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Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST- ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negativeA Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have t...13 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Ebola outbreak, but no vaccine; WHO declares international emergency over rare strain spreadThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and...19 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...18 May, 2026, 06.36 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
- 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
- Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
- 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 ...11 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- 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
- 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 is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...07 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- 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...06 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- 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...05 May, 2026, 04.19 AM IST
- What is hantavirus and how did it kill cruise ship passengers?A hantavirus outbreak on the polar expedition vessel Hondius has resulted in three deaths and several serious illnesses, prompting a WHO al...04 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- High sero prevalence in cities indicate India's IFR might be low, despite doubts about under reporting of deathsThere is growing consensus that the infection fatality rate (IFR) might be much lesser for India, despite the doubts over the accuracy of C...18 Aug, 2020, 11.28 PM IST
- Should policymakers weigh an adjusted Covid death rate?A study by M Seshadri of Christian Medical College, Vellore, and CR Ranganathan of Coimbatore Institute of Technology, argues that deaths o...23 Jun, 2020, 08.09 AM IST
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