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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- The ‘Glass of Water’ Test That Shows If Your Indoor Air Is Too Dry or Too DampA simple glass of water and ice can reveal your home's air quality. This easy test shows if your indoor air is too dry or too humid. Dry ai...23 Apr, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- What is HMPV? Its symptoms, transmission and prevention explainedHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has recently gained attention due to an outbreak in China. It causes respiratory i...06 Jan, 2025, 05.27 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
- Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: StudyThe research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while sp...09 Jun, 2021, 04.41 PM IST
- How do some people become Covid super-spreaders? Obesity, age, and the state of the infection play a huge roleAs the infection 19 progressed, researchers found that the viral particles got smaller, reaching the size of a single micron at the peak of...11 Feb, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
- Take it slow! Fast walking in narrow corridors can increase Covid-19 transmission risk, says studyThe scientists warned that the danger is particularly high for children.16 Dec, 2020, 05.56 PM IST
- Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it's not necessary for most peopleThe coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets.08 Dec, 2020, 03.54 PM IST
- This face mask with anti-viral layer can deactivate novel coronavirusThe idea is to modify mask fabrics with anti-viral chemicals that can sanitise exhaled, escaped respiratory droplets.30 Oct, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
- Come winter, Covid-19 cases may surge as virus spreads more via respiratory droplets, say scientistsThe findings could serve as useful guidance for public health decision-makers.15 Oct, 2020, 06.11 PM IST
- Not just respiratory droplets, airborne dust & fibre particles can also spread coronavirusMicroscopic fibres from an inanimate object may carry infectious viruses.18 Aug, 2020, 05.51 PM IST
- Can you get the coronavirus from second-hand smoke? Experts say there's a possibilityBeing able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you're standing too close to the smoker.05 Aug, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
- Six feet may not suffice. New study suggests more physical distancing essential to prevent Covid-19 transmissionAccording to researchers, respiratory droplets travel between eight and 13 feet before they evaporate or escape.02 Jul, 2020, 01.48 PM IST
- Social distancing norms of 6 ft insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 ft: StudyIn the yet-to-be peer reviewed study, published as a preprint in medrXiv, the scientists used a comprehensive mathematical model to explore...27 May, 2020, 03.53 PM IST
- Wearing surgical masks may help slow COVID-19 pandemic: StudyWearing surgical face masks may help prevent the transmission of seasonal coronaviruses and influenza virus from symptomatic individuals, a...06 Apr, 2020, 11.56 AM IST
- Coronavirus spread through respiratory droplets, does not stay long in air, says WHOTransmission may also occur by touching surfaces or objects in the immediate environment around the infected person.03 Apr, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
- Coronavirus can travel up to 8 metres from exhalation, linger in air for hours, MIT scientist saysThe current physical distancing guidelines provided by WHO and by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may not be adequa...01 Apr, 2020, 02.24 PM IST
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