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  Is the hantavirus outbreak similar to COVID 19? WHO chief outlines 3 major differences

  Health | May 12, 2026 9:33 IST

  Concerns around the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have raised comparisons with COVID 19. Here’s what WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and infectious disease experts say about the key differences.

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  New ‘Cicada’ Covid variant BA.3.2 shows unusual trend in children; should you be concerned?

  Health | April 03, 2026 12:47 IST

  A new Covid-19 variant, BA.3.2 or “Cicada”, is being closely monitored. While it shows some unusual patterns, especially in children, it is not linked to severe illness or major outbreaks so far.

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  ‘Cicada’ Covid variant BA.3.2: Do vaccines still protect against it? Doctor explains

  Health | March 31, 2026 17:30 IST

  A new Covid variant BA.3.2, also called the “Cicada” variant, is being detected globally. A doctor explains whether vaccines still offer protection, how severe the variant is, and what symptoms to watch out for.

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  New Covid variant BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’: Symptoms, testing advice and whether vaccines still protect

  Health | March 28, 2026 10:37 IST

  The BA.3.2 “Cicada” Covid variant is being closely watched as it spreads across regions. A doctor explains its severity, symptoms, vaccine protection and when to seek help, offering a clear, practical guide without unnecessary alarm.

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  BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Covid variant: Symptoms, mutations, spread, risks and what WHO says

  Health | March 27, 2026 11:31 IST

  A new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2 or the “Cicada” variant, is being closely monitored due to its high number of mutations and potential immune escape. While it has spread across multiple regions, there is currently no evidence of increased severity.

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  Budget 2026: Rs 1.06 lakh cr for healthcare; focus on mental health and COVID-era emergency systems

  Health | February 01, 2026 20:00 IST

  Budget 2026 has allocated Rs 1.06 lakh crore to health, marking a nearly 10% rise. The focus is on strengthening digital health services, upgrading mental health institutions and making COVID-era emergency and trauma care systems a permanent part of public healthcare.

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  COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths: What AIIMS Delhi autopsy study found in young adults

  Health | December 15, 2025 9:26 IST

  A year-long AIIMS Delhi autopsy study finds no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths in young adults, highlighting heart disease as the leading cause.

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  New Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 aka Nimbus causes razor blades-like sore throat, know details

  Health | June 12, 2025 12:42 IST

  The WHO has designated NB.1.8.1, sometimes referred to as Nimbus, as a Variant Under Monitoring (VUM). It is a descendant of the Omicron family.

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  Delhi reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, active cases in India rise to 5,755

  India | June 07, 2025 13:18 IST

  COVID-19 updates: Four deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, one each from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

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  Covid cases in India cross 5,000, Kerala worst hit state, reveals Health Ministry data

  India | June 06, 2025 14:43 IST

  The Covid cases have crossed 5000 in India with 498 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. While around 500 new cases were added, 64 patients were also cured/discharged/migrated over the last 24 hours.

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  India reports 864 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, active tally above 4,300

  India | June 04, 2025 17:04 IST

  According to the Ministry of Health, most of the COVID-19 cases reported in India are mild and can be managed at home.

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  Karnataka government issues guidelines for schools amid surge in COVID-19 cases, details here

  Education | June 02, 2025 12:49 IST

  Karnataka government has issued guidelines for all schools across the state, including government and private in view of the COVID-19 situation in the state and the reopening of schools. Scroll down to read more.

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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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  Maharashtra reports 84 new COVID-19 cases, most patients show mild symptoms

  Maharashtra | May 30, 2025 21:26 IST

  Maharashtra reported 84 new mild COVID-19 cases, with 467 active statewide, as health officials urge calm and continue heightened surveillance during the monsoon.

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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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  Maharashtra records 43 new COVID-19 cases, active count breaches 200 mark

  Maharashtra | May 26, 2025 7:18 IST

  COVID-19 cases have been reported mainly from States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

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  Karnataka steps up Covid-19 precautions, including testing, amid reports of fresh cases

  Karnataka | May 25, 2025 17:01 IST

  The Karnataka Health Minister was addressing the media following the death of an 84-year-old man who had tested positive for the virus and had multiple comorbidities.

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  Most Covid cases in India are mild in nature, patients under home care: Sources

  India | May 25, 2025 6:49 IST

  Some COVID-19 cases have been reported mainly from States like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

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  COVID-19: Health ministry issues advisory amid rise in cases, urges public not to panic

  India | May 24, 2025 23:45 IST

  COVID-19 cases in India: The health ministry highlighted that a robust national surveillance system is in place through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s sentinel surveillance network

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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.”