VIRUSES
China pneumonia outbreak: India flags alert, Karnataka health dept issues advisory; check details
Amid a pneumonia outbreak in China, Karnataka Health Minister claimed that he has asked doctors and hospitals to be prepared in case such a situation arises in the state.China pneumonia outbreak: India flags alert, Karnataka health dept issues advisory;...
Zika virus alert in Karnataka: Positive case detected in Chikkaballapur
Zika virus alert in Karnataka: A positive case has been detected in Chikkaballapur. Authorities have increased surveillance, and officials from the Karnataka Health Department have called an emergency meeting.Zika virus alert in Karnataka: Positive case detected in Chikkaballapu...
Nipah virus alert in Kerala: After 2 dead in Kozhikode, state sounds red alert
The Kerala Health Department sounded a health alert in Kozhikode district on Monday following two "unnatural" deaths suspected to be due to the Nipah virus infection. State Health Minister Veena George held a high-level meeting and reviewed the situation, the health depar...
Nipah virus: Here's all you need to know about the virus outbreak in Kerala
Giving a significant update on the current situation of the Nipah Virus in Kerala and the state’s response to the virus outbreak, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that ICMR and WHO had conducted studies on the issue and it was found that 9 states in India have the pr...
Nipah virus: 'If COVID had mortality of 2-3%, Nipah has 40-70%', says DG ICMR Rajiv Bahl
Covid had a mortality of 2-3%, while it's 40-70% in the case of Nipah virus, says Dr Rajiv Bahl, DG, Indian Council of Medical Research. Dr Rajiv Bahl also lists precautionary measures against preventing and spreading the Nipah virus.Nipah virus: 'If COVID had m...
Nipah Virus threat in Kerala: Symptoms and prevention tips you need to be aware of
Nipah virus has been found in the Kozhikode district of Kerala again. This is the third time the virus has been spotted in the district since 2018. 4 cases of the contagious viral infection has been confirmed in the state.Nipah Virus threat in Kerala: Symptoms and pre...
Centre confirms 2 deaths in Kerala due to Nipah Virus
On two suspected deaths due to Nipah virus in Kerala, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya says, "They have been confirmed..."Centre confirms 2 deaths in Kerala due to Nipah Virus
After covid, is Pandemic X round the corner? Here’s what experts say
Former Chair of the UK Vaccine Taskforce, Kate Bingham warns that the next pandemic could be deadlier than COVID-19, potentially claiming as many lives as Spanish Flu. The risk of unknown viruses evolving into pandemic-causing threats is high, and viruses can jump between species a
Disease 'X' deadlier than COVID-19, could kill 50 million people, says UK expert
UK expert issues warning saying '20 times deadlier than Covid. Its a global health challenge, animals may be carriers of virus.'Disease 'X' deadlier than COVID-19, could kill 50 million people, says UK expert
Nipah in Kerala: 5th case reported, gatherings banned in Kozhikode; Bangladesh variant spurs cases, says health minister
A 24-year-old health professional at Kozhikode tested positive for Nipah on Wednesday night, taking the total number of active cases to three, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said. All the three cases are at Kozhikode. Dr Anoo
Nipah in Kerala: Active cases rise to three; govt forms 19 committees to monitor outbreak
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid rising concerns over the return of the Nipah virus in Kerala, the state government has strengthened measures to prevent the spread of the infection a day after two deaths from the same were confirmed in Kozhikode district. Meanwhile, th
Odisha: Govt taking steps towards solving deadly conflict between elephants and humans, says Ashwini Kr Choubey
Odisha: Minister of State for Environment and Forest Ashwini Kumar Choubey while speaking to the media on August 12 said that the government is taking steps to prevent the deaths of elephants and humans that happen due to fighting between
Bangladesh grapples with record deadly outbreak of dengue fever; AP reports
Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records.The government’s Directorate General of Health Services reports the 2023 death toll from the mosquito-born
H3N2 virus: Pune records its first death; 73-year-old man dies from the 'Hong Kong flu'
Pune recorded its first death from H3N2 virus on Thursday morning, as a 73-year-old man died after being infected with the virus. For the last few days, the patient was admitted in the ICU at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The Health Of
Delhi witnesses rise in H3N2 virus, COVID cases; experts urge to remain cautious
Amid the country witnessing a slight increase in the H3N2 and COVID-19 cases, cases have also been surging in the National Capital. With the patients lining up at the hospital once again over COVID and H3N2, experts urged people to stay alert and asked to take their vac
