Zika virus outbreak adds to Kerala's woes amid spurt in COVID-19 cases
Kerala confirmed three more cases of Zika virus infection taking the total count in the state to 18, it said in a press release.
Jul 11, 2021, 18:52 PM IST
Zika virus not cause of concern for public right now: Health expert after Kerala reports 14 cases
"Epidemiologists and the Kerala Public Health dept has to be concerned that from somewhere Zika has come, and find a way to control the virus and mosquitoes. We should not create a scare among the people," Public health expert Dr Mathew Varghese said.
Jul 11, 2021, 08:14 AM IST
Karnataka issues guidelines after neighbouring state Kerala reports 14 cases of Zika virus
"Zika virus presents symptoms like fever, rashes, conjunctivitis and joint pain. Travel history or visit of guests should be considered for suspecting the disease," the order by Karnataka government read.
Jul 10, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Zika virus in Kerala: Expert team dispatched to monitor situation, says Centre
A team of experts has been dispatched to monitor the Zika virus situation in Kerala and support the state government in management of cases, the Union health ministry said.
Jul 09, 2021, 18:18 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 crisis, Kerala reports several cases of Zika virus
Kerala has reported several cases of Zika virus, the state Health Minister Veena George informed that around 13 cases of Zika virus has been detected.
Jul 08, 2021, 20:15 PM IST
120 people tested positive for Zika in Rajasthan
Around 120 people have tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan, state health minister Kalicharan Saraf said on Monday.
Oct 23, 2018, 06:23 AM IST
Six new Zika cases in Rajasthan; total 123
Most of the cases which have been reported are from Shastri Nagar area
Oct 21, 2018, 20:02 PM IST
61 Zika virus cases detected in Rajasthan
Six new cases of Zika virus were detected in Jaipur on Sunday.
Oct 14, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
Positive cases for Zika rise to 51 in Rajasthan, 60,000 households surveyed
The number of positive cases for Zika Virus rose to 51 in Jaipur's Rajasthan on Saturday.
Oct 13, 2018, 20:30 PM IST
18 fresh cases of Zika in Rajasthan, total reaches 50
At least 18 more people have tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan's Jaipur as of Friday.
Oct 12, 2018, 23:33 PM IST
Zika virus under control, says Rajasthan minister
Speaking with media, Rajasthan Health Minister said the situation is under control in the city.
Oct 10, 2018, 23:19 PM IST
29 test positive for Zika virus; Rajasthan on high alert
Health minister JP Nadda, however, assured that there's no need to panic and the situation is under control.
Oct 09, 2018, 15:17 PM IST
Zika virus outbreak: Know the signs and symptoms
The outbreak of Zika virus disease (ZVD) in India has authorities grappling to contain the disease. At least 29 cases have been reported so far from Rajasthan alone. Even as the Prime Minister's office ordered a comprehensive report on the matter, Health Minister JP Nadda has asked people not to panic.
Oct 09, 2018, 15:00 PM IST
Zika virus outbreak: No need to panic, says health minister JP Nadda amid reports of PM Modi seeking report
22 cases of Zika virus has been confirmed in Rajasthan.
Oct 09, 2018, 13:30 PM IST
Here's how Zika virus strips immune cells of their identity
A recent study has noted that Zika virus infects the very cells that are supposed to protect the body from infection.
Sep 11, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
NASA invites citizens to help them track mosquitoes
More citizen science data from more areas of the world could help it track mosquitoes, the US space agency noted.
Jul 03, 2018, 13:32 PM IST
Zika brain damage may go undetected in pregnancy: Study
Brain damage was found in regions that generate new brain cells, and those that play a key role in memory and learning and contribute to brain health.
Feb 07, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
Relatives of Zika virus may cause birth defects
Although Zika was first identified more than 70 years ago, its ability to induce birth defects was not recognized until the massive 2015 South American epidemic, which sickened more than 1.5 million people.
Feb 01, 2018, 17:34 PM IST
New zika vaccine promises to protect against infections
Scientists inserted genes into the plasmid that encode two proteins found on the surface of the Zika virus.
Malaria drug could be used to treat Zika virus
Zika virus remains a major global health risk. In most adults, Zika causes mild flu-like symptoms.
