India’s southern Kerala state on Monday recorded two cases of norovirus— a gastrointestinal zoonotic disease that is transmitted through close contact who have already been infected.

According to PTI news agency, two students of Class 1 and 2 of a school at Kakkanad were found to be infected with the virus.

Following the detection of two cases, around 62 students of the school and a few parents developed similar symptoms after which two samples were sent for testing at the State Public Laboratory.

“The health condition of the children is stable. The Health Department personnel inspected the school which is now temporarily closed. We are holding online awareness sessions to the children and parents. The classrooms and the toilets have now been sanitised," the District Medical Officer said in a statement.

This is the second time that the state has reported norovirus outbreak. Last year, two children were found infected with the same virus at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram.

<h2>What is norovirus?</h2>

According to the World Health Organisation, norovirus is a viral illness which is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis globally with symptoms including acute onset diarrhoea and vomiting.

The virus is highly contagious and spreads through contaminated water, food and surfaces.

According to the state health department, initial symptoms include vomiting and/or diarrhoea, head and body aches.

Though the virus usually has mild effects on healthy people, it can cause severe abdominal illness in young children, the elderly, and people with other medical conditions.

The first case in Kerala was recorded in the Alappuzha district in June last year. In 2021, around 950 cases linked to norovirus were reported from the same locality and adjoining areas. The outbreak lasted for one-and-a-half months.

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India’s southern Kerala state on Monday recorded two cases of norovirus— a gastrointestinal zoonotic disease that is transmitted through close contact who have already been infected.

India’s southern Kerala state on Monday recorded two cases of norovirus— a gastrointestinal zoonotic disease that is transmitted through close contact who have already been infected. According to PTI news agency, two students of Class 1 and 2 of a school at Kakkanad were found to be infected with the virus. Following the detection of two cases, around 62 students of the school and a few parents developed similar symptoms after which two samples were sent for testing at the State Public Laboratory. “The health condition of the children is stable. The Health Department personnel inspected the school which is now temporarily closed. We are holding online awareness sessions to the children and parents. The classrooms and the toilets have now been sanitised," the District Medical Officer said in a statement. This is the second time that the state has reported norovirus outbreak. Last year, two children were found infected with the same virus at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram. What is norovirus? According to the World Health Organisation, norovirus is a viral illness which is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis globally with symptoms including acute onset diarrhoea and vomiting. The virus is highly contagious and spreads through contaminated water, food and surfaces. According to the state health department, initial symptoms include vomiting and/or diarrhoea, head and body aches. Though the virus usually has mild effects on healthy people, it can cause severe abdominal illness in young children, the elderly, and people with other medical conditions. The first case in Kerala was recorded in the Alappuzha district in June last year. In 2021, around 950 cases linked to norovirus were reported from the same locality and adjoining areas. The outbreak lasted for one-and-a-half months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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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.

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California has become the third US state to declare an emergency over rising monkeypox cases. By declaring a state-wide emergency, California hopes to coordinate a better response to monkeypox, raise awareness and secure more vaccines.

New York and Illinois are the other two states that have declared emergencies over the disease.

According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California has so far reported 827 monkeypox cases—the second highest in the country after New York.

The total number of cases in the country stands at 5,811. The outbreak has risen exponentially since the Boston health authorities confirmed the first US case in May.

These three major US states—California, Illinois and New York—account for 47 per cent of all confirmed monkeypox infections in the country. New York has emerged as the epicentre of the outbreak with nearly 1,400 confirmed cases as of Monday, reports CNBC.

"California is working urgently across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox, leveraging our robust testing, contact tracing and community partnerships strengthened during the pandemic to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment and outreach," Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement on Monday.

"We'll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatisation," he added.

Newsom said the state officials are working across all levels of government to tame the spread of the disease through testing, contract tracing and community outreach.

Last month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency after 19,000 monkeypox cases were reported in at least 78 countries.

The outbreak is unusual because the virus is spreading widely in North America and Europe. In the past, monkeypox spread at low levels in West and Central Africa where rodents and other animals carry the virus.

According to the CDC, monkeypox is primarily transmitting through skin-to-skin contact during sex. About 98 per cent of patients who provided demographic information to clinics were identified as men who have sex with men.

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California has become the third US state to declare an emergency over rising monkeypox cases. By declaring a state-wide emergency, California hopes to coordinate a better response to monkeypox, raise awareness and secure more vaccines.

