Infection
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Mask mandated in hospitals as active cases in Odisha cross 3,000

As per the department’s statistics, the state reported 382 more cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours pushing the active caseload to 3,032.

published on : 25th April 2023
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Bengaluru sees Dip in ILI, SARI cases, rise in gastro infections

The changing weather has also brought in an upward trend in gastrointestinal-related infections, doctors added.

published on : 10th April 2023
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Daily Covid-19 caseload crosses 100 mark in Odisha

Sources said majority of the active cases are from Nabarangpur, Sundargarh, Sambalpur and Cuttack districts.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Five players out as viral infection hits Netherlands squad

Koeman sought to play down the absences, saying he still had confidence in his team.

published on : 24th March 2023
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Ward off the flu: Tips to prevent yourself from catching the virus

Given the rise in viral infections, health experts share what can be done to survive flu season and the measures one can take to avoid the illness

published on : 15th March 2023
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12,343 cases of respiratory infection detected in West Bengal over two months

So far, 19 people died of adenovirus infection in the state and 13 of them had severe comorbidities, a senior official said on Monday.

published on : 14th March 2023
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Childhood pneumonia linked with higher death risk from respiratory infection as adult: Lancet study

Analysis adjusting for socioeconomic background during childhood and smoking status, suggests children who had a LRTI by the age of two were 93 per cent more likely to die prematurely as adults

published on : 8th March 2023
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Not Covid, but this flu plaguing India is unsparing; IMA against indiscriminate use of antibiotics

Though it is not Covid, it leaves you exhausted, physically and mentally, as the cough lasts for weeks.

published on : 5th March 2023
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Kolkata: Adenovirus claims lives of 10 children in 48 hours

On Wednesday, four children died in Kolkata’s two hospitals and two others in Bankura Medical College and Hospital.

published on : 2nd March 2023
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Lowest daily Covid cases recorded in India since March 2020 

The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, the ministry said.

published on : 17th January 2023
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Doctors in Hyderabad say mask up children to avoid respiratory infections

The current wave of infection is labelled as ‘Triplendemic’ in the United States.

published on : 15th January 2023
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Covid infection may impact semen quality in men: AIIMS study

Thirty COVID-19 male patients aged 19-45 registered to AIIMS Patna hospital participated in the study between October 2020 and April 2021.

published on : 12th January 2023
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China weighs exit from 'zero COVID tolerance' policy and the risks involved 

Chinese officials are paying close attention, though, as other countries relax mask mandates and other restrictions, and investigating just when and how to make the tricky transition.

published on : 18th March 2022
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Centre asks states to restart monitoring ILI, SARI cases amid Covid surge in southeast Asia

Testing for influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) cases has been the pillars of Covid management for the government.

published on : 18th March 2022
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Amid COVID-19, black fungus presents new menace for Maharashtra as 52 die so far due to fungal infection

Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, became a much talked about subject after some recovering and recovered coronavirus patients were found infected with the disease.

published on : 14th May 2021
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Three SC judges diagnosed with swine flu resume duty, two others recovering: Health Ministry

A H1N1 sensitisation workshop for lawyers and other staff members will also be conducted by the Ministry of Health at Bar Council of India's office on Wednesday.

published on : 25th February 2020
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Nipah virus case: Despite action, boycott is on

Despite efforts by various bodies, such as the Health Department, Perambra hospital staff, including its superintendent, continue to face discrimination

published on : 25th May 2018
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TNIE Impact | Nipah virus: Health Department to step up awareness in Perambra to combat ostracisation of medical staff

Express had reported how a nurse at Perambra hospital faced mental agony after the conductor of a bus she was travelling advised a fellow passenger not to sit beside her.

published on : 24th May 2018
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Nipah virus Explainer: All you need to know about the deadly viral disease

Here is all you need to know about the viral outbreak that has claimed several lives so far in Kerala.

published on : 22nd May 2018
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Uttar Pradesh Unnao HIV infliction: A saga of panic, tears and suffering

Accused quack has been arrested while villagers cry hoarse about irregularities at CHC.

published on : 8th February 2018
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