Zika Virus
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Karnataka: Five Zika virus cases detected in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Aug 18, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTKarnataka news: Karnataka Health Minister said that five cases of Zika virus have been detected in the Jigani area between August 4 to August 15.
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What is Zika Virus? Know causes, symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent mosquito bites
Health | Aug 05, 2024, 08:06 AM ISTKnow what the Zika virus is, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn essential tips for preventing mosquito bites and safeguarding your health.
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Maharashtra: Government urges vigilance and screening for pregnant women amid Zika cases
Maharashtra | Jul 03, 2024, 04:34 PM ISTThe Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to all states following reports of Zika virus cases in Maharashtra. The advisory stresses the importance of screening pregnant women and monitoring fetal growth in infected mothers.
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Karnataka: Zika virus detected in mosquito species in Chikkaballapura district
Karnataka | Nov 02, 2023, 07:28 PM ISTZika virus has been identified in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district after samples from local waterbodies were examined.
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Karnataka on ALERT after Zika virus found near Bengaluru | Detailed advisory here
Health | Nov 02, 2023, 01:59 PM ISTZika virus: The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in the Zika Forest of Uganda. The virus can also be transmitted through sexual contact, blood transfusion, and from mother to fetus during pregnancy.
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Zika Virus detected in Mumbai: Know early signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment
Health | Aug 24, 2023, 04:55 PM ISTA 79-year-old resident of the M-West ward, which encompasses regions around Chembur, displayed symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, and cough starting on July 19.
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Monkeypox to Tomato Flu; 10 deadly diseases that stirred the world in 2022
Health | Dec 20, 2022, 02:50 PM ISTThis year (2022) experienced 10 different outbreaks that stirred the world. At the beginning of the year 2022, there were threats of the third and fourth waves of Covid in different countries. Then monkeypox spread like a wildfire.
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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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Karnataka reports first Zika virus case; 5-year-old girl infected in Raichur
India | Dec 16, 2022, 12:25 PM ISTUS researchers have found that the Zika virus can mutate to become more infective - and potentially breakthrough pre-existing immunity. The finding is in line with the warning issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Maharashtra reports Zika virus case after a year; 7-year-old girl found infected in Palghar
India | Jul 13, 2022, 09:39 PM ISTMaharashtra Zika virus: The seven-year-old girl is a resident of an ashram shala (residential schools for tribal children) in Talasari taluka of Palghar district located adjoining Mumbai.
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Zika may be a step away from dangerous outbreak, claims US researchers
Health | Apr 13, 2022, 10:57 PM ISTZika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, caused a global medical emergency in 2016, with thousands of babies born with birth defects such as microcephaly after their mothers became infected while pregnant.
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Zika, dengue could trigger next pandemic, says WHO
World | Apr 01, 2022, 07:18 PM ISTThe frequency and magnitude of outbreaks of the arboviruses, particularly those transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, are increasing globally, fuelled by the convergence of ecologic, economic, and social factors.
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Mosquitoes are back! Clove oil is the best weapon against flies
Lifestyle | Feb 22, 2022, 12:46 PM ISTThe derivative of clove has been studied for its antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been found to be environment-friendly and non-toxic to humans. It is also effective in repelling insects.
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Unnao, 4th district in Uttar Pradesh to report Zika virus case
India | Nov 17, 2021, 09:26 AM ISTA high alert has been sounded in the Unnao district. A team of doctors reached the house of the infected person and ensured all sorts of preventive measures.
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Lucknow authorities to set up containment zones for Zika virus patients
India | Nov 14, 2021, 09:21 AM ISTIn-charges have also been appointed at airports, railway stations and bus stops for making a list of passengers coming from Zika-affected states and abroad.
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Know yogasanas and ayurvedic remedies from Swami Ramdev to avoid Zika virus and Dengue
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2021, 12:31 PM ISTZika is a virus spread by the Aedes mosquito. This mosquito also spreads dengue and chikungunya. They thrive in stagnant clean water. Know effective yogasanas and ayurvedic remedies from Swami Ramdev to keep these diseases away.
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Does drinking Giloy juice makes the skin dry? Swami Ramdev answers
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTAccording to Swami Ramdev, drinking Giloy juice does not dry out the skin. But if your skin gets dry, then do not consume decoction of Giloy.
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Know from Swami Ramdev how to get relief from fever
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTIf you are facing the problem of fever, then do sukshma vyayam. Along with this, eat these things including Tulsi, Giloy as suggested by Swami Ramdev.
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Know the symptoms of Zika virus from Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2021, 12:38 PM ISTFever is the first symptom of the Zika virus, along with redness in the eyes, muscle pain, abdominal pain. Know all the symptoms of the deadly virus from Swami Ramdev.
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After Kanpur, two positive cases of Zika virus reported in Lucknow
India | Nov 12, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTThe two cases in Lucknow come against the backdrop of rising Zika virus cases in Kanpur district that has reported 105 cases so far.