California has become the third US state to declare an emergency over rising monkeypox cases. By declaring a state-wide emergency, California hopes to coordinate a better response to monkeypox, raise awareness and secure more vaccines. New York and Illinois are the other two states that have declared emergencies over the disease. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California has so far reported 827 monkeypox cases—the second highest in the country after New York. The total number of cases in the country stands at 5,811. The outbreak has risen exponentially since the Boston health authorities confirmed the first US case in May. These three major US states—California, Illinois and New York—account for 47 per cent of all confirmed monkeypox infections in the country. New York has emerged as the epicentre of the outbreak with nearly 1,400 confirmed cases as of Monday, reports CNBC. "California is working urgently across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox, leveraging our robust testing, contact tracing and community partnerships strengthened during the pandemic to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment and outreach," Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement on Monday. "We'll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatisation," he added. Newsom said the state officials are working across all levels of government to tame the spread of the disease through testing, contract tracing and community outreach. Last month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency after 19,000 monkeypox cases were reported in at least 78 countries. The outbreak is unusual because the virus is spreading widely in North America and Europe. In the past, monkeypox spread at low levels in West and Central Africa where rodents and other animals carry the virus. According to the CDC, monkeypox is primarily transmitting through skin-to-skin contact during sex. About 98 per cent of patients who provided demographic information to clinics were identified as men who have sex with men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The monkeypox outbreak is a global health emergency. It is World Health Organization's highest alert level. Here's all the details that you must know.

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Spain has reported the first Monkepox-related death in Europe. One death was also reported in Brazil. Spain is one of the worst hit countries by the Monkeypox virus.

Spain reports the first Monkepox-related death in Europe

Monkeypox | Expert reveals what you must know

The World Health Organisation has recommended that gay and bisexual men limit their sexual partners amid the ongoing global Monkeypox outbreak.

WHO recommends gay and bisexual men limit their sexual partners amid the Monkeypox outbreak

Monkeypox is spreading at an alarming pace across the world. At least 16,000 cases have been reported in 75 countries, four of them are in India. Should you be worried?

Global Monkeypox Outbreak: 75 countries, 16,000 cases and 5 deaths

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 Monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency

The United States has reported Monkeypox infection in children for the first time. Nearly 2900 monkeypox cases were found across the US so far.

US: Monkeypox confirmed in children for the first time

More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths. Since the previous Disease Outbreak News published on 24 June 2022, 90 new probable cases and four additional deaths have been reported to WHO,” the UN health agency said in its update on Wednesday. “Additionally, two new countries, Luxembourg and Costa Rica, have reported probable cases."

Out of those five regions, almost half, i.e., 48 per cent of the probable cases have been reported from the European countries, in which 21 countries have registered 484 cases, the WHO said. Of those, UK and Northern Ireland combined have found 272 cases.

The second highest number of probable cases have been reported from the American continent, including 334 cases from the United States of America, followed by the Western Pacific Region (70 cases), the South-East Asia region (19) and the Eastern Mediterranean region (2).

Seventeen countries are reporting more than five probable cases, with the WHO suspecting it to be a case of undercounting due to limited enhanced surveillance systems.

“The actual number of cases may be underestimated, in part due to the limited enhanced surveillance systems in place. The case count is expected to change as more information and verified data become available,” the agency said.

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It said that it is closely monitoring the unexplained spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, of which almost dozens are in need of life-saving liver transplants.

While analysing the laboratory tests, WHO said that hepatitis A to E had not been present in the affected children. Other pathogens such as the coronavirus were detected in a number of cases, but the data is incomplete, the UN health agency said.

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More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths.

More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths. Since the previous Disease Outbreak News published on 24 June 2022, 90 new probable cases and four additional deaths have been reported to WHO,” the UN health agency said in its update on Wednesday. “Additionally, two new countries, Luxembourg and Costa Rica, have reported probable cases." Out of those five regions, almost half, i.e., 48 per cent of the probable cases have been reported from the European countries, in which 21 countries have registered 484 cases, the WHO said. Of those, UK and Northern Ireland combined have found 272 cases. The second highest number of probable cases have been reported from the American continent, including 334 cases from the United States of America, followed by the Western Pacific Region (70 cases), the South-East Asia region (19) and the Eastern Mediterranean region (2). Seventeen countries are reporting more than five probable cases, with the WHO suspecting it to be a case of undercounting due to limited enhanced surveillance systems. “The actual number of cases may be underestimated, in part due to the limited enhanced surveillance systems in place. The case count is expected to change as more information and verified data become available,” the agency said. Also read | Netherlands detects first case of ‘more contagious’ Centaurus Covid subvariant It said that it is closely monitoring the unexplained spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, of which almost dozens are in need of life-saving liver transplants. While analysing the laboratory tests, WHO said that hepatitis A to E had not been present in the affected children. Other pathogens such as the coronavirus were detected in a number of cases, but the data is incomplete, the UN health agency said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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For the first time, China has deployed a vaccine mandate, as the city rushes to control a new outbreak caused by a more infectious Omicron subvariant.

