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New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

August 27, 2024 10:31 pm

The virus has also appeared in neighboring states this summer, with cases in humans in Massachusetts and Vermont, the New Hampshire health department said.

ICMR Covid study: key findings on mortality rate, comorbidities

ICMR study on long Covid: What its key findings say on post-Covid-19 conditions, vaccine efficacy

August 25, 2023 11:07 am

The ICMR study defines “post Covid-19 conditions” as persistent or new onset of fatigue, breathlessness, or cognitive abnormalities.

Covid jumbo centre scam: IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal stopped from flying to Sri Lanka

July 23, 2023 4:26 pm

One of the key suspects in the Covid jumbo centre scam, Jaiswal has been already questioned by the ED in the case for over six hours last month. His statement was also recorded.

Immune response against "bystander" virus, not SARS-CoV-2, may cause long Covid: Study

July 05, 2023 3:39 pm

At 12 months, the researchers found, both the immune profiles and inflammatory levels of patients with severe disease were similar to those of mild and moderate patients.

KK Shailaja: 'COVID became a litmus test for governance worldwide... Wherever there was a strong public health system, we could fight the virus, reduce mortality rate'

May 08, 2023 7:22 am

As Kerala’s health minister between 2016 and 2021, KK Shailaja, 66, created history with her efficient handling of two major virus outbreaks — the Nipah virus in 2018 and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic that destabilised the world.

State sees most Covid cases since Sept; 3-fold jump in city

Maharashtra sees most Covid cases since Sept; 3-fold jump in city

April 06, 2023 9:39 am

The sharpest spike since September has been attributed by officials to a delay in the uploading of reports over the weekend.

How Long Covid affects the careers of top athletes

March 26, 2023 7:27 pm

Long Covid has had a lasting impact on the lives of several athletes, including top rower Marie-Sophie Zeidler. Although scientists are gaining a better understanding of the disease, there is still no outright solution.

Stock enough Covid test kits, no curbs during X’mas: Bengal

December 23, 2022 4:20 am

The government also issued an advisory asking people who have not completed their vaccination yet to take booster doses at the earliest.

Long social distancing: how young adults' habits have changed since Covid-19

June 07, 2022 12:21 pm

There are certainly differences in behaviour by age. Younger people may have been quicker to return to social activities, compared to older adults

Constantly review data of new Covid cases: Centre to states

March 24, 2022 1:09 am

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan told chief secretaries of the states that restrictions and relaxations should be taken after proper analysis of the local situation, including emergence of new clusters, case positivity, the geographical spread of cases, and hospital infrastructure preparedness.