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
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 ...
08 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
COVID and Flu cases increasing in US. Here is how you can spot differences and stay safeMedical experts have warned that the season for respiratory illnesses will intensify during December and an increased rate of travel and ga...
06 Dec, 2023, 05.55 PM IST
Is monkeypox airborne and can it damage organs? As the virus spreads, here are answers to the most pertinent questionsTo avoid its spread in India, stepping up screening of symptoms is necessary.
10 Jun, 2022, 06.14 PM IST
Oral Covid vaccine protects against disease, transmission: StudyThe research, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, demonstrates the potential of the vaccine to work through the mucosa...
09 May, 2022, 03.46 PM IST
Can coronavirus particles in air infect humans? New study confirms airborne transmissionScientists found that the virus could be frequently detected in air around COVID-19 patients.
05 May, 2022, 06.29 PM IST
Small Covid-19 particles may remain moist, airborne and travel farther than thought, research suggestsThe team also found that increasing ventilation rapidly reduced particle levels in the source room.
18 Feb, 2022, 03.16 PM IST
Here's where and how you may catch COVIDIf you must meet other people, do so outdoors or in a space that's well-ventilated or meet in a space where the ventilation is good and air...
12 Jan, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
Lancet study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneAccording to a new assessment published today in the medical journal Lancet there is consistent, strong evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus,...
19 Apr, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneTherefore, public health measures that fail to treat the virus as predominantly airborne leave people unprotected and allow the virus to sp...
17 Apr, 2021, 06.46 PM IST
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.
04 Dec, 2020, 06.16 PM IST
Maintain social distance: Smaller viral droplets may travel over 6 metres, says studyScientists found that large droplets settled on the ground quickly due to gravity.
05 Nov, 2020, 11.00 AM IST
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-...
10 Jul, 2020, 01.15 PM IST
Coronavirus can spread through air very fastAirborne transmission could be the dominant route for spread of COVID-19.
06 Jul, 2020, 10.47 AM IST
New study detects coronavirus genetic material in air, but unclear if particles are infectiousWhether there is potential for SARS-CoV-2 to spread through the air has been less clear.
27 Apr, 2020, 05.55 PM IST