Beijing rolls out China's first-ever COVID-19 vaccine mandate to control the outbreak

31 countries outside of Africa have confirmed Monkeypox cases. However, UK patients show different symptoms. Analysts are now challenging the Monkeypox definition.

Analysts challenge Monkeypox definition as UK patients show different symptoms

North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday, putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortages and a wave of Covid-19 infections.

Leader Kim Jong Un sent medicines to the western port city of Haeju on Wednesday to help patients suffering from the "acute enteric epidemic", state news agency KCNA said, without giving the number affected, or identifying the disease.

The term enteric refers to the gastrointestinal tract.

"(Kim) stressed the need to contain the epidemic at the earliest date possible by taking a well-knit measure to quarantine the suspected cases to thoroughly curb its spread, confirming cases through epidemiological examination and scientific tests," KCNA said.

An official at South Korea's Unification Ministry handling inter-Korean affairs said the government is monitoring the outbreak, suspected to be cholera or typhoid.

The reported outbreak comes as the North tackles its first outbreak of COVID-19 infections. It declared a state of emergency last month, amid concerns over a lack of vaccines and medical supplies.

South Korea's spy agency earlier told lawmakers that waterborne diseases, such as typhoid, were already widespread in North Korea before it announced the coronavirus outbreak.

"Intestinal diseases such as typhoid and shigellosis are not particularly new in North Korea but what's troubling is that it comes at a time when the country is already struggling from COVID-19," said professor Shin Young-jeon at Hanyang University's College of Medicine in Seoul.

South Korea is willing to cooperate with the North to tackle the disease outbreak, but Pyongyang remains unresponsive to any offers for dialogue, including Seoul's earlier proposal to provide Covid vaccines, said another official at the unification ministry.

South Hwanghae Province, where Haeju is located, is North Korea's key agricultural region, raising concerns over possible impacts on the country's already dire food shortage.

While the possibility of infections spreading through crops appears low, the key will be disinfecting water supply sources as the disease likely to be waterborne, said Eom Joong-sik, an infectious disease expert at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Pyongyang has been daily announcing the number of fever patients without specifying them as Covid patients, apparently due to a lack of testing kits. Experts also suspect underreporting in the figures released through government-controlled media.

North Korea reported 26,010 more people with fever symptoms on Thursday, with the total number of fever patients recorded across the country since late April nearing 4.56 million. The death toll linked to the outbreak is at 73.

The North has said the Covid wave has shown signs of subsiding, but the World Health Organization cast doubts on Pyongyang's claims earlier this month, saying it believes the situation is getting worse.

North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday, putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortages and a wave of Covid-19 infections.

North Korea reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal epidemic in a farming region on Thursday, putting further strain on the isolated country as it battles chronic food shortages and a wave of Covid-19 infections. Leader Kim Jong Un sent medicines to the western port city of Haeju on Wednesday to help patients suffering from the "acute enteric epidemic", state news agency KCNA said, without giving the number affected, or identifying the disease. The term enteric refers to the gastrointestinal tract. "(Kim) stressed the need to contain the epidemic at the earliest date possible by taking a well-knit measure to quarantine the suspected cases to thoroughly curb its spread, confirming cases through epidemiological examination and scientific tests," KCNA said. An official at South Korea's Unification Ministry handling inter-Korean affairs said the government is monitoring the outbreak, suspected to be cholera or typhoid. The reported outbreak comes as the North tackles its first outbreak of COVID-19 infections. It declared a state of emergency last month, amid concerns over a lack of vaccines and medical supplies. South Korea's spy agency earlier told lawmakers that waterborne diseases, such as typhoid, were already widespread in North Korea before it announced the coronavirus outbreak. "Intestinal diseases such as typhoid and shigellosis are not particularly new in North Korea but what's troubling is that it comes at a time when the country is already struggling from COVID-19," said professor Shin Young-jeon at Hanyang University's College of Medicine in Seoul. South Korea is willing to cooperate with the North to tackle the disease outbreak, but Pyongyang remains unresponsive to any offers for dialogue, including Seoul's earlier proposal to provide Covid vaccines, said another official at the unification ministry. South Hwanghae Province, where Haeju is located, is North Korea's key agricultural region, raising concerns over possible impacts on the country's already dire food shortage. While the possibility of infections spreading through crops appears low, the key will be disinfecting water supply sources as the disease likely to be waterborne, said Eom Joong-sik, an infectious disease expert at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. Pyongyang has been daily announcing the number of fever patients without specifying them as Covid patients, apparently due to a lack of testing kits. Experts also suspect underreporting in the figures released through government-controlled media. North Korea reported 26,010 more people with fever symptoms on Thursday, with the total number of fever patients recorded across the country since late April nearing 4.56 million. The death toll linked to the outbreak is at 73. The North has said the Covid wave has shown signs of subsiding, but the World Health Organization cast doubts on Pyongyang's claims earlier this month, saying it believes the situation is getting worse.

