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COVID-19 pandemic 'warning bell' exposed inequalities, governance gaps: Vi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives and livelihoods globally, the President of Viet Nam told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his nation is "vigorously" combating the virus, protecting its people, sustaining economic growth and lea
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Scientists find key to hepatitis C entry into cells, findings provide new
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, describe the structure of a key protein on the surface of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and how it interacts with its receptor foun
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Respiratory syncytial virus, tuberculosis, liver abscess infections surge
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 21 (ANI): Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is emerging as the latest post COVID symptom among infants and young children, said a paediatric expert on Tuesday.
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Study shows inhibiting targets of SARS-CoV-2 proteases can block infection
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Liverpool [UK], September 21 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Liverpool have shown how SARS-CoV-2 viral proteases attack the host cell, and how this can be targeted to stop virus replication in cell culture using existing drugs.
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Study says social distancing is not enough to prevent virus
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): A recent study led by an international team of researchers asserts that indoor distances of two meters (about six and a half feet) may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of airborne aerosols.
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Fever, cough, respiratory distress in children in Siliguri are seasonal vi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], September 17 (ANI): The rising cases of children suffering from fever, cough and respiratory distress in district hospitals including Siliguri are instances of seasonal viral infections and not due to a new virus, said Institute of Post Graduate Medical Educat
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Mizoram reports 1,402 new COVID cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 16 (ANI): Mizoram COVID-19 tally surged to 75,470 as 1,402 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, informed the state Department of Information and Public Relations on Thursday.
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ISS facility services India introduces Germagic™ Thyme, a Germicidal
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): ISS Facility Services India, a leading global provider of workplace experience and facility management services, has today announced the launch of Germagic™ Thyme - a world-class technology producing germicidal coatings for pro
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After no Nipah virus case reported during last 14 days, Kerala govt to eas
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 14 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday informed that the state government has decided to ease restrictions in cantonment wards in Chathamangalam as no other Nipah virus cases have been reported and the 14 days incubation per
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Mizoram reports 1,502 COVID cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 14 (ANI): Mizoram's COVID-19 tally surged to 72,883 as 1,502 people tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, informed the state Department of Information and Public Relations on Tuesday.
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Kerala: 17 more samples test negative for Nipah virus, says Veena George
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 13 (ANI): Kerala Health Minster Veena George on Monday informed that 17 more samples tested to detect the presence of Nipah virus, have been found negative in the state.
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Nipah outbreak: Karnataka govt monitoring people arriving from Kerala, say
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 13 (ANI): Karnataka Health Commissioner Dr KV Trilok Chandra on Sunday informed that the state has issued a detailed advisory on precautions to be taken against the Nipah virus and said that the people who are coming from Kerala will be kept under
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