H3N2 virus outbreak raises concerns across India; 'wear mask in crowded places,' Health Ministry advises
Another suspected outbreak of Covid-19 like influenza is raising concerns across India. ICU admissions have risen because of the influenza infection. The health minister of the state is saying that H3N2 is not fatal and can be cured with medical
Covid-19: Chinese eyewitness says virus was developed as a bioweapon
'Virus (Covid-19) was engineered by China as a bioweapon to purposely infect people': Wuhan researcher makes a shocking claim about coronavirus.Covid-19: Chinese eyewitness says virus was developed as a bioweapon
H3N2 raises concerns with India witnessing rise in ICU admissions
Journo_Swarali spoke to Dr. Shekhar Mande, Former Director General of CSIR, Delhi on the concerns related to H3N2 Virus. Watch full story on Mirror NowH3N2 raises concerns with India witnessing rise in ICU admissions
H3N2 influenza virus: No need to panic, precaution needs to be taken, says Anil Vij
Speaking on a death in Haryana due to H3N2 Virus, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on March 10 said that the cause of death of a 56-year-old is being examined whether it was due to H3N2 or something else and there is no need to panic, only precaution needs to be take
H3N2 influenza: Health ministry on alert after virus takes 2 lives in India
India has recorded its first two deaths due to seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, one each from Karnataka and Haryana, with the Union health ministry on Friday saying it is keeping a close watch on the situation and cases are expected to decline from month end.H3N2 influenza:
Hong Kong Flu: All you need to know about the H3N2 influenza
There has been a rapid rise in Covid-like symptoms across India, raising concerns among many. People have complained of illness with persistent cough, fever, chills, breathlessness and wheezing. Experts are blaming the H3N2 for this flu-like outbreak. Here’s all you need to know about the
Covid-19: 'Closely monitor emerging clusters', Centre issues fresh advisory amid spike in cases
The Centre has issued an advisory to six states cautioning them over rising Covid cases. The Union health and family welfare ministry has written letters to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka to follow a five-fold strategy o
H3N2 influenza: MBBS student dies due to virus in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar; health department on alert
Maharashtra has reported its first suspected death due to the H3N2 virus after an MBBS student from Ahmednagar died on March 14. He had tested positive for both covid and H3N2, and the exact cause of his death can only be confirmed once his reports
Karnataka: First case of Zika virus reported; 5-year-old girl tests positive
According to a Pune lab report, a 5-year-old girl in Karnataka has tested positive for the Zika virus. She has been advised to take precautionary measures. Health Minister Dr K Sudhakarsaid, “This is the first case in the State, and the government is monitoring the situatio
China reports nearly 60K Covid-related deaths in a month amid 'underreporting' allegations
China's health authorities on Saturday reported almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month, the first major death toll released by the government since the loosening of its virus restrictions in early December.China reports nearly 60K Covid-relate
Centre 'deliberately' brought cheetahs to spread Lumpy virus in India and hurt farmers: Congress' Nana Patole
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Monday said the Centre “deliberately” brought cheetahs to India to ensure the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease and hurt farmers. “This lumpy virus has been prevailing in Nigeria for a long time and t
Zika Virus: Work is being done to manufacture vaccine, says NTAGI Chief Dr NK Arora
Talking about Zika Virus, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) chief Dr NK Arora on December 13 said that work is being done to manufacture a vaccine for Zika Virus. Pregnant women and their children are being monitored. “Cervical cancer is curab
China Covid protests: Agitation against strict anti-virus measures spread to Hong Kong
Protests against China's strict anti-virus measures have spread to Hong Kong, as a crowd pays tribute to victims of an apartment fire in Urumqi in Xinjiang. Widespread protests are rare after China's army crushed the 1989 student-led pro-democracy movement in Beij
WHO seeks China more covid data to probe origin of virus
"Investigation that was originally commissioned by the WHO proved to be unsatisfactory, so WHO Chief is asking for more records," says Prof Dr K Srinath Reddy, Distinguished Professor of Public Health, PHFI to Mirror Now.WHO seeks China more covid data to probe origin of virus
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