 "How deadly viruses are becoming a worry for India – Firstpost")
In recent weeks, India has been thrust into the spotlight as it grapples with a troubling surge of deadly viruses: Nipah, Zika, and Chandipura. As of July 21, Gujarat has reported a staggering 50 cases of Chandipura virus, resulting in 16 fatalities, according to Health Minister Rushikesh Patel. The virus cases have also been reported … Read more
GENEVA — The World Health Organization launched a global plan Thursday to address the growing threat of dengue and other deadly arboviruses, which have affected millions of people around the world and put billions more at risk. “The rapid spread of dengue and other arboviral diseases in recent years is an alarming trend that demands … Read more
Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus – CBS News Watch CBS News The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn’t have the funds … Read more
Brazil’s health ministry sounded the alarm in July after four babies were born with microcephaly — smaller than expected heads. Their mothers had been infected with the virus. Zika virus, which is also transmitted via mosquitoes, is also known to cause congenital deformations including microcephaly. In 2015 and 2016, Brazil recorded more than 3,500 cases … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of dengue fever cases dropped by 1.3% to 2,948 cases in the 49th Epidemiological Week (ME49) from Dec 3 to Dec 9, compared with 2,988 cases reported in the previous week. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said the cumulative number of dengue cases this year up to ME49 … Read more
