb misinformation during pandemic Facebook added that it is an “effective way to slow the spread of viral misinformation and harmful content.” Snehashis Mohanta 4 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World President Trump administration asks state administration to plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by Nov 1 Ahead of the Presidential elections in the United States of the America, President Donald Trump's administration is urging state authorities to speed up approval for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by November Snehashis Mohanta 3 Sep 2020 • 2 min read
World United Kingdom working on 20-minute COVID-19 test British government has hugely expanded its virus infection testing capacity since the start of the pandemic, but critics say UK government is still not doing enough to find and isolate coronavirus infected people. Snehashis Mohanta 3 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Brazil Begins Trial of Chinese Pharmaceutical Company made COVID-19 Vaccine The Brazillian city of Niteroi in Rio-de Janeiro has begun trial of Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac made Coronavirus vaccine, Snehashis Mohanta 2 Sep 2020 • 1 min read
World Schools in Chinese City of Wuhan to reopen next week It said, foreign teachers and students who have not received reports from the school authorities will not be allowed to return for the autumn semester. Snehashis Mohanta 29 Aug 2020 • 1 min read
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