North Korea faces another infectious disease outbreak amid COVID-19 battle

China is bracing for a surge in COVID cases. Beijing had to tighten COVID restrictions after 200 new cases linked to a bar were identified. It will hold 3-day mass testing in Chaoyang district.

Beijing tightens COVID restrictions as 200 new cases linked to a bar identified

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 as over 700 cases reported globally

The ongoing rare monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa is worrying scientists globally. Experts are suspecting 'animal spill back'.

Monkeypox outbreak worries scientists: Experts suspect 'animal spill back'

Iraq is in the midst of an outbreak of a fever that causes people to bleed to death, according to local media reports.

The disease called the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has claimed 19 deaths among 111 cases this year, according to the World Health Organization.

The disease has been spreading rapidly in the Iraqi countryside, with the southern province alon recording half of the country’s cases.

According to medics, the virus causes severe bleeding both internally and externally and especially from the nose. As many as two-fifths of the cases die.

"The number of cases recorded is unprecedented," Haidar Hantouche, a health official in Dhi Qar province told the AFP.

The surge in cases this year has shocked officials, since numbers far exceed recorded cases in the 43 years since the virus was first documented in Iraq in 1979.

What do we know about the disease?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CCHF is caused by infection with a tick-borne virus.

The disease was first found in Crimea in 1944 and given the name Crimean hemorrhagic fever. It was then later recognized in 1969 as the cause of illness in the Congo, thus resulting in the current name of the disease.

It is endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans.

"Animals become infected by the bite of infected ticks," said the&nbsp;WHO.

"The CCHF virus is transmitted to people either by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter," it added.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CCHF's fatality rate is between 10 per cent and 40 per cent.

Is there any preventive cure?

The virus has no vaccine and its onset can be swift. CDC said the long-term effects of CCHF infection have not been studied well enough in survivors to determine whether or not specific complications exist. However, recovery is slow.

Main targets—farmers, veterinarians

Since the virus is "primarily transmitted" to people via ticks on livestock, most cases are among farmers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinarians, the WHO says.

"Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons," it adds.

Alongside uncontrolled bleeding, the virus causes intense fever and vomiting.

Medics fear there may be an explosion of cases following the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha in July, when families traditionally slaughter an animal to feed guests.

Slaughterhouses take a hit

The virus has also adversely affected meat consumption in the country, with many butchers saying cattle arriving for slaughter has fallen to half normal levels. "People are afraid of red meat and think it can transmit infection," said Fares Mansour, Director of Najaf Veterinary Hospital.

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Iraq is in the midst of an outbreak of a fever that causes people to bleed to death, according to local media reports. The disease called the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has claimed 19 deaths among 111 cases this year, according to the World Health Organization.

Iraq is in the midst of an outbreak of a fever that causes people to bleed to death, according to local media reports. The disease called the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has claimed 19 deaths among 111 cases this year, according to the World Health Organization. The disease has been spreading rapidly in the Iraqi countryside, with the southern province alon recording half of the country’s cases. According to medics, the virus causes severe bleeding both internally and externally and especially from the nose. As many as two-fifths of the cases die. "The number of cases recorded is unprecedented," Haidar Hantouche, a health official in Dhi Qar province told the AFP. The surge in cases this year has shocked officials, since numbers far exceed recorded cases in the 43 years since the virus was first documented in Iraq in 1979. What do we know about the disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CCHF is caused by infection with a tick-borne virus. The disease was first found in Crimea in 1944 and given the name Crimean hemorrhagic fever. It was then later recognized in 1969 as the cause of illness in the Congo, thus resulting in the current name of the disease. It is endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans. "Animals become infected by the bite of infected ticks," said the WHO. "The CCHF virus is transmitted to people either by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter," it added. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CCHF's fatality rate is between 10 per cent and 40 per cent. Is there any preventive cure? The virus has no vaccine and its onset can be swift. CDC said the long-term effects of CCHF infection have not been studied well enough in survivors to determine whether or not specific complications exist. However, recovery is slow. Main targets—farmers, veterinarians Since the virus is "primarily transmitted" to people via ticks on livestock, most cases are among farmers, slaughterhouse workers and veterinarians, the WHO says. "Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons," it adds. Alongside uncontrolled bleeding, the virus causes intense fever and vomiting. Medics fear there may be an explosion of cases following the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha in July, when families traditionally slaughter an animal to feed guests. Slaughterhouses take a hit The virus has also adversely affected meat consumption in the country, with many butchers saying cattle arriving for slaughter has fallen to half normal levels. "People are afraid of red meat and think it can transmit infection," said Fares Mansour, Director of Najaf Veterinary Hospital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United Nations has denounced racist and homophobic media coverage of the rare Monkeypox outbreak in the west.

