Given the Zika virus patient being reported in Pune city, the civic body, since November 12, has sent samples of nine patients to rule out the infection
Kerala health minister convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday after two “unnatural deaths” were reported from Kozhikode, renewing concerns over Nipah virus.
The Maharashtra health department has confirmed three cases of Zika virus in Ichalkaranji, including a doctor from Kolhapur. Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology for reconfirmation. Surveillance and contact tracing are underway in the affected area.