US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screeningAmerica is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule appli...
22 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and preventionEbola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. In...
18 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Dogs and cats can be infected by hantavirus, but can they spread it to humans? Here's what CDC recommends for pet ownersHantavirus and pets: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked global health worries. Passengers fell ill and some died during a v...
15 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Is Hantavirus spreading in Texas? Cruise Ship connected to Texas passengers sparks new fear about symptoms and human spreadA rare hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship has sparked fresh concern across the United States, especially after health officials...
10 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Hantavirus CDC: Infected US passengers aboard cruise ship MV Hondius to be brought to this location. Details hereHantavirus is usually spread by rodents, but in rare cases can be transmitted person-to-person. The CDC said on Friday it would distribute ...
09 May, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Why a Simple Soak Can Make Your Faucet Feel New AgainA small, often overlooked faucet part, the aerator, can cause significant water flow problems. Mineral deposits and debris clog its filter,...
06 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Why That Tiny Gap Under Your Sink Might Be Inviting Mice InsideHomeowners often overlook small gaps near pipes, which are common entry points for rodents. Tiny openings, as small as a dime, allow mice a...
06 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
How Long Cooked Chicken Really Lasts in the Fridge Before It Turns RiskyCooked chicken leftovers can be deceiving. Experts warn that appearance and smell do not indicate spoilage. Bacteria can grow even when foo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
RFK Jr., proud anti-vaxxer, drops COVID vaccine recommendation for kids and pregnant women as new variants spreadU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and pregnant women fr...
28 May, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?The latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated should get tested three t...
30 Jul, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a maskThe new guidance represents another carefully calibrated step on the road back to normal from the coronavirus outbreak that has killed over...
28 Apr, 2021, 10.24 AM IST
Do you still need to wear mask and maintain social distancing? Here's what comes next after getting Covid-19 vaccineA person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last required dose.
18 Mar, 2021, 06.25 PM IST
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC saysThe recommendations also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way - in a single household - with people considered at l...
09 Mar, 2021, 11.53 AM IST
India may need to catch up: America's health experts believe 2 masks are better than 1The CDC updated its guidance, saying people can wear a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask.
11 Feb, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
US public health agency makes a U-turn, says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidanceFor months, the CDC has said that the virus spreads mainly through small airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Most ...
06 Oct, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
Trump administration shelves CDC guide to reopening AmericaTraditionally, it’s been the CDC’s role to give the public and local officials guidance and science-based information during public health ...
08 May, 2020, 12.36 AM IST
Trump recommends Americans wear face masks, but says he won'tCiting the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Trump urged people to wear face coverings like scarves or homemade cloth mas...
04 Apr, 2020, 11.08 AM IST