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  Ebola is not connected to COVID-19, says Mumbai doctor amid outbreak concerns

  Health | May 20, 2026 7:42 IST

  Amid growing concern around the recent Ebola outbreak, many people are mistakenly comparing the virus to COVID-19. Consulting Physician explains that Ebola is a completely different disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and animals such as fruit bats and monkeys.

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  COVID-19: Maharashtra reports new coronavirus cases, daily count rises to 61

  Maharashtra | June 18, 2025 18:44 IST

  Maharashtra covid cases: Since January 2024, Maharashtra has carried out 23,241 COVID-19 tests, resulting in 1,695 recoveries to date. Mumbai remains the state's worst-affected region, having logged 899 cases since the start of the year- including 435 cases in May and 458 more in June so far.

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  Bengal reports 747 COVID cases, one death: Mamata urges all to stay alert, says no need to panic

  June 09, 2025 18:10 IST

  COVID cases in West Bengal: Asserting that her government was, is and will continue to be with the people, Mamata Banerjee said state-run hospitals have the requisite infrastructure in place.

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  Covid cases rise in Himachal Pradesh: Face masks made mandatory in hospitals, check guidelines

  India | June 04, 2025 19:06 IST

  Additionally, the Himachal Pradesh government has issued advisories to medical staff to prepare for the management of COVID-19.

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  COVID-19: JNU issues health advisory after first coronavirus case detected in Godavari Hostel

  Delhi | June 01, 2025 21:23 IST

  COVID-19: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earlier said that 19 Covid patients are hospitalised, but there is no need to worry. The government is alert and hospitals are prepared to deal with any eventuality.

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  COVID-19 in India: Active coronavirus cases rise to over 2,700, reports Health Ministry

  India | May 31, 2025 11:37 IST

  COVID-19 in India: In the health advisory, govt urged people not to use antibiotics unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection and to seek immediate medical advice if they experience difficulty breathing, their oxygen level drops to 93 per cent or below.

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  Covid-19: Arunachal Pradesh reports first case of coronavirus, pregnant woman tests positive

  Arunachal Pradesh | May 28, 2025 11:26 IST

  Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh: A 34-year-old pregnant woman had initially tested positive through a Rapid Antigen Test on Monday after complaining of fever and mild cough.

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  COVID-19 in India: Active cases cross 1,000, health ministry shares advisory

  Health | May 26, 2025 14:46 IST

  Active cases of coronavirus in India crossed 1,000; Kerala is the most affected. More than 100 cases in Delhi. The Health Ministry advised people to be cautious. Vaccination and monitoring will be strict.

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  COVID-19: 55-year-old woman tests positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Noida

  Uttar Pradesh | May 24, 2025 14:09 IST

  COVID-19 in Noida: The chief medical officer of Gautam Budh Nagar district, Narendra Kumar, told media, “The woman, who is under home quarantine, travelled on a train on May 14. Samples of her family members have been collected and sent for testing.”

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  COVID-19 in India: No surge in coronavirus, only sporadic cases reported, say Health experts

  India | May 24, 2025 8:35 IST

  COVID-19 in India: Delhi government has issued an advisory directing all hospitals to ensure preparedness for the availability of beds, oxygen, and medicines.

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  COVID-19 in Delhi-NCR: Three test positive for coronavirus in Gurugram and Faridabad

  Haryana | May 23, 2025 13:20 IST

  COVID-19 in Delhi-NCR: Coronavirus spreads through respiratory droplets. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny or stuffy nose and body aches.

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  Covid-19 resurgence in Asia: What is JN.1 variant of coronavirus? All you need to know

  India | May 20, 2025 10:12 IST

  JN.1 is a subvariant that stems from the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage. Initially identified in August 2023, it has developed one or two extra mutations that enhance its ability to spread more efficiently. At present, JN.1 does not seem to cause more severe illness than earlier Omicron variants.

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  Covid-19 cases surge in Hong Kong, Singapore | What do Indian health authorities say?

  India | May 19, 2025 21:07 IST

  In response to growing global concerns over a surge in Covid-19 cases, a review meeting concluded that the situation in India remains well under control.

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  Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: Is it dangerous than COVID? All you need to know

  March 17, 2025 18:27 IST

  Rare human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata: In a statement, the hospital stated that this is an isolated case and has advised all to stay cautious and prevent its spread.

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  China's Covid still haunts amid HMPV flu outbreak: 5 things we still don't know about lethal virus

  World | January 03, 2025 23:36 IST

  For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

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  China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe

  World | January 03, 2025 22:28 IST

  China referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.

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  China's Wuhan market was epicentre of COVID-19 outbreak, new study provides concrete evidence

  World | September 19, 2024 23:58 IST

  Scientists discovered that, at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, where the first clusters of Covid-19 were detected, hundreds of samples taken from swabs of the walls, floors, and machines were scraped.

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  After coronavirus, China detects new virus that can damage brain | Know all about Wetland virus

  World | September 09, 2024 14:34 IST

  Although all the patients did not exhibit identical symptoms, the scientists found nearly all of them had common complaints of fever, dizziness, headache, malaise, myalgia, arthritis, and back pain. Some also had petechiae.

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  'Fully understand ongoing concerns': SII on AstraZeneca withdrawing Covid vaccine

  India | May 08, 2024 23:57 IST

  AstraZeneca had partnered with Oxford University to develop the Covid-19 vaccine, which was sold in India as Covishield and as Vaxzevria in Europe.

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  Gujarat Congress calls for compensation over Covishield deaths; BJP denies vaccine link to heart att

  Gujarat | May 01, 2024 23:11 IST

  The Gujarat Congress has urged for compensation for families affected by alleged Covishield-related deaths, citing neglect of WHO guidelines by the BJP-led central government. BJP-affiliated doctors deny a direct link between the vaccine and adverse events.