Covid JN.1 variant found common in Bengaluru wastewater, 96% positivity found in samples: StudyCovid JN.1 Updates: A recent study conducted by Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) in Bengaluru has found that the JN.1 variant...
28 Dec, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
JN.1 Covid variant: Experts allay fears, cite low public health riskExperts advocate a balanced perspective while dealing with new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Lahariya stressed the importance of continued vigila...
21 Dec, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
Wear masks, avoid crowded places, say Doctors as viral cases rise across IndiaAs viral fever cases surge in India, doctors are reinstating mask mandates at their clinics. The rapid spread of influenza-like illnesses (...
08 Sep, 2023, 03.11 PM IST
Amid Swine Flu & Covid-19 concerns, mysterious respiratory virus cases are rising in HyderabadHealthcare professionals in Hyderabad are investigating an unknown respiratory virus that is causing acute respiratory illnesses with swine...
30 Aug, 2023, 01.47 PM IST
In a relief to hospitals, Covid admissions fall to record lowsMost hospitals are seeing the low number of Covid-19 caseload, a stark contrast from January and previous months.
26 Mar, 2022, 12.17 AM IST
Coronavirus: Scientists from 4 BRICS nations to carry out genomic sequencing, mathematical modellingA whole-genome sequencing is required for the identification of genetic mutations and recombinations of the virus, while epidemiological st...
06 Aug, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
Immune pressure due to non-judicious use of therapies can lead to virus mutation: ICMR chief"That is a point of concern. We are carrying out tests in India regularly for those variants," Bhargava said.
29 Dec, 2020, 08.43 PM IST
3 kept in observation at Delhi's RML Hospital for possible exposure to CoronavirusThree persons-- all men aged between 24 and 48, have been kept under observation at an isolation ward of RML Hospital here for a possible e...
28 Jan, 2020, 01.12 PM IST
Coronavirus: 10 people who returned from China under watch in hospitals in Kerala, Mumbai and HyderabadAs over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of D...
24 Jan, 2020, 10.20 PM IST
Coronavirus: 250 passengers screened at Hyderabad airport, no cases foundAbout 250 passengers coming from Hong Kong underwent thermal screening at the airport in Hyderabad. If there are suspected cases they will ...
24 Jan, 2020, 05.25 PM IST
Coronavirus: Thermal screening of passengers flying in from China at 7 airportsThe Civil Aviation Ministry has directed seven airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata to make arrangements for screening of ...
21 Jan, 2020, 07.58 PM IST
Swine flu claims 60 lives in India this monthTelangana reported maximum cases (238) followed by Delhi (179), Gujarat (91), Rajasthan (67) and Maharashtra (42).
29 Jan, 2015, 01.19 PM IST
- Local pharma firms get to retail generic flu drugs
Months after the H1N1 virus hit India, local pharmaceutical companies are finally able to sell generic versions of Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) in...
02 Oct, 2009, 01.02 AM IST
B'lore inches closer to Pune with two more H1N1 deathsWith two more deaths due to swine flu in the last 24 hours and the toll mounting to 31, Bangalore inched closer to worst-hit Pune, where on...
03 Sep, 2009, 07.24 AM IST
- No case of H1N1 flu in Hyderabad, Canada NRI tests negative
All four persons, who had arrived here from abroad in the last few days and were suspected to be suffering from H1N1 flu, have tested negat...
05 May, 2009, 02.25 PM IST
- American & European visitors to be screened for swine flu
Alarmed that the deadly swine flu, which has already taken over 100 lives in Mexico, could reach India, the authorities on Monday decided t...
28 Apr, 2009, 08.34 AM IST
- American & European visitors to be screened for swine flu
Alarmed that the deadly swine flu, which has already taken over 100 lives in Mexico, could reach India, the authorities decided to screen a...
28 Apr, 2009, 05.35 AM IST