In some areas of China, a new virus outbreak is causing concern after 35 new cases were detected. The Langya Henipavirus (LayV), which was only recently discovered last week, was initially discovered in the northeastern provinces of Shandong and Henan in 2018.

What is Langya Henipavirus that has infected 35 people in China?

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency. WHO declared highest level of alert over monkeypox.

WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox

India's national capital has reported first case of monkeypox. The 31-year-old patient from Delhi has no history of international travel. Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency.

Delhi reports first case of Monkeypox; WHO declares global emergency

Over 16,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 75 countries. Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency.

WION Fineprint| Over 16,000 monkeypox cases in 75 countries; WHO declares highest alert

India's capital New Delhi has now reported first infection of the monkeypox virus. Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency.

India: Delhi reports first case of Monkeypox; WHO declares global emergency

Pakistan is dealing with rise in active covid-19 cases and positivity rate has jumped to 3.88%. As per reports, Pakistan registered over 800 new cases on Saturday.

Pakistan deals with rise in active covid cases, positivity rate jumps to 3.88%

Pakistan is witnessing a surge in covid cases as per the data released by the national institute of health in Islamabad. The country recorded 641 fresh infections in the last 24 hours.

Pakistan records 641 fresh covid infections, positivity rate at 3.41%

Covid pandemic may have relatively loosened its grip on the world but it is definitely not a time to become complacent. Cases have been on the rise again, particularly in the UK.

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US has ordered 500,000 monkeypox vaccine doses amid a shortage of vaccines. Number of monkeypox vaccines is highest in the United States so far. Meanwhile, WHO has asked nations to report their vaccine stockpiles.

Surge in Monkeypox cases increases vaccine demands

As monkey pox cases continue to rise globally it has now raised concerns that this infection flare-up might lead to bigger outbreak across the world.

Monkeypox cases on the rise: What are the key symptoms of infection?

The Indian Health Ministry has warned of a slight Covid-19 surge in the last week, with Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writing to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, urging them to use a risk-assessment-based approach in public health responses to avoid losing the gains made so far in the pandemic fight.

Covid-19: Indian govt suspects possibility of localised spread of infection, writes to five States 

The community spread of Monkeypox in England is raising some serious concerns as the country has now recorded at least 183 infections in the month of May.

At least 183 Monkeypox cases confirmed in England

Is Monkeypox contagious? Should we worry about Monkeypox outbreak? How to stay healthy in a post-pandemic world? For a better discussion on this, we're joined by Dr. Julian Tang, Dr. Angelique Coetzee, Prof. Manfred Green.

Panic vs Prevention: Should we worry about Monkeypox outbreak?

Amid the covid-19 pandemic, a new viral infection is raising concerns around the world. Cases of Monkeypox are being reported across Europe and several other countries, the infection has now made its way to West Asia.

Israel reports first case of Monkeypox, alarm over new infection

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection, but 11 countries report confirmed cases of this infection. The disease is now raising alarm in Europe, Australia and US. WHO has called an emergency meeting as cases are increasing.

Monkeypox: Over 100 cases reported worldwide, WHO provides guidance to manage virus

Monkey pox is a rare viral infection, but 11 countries report confirmed cases of this infection. The disease is now raising alarm in Europe, Australia and US. WHO has called an emergency meeting as cases are increasing.

Monkeypox Outbreak: 11 countries report confirmed cases

COVID-19 has gripped the world for the last two years. It has caused immense pain in the form of deaths, job losses, etc. A patient in the UK seems to have suffered the worst due to this disease as the person has been fighting it for around 505 days.

With 505 days, patient in UK longest reported COVID-19 infection, say experts  

A 33-fold spike has been witnessed in the occurrence of a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal, in 30 days after getting infected with coronavirus, found a new study.

Covid infection raises risk of developing fatal blood clot in lung by 33-fold, says study  

With only 2,503 new Covid infections, Indian recorded its lowest single-day cases in the two years, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

India records 2,503 new Covid infections, lowest single-day rise in two years

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has a urinary infection and will be kept in hospital for longer than his doctors planned, the clinic where he was being treated said on Monday.

Brazilian legend Pele to remain in hospital for longer due to urinary infection

Hong Kong's "zero-Covid" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new infections, sending officials scrambling to ramp up testing capacity and warning that a tightening of virus-control measures could be needed.

Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high, testing capacity to ramp up

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee is bisexual. Coming out on her sexual orientation, the beauty queen said, “I’m attracted to all forms of beauty, all shapes and sizes”.

Coronavirus can get you sick with just one nasal droplet

The Sars-CoV-2 virus, within 20 minutes of becoming airborne, loses its ability to infect others, as per a recent study. The UK-based study suggests that the most loss occurs in the first five minutes. The findings of the study reaffirm the importance of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. In an environment where humidity is lower than 50 percent, the virus becomes half as infectious within five seconds. In a more humid environment, the decline is significantly slower.

What happens to Covid within 20 minutes of being airborne? Study reveals

According to a new study, Coronavirus loses 90 per cent of its ability to infect people within 20 minutes of being in the air. The research re-emphasised the importance of physical distancing and mask-wearing to be the most effective means of preventing short-range Covid transmission.

Covid loses 90% of ability to infect within 20 minutes of being airborne: Study

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