The racist nature of monkeypox coverage: Global media uses stigmatising language

The monkeypox outbreak is taking the western nations by storm. Now, Argentina reported its Monkeypox case. Meanwhile, Russia has alleged the US role in the outbreak.

Argentina reports first Monkeypox case as Russia alleges US role in the outbreak

After about two months of strict lockdown in line with China's zero covid policy, Shanghai is now inching towards a gradual reopening. According to reports, officials in Shanghai aim to end the lockdown from Wednesday.

Shanghai inches towards gradual reopening, over 100 bank outlets resume work

Many parts of the world are reporting the rare monkeypox outbreak. The US reported its first case, and Britain reported close to 10 cases.

Predominant in African countries, cases of rare monkeypox surface in various countries including US

Rare monkeypox outbreak: The US reports the first case of monkeypox

Monkeypox, which is quite common in remote parts of Central & West Africa, has taken the world by storm after reports emerged of its outbreak in many western nations.

Monkeypox spread: What we know so far

In fight against coronavirus, North Korea claims to be achieving "good results", the state media KCNA said on Friday. This comes as more than 2 million people of the country have witnessed fever symptoms in the first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak of the nation. The country has till now not reported the number of confirmed cases of Covid.&nbsp;Around 263,370 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in the country. Two more deaths were also registered. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The total fever caseload reached 2.24 million on Thursday evening. Around 65 deaths have also been reported, as per the KCNA. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Even under the maximum emergency epidemic prevention situation, normal production is kept at key industrial sectors and large-scale construction projects are propelled without let-up. Good results are reported steadily in the ongoing anti-epidemic war," KCNA said. &nbsp;

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Despite the outbreak, the nation says it is functioning normally as farming is continuing, factories are working, etc. It seems to have also been planning a state funeral for a former general. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Help has been offered to North Korea for fighting the virus by South Korea and the United States, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday. But no response has been received till now. &nbsp;

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In fight against coronavirus, North Korea claims to be achieving "good results", the state media KCNA said on Friday. This comes as more than 2 million people of the country have witnessed fever symptoms in the first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak of the nation.

In fight against coronavirus, North Korea claims to be achieving "good results", the state media KCNA said on Friday. This comes as more than 2 million people of the country have witnessed fever symptoms in the first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak of the nation. The country has till now not reported the number of confirmed cases of Covid. Around 263,370 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in the country. Two more deaths were also registered. Also Read: As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response The total fever caseload reached 2.24 million on Thursday evening. Around 65 deaths have also been reported, as per the KCNA. "Even under the maximum emergency epidemic prevention situation, normal production is kept at key industrial sectors and large-scale construction projects are propelled without let-up. Good results are reported steadily in the ongoing anti-epidemic war," KCNA said. Also watch | North Korea COVID: US & South Korea offer to help fight the outbreak Despite the outbreak, the nation says it is functioning normally as farming is continuing, factories are working, etc. It seems to have also been planning a state funeral for a former general. Help has been offered to North Korea for fighting the virus by South Korea and the United States, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday. But no response has been received till now. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Is it true? Even as Covid outbreak worsens, North Korea claims to achieve 'good results'

The first officially acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak seems to have been worsening in North Korea. The country's response has been slammed by the leader Kim Jong Un as "immature". He accused government officials of inadequacies and inertia, state media reported on Wednesday.

The country has witnessed a huge spike in the number of fever cases. Around 232,880 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in North Korea. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Six more deaths have also been declared by the country. However, the nation did not say how many people had tested positive for the virus. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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On Tuesday, a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party was organised. While presiding over it, Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Around 1.72 million patients with fever symptoms have been reported by the country since the acknowledgement of the Covid outbreak. &nbsp;

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Around 62 deaths have also been reported till Tuesday evening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A Covid treatment guide has been developed by the health officials to prevent drug overdoses and other mistreatments, which has led to several reported deaths, the KCNA said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The first officially acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak seems to have been worsening in North Korea. The country's response has been slammed by the leader Kim Jong Un as "immature".

