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Scientifically Speaking | Countering "Disease X": A plan for the unseen threat
Scientists study prototype pathogens within known viral families, providing a headstart in creating treatments and vaccines for the unforeseen "pathogen X."
Published on Jan 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Anirban Mahapatra
Kerala govt cites ICMR report, says possibility of Nipah virus presence in bats
State Health Minister also said that it was a matter of pride that the state was able to restrict Nipah's mortality rate to 33 per cent.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 07:34 PM IST
PTI |
No new cases of Nipah virus detected in India since September: WHO
Between September 12 and 15, Union health ministry reported six laboratory-confirmed cases of Nipah virus, along with two deaths, in Kerala's Kozhikode district
Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:39 AM IST
Four Nipah infected patients in Kerala recovered and tested ‘double negative’
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that four people infected with Nipah virus in Kerala have recovered and tested ‘double negative’.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:52 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Neha Yadav
Kerala government withdraws Nipah-related restrictions in Kozhikode
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, District Collector A Geetha said all schools located in the areas that fell within containment zones would be opened.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 12:41 PM IST
PTI |
Lessons from Nipah outbreak in Kerala
To combat outbreaks such as Nipah, it will require sustained collaboration of multiple disciplines and sectors across local, national and global levels
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Nipah virus can cause severe infection in kids; expert suggests preventive tips
Nipah virus can lead to many complications in kids and can prove deadly for them. Here are preventive tips by expert every parent must follow.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 11:55 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Afghans get temporary legal status from Biden administration
This status doesn't give affected Afghans a long-term right to stay in the country or a path to citizenship.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 04:05 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Kerala: No new Nipah cases in last six days, restrictions lifted
The Kozhikode district administration on Thursday lifted restrictions after no fresh cases of Nipah virus were reported in Kerala for a sixth straight day
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 03:25 AM IST
After ICMR nod, Kerala to conduct tests to detect Nipah virus
On Wednesday, no fresh Nipah infections were reported in the state with 61 more samples of high-risk contacts testing negative
Published on Sep 21, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Vishnu Varma, Kochi
Nipah virus not confirmed in samples taken from 36 bats, says Kerala CM
Bat samples mainly collected from areas close to the home of the 47-year-old who tested positive for the virus, and subsequently died, in Maruthonkara panchayat of Kozhikode district
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 11:51 AM IST
Kerala to study population sample to find out cause of Nipah virus outbreaks
The CM said that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is not providing a clear answer to why the virus outbreak repeatedly happens in Kozhikode.
Published on Sep 20, 2023 10:55 AM IST
ANI |
ICMR considers developing vaccine against Nipah
The Nipah vaccine, especially, may come in handy given recurring outbreaks of the illness caused by the virus in Kerala
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:49 AM IST
Evening brief: CPI(M) to stay out of INDIA bloc's coordination committee
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Published on Sep 18, 2023 06:35 PM IST
Nipah virus updates: 1,233 contacts traced, 352 high-risk; 61 tested negative
Kerala has so far confirmed a total of six cases of Nipah infection since the latest outbreak in the Kozhikode district.
Published on Sep 18, 2023 05:39 PM IST
No new positive case of Nipah in Kerala; 61 negative results: State govt
The World Health Organisation and ICMR studies have found that the entire state, not just Kozhikode, is prone to such infections
Published on Sep 18, 2023 03:48 PM IST
Nipah virus outbreak: Watch out for these 3 risk factors
In severe cases, Nipah virus infection can progress to a coma within 24-48 hours and can be fatal. Watch out for these 3 risk factors
Published on Sep 18, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Kerala reports no new Nipah cases, administration keeps vigilance
The contact list of infected persons has been extended to 1,233 names and over 34,000 homes in containment zones were visited by health workers
Updated on Sep 18, 2023 02:15 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
42 more samples test negative for Nipah in Kerala
Kerala health minister Veena George said they are also carrying out genomic sequencing of the virus to get more fact-based results out of this outbreak
Published on Sep 17, 2023 05:10 PM IST
No new Nipah virus cases in Kerala. Govt tells how long vigilance needed
Kerala reports no new cases of Nipah virus, with 42 high-risk contact samples returning negative. Active cases stable.
Published on Sep 17, 2023 12:53 PM IST
Why and how Nipah virus spread in Kerala? What experts said
Nipah viral antibodies are present in the fruit bat population of at least 10 other states. But only Kerala sees the Nipah outbreak almost every year.
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 11:08 AM IST
Nipah virus: Health department tightens restrictions in Kerala
All 38 wards of Feroke Municipality and seven wards of Kozhikode Municipal Corporation have been declared as containment zones, the collector said.
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Vishnu Varma, Kochi
Nipah in Kerala: Educational institutions in Kozhikode to go online from Sept 18
The state administration has constituted 19 teams and a core team to evaluate the situation every day.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 08:56 PM IST
ANI |
Rare, deadly Nipah virus: What are the symptoms?
The deadly Nipah virus has broken out again in Kerala. The rare virus is transmitted by fruit bats, and those who fall ill have a low chance of survival.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:40 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
Nipah virus: Australia's antibody doses sought, ICMR to work on vaccine| Updates
Nipah virus: Kerala reported sixth Nipah virus case while India has sought antibody treatment from Australia.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 09:58 AM IST
Nisha Anand | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
Nipah virus: Educational institutions to remain shut till Sept 24 in Kozhikode
Nipah virus: The announcement was made after one more case of Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday, taking the total case tally to six.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 05:01 AM IST
To tackle Nipah, India to procure monoclonal antibody from Australia, says ICMR
The monoclonal antibody, an experimental therapeutic, was imported for the treatment of infected patients on compassionate grounds during the 2018 Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode
Published on Sep 16, 2023 12:12 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
A familiar fear in Kozhikode as Nipah resurfaces
Five years later, Nipah has returned to Kozhikode, and while fear persists, there is now a greater sense of familiarity, with some fatalism
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 12:07 AM IST
In Kerala, 1 more tests positive for Nipah, tally at 6
A 39-year-old man in Kerala has tested positive for the Nipah virus, bringing the total number of infections to six. The man contracted the virus after coming into contact with a previously infected patient who later died. The Nipah virus is highly pathogenic and often fatal, causing brain swelling and respiratory distress. There is currently no cure or vaccine for the virus. The Indian government is working to evaluate preventive measures to tackle the outbreak.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Yet another virus alert
Nipah outbreak holds lessons for governments on the need to improve disease surveillance and pharma industry to work on vaccines
Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:03 PM IST
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