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Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
What is Ebola, how does it spread and is there any outbreak in India? All FAQs answeredEbola outbreak: The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public he...
Ebola outbreak declared emergency of international concern: What is it, how does it spread, and is there a vaccine?The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The vir...
That dusty cabin you're opening this weekend could be hiding a deadly virusSpring cleaning at cabins can be dangerous. Hantavirus, carried by mice, spreads through droppings and urine. Inhaling dust from these can ...
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 ...
Rare but ruthless: How Hantavirus strikes fast, and should you be concernedA rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has drawn global attention after multiple infections and three reported deaths prompted ...
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: What is Andes strain? Symptoms, mortality rate, treatment, vaccines and all details you need to knowHantavirus Andes strain update: A deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths...
What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?A deadly hantavirus outbreak has claimed three lives on a luxury cruise ship. Five more individuals are confirmed or suspected cases. The A...
Hantavirus outbreak kills three: What is Hantavirus, its signs and symptoms, how deadly it is, and what should you do now?Hantavirus Symptoms: A deadly Hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has claimed three lives, prompting a World Health Organization...
Hantavirus scare: Evacuations planned as suspected outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape VerdeMedics are working to evacuate two individuals with hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship off West Africa after an outbreak claimed...
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship: Symptoms, treatment, infections in north AmericaHantavirus, which can cause fatal respiratory illness, can be spread when particles from rodent droppings or urine become airborne. It does...
The ‘Glass of Water’ Test That Shows If Your Indoor Air Is Too Dry or Too DampA simple glass of water and ice can reveal your home's air quality. This easy test shows if your indoor air is too dry or too humid. Dry ai...
How to clean a ceiling fan without a ladder: A smart, quick methodDust on ceiling fans impacts health and efficiency. Research shows accumulated dust reduces airflow and stresses motors. A simple pillowcas...
7 Cleaning Mistakes That Are Actually Making Your Home DirtierMany cleaning habits actually make homes dirtier. Experts reveal common mistakes like cleaning from the bottom up and reusing dirty tools. ...
Can Indoor Laundry Quietly Increase Dust Levels at HomeDrying clothes indoors, a common practice, releases significant moisture into homes. This can lead to higher humidity, fostering dust mites...
What is 'White Plague'? Why this disease - deadlier than COVID - is rising in the US; Nearly 1,000 cases reported in New York alone; Check symptoms and treatmentTuberculosis, historically known as the 'White Plague,' is experiencing a concerning resurgence globally and in the US, with cases rising s...
Do 'self-cleaning' elevator buttons really work? Experts say there is no way to know for sureIt would be difficult to catch the virus from surfaces like an elevator button.
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 ...
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19"We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of the modes of transmission of COVID-...
'Coronavirus is airborne': More than 200 scientists write open letter to WHO, asking to revise recommendationsScientists from 32 countries have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people.