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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- Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...08 May, 2026, 01.06 AM 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
- ‘Cicada’ Covid variant with 75 mutations is spreading: What it means for youCicada Covid Variant Symptoms: A new COVID variant with 70-75 spike protein mutations has been detected. The new virus can potentially evad...31 Mar, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- HMPV isn't Covid, nor is its responseThe Government of India is responding carefully to an increase in human metapneumovirus cases in China. They have asked WHO for updates and...05 Jan, 2025, 11.12 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
- Moderna's updated COVID vaccine effective against 'Eris' variant in humansModerna and other COVID-19 vaccine makers Novavax, Pfizer and German partner BioNTech SE have created versions of their shots aimed at the ...18 Aug, 2023, 07.06 AM IST
- WHO to make priority pathogen list for tackling future pandemics: Disease X and many more on the listDisease X has been included to represent undiscovered infections that potentially trigger significant outbreaks worldwide. The specialists ...23 Nov, 2022, 01.35 PM IST
- In 1918, people dropped whisky into their noses to treat Spanish flu. What else we know about eyebrow- raising 'cures'Between 1918 and 1920, newspapers were flooded with Spanish flu cures of all kinds.20 Sep, 2021, 07.07 PM IST
- As Covid Delta variant rages, Anand Mahindra reminds Twitter of past mistake, shares 'simple truth' about humansMahindra shared news on Delta variant raging across the world, pointing out that it's not something to ignore.20 Aug, 2021, 03.45 PM IST
- Indian COVID-19 variant greatest threat to US pandemic response: US infectious disease expert FauciThe Delta variant is more easily transmitted than the original COVID-19 variant and is becoming the globally dominant version of the diseas...22 Jun, 2021, 11.49 PM IST
- WHO delegation visits Wuhan market in hunt for coronavirus originAccording to The Hill, Peter Daszak, president of a US-based group EcoHealth Alliance and a member of the delegation, confirmed the visit i...01 Feb, 2021, 04.52 AM IST
- Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal tests positive for coronavirusA 1996-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Agarwal was the central government's official spokesperson at the national media brie...14 Aug, 2020, 10.16 PM IST
- Containment ops to be scaled down if no secondary COVID-19 case for 4 weeks: GovernmentThe closing of the surveillance for the clusters could be independent of one another provided there is no geographic continuity between clu...17 Apr, 2020, 04.26 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia races to contain epidemic in Islam’s holiest cityShielding Mecca from a pandemic that’s overwhelmed countries like Italy is crucial for Saudi Arabia.15 Apr, 2020, 08.40 AM IST
- Government launches dedicated Twitter handle for COVID-19 updatesThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday set up a dedicated Twitter handle for sharing news and updates about the novel coro...31 Mar, 2020, 08.25 PM IST
- NPR, first phase of Census postponed due to the 21-day lockdownIn a statement, the home ministry said Census 2021 was scheduled to be conducted in two phases -- house listing and housing census during A...25 Mar, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
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