Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key detailsKerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implem...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Ebola in India: Another Sudanese national with fever admitted to Hyderabad's Gandhi Hospital for screeningTwo Sudanese nationals have been admitted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad with fever. One student's condition has improved. Another individ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
California on high alert after bat tests positive for rabies; officials issue urgent warning: Here's what you should doA bat found near a public sidewalk in South Fremont, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a high alert for residents. The ...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in CongoIndia has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Con...
28 May, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Andhra govt begins Ebola screening at Vijayawada airportAndhra Pradesh authorities have initiated Ebola virus screening for international passengers at Vijayawada Airport. A dedicated camp with m...
26 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
WHO chief concerned about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreakThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Th...
19 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Ebola outbreak: US citizen infected, 131 killed, vaccines available for only one strain. Here's why WHO is sounding red alarmEbola Vaccines are only available for the Zaire strain, which was identified in 1976 and has a higher fatality rate of 60-90 per cent.
19 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 09.18 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
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR CongoThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
17 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
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...
17 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
New Covid strain found in moustached bats — scientists fear it’s been spreading for monthsScientists have found a new virus called BRZ batCoV in moustached bats in Latin America. Experts are studying it because it has some Covid-...
30 Oct, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
Wuhan Lab’s ominous bat virus research stokes global fears; scientists warn of alarming Covid-like capabilities, new strain shows ability to infect human cellsResearchers at the Wuhan lab discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that is similar to COVID-19 and can enter human cells. Scientist...
28 Feb, 2025, 06.57 PM IST