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Covid-like VIRUS

23 Sep 2022

New danger coming! Covid-like VIRUS found in Russian BATS can INFECT humans

Covid-like VIRUS found in Russian BATS can INFECT humans The new virus has been discovered by US researchers The two viruses have been identified as Khosta-1 and Khosta-2 The researchers found while Khosta-1 didn’t pose much threat to humans, Khosta-2 demonstrated some troubling traits

16 Sep 2022

‘Massive global failures' led to millions of preventable Covid deaths: Lancet

Widespread, global failures at multiple levels in the COVID-19 response led to millions of preventable deaths and reversed progress made towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in many countries, according to a new Lancet COVID-19 Commission report.

07 Sep 2022

Now, new mobile app may accurately detect Covid in your voice - Details here

The AI model used in the research is more accurate than rapid antigen tests or lateral flow tests.

23 Aug 2022

Post-pandemic issues? Meditation, Yoga from Sahil Kothari may help

Recently, there have been a lot of changes in our lives due to the pandemic. Some people can no longer socialize and go out to the places they love. Others lost their jobs and their income, causing stress and despair. Sure, the spread of the virus receded now, but it has left people across the world mourning their losses.

23 Aug 2022

New Ebola case linked to previous outbreak reported in Congo, patient dead

Congo has confirmed a new case of the Ebola virus. The 46-year-old patient was admitted to hospital in late July and died on August 15. More than 130 high-risk contacts have been identified, of which over 50 remain at large.

12 Aug 2022

Langya virus shows how easily viruses can travel from animals to humans

Langya virus shows how easily viruses can travel unnoticed from animals to humans The virus infected nearly three dozen farmers and other residents The pathogen did not cause any reported deaths

01 Aug 2022

Sleepless night, sweating: Expert warns of new symptoms of Omicron BA.5

According to new study, an immunologist has warned the Omicron sub-variant BA.5 could be causing different symptoms, including one that emerges during the night.

27 Jul 2022

Can monkeypox outbreak be stopped? Here's what WHO thinks

This year, there have been more than 16,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in more than 75 countries, and the WHO believes that the real number is probably higher.

27 Jul 2022

Monkeypox now a global emergency; here's all you need to know about disease

Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic infection which can spread from animals to humans, from person to person. The disease can cause a range of signs and symptoms. More than 16,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported from 75 countries

Japanese Encephalitis

17 Jul 2022

Japanese encephalitis kills 27 people in this state; check signs & symptoms

Japanese encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and belongs to the same genus as dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses.

14 Jul 2022

Suspected monkeypox case found in Kerala, here are symptoms to watch out for

The suspected case of monkeypox had recently returned from abroad and was hospitalised after he showed symptoms. His samples have been collected and have been sent for testing.

29 Jun 2022

Monkeypox outbreak: 1,310 new cases take total tally of infections to 3,413

According to World Health Organization, the majority of new cases of monkeypox, around 86%, have been recorded from the WHO European Region.

23 Jun 2022

Will WHO declare monkeypox international emergency? Decision today

The case count from the current monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa has topped 3,000 in more than 40 countries, as per a Reuters tally.

14 Jun 2022

Monkeypox confirmed cases rise to 1,600; WHO calls emergency meet

The global health body warned that the recent global outbreak of the monkeypox virus is clearly "unusual" and "concerning".

14 Jun 2022

As Monkeypox cases rise, EU signs deal for supply of over 1 lakh vaccines

About 900 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 19 EU countries and also in Norway and Iceland, which will be entitled to receive doses despite not being EU members.

Covid-19 fourth wave scare

12 Jun 2022

Fourth wave scare: Should India be worried? Experts answer as cases rise again

India's daily Covid-19 tally on Sunday crossed 8,000-mark for second consecutive day. An increase of 4,143 coronavirus cases was recorded in active caseload in a span of 24 hours. The weekly positivity rate currently stands at 2.02 per cent.

13 Jun 2022

Monkeypox outbreak: Confirmed cases cross 1,000 as WHO warns of 'real' risk

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. The virus was reportedly first discovered in 1958. The first human case of the disease was reported in 1970.

06 Jun 2022

Norovirus infection detected in Kerala; here are symptoms to watch out for

Kerala Health Minister urged the people to maintain hygiene as the norovirus disease is highly contagious, the PTI news agency reported.

31 May 2022

'Highest risk of transmission is...': UK issues guidance to control monkeypox

The UK's health security agency on Monday said that 71 new cases of the monkeypox virus have been reported in England.

31 May 2022

Monkeypox outbreak to lead to a new pandemic? WHO answers as cases rise

More than 300 suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox have so far been recorded in May in around 23 countries, mostly in Europe.

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