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Typhoid bacteria 'S. Typhi strains' increasingly resistant to essential antibiotics: Lancet

Bacteria causing typhoid fever are becoming increasingly resistant to some of the most important antibiotics for human health, according to a study published in The Lancet Microbe journal.

Jun 27, 2022

Covid Update: At 15,940, India sees dip in fresh cases in 24 hrs

India on Saturday witnessed a decline in Covid cases with 15,940 infections reported in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 17,336, as per the Union Health Ministry data.

Jun 25, 2022

K'taka Health Dept on high alert as Covid cases reach 858 in 24 hrs

The Karnataka Health Department is on an alert after the Covid cases in the state breached 800-mark in the last 24 hours.

Jun 24, 2022

Covid Update: No respite as India logs 13,313 fresh cases, 38 deaths in 24 hrs

India yet again witnessed a spike in Covid cases with 13,313 fresh infections being reported in the past 24 hours against the previous day's 12,249 count, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Jun 23, 2022

India better prepared to face Omicron, says health expert.

Covid Update: India reports 12,781 fresh cases, 18 deaths

The active caseload of the country has risen to 76,700 cases, accounting for 0.18 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Jun 20, 2022

India's new Covid cases rise to 13,216, Delhi logs in 1,797 cases in 24 hrs

Covid surge is visible as 13,216 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours, against the 12,847 infections the previous day

Jun 18, 2022

WHO considers renaming monkeypox virus to tackle stigma, racism

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering changing the name of the monkeypox virus to tackle the stigma and racism associated with it.

Jun 15, 2022

India reports 8,822 fresh Covid cases, a steep rise in 24 hours

India reported 8,822 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, a steep rise against 6,594 infections on Tuesday

Jun 15, 2022

COVID peak after June in K'taka; Health min urges to get jabbed, wear masks

31 school students test Covid positive in B'luru, cases cross 580-mark

Twenty one students of the New Standard English School studying in Class 6, and 10 students of MES School studying in Class 5 have tested positive for Covid

Jun 15, 2022

Allahabad University gets copyright for early diagnosis of breast and ovarian cancer detection

Ten scientists, including biochemist Munish Pandey from Biochemistry department of Allahabad University (AU), have developed a technique for early diagnosis of breast and ovarian cancer by examining patient's urine sample.

Jun 14, 2022

Canada PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for Covid for second time

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a tweet on Monday that he has again tested positive for Covid-19.

Jun 14, 2022

India reports marginal decline in new Covid cases at 6,594

India on Tuesday reported 6,594 fresh Covid-19 cases, as against the 8,084 infections on Monday, besides six deaths

Jun 14, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 8,084 new cases, 10 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Monday reported 8,084 fresh Covid-19 cases, a slight decline from the 8,582 infections reported on Sunday

Jun 13, 2022

Covid update: Covid vax likely safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, say researchers.

Jun 13, 2022

IANS CVoter Snap Poll: Majority want no-mask passengers to be punished

The country has been witnessing a big spurt in the number of fresh coronavirus cases as people are increasingly adopting Covid inappropriate behaviour.

Jun 11, 2022