Experts allay fears: It is Covid that triggers heart attacks, not vaccines
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) There has been a rising spate of heart attacks in India, particularly post Covid-19 pandemic. While some blame vaccines for triggering heart issues, health experts have allayed such fears, citing no evidence to prove that vaccines can cause heart attacks.
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National Health/Medicine 10:04 AMAbsence of vaccines in hospitals heightens Covid, H3N2 fears in Bihar
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National Health/Medicine 10:02 AMK'taka health dept worried about poll rallies becoming super spreader events
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As Haryana Covid-19 cases see a spike, state pushes booster shots
Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) With a notable spike in Covid-19 cases again, Haryana had reported 407 positive infections on a single day, and the positivity rate was 7.28 per cent, an alarmingly high, but hospitalisations remain low with 100 per cent cumulative coverage of the first dose of the vaccination.
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Active Covid cases in UP cross 1000-mark
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Continuing the surge in Covid cases, the total count of cases in Uttar Pradesh has gone up to 1,025.
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UP mandates Covid testing of int'l passengers at airports
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) In view of the rise in number of Covid-19 cases across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a 'high-priority' directive, instructing officials concerned to ensure that international passengers are screened at all airports.
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Kerala reports 1,801 new Covid cases; health minister calls for caution
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday, after chairing a high-level Covid analysis meeting in the wake of increasing cases, stressed on taking caution, saying hospitals in the state will conduct a mock drill as per the directive of the Centre.
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S.Korea reports 1st possible community transmission of mpox
Seoul, April 8 (IANS) Health authorities reported the nation's first possible case of community transmission of mpox on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to six.
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Antibody that blocks Omicron, other Covid variants identified
New York, April 8 (IANS) A group of scientists in the US has identified an antibody that appears to block infection by all dominant variants of the virus that causes Covid-19, including Omicron.
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Covid: Mock drill in TN on Apr 10-11 to check preparedness to counter surge
Chennai, April 8 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu health department will conduct a mock drill to assess the prepared of the department in curbing the possibilities of a Covid-19 surge. The Test Positivity Rate (TPR) in many districts of Tamil Nadu have touched above 5 indicating that things are not rosy.
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Why suicidal deaths spike during the full moon week
New York, April 8 (IANS) For centuries, people have suspected a full moon in the sky to cause mysterious changes in people. Now, psychiatrists at Indiana University's School of Medicine in the US have found deaths by suicide increase during the full moon.
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Vaccines for cancer, heart disease to be ready by end of decade
London, April 8 (IANS) Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines for a range of conditions including cancer, experts have said.
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Bihar registers first Covid death in 2023
Patna, April 8 (IANS) With cases of covid infection increasing in the country, Bihar's first casualty happened this year in Gaya district, late on Friday night.
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S.Korea reports first locally transmitted monkeypox case
Seoul, April 8 (IANS) South Korean health authorities reported the country's first locally transmitted case of monkeypox on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections to six.
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US reports 139 pediatric flu deaths this season
Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) A total of 139 pediatric deaths from flu have been reported so far this season in the US, according to the latest data published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Pregnant women suffer uneasiness due to wrong diagnosis in Bihar
Patna, April 7 (IANS) Around a dozen pregnant women suffered uneasiness on Friday after doctors and nurses reportedly diagnosed them wrongly in Bihar's Jahanabad district.
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Moonlighting poses risk to brain and heart, warn doctors
Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) The word 'Moonlighting' has been used and heard across India a lot in recent months.
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Goa ready to fight Covid battle yet again, says Vishwajit Rane
Panaji, April 7 (IANS) Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Friday said that the state is ready to fight the Covid battle yet again and has taken strict measures in light of previous experiences, ensuring that every issue is addressed.
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Lack of Wuhan data disclosure by China is simply inexcusable: WHO
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has slammed China once again, saying the country should have shared viral samples from Wuhan which was the epicentre of the pandemic, immediately, and not three years later.
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Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A review meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted on Friday that seven states are reporting high number of Covid cases in India with rising test positivity rate, which include Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana.
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Omicron more deadly than seasonal influenza, reveals research
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Adults hospitalised with the Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalised with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case fatality rates than the Delta and Alpha strains, new research has revealed.
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WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other variants under monitoring: Centre to states, UTs
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Centre on Friday told the states and Union territories that currently the World Health Organisation is closely tracking one variant of interest (VOI), XBB.1.5 and six other variants are under monitoring BQ.1, BA.2.75, CH.1.1, XBB, XBF and XBB.1.16.
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With Covid cases on rise, Madras HC advises lawyers to opt for virtual hearings
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) As a precautionary response to the reports of increasing Covid numbers with every passing day, the Madras High Court has advised lawyers to switch to virtual mode for court proceedings from next week onwards.
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India logs 6,050 fresh Covid-19 cases
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India has recorded 6,050 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
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Study shows how people's hands, household surfaces aid in Covid spread
London, April 7 (IANS) While Covid is primarily known to spread via aerosols, a new study led by an Indian origin researcher has provided first empirical evidence that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on people's hands and household surfaces also contribute significantly in the transmission of the infectious disease.
