Important Articles from Indian Express: 15/4/2020

Front Page

  • 21 days now 40, next milestone May 3
  • Over 1400 new cases in 24 hours count crosses 10k mark
  • In half of Mumbai’s death, delays in testing and admission to hospitals; experts to audit
  • Govt wants to use PMJAY for free coronavirus testing in pvt labs but 2 cr families missing from database

Outbreak

  • India reaches out to China for 15mn PPEs
  • States clamour for resources as centre extends lockdown till May 3
  • Just 4 cities account for 60% of coronavirus death
  • Recovery curve aligned with case rate, with a 2 week lag
  • US allows H1-B Visa extension relief for stranded Indians
  • In Mumbai migrants lose hope, money : For how long they ask

Explained

  • Can unborn baby be infeced?
  • Positive cases among tests : trends and an outlier
  • Cyber frauds trying new ways

Editorial

  • Keep your powder dry
  • A UPI model for health
  • Lockdown 2.0
  • The fiscal challenge

Ideas Page

  • Babasaheb and Kashmir
  • Circles of Kindness

Outbreak

  • UN 117 mn kids face measles risk from COVID 19 response

Economy

  • Roadblocks remain on ground for truckers despite govt assurance
  • IMF slashes FY21 India growth forecast to 1.9% from 5.8%warns of global recession
  • After small savings, Fin Min may seek cut in FY20 EPFO interest rate post lockdown

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