The first officially acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak seems to have been worsening in North Korea. The country's response has been slammed by the leader Kim Jong Un as "immature". He accused government officials of inadequacies and inertia, state media reported on Wednesday. The country has witnessed a huge spike in the number of fever cases. Around 232,880 more people have been reported to have fever symptoms in North Korea. Six more deaths have also been declared by the country. However, the nation did not say how many people had tested positive for the virus. Also Read: Kim Jong Un orders North Korea's military to 'stabilise' medicine supply as COVID-19 outbreak surges On Tuesday, a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party was organised. While presiding over it, Kim said the "immaturity in the state capacity for coping with the crisis" increased the "complexity and hardships" in fighting the pandemic when "time is the life", as per the KCNA. Around 1.72 million patients with fever symptoms have been reported by the country since the acknowledgement of the Covid outbreak. Watch: Can North Korea battle ‘deadly’ coronavirus wave? × Around 62 deaths have also been reported till Tuesday evening. A Covid treatment guide has been developed by the health officials to prevent drug overdoses and other mistreatments, which has led to several reported deaths, the KCNA said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. &nbsp;

The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown. A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Pyongyang, state media reported. &nbsp;

"There has been the biggest emergency incident in the country, with a hole in our emergency quarantine front, that has been kept safely over the past two years and three months since February 2020," official KCNA news agency said.&nbsp;

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The people of Pyongyang have contracted the Omicron variant of virus, the report said, without providing much details. &nbsp;

The infected people’s samples were taken on May 8, it added. &nbsp;

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered all cities and counties of the nation to "strictly lock down" their regions, as per KCNA. &nbsp;

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Emergency reserve medical supplies should be mobilised, added Kim. &nbsp;

At a Workers' Party meeting called to discuss responses to the first outbreak of the coronavirus, Kim said that the latest emergency quarantine system looks to stably control and manage the spread of the coronavirus. It is also aimed at quickly healing infected people to end the source of transmission in the shortest period, the KCNA said. &nbsp;

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After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown.

After over two years, North Korea has officially confirmed Covid outbreak for the first time on Thursday, media reports said. The nation has also ordered a nation-wide lockdown. A sub-variant of Omicron has been found in Pyongyang, state media reported. "There has been the biggest emergency incident in the country, with a hole in our emergency quarantine front, that has been kept safely over the past two years and three months since February 2020," official KCNA news agency said. Also Read: South Korea's President Yoon asks North to embark on path of complete denuclearisation The people of Pyongyang have contracted the Omicron variant of virus, the report said, without providing much details. The infected people’s samples were taken on May 8, it added. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered all cities and counties of the nation to "strictly lock down" their regions, as per KCNA. Watch: North Korea speeds up weapon testing, launches ballistic missile × Emergency reserve medical supplies should be mobilised, added Kim. At a Workers' Party meeting called to discuss responses to the first outbreak of the coronavirus, Kim said that the latest emergency quarantine system looks to stably control and manage the spread of the coronavirus. It is also aimed at quickly healing infected people to end the source of transmission in the shortest period, the KCNA said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Covid-19 in North Korea: After official confirmation of outbreak, Kim orders lockdown

There seems to be no end to rising COVID-19 cases in China’s capital city of Beijing. The authorities maintained tightened COVID-19 amid the ongoing elusive outbreak.

No end to COVID-19 woes in China’s capital city of Beijing

Two mayors have been dismissed in northeastern China, and Shanghai has closed its school system and shifted to online instruction, as a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China gathers speed.

China’s National Health Commission announced on Saturday that another 1,524 locally transmitted coronavirus cases had been detected in provinces across mainland China. That was up from 1,100 cases reported a day earlier, and a couple hundred cases per day a week ago.

Though China suffered heavy loss of life when COVID-19 first emerged in the city of Wuhan more than two years ago, it has had much more success than any other large country in controlling the virus since then. The surge in cases in the last few days, fueled by the omicron variant, still leaves China far below the daily infection count of about 35,000 in the United States, which has less than a quarter of China’s population.

The current spike in cases still poses a significant challenge for China. After adopting a zero-tolerance strategy toward the virus for most of the past two years, China has shifted in recent months to a “dynamic zero” strategy. Under the new strategy, national leaders have tolerated the occasional emergence of a handful of cases in a city, provided that city leaders then quickly stamp out all further cases.

