Outbreak
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1.7 million eggs recalled amid salmonella outbreak in the US, know symptoms, causes and prevention
Health | Jun 10, 2025, 07:14 AM ISTThe CDC and the U.S. FDA are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak which led to the recall of 1.7 million eggs. The outbreak has sickened 79 people with 21 hospitalisations, and no deaths have been reported so far. Read on to know the symptoms, causes and prevention of salmonella infection.
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HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus
Delhi | Jan 05, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTHMPV: DGHS convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi.
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Kerala: African Swine Fever outbreak reported at two pig farms in Kottayam district
India | Dec 13, 2024, 10:21 PM ISTKerala: Kottayam District Collector John V Samuel said the 10-kilometre radius from the infected area is under surveillance.
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McDonald's Quarter Pounder back on menu after tests rule out beef patties as E. coli source
World | Oct 28, 2024, 11:47 AM ISTMcDonald's has pulled the Quarter Pounder from about one-fifth of its US restaurants, including in Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming, and in parts of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak increases as 75 people infected in 13 states in US
World | Oct 26, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTMcDonald's E. coli outbreak spreads, 75 people infected across 13 US states. Learn more about the growing health concern and what you need to know to stay safe.
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Mysterious disease outbreak claims 15 lives in Gujarat's Kutch, health department on alert
Gujarat | Sep 11, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTThe fever has so far claimed 15 lives, prompting district and state authorities to step up surveillance. Though health officials have ruled out the possibility of infection, precautionary measures are being taken to deal with any emergency.
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Listeria outbreak in US linked to deli meats: Know causes, symptoms and treatment of this infection
Health | Aug 29, 2024, 12:14 PM ISTListeria infection is a serious illness that can lead to severe complications, especially for at-risk individuals. It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this infection to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Polio Outbreak in Gaza: From causes to preventive measures, know how to safeguard children
Health | Aug 14, 2024, 08:41 AM ISTKnow about the latest update on the polio virus outbreak in Gaza, understand its causes, recognize symptoms, discover treatment options, Learn effective ways to protect your children from this viral disease.
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What is Nipah Virus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and more about this zoonotic infection
Health | Jul 21, 2024, 01:06 PM ISTKnow about Nipah virus, a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans, and learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Stay informed to protect yourself and others from this potentially fatal disease.
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China says 'no unusual pathogen detected' after WHO requests more information on pneumonia outbreak
World | Nov 24, 2023, 11:24 AM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has been monitoring data from the Chinese surveillance system that showed a worrying increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. However, scientists say that they don't signal the start of another global pandemic.
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Marburg Disease Outbreak: Symptoms and Warning Signs you should be aware of
Health | Mar 28, 2023, 11:35 AM ISTTanzania has announced the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak. Know signs and symptoms of this deadly disease.
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Zika virus: India should be ready to fight in case of an outbreak, says NTAGI chief
India | Dec 14, 2022, 11:03 AM ISTZika virus India: Earlier, according to a Pune lab report, a 5-year-old girl in Karnataka tested positive for the Zika virus and has been advised to take precautionary measures.
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'Ebola-like' Marburg virus cases detected in Ghana, WHO declares outbreak in country
World | Jul 18, 2022, 08:12 AM ISTMarburg Virus in Ghana: The disease, a very infectious hemorrhagic fever in the same family as Ebola, is spread to people by fruit bats and transmitted among people through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people and surfaces
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Covid-19 outbreak: Saudi Arabia bans travel to India, 15 other countries
India | May 23, 2022, 11:48 AM ISTThe sixteen countries where the citizens of Saudi Arabia are banned to travel apart from India include Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu doctor claims to have found 'herbal' cure
India | Feb 01, 2020, 05:53 PM ISTWith rapid increase in Coronavirus cases worldwide, scientists are busy reasearching the treatment and the cure of this deadly infectious disease. The World Health Organisation has already declared the disease a global emergency, meanwhile, a doctor
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Dengue and Swine Flu on rise: What you can do to protect yourself
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2017, 04:02 PM ISTApart from enjoying the pacifying rains, you have to be very careful about your health and make sure that you don’t contract these deadly diseases.
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Yemen Cholera Outbreak: UNICEF fears the numbers might hit 300,000 in the coming weeks
Lifestyle | Jun 03, 2017, 12:26 PM ISTHalf of the Cholera cases in Yemen belong to children, which is an alarming situation
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Restriction on sale of pani puri in Ganjam in Odisha
India | Feb 18, 2015, 07:59 PM ISTBerhampur (Odisha): As a preventive measure on possible outbreak of jaundice, the Ganjam district administration in Odisha today put temporary restriction on the sale of ‘gup chup' (pani puri).The district administration asked the Berhampur Municipal
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Dengue outbreak in Bihar, 156 cases detected
India | Nov 07, 2014, 08:06 PM ISTPatna: A dengue outbreak has gripped Bihar with 156 cases detected in different parts of the state till this evening, a health department official today said. The state capital has registered the lion's share of
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Uttarakhand: No outbreak of any disease, claims govt
India | Jun 27, 2013, 06:22 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jun 27: The government today said no outbreak of any water, food or air-borne disease has been reported from the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand.A three-member high-level committee from the Ministry of Health and