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Monkeypox an evolving threat, not a global health emergency: WHO

Monkeypox virus that has been identified in more than 50 countries with over 3,000 cases since the early May, is an "evolving threat" but does not currently present a global health emergency, said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Jun 26, 2022

Novak Djokovic fans start petition to allow former World No. 1 to play US Open

The Spaniard was barred from competing in the Australia Open 2022 due to a vaccination issue, which he claimed was his fundamental right followed by a shocking quarter-final loss at the hands of arch-rival Rafael Nadal in the recently concluded French Open 2022.

Jun 20, 2022

A volunteer administers the pulse polio drops to a child, as part of the National Pulse Polio immunisation program, in Bengaluru on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Polio Sub-National Immunisation day in 11 states, Union Territories; Administering Polio vaccine drops from June 19

The first Sub-National Immunisation Day for 2022 for administering Polio vaccine drops will be conducted from June 19 in 11 states and UTs, Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jun 18, 2022

Ancient genome of E. coli reconstructed using gallstone of a 16th C mummy.(photo:Division of Paleopathology of the University of Pisa)

Ancient genome of E. coli reconstructed using gallstone of a 16th century Italian mummy

An international team has reconstructed the first ancient genome of E. coli, using fragments extracted from the gallstone of a 16th century Italian mummy.

Jun 17, 2022

Monkeypox cases: US reports over 70 monkeypox infections

Monkeypox cases in the US continued to climb, reaching 72, according to the latest data of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Jun 16, 2022

WHO considers renaming monkeypox virus to tackle stigma, racism

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering changing the name of the monkeypox virus to tackle the stigma and racism associated with it.

Jun 15, 2022

Canada PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for Covid for second time

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a tweet on Monday that he has again tested positive for Covid-19.

Jun 14, 2022

Covid update: Covid vax likely safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, say researchers.

Jun 13, 2022

Most of UK's Monkeypox cases are in London; case numbers reach 366 [details]

An expert virologist reinforced the need to avoid intimate contact as the number of Monkeypox cases in Britain reached 366.

Jun 12, 2022

IANS CVoter Snap Poll: Majority want no-mask passengers to be punished

The country has been witnessing a big spurt in the number of fresh coronavirus cases as people are increasingly adopting Covid inappropriate behaviour.

Jun 11, 2022

Justin Bieber partial face paralysis: What Ramsay Hunt Syndrome mean

All about Ramsay Hunt Syndrome that Justin Bieber is suffering from

Jun 11, 2022

Takeda's dengue vaccine candidate,TAK-003 shows promise

Japanese pharma company Takeda on Friday announced that its dengue vaccine candidate, TAK-003, prevented 84 per cent of hospitalised dengue cases and 61 per cent of symptomatic cases.

Jun 10, 2022

Japan reopens borders to some foreign tourists after 2 years

Japan reopens borders to foreign tourists after 2 years [exempted from covid test and quarantine for these countries]

For the first time in two years, Japan on Friday reopened its borders to some foreign tourists as it continues to take steps to increase inbound tourism to support the economy as concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic ease.

Jun 10, 2022

Global cases of monkeypox surpass 1,000 in US: CDC

Global cases of the monkeypox virus have surpassed 1,000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said and urged people to take extra precautions.

Jun 9, 2022

Covid fear returns in K'taka; Health Department on alert [details]

Karnataka has recorded 230 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate has gone up to 1.92 per cent and active cases in the state have risen to 2,441.

Jun 7, 2022

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