Now the omicron variant is proving so infectious that local leaders no longer seem able to stamp out each outbreak. The cases reported on Saturday were scattered across 20 of China’s 31 provinces.

The mayors of Jilin City and the Jiutai district of the city of Changchun have both been dismissed, the state-run Xinhua news agency announced on Saturday, without specifying exactly when the dismissals had happened. Both places have had rapidly expanding outbreaks.

Jilin City has an urban population of 1.8 million, while the mostly rural Jiutai district had 826,000 people in 2014, the last year for which the National Bureau of Statistics has released its population data.

Changchun, which has 9 million people, was placed under partial lockdown on Friday, with each household only allowed to send out a member every other day to buy supplies. Jilin City, with over 1,000 cases in the past 10 days, has had a sustained outbreak at a local agricultural university.

China’s system for detecting and tracing infections has relied heavily on mandatory testing for anyone with a fever. Temperature checks are common at entrances to shopping malls and office complexes. Furthermore, people who try to buy fever-relieving medicine are tested for the coronavirus.

But two-thirds of the cases reported nationwide on Saturday involved people with no symptoms, possibly because China has a nearly 90% vaccination rate. Infected yet asymptomatic people can spread the virus to others, but finding these people is hard, Chinese officials have said.

Two mayors have been dismissed in northeastern China, and Shanghai has closed its school system and shifted to online instruction, as a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China gathers speed.

Two mayors have been dismissed in northeastern China, and Shanghai has closed its school system and shifted to online instruction, as a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China gathers speed. China’s National Health Commission announced on Saturday that another 1,524 locally transmitted coronavirus cases had been detected in provinces across mainland China. That was up from 1,100 cases reported a day earlier, and a couple hundred cases per day a week ago. Though China suffered heavy loss of life when COVID-19 first emerged in the city of Wuhan more than two years ago, it has had much more success than any other large country in controlling the virus since then. The surge in cases in the last few days, fueled by the omicron variant, still leaves China far below the daily infection count of about 35,000 in the United States, which has less than a quarter of China’s population. The current spike in cases still poses a significant challenge for China. After adopting a zero-tolerance strategy toward the virus for most of the past two years, China has shifted in recent months to a “dynamic zero” strategy. Under the new strategy, national leaders have tolerated the occasional emergence of a handful of cases in a city, provided that city leaders then quickly stamp out all further cases. Now the omicron variant is proving so infectious that local leaders no longer seem able to stamp out each outbreak. The cases reported on Saturday were scattered across 20 of China’s 31 provinces. The mayors of Jilin City and the Jiutai district of the city of Changchun have both been dismissed, the state-run Xinhua news agency announced on Saturday, without specifying exactly when the dismissals had happened. Both places have had rapidly expanding outbreaks. Jilin City has an urban population of 1.8 million, while the mostly rural Jiutai district had 826,000 people in 2014, the last year for which the National Bureau of Statistics has released its population data. Changchun, which has 9 million people, was placed under partial lockdown on Friday, with each household only allowed to send out a member every other day to buy supplies. Jilin City, with over 1,000 cases in the past 10 days, has had a sustained outbreak at a local agricultural university. China’s system for detecting and tracing infections has relied heavily on mandatory testing for anyone with a fever. Temperature checks are common at entrances to shopping malls and office complexes. Furthermore, people who try to buy fever-relieving medicine are tested for the coronavirus. But two-thirds of the cases reported nationwide on Saturday involved people with no symptoms, possibly because China has a nearly 90% vaccination rate. Infected yet asymptomatic people can spread the virus to others, but finding these people is hard, Chinese officials have said.

China fires mayors and closes schools as an outbreak spreads

After four people died in Isiolo County, Kenya declared an outbreak of yellow fever. Fifteen others have also been diagnosed with the same and are recovering at a hospital.&nbsp;

Patrick Amoth, director general of Kenya's health ministry, while speaking to AFP said, "We have an additional death to the three that we had reported earlier."

He further said that the risk of further spread is low as the outbreak is in a sparsely populated region.

"Because of the demographics of Isiolo, in terms of the number of people and how people are widely spread apart, it makes it a little easy to control," Amoth said.

The first case was detected on January 12, 2022.&nbsp;

What is yellow fever? 
Yellow fever is an acute and contagious viral disease. It is transmitted by the same mosquitoes which spread Zika and dengue. 
The World Health Organisation defines it as an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The "yellow" in the name refers to jaundice that affects some patients.

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The infection is most common in areas of Africa and South America.&nbsp;

The symptoms include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. It is usually mild. However, it can become more serious, causing heart, liver and kidney problems along with bleeding.

