Yields curve

The Covid curve in Bihar, which stayed the somewhat gentle upward course till the month of May as compared to some other states, spiralled ominously over the last one week, which saw two sharp single-day spikes and ended with the highest ever single-day spike on Sunday that recorded 1,266 positive cases across the state. … [Read more...] about Covid curve careens in Bihar, highest spike in a day caps the week

Times Fact-India Outbreak Report, has released its latest projections of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the peak and end dates at both National and State levels.According to the report, India is the third worst-hit country in the world after the US and Brazil, is projected to hit its peak of 6.45 Lakh active cases on August 21, indicates the latest mathematical modelling by the Times Fact-India Outbreak Report. This projection is based on the ‘most likely’ scenario and as per SEIR model, the peak is projected to be at 6.98 lakh active cases on August 23. The report shows that following India's peak, daily active case counts are projected to decline by mid-October, thereby establishing India’s recovery from COVID-19. Following various States implementing relaxations to revive the nation’s economy, the study shows that the easing of mobility restrictions has led to abandoning of safety protocols and significantly contributing to India’s peak being pushed … [Read more...] about Times Fact-India Outbreak Report: India to emerge from the worst of COVID-19 by mid-October

Hundri river yielded some water flow (110 cusecs) for a couple of days into the Srisailam Dam before stopping on Sunday. At Sunkesula Barrage, people gathered to witness the water collected this monsoon season. There were, however, no outflows from Sunkesula and Jurala, which feed the Srisailam Reservoir. … [Read more...] about Good rains raise hopes of farmers in Anantapur, Kurnool districts

"Quite frankly, I appreciate the governor putting in the requirement to wear a mask and giving local authorities the ability to restrict outside gatherings," said Turner. "Even though I don't have the ability to take us back to phase 1, I strongly recommend that for the next two weeks, that if I were the governor, I would just bring things down, shut things down for the next couple of weeks (and) take the energy away from this virus." … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Houston officials call for resumption of lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

“The price reduction has been made possible through benefits gained from higher yields and better scale, as both the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and formulations are made at Glenmark’s facilities in India, the benefits of which are being passed on to patients in the country,” the filing said. … [Read more...] about Glenmark Pharma cuts price of COVID-19 drug by 27% to ₹75/tablet