Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Unlike Covid-19, hantavirus not known for rapid human transmission, spreads through rodents: ExpertsHantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship with Indian nationals have sparked concerns, but experts declare these infections are confined to ...
08 May, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chiefTwo Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases...
08 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Covid symptoms 2026 explained: New study finds fatigue, joint pain, breathing issues and neurologic symptoms often overlapCovid symptoms 2026: New research reveals long COVID symptoms are not isolated but overlap and vary among individuals. Fatigue is the most ...
07 Jan, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Deadly Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in New York kills 3 and symptoms are similar to Covid. How you can protect yourselfLegionnaires' disease has struck New York City, resulting in three deaths and over 600 illnesses. Health officials are investigating a clus...
07 Aug, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
Another mysterious virus spreading in China. WHO seeks report. Here is all you should knowThe outbreak originated in northern China, with a significant number of cases involving children. Hospitals in the affected areas are repor...
24 Nov, 2023, 05.48 PM IST
'Long colds' show prolonged symptoms similar to long Covid, claims studyA study published in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine journal suggests that people may experience long-term symptoms after acute respiratory ...
06 Oct, 2023, 08.01 PM IST
Women twice as likely as men to develop long COVID, study findsThe study, published recently in the journal JAMA, also found that the risk of developing long COVID increased dramatically for women who w...
19 Oct, 2022, 12.38 PM IST
Did Covid leave you feeling lonely & confused? Recovery may be an uphill task but it is possibleThe GBD study revealed that around 35.4 per cent suffered cognitive problems.
12 Sep, 2022, 08.02 PM IST
Loss of hair, sense of smell, lowered libido: New research throws light on lasting symptoms of Covid-19Other symptoms included chest pain, fever, bowel incontinence, etc.
26 Jul, 2022, 06.53 PM IST
Long Covid: Over 144 million people suffered globally"The study suggests that a high proportion of persons, including young adults (20-29 years), suffer from a cluster of symptoms for a longer...
17 Jun, 2022, 09.21 AM IST
Report symptoms of monkeypox, if any: Tamil Nadu govt to people from African nations"We have received the interim guidelines from the Centre on the monkeypox disease. That is people arriving from African countries or Europe...
29 May, 2022, 05.04 PM IST
RT-PCR false-negatives continue to haunt Bengaluru hospitalsDoctors says false-negative reports can be misleading as patients tend to ignore symptoms given the heavy reliance on RT-PCR testing alone ...
15 Jul, 2021, 03.50 PM IST
Newly formed four city clusters to intensify India’s COVID-19 genome sequencing effortsResearch institutes in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Pune form these four clusters. “The consortium will track the emergence of viral...
10 Jun, 2021, 10.12 PM IST
View: Beyond the lockdown, to reduce deaths prevent the clustersIn India with the country in lockdown, we only are made aware of few clusters, namely, in Nizamuddin, Chennai vegetable market, Nanded pilg...
29 May, 2020, 05.24 PM IST
After Mumbai & Pune, Indore in MP emerges govt’s biggest concernAfter Mumbai and Pune, Indore in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the biggest concern for the government, with the death toll in the financial...
11 Apr, 2020, 09.04 AM IST