Amid Detection Of Covid-19 Variant JN.1 In Kerala, China Says No 'Unknown Viruses' Found
In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 COVID sub-variant, the WHO has said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.
Dec 18, 2023, 10:56 AM IST
US CDC Blames India-Made Eye Drop For Deaths, Blindness
A such spread tends to occur when patients touch common items or when healthcare workers transmit the germs.
Apr 04, 2023, 13:39 PM IST
Measles now 'an imminent global threat' due to Covid-19 pandemic, warns WHO
Measles outbreak: The WHO and CDC said continued drops in vaccination, weak disease surveillance and delayed response plans due to COVID-19, and ongoing outbreaks in more than 20 countries, mean that "measles is an imminent threat in every region of the world.’’
Nov 24, 2022, 08:59 AM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: CDC makes big revelation, says virus spreads through air during THIS
CDC chief Rochelle Walensky said monkeypox was being passed on through physical contact with symptomatic patients and by touching their clothing and bedding.
Jun 11, 2022, 09:46 AM IST
Monkeypox scare: Now, US confirms 9 cases across seven states
The nine monkeypox cases have been identified in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
May 27, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
US Justice Dept to appeal against order voiding travel mask mandate
The CDC said in a statement Wednesday that it is ‘continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health.’
Apr 21, 2022, 09:36 AM IST
US extends travel mask mandate until May 3 as Covid-19 cases rise
The CDC order comes as more than 20 states reported increases in infections fueled by the BA.2 variant, a highly transmissible strain, but also a corresponding fall in hospitalizations.
Apr 14, 2022, 06:56 AM IST
Lockdown in US: Fresh curbs likely if Covid cases rise due to Omicron subvariant
Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease and adviser to US President Joe Biden, said easing restrictions, waning protection from vaccines and the rise of the BA.2 subvariant around the world could bring on another wave of rising infections to the United States.
Mar 23, 2022, 09:06 AM IST
Covid not gone, expect surge in cases due to BA.2 subvariant, warns US expert Dr Anthony Fauci
US health experts are also warning about the emergence of the BA.2, a sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron variant that led to a significant spike in cases in the US recently.
Mar 21, 2022, 14:25 PM IST
Fourth wave of Covid-19 coming? Omicron subvariant behind new cases in US
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO has warned, warning nations to remain vigilant against the virus.
Mar 17, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
US eases Covid-19 restrictions, CDC issues new guidelines
"The new guidelines, which took effect from Friday, reflect the administration`s view that the US has entered a different, potentially less dangerous phase of the pandemic," said a report.
Feb 28, 2022, 08:12 AM IST
Omicron accounts for 99.9% of new weekly Covid-19 cases in United States: CDC
The variant accounted for only 0.6 per cent of new cases in the week ending December 4, rising to 89.3 per cent in the week ending January 1, and 97.8 per cent in the week ending January 15, CDC data showed.
Feb 02, 2022, 07:24 AM IST
Omicron now accounts for 95% of new COVID-19 infections in US
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention posted its newest estimates Tuesday. The CDC uses genomic surveillance data to make projections about which versions of the COVID-19 viruses are causing the most of the new infections.
Jan 05, 2022, 06:25 AM IST
R.1 variant of COVID-19 causes global alarm, all you need to know about it
So far, over 10,000 patients in about 35 countries, including the United States, have been infected with this variant.
Sep 27, 2021, 09:59 AM IST
Unvaccinated people 29 times more at risk of hospitalisation due to COVID-19: US CDC
The research was based on 43,127 infections in residents of Los Angeles County, California between May 1 and July 25.
Aug 25, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Sugars in breast milk may help prevent infections in newborns
The GBS bacteria are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be treated or prevented with antibiotics, the bacteria is becoming increasingly resistant.
Aug 23, 2021, 11:14 AM IST
Monkeypox case reported in US after 18 years, check its symptoms and other details
CDC describes monkeypox as a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a widespread rash on the face and body. The last monkeypox outbreak in the US was in 2003.
Jul 18, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
COVID affected mental health of parents, caregivers: CDC
"These findings highlight that parents and caregivers, especially those balancing roles both as parents and caregivers, experienced higher levels of adverse mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic than adults without these responsibilities," the authors were quoted as saying.
Jun 20, 2021, 15:50 PM IST
COVID spiked suicide attempts in teenage girls by 51 percent: US CDC
Suicide attempts by teenage girls in the US rose by 51 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Jun 15, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Aspergillosis: After black, white and yellow fungus, cases of a new fungal infection reported in COVID-19 patients
While India is grappling with an increasing number of Black Fungus or mucormycosis cases among COVID-19 patients, other fungal infections like White fungus and yellow fungus have also been reported in the country.
May 30, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
