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China Rejects 'Covid-19 Virus Leaked From Lab' Claim, Says ‘Have Been Open And Transparent’

Covid-19 Origin: US Department of Energy recently assessed with “low confidence” that the pandemic that was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019 began with the “leak of a virus from a lab.”

Mar 01, 2023, 07:19 AM IST

Marburg Virus Outbreak Confirmed in Equatorial Guinea; at least Nine Reported Dead

The advance teams have been deployed in the affected districts to trace contacts, isolate and provide medical care to people showing symptoms of the disease, details below.

Feb 14, 2023, 10:32 AM IST

WATCH: 7-Year-old Syrian Girl Protects Younger Brother Under Rubble; Moving Video Melts Millions of Hearts Online

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: The death toll from the earthquake that jolted Turkey and Syria now stands at 15,383. As many as 12,391 people have been killed and 62,914 others have been injured in Turkey after the earthquakes that rocked the country on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported citing Turkey`s disaster management agency, AFAD.

Feb 09, 2023, 12:32 PM IST

Covid-19 Still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: WHO

WHO Sounds Alert on Covid-19: In its notification, the global health agency said, "The WHO Director-General concurs with the advice offered by the Committee regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and determines that the event continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)."

Jan 30, 2023, 15:51 PM IST

WHO Calls for Action to Protect Children After Cough Syrups Linked to More Than 300 Deaths Globally

The four substandard products were identified in the Gambia and reported to the WHO in September 2022.

Jan 25, 2023, 11:42 AM IST

WHO urges nations in South-East Asia to take 'accelerated measures' against measles

According to the press release issued by World Health Organization, measles vaccination coverage has reached an all-time high of 94 per cent coverage for the first dose and 83 per cent coverage for the second dose by 2019.

Jan 14, 2023, 11:43 AM IST

'Don’t use cough syrups made by Noida-based firm Marion Biotech': WHO issues ALERT after Uzbekistan deaths

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech should not be used for children in Uzbekistan. In a medical product alert on Wednesday, the WHO said the "substandard medical products", manufactured by Marion Biotech, "are products that fail to meet quality standards or specifications and are therefore out of specification."

Jan 12, 2023, 07:52 AM IST

China Covid data shows no new variant but under-reports deaths: WHO chief

China Covid Cases: The WHO chief urged all countries to share true statistics so as to contribute to a more effective fight against the spread of the disease. Last week, Tedros asked China for reliable data on Covid hospitalizations and deaths in the country.

Jan 12, 2023, 06:32 AM IST

Three years into Covid-19 pandemic, does it still represent a global emergency? WHO to decide this month

A WHO spokesperson said that a UN agency committee will decide on the coronavirus emergency on January 27, three years after it was first declared.

Jan 11, 2023, 14:06 PM IST

'Wear face masks': WHO urges travellers as new Covid-19 variant XBB.1.5 spreads

XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible Omicron subvariant detected so far. It accounted for 27.6% of Covid-19 cases in the US last week.

Jan 11, 2023, 09:30 AM IST

'Concerned' about risk to life in China due to Covid-19 spread, says WHO; flags 'lack of info' again

The massive surge in Covid-19 cases in China -- that has filled hospitals and overwhelmed funeral homes -- has raised global concerns about the potential emergence of new coronavirus variants.

Jan 05, 2023, 11:00 AM IST

Four cases of Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal, all US returnees

Covid subvariant BF.7 detected in West Bengal: All four cases are currently Covid-negative as per their latest test reports. Of the four people, three are from Nadia district, while one person hails from Bihar but currently resides in Kolkata, the official added.

Jan 04, 2023, 22:49 PM IST

Covid-19 BF.7 scare: WHO asks China to share specific, real-time data on coronavirus situation

WHO called on China to strengthen its clinical management and impact assessment, and expressed willingness to provide support in these areas, as well as on risk communications on vaccination to counter hesitancy.

Dec 31, 2022, 06:50 AM IST

Cough syrup-linked deaths: Congress slams Modi govt, BJP hits back

The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan claimed that 18 children died after allegedly consuming cough syrup, 'Doc-1 Max', manufactured by Noida-based Marion Biotech.

Dec 29, 2022, 15:43 PM IST

Uzbekistan claims 18 children DEAD after consuming cough syrup made in India; WHO to assist in probe

The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan has issued a statement stating that the children who died had consumed cough syrup Dok-1 Max - manufactured by Noida-based Marion Biotech. The Dok 1 Max syrup and tablets are anti-cold medications. The development brings back the horror of the death of nearly 70 kids in Gambia allegedly due to the consumption of cough syrup made by an Indian pharmaceutical company.

Dec 29, 2022, 08:27 AM IST