If one is given good supportive treatment in hospitals, it improves survival rates. There is currently no specific anti-viral drug for yellow fever. Yellow fever vaccinations, however, are routinely recommended for travellers going on safaris in Kenya.&nbsp;

The disease is usually difficult to diagnose, especially during the early stages. A more severe case can be confused with severe malaria, leptospirosis, viral hepatitis (especially fulminant forms), other haemorrhagic fevers, infection with other flaviviruses (such as dengue haemorrhagic fever), and poisoning.

In the early stages, the virus can be sometimes detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in blood and urine. In later stages, testing to identify antibodies is needed (ELISA and PRNT).

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After four people died in Isiolo County, Kenya declared an outbreak of yellow fever. Fifteen others have also been diagnosed with the same and are recovering at a hospital.

After four people died in Isiolo County, Kenya declared an outbreak of yellow fever. Fifteen others have also been diagnosed with the same and are recovering at a hospital. Patrick Amoth, director general of Kenya's health ministry, while speaking to AFP said, "We have an additional death to the three that we had reported earlier." He further said that the risk of further spread is low as the outbreak is in a sparsely populated region. "Because of the demographics of Isiolo, in terms of the number of people and how people are widely spread apart, it makes it a little easy to control," Amoth said. The first case was detected on January 12, 2022. What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is an acute and contagious viral disease. It is transmitted by the same mosquitoes which spread Zika and dengue. The World Health Organisation defines it as an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The "yellow" in the name refers to jaundice that affects some patients. Also read | Here is how people can fight climate change by making these six lifestyle changes The infection is most common in areas of Africa and South America. The symptoms include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. It is usually mild. However, it can become more serious, causing heart, liver and kidney problems along with bleeding. If one is given good supportive treatment in hospitals, it improves survival rates. There is currently no specific anti-viral drug for yellow fever. Yellow fever vaccinations, however, are routinely recommended for travellers going on safaris in Kenya. The disease is usually difficult to diagnose, especially during the early stages. A more severe case can be confused with severe malaria, leptospirosis, viral hepatitis (especially fulminant forms), other haemorrhagic fevers, infection with other flaviviruses (such as dengue haemorrhagic fever), and poisoning. In the early stages, the virus can be sometimes detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in blood and urine. In later stages, testing to identify antibodies is needed (ELISA and PRNT). (With inputs from agencies)

Kenya declares yellow fever outbreak as 4 people die, here is what you should know

As the US is experiencing a downward trend in cases, states and cities are lifting remaining restrictions. However, several public health experts are urging leaders to prepare for future outbreaks. This comes in as the &nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidelines for judging community risk.

The US is now seeing an average of 54,000 cases and 1,300 deaths each day. However, only 65 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated.&nbsp;

As per the CDC, over 90 per cent of the US is now at low risk of overwhelming the health systems, meaning that requirements for masks and other precautions will be decreased.&nbsp;

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This comes in as the world is very close to recording its six millionth official death due to the deadly virus. As per Johns Hopkins University, the death toll stood at 59,99,158 as of March 7.&nbsp;

Top US officials recently laid out a plan to move the nation to a new stage of the pandemic. The new plan focuses on four goals, to help the nation move forward safely. This includes protection against COVID, preparing for new variants, preventing shutdowns and continuing to vaccinate the world.&nbsp;

The US has the biggest official death toll in the world.

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As the US is experiencing a downward trend in cases, states and cities are lifting remaining restrictions. However, several public health experts are urging leaders to prepare for future outbreaks.

As the US is experiencing a downward trend in cases, states and cities are lifting remaining restrictions. However, several public health experts are urging leaders to prepare for future outbreaks. This comes in as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidelines for judging community risk. The US is now seeing an average of 54,000 cases and 1,300 deaths each day. However, only 65 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated. As per the CDC, over 90 per cent of the US is now at low risk of overwhelming the health systems, meaning that requirements for masks and other precautions will be decreased. Also read | As pandemic enters third year, Covid related deaths to soon reach 6 million This comes in as the world is very close to recording its six millionth official death due to the deadly virus. As per Johns Hopkins University, the death toll stood at 59,99,158 as of March 7. Top US officials recently laid out a plan to move the nation to a new stage of the pandemic. The new plan focuses on four goals, to help the nation move forward safely. This includes protection against COVID, preparing for new variants, preventing shutdowns and continuing to vaccinate the world. The US has the biggest official death toll in the world. (With inputs from agencies)

As Omicron cases decrease, experts urge US to prepare for future outbreaks

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