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Karnataka govt asks to be vigilant against Zika virus spread along with dengue

Karnataka govt asks to be vigilant against Zika virus spread along with dengue

The minister also asked the officers to detect the dengue hotspots and destroy them on utmost priority. The directions were also given to open fever clinics where more cases of dengue are reported, and the testing of persons with symptoms of dengue

05 July,2024 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rujuta Diwekar’s 5 food tips to ward off monsoon illnesses

Rujuta Diwekar’s 5 food tips to ward off monsoon illnesses

Minor changes in your daily diet can enhance antibody production and boost immunity against rising pathogens. Nutrition expert, Rujuta Diwekar, outlines a holistic guide to maintaining optimum health during monsoons

04 July,2024 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Here’s how Zika virus can impact pregnancy, cause newborn complications

Here’s how Zika virus can impact pregnancy, cause newborn complications

Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like Dengue and Chikungunya. Although it is a non-fatal disease, when contracted during pregnancy, Zika can cause devastating effects on the developing foetus

04 July,2024 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Zika Virus: Govt asks states to maintain vigil, monitor pregnant women

Zika Virus: Govt asks states to maintain vigil, monitor pregnant women

Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to monitor the growth of foetuses of expecting mothers who tested positive for the infection. It also asked health facilities to identify a nodal officer to monitor  and take action to keep the premises free of Aedes mosquito infestation

03 July,2024 03:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Woman detected with Zika virus in Pune; number of cases rises to 7

Maharashtra: Woman detected with Zika virus in Pune; number of cases rises to 7

The city had on Monday reported six cases of the infection, and two of the patients were pregnant women

02 July,2024 09:59 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Zika virus cases rise to 6 in Pune; pregnant women among new patients

Zika virus cases rise to 6 in Pune; pregnant women among new patients

The first instances in Pune were discovered in a doctor and his adolescent daughter, who reside in the same neighbourhood as the new victims.

02 July,2024 11:11 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Zika virus majorly asymptomatic, can resemble dengue fever: Experts

Zika virus majorly asymptomatic, can resemble dengue fever: Experts

Zika virus disease (ZVD) is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which also transmits dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever

01 July,2024 02:11 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Pune: Doctor and his daughter test positive for Zika virus infection

Pune: Doctor and his daughter test positive for Zika virus infection

The residents of the Erandwane area tested positive for Zika virus infection on June 21 in a test report following symptoms like fever and rashes.

26 June,2024 02:17 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
No zika cases in Mumbai, but govt vigilant

No zika cases in Mumbai, but govt vigilant

Health dept swings into action after case found in Pune

17 November,2023 05:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Amid rising air pollution in Delhi, CM Kejriwal to hold high-level meeting

Amid rising air pollution in Delhi, CM Kejriwal to hold high-level meeting

As the air quality continues to deteriorate in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called a high-level meeting today, officials said.

06 November,2023 09:47 AM IST | Delhi | ANI

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