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Road safety: WHO releases global guidelines to reduce accidents, lays emphasis to boost helmet use

Road safety: To curb road accidents globally, WHO along with IIT experts releases guidelines to boost helmet use, reports PTI.

Sep 11, 2022, 18:05 PM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: After New York, California declares state of emergency to seek more vaccines, raise awareness

The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, which can include hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as through the sharing of bedding, towels and clothing. 

Aug 02, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

New advisory for COVID patients, WHO warns against high-dose anticoagulants

WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris told a United Nations briefing in Geneva that the body suggests the use, of low-dose anticoagulants to prevent blood clots forming in blood vessels adding that higher doses may lead to other health complications. 

Jan 30, 2021, 09:02 AM IST