Monkeypox virus reaches Delhi, India's fourth case confirmed in a 34-year-old man - Details here
The patient, a resident of Delhi, is currently admitted to Lok Nayak Hospital and is recovering at the designated isolation centre of the hospital.
Jul 24, 2022, 11:34 AM IST
Can you get Covid-19 and Monkeypox at same time? Double-infected US man recalls 'horrible' ordeal
In a rare case, a US man was infected with Monkeypox soon after contracting Covid-19 as per reports. Here's what he experienced.
Jul 24, 2022, 09:21 AM IST
Monkeypox now a global emergency; here's all you need to know about viral disease
Monkeypox has been declared a global public health emergency of international concern by the WHO after more than 16,000 cases and five deaths were reported from 75 countries.
Jul 24, 2022, 07:51 AM IST
Monkeypox declared global health emergency by WHO
The rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Saturday.
Jul 23, 2022, 20:11 PM IST
Monkeypox scare in India, third case CONFIRMED in Kerala's Malappuram
A 35 year-old man, who came to Kerala from UAE earlier this month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the third case of the virus from the country as well as the state.
Jul 22, 2022, 14:18 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: WHO reports 14,000 cases globally, 5 deaths in Africa
"Almost 14,000 confirmed #monkeypox cases have now been reported to WHO this year, from more than 70 countries and territories. So far, 5 deaths have been reported, all in Africa. @WHO will continue to do everything we can to support countries to stop transmission and save lives," Tedros said in a tweet.
Jul 21, 2022, 13:41 PM IST
World Health Organization declares Marburg Virus outbreak in Ghana, two cases confIrmed - All you need to know
Marburg Virus Outbreak The first case was a 26-year-old male who checked into a hospital on June 26 and died on June 27. The second was a 51-year-old male who went to the hospital on June 28 and died the same day, WHO said.
Jul 18, 2022, 14:40 PM IST
North Korea claims to be nearing Covid crisis amid resurgence in Asian countries
North Korea announced that it is nearing the end of its Covid-19 crisis. However, the WHO cast doubts on the country's claims.
Jul 18, 2022, 12:31 PM IST
Covid-19 deaths rising globally, be PREPARED for new waves, warns WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at a press conference earlier this week, said he is concerned that cases of COVID-19 are climbing -- putting further pressure on stretched health systems and healthcare workers.
Jul 15, 2022, 23:45 PM IST
Be prepared for new COVID wave: WHO chief scientist warns amid reports of new variants, rising DEATH rate
"We need to be prepared for these COVID-19 waves- each new variant will be more transmissible, and immune evasive- higher numbers infected will translate into greater hospitalizations and sickness. All countries must have a data driven plan to quickly respond to changing situations," Soumya Swaminathan said.
Jul 15, 2022, 12:20 PM IST
Monkeypox virus now in India? Suspected case found in Kerala, patient hospitalised
Monkeypox virus outbreak: Kerala Health Minister said that the man, who returned from abroad, has shown symptoms of the viral disease, news agency PTI reported. His samples have been collected and sent for testing, Veena George informed.
Jul 14, 2022, 10:46 AM IST
Two years later, Covid-19 is nowhere near over, warns WHO Chief
WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the fresh waves of Covid-19 and reduction in testing across nations.
Jul 12, 2022, 21:31 PM IST
Marburg virus: WHO on alert as Ghana reports 2 suspected cases Ebola-like virus
Marburg is potentially very harmful and deadly: Case fatality rates in past outbreaks have ranged from 24% to 88%.
Jul 08, 2022, 23:41 PM IST
Marburg virus: 2 out of 2 infected dead; WHO on high ALERT as THIS deadly virus can kill 88% victims
Marburg Virus: Two people infected with Marburg have already died in Ghana's southern Ashanti area. After testing their samples, a virus laboratory in Senegal confirmed the presence of the deadly virus.
Jul 08, 2022, 11:28 AM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave threat! Yes, BA.2.75 Omicron sub-variant found in India, says WHO
Covid-19 fourth wave: Earlier, an Israeli expert claimed that a new sub-variant of Omicron, which may be alarming has been found in 10 Indian states.
Jul 07, 2022, 08:58 AM IST
Zika Virus: Big WARNING! 67 People Tested Positive in THESE States, check causes and SYMPTOMS
Zika Virus: The Zika cases are likely to rise during the monsoons with a surge in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya. From 2017 to 20121, the Zika virus was detected in 16 states and union territories of the country.
Jul 04, 2022, 12:11 PM IST
'Monkeypox cases tripled in two weeks in...': WHO's BIG warning on viral outbreak
Monkeypox outbreak: To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide that don't normally report the disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jul 02, 2022, 07:43 AM IST
WHO's BIG warning: 'Covid-19 cases rising fast again, millions still unvaccinated'
WHO chief said while more than 1.2 billion COVID-19 vaccines have been administered globally, the average immunization rate in poor countries is about 13 per cent.
Jun 30, 2022, 19:44 PM IST
Monkeypox virus identified in more than 50 new countries, trend 'likely to continue', warns WHO
Addressing a media briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that controlling the further spread of monkeypox virus requires intense response efforts.
Jun 30, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
WHO's BIG warning: 'Covid-19 cases rising in 110 countries, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants'
WHO chief said the “pandemic is changing but it's not over. We have made progress but it's not over.” Ghebreyesus said the ability to track the virus is ''under threat" as reporting and genomic sequences are declining, making it harder to track Omicron and analyse future emerging variants.
Jun 29, 2022, 21:46 PM IST
