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Disease control strategies impact evolution of spreading viruses: Study

Science | May 13, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Disease control strategies employed by governments can dramatically alter the evolution of pathogens like the novel coronavirus, according to a study which says such measures can change the extent of symptoms a spreading virus causes in infected individuals.

New infectious virus outbreak reported in Poland; 33,000 pigs infected in 20 days

World | Apr 09, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

Poland is witnessing the second outbreak of an infectious virus, African swine fever (ASF), that has infected over 33,000 pigs in 2 stints within 20 days. The first stint of the outbreak was reported on March 23 when 23,700 pigs got infected near village of Niedoradz in Lubsz province of Poland.

'Corona' sweets pop up at Kolkata confectionery to 'digest' the virus

News | Apr 07, 2020, 01:13 PM IST

Even as the country has not reached midway in its fight against coronavirus, a sweet shop owner in Kolkata has come up with 'corona' sweets which look like the coronavirus to "uplift the spirit" of the people in these testing times.

Tourism industry hits roadblock in Himachal Pradesh over coronavirus fear

News | Mar 17, 2020, 04:49 PM IST

As the Novel Coronavirus spread across the globe, the business of tourism industry has been hit hard in Himachal Pradesh.

Over 1 lakh people screened for coronavirus

India | Feb 09, 2020, 06:01 PM IST

Over 100,000 people have been screened for coronavirus infection at various Indian airports as a preventive measure, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare here on Sunday.

Kerala Declares Coronavirus As "State Calamity"

News | Feb 04, 2020, 12:00 AM IST

The novel coronavirus was on Monday declared as a 'state calamity' by the Kerala government. At least 2,239 persons exhibiting symptoms of the epidemic are under medial observation across the state. The order declaring coronavirus as a state disaster has been passed by the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Coronavirus: 11 test negative in Telangana; results of 7 awaited

India | Feb 01, 2020, 11:27 PM IST

The Telangana government said on Saturday that 11 of the 18 samples tested for the novel coronavirus in the state have turned out to be negative.

Coronavirus update: China extends Lunar New Year holiday to contain epidemic as death toll surges

India | Jan 27, 2020, 12:27 PM IST

In an attempt to further stop spreading epidemic, China has extended Lunar New Year holiday to contain coronavirus as death toll continues to surge.

Thailand to implement strict screening to guard coronavirus

Travel | Jan 22, 2020, 12:34 PM IST

About 16,000 Chinese people arrive in Thailand daily, about 30 of whom have been quarantined for suspected coronavirus infections this month.

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Coronavirus Alert: India begins thermal screening at 7 airports

India | Jan 22, 2020, 08:39 AM IST

Amid rising cases of coronavirus in China, the government in a statement said that thermal screening of passengers would be undertaken at the airports.

A thermal screeening device checks passengers arriving in

Coronavirus outbreak: How is India taking precautions against China's deadly virus

India | Jan 22, 2020, 12:06 AM IST

Passengers arriving from China at seven Indian airports are being screened in the wake of the outbreak of an infection caused by a new strain of virus there. The coronavirus (CoV) has claimed at least six lives in China so far.

An airport staff member uses a temperature gun to check

As coronavirus spreads, anxiety rises in China and overseas

World | Jan 21, 2020, 04:52 PM IST

Face masks sold out and temperature checks at airports and train stations became the new norm as China strove Tuesday to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that has reached three other countries and threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year travel rush.

A Simple Guide: Coronavirus symptoms, spread and protection

Health | Mar 16, 2020, 07:33 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak in China has taken many lives and has infected hundreds. So, what exactly is Coronavirus? And how can you identify the symptoms and protect yourself from this deadly infection.

China confirms human-to-human transmission of Coronavirus; India issues screening alert

World | Jan 21, 2020, 11:01 AM IST

The head of a Chinese government expert team said Monday that human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus, a development that raises the possibility that it could spread more quickly and widely.

Indian school teacher becomes first foreigner to contract coronavirus in China

Indian school teacher undergoes treatment for Streptococcal infection in China

World | Jan 19, 2020, 07:48 PM IST

A 45-year-old Indian school teacher in the Chinese city of Shenzhen is undergoing treatment for a Streptococcal infection which was initially suspected to be a case of the mysterious SARS-like coronavirus prevalent in the country.

Coronavirus: China reports 4 more cases in viral pneumonia outbreak

World | Jan 18, 2020, 08:56 PM IST

Four more cases have been identified in a viral pneumonia outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan that has killed two people and prompted countries as far away as the United States to take precautionary measures.

Corona Virus Alert: Travellers from China to be screened at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata airports

India | Jan 17, 2020, 05:08 PM IST

Corona Virus: Union Health Ministry has sent instructions across to Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata airports to screen travellers for Corona virus. Now, those travelling from China will be screened using thermal scanners. Ministry has also advised citizens travellers to take precautions in order to avoid exposure to virus.

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