Hantavirus requires prolonged close contact for transmission unlike Covid: Soumya SwaminathanFormer WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan believes the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is containable. The virus requires prolonge...
09 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
ET Awards: Cyrus Poonawalla reflects on SII’s mission of affordable vaccines and saving lives worldwideCyrus Poonawalla began Serum Institute of India in 1966 with a goal to make India self-reliant in healthcare. His vision was to provide aff...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Measles outbreak grows to seven cases in Washtenaw county; unvaccinated children and adults affectedA measles outbreak has been reported in Washtenaw County with several unvaccinated people infected. Officials say the disease spreads fast ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Potential Measles outbreak scare in California after over 100 children exposed at Sacramento program, all you need to know about the disease and symptomsHealth officials in Sacramento County are on alert for a measles outbreak. Over 100 children may have been exposed to the virus at an enric...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
A contagious virus is spreading through the US, detected at Newark and Boston airports amid record holiday travel, officials urge vaccinationMeasles cases are confirmed at Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. This is happening during a busy...
31 Dec, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Confirmed measles outbreak in South Carolina — eight unvaccinated cases spark health emergency: Is this turning into a COVID-like public health crisis?South Carolina health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak in the Upstate region. Residents are urged to check vaccination status an...
05 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decadesThe U.S. is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with over 1,288 cases reported this year. Public health offici...
10 Jul, 2025, 07.02 AM IST
Measles cases hit 33-year high in U.S.: How did it spread? Symptoms and risks explainedMeasles outbreak: In the first seven months of 2025, health officials have confirmed 1,288 measles cases nationwide, the highest count reco...
10 Jul, 2025, 12.28 AM IST
Manitoba becomes ground zero in Canada's measles crisis; Symptoms and treatmentManitoba faces a significant measles outbreak. Sixty cases are confirmed. The disease spreads rapidly. Canada reports over a thousand cases...
22 May, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
Did Shakira's concert in New Jersey last week contribute to the spread of the world's most infectious disease? Here's what reports sayAfter a Shakira concert in New Jersey, health officials warned fans about possible measles exposure. One infected person attended, raising ...
22 May, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
Measles outbreak in Alberta, over 320 cases reported, most unvaccinatedAlberta is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, reporting 326 cases since March, predominantly affecting young children and conce...
12 May, 2025, 11.26 PM IST
Measles outbreak in US: Can vaccinated individuals get infected?Measles is a highly contagious and serious airborne disease that can have severe complications and can even lead to death. Amid an outbreak...
12 Mar, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Eliminated 25 years ago, this highly contagious viral illness is on the rise in US: Check its symptomsMeasles outbreak in US: A measles outbreak in West Texas and a neighboring county in New Mexico has led to 222 cases and two deaths, mainly...
11 Mar, 2025, 08.10 PM IST
After warning others, now US is at the receiving end: This country just advised its citizens to be cautious when visiting America; here’s whyA country has now issued a warning to citizens about traveling to the United States in the current situation, and has cited some details ab...
05 Mar, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
New measles cases reported in Kentucky, New Jersey as outbreak continues in TexasAccording to health officials in New Jersey, two new cases confirmed in Bergen county, have been found linked to another confirmed case det...
28 Feb, 2025, 01.16 AM IST
Measles outbreak in US: Cases rise to 48 but officials fear real number is over 200A measles outbreak in Texas has infected dozens, with health officials warning the true number could be as high as 300. The virus is spread...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
Measles: What you need to know about symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the diseaseMeasles, also known as rubeola, is an airborne disease that is sometimes confused with skin allergies or rashes. Here's everything you need...
24 Nov, 2022, 04.57 PM IST