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16.08 / 11:40

Research outbreak reports infection strain International Vaccines ICMR conducting serosurvey to assess mpox risk in India

WHO declares Mpox a global public health emergency; ‘coordinated international response essential,’ says DG Tedros Mpox is a self-limiting viral zoonotic infection (spreading between animals and humans) with symptoms like smallpox, but with less clinical severity. It causes painful skin lesions, fever, headaches and muscle aches. Human-to-human transmission occurs mainly through large respiratory droplets requiring prolonged close contact.

15.08 / 17:54

Death Virus country outbreak reports prevention Vaccines Mpox outbreaks: What you need to know about the global health emergency

Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox a public health emergency on the continent. WHO reported more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths in Africa this year, which exceeds last year's figures. Over 96% of these cases are concentrated in Congo, where a new, possibly more transmissible form of the virus is causing concern.

15.08 / 17:54

Death country outbreak reports patient infection epidemiologist Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo

mpox first seen in eastern Congo, a day after the World Health Organization declared the outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency. The Swedish public health agency said in a statement the patient recently sought health care in Stockholm. «In this case a person has been infected during a stay in the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of (the more infectious mpox),» the agency said.

15.08 / 17:20

Target CEO awards wellness track outbreak Potentially massive pay package for Starbucks new CEO, and he doesn't even have to move to Seattle

Incoming Starbucks CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant

15.08 / 06:57

Death Virus outbreak reports prevention infection symptoms Mpox declared a health emergency: Here are causes, symptoms, and prevention of this highly infectious disease

mpox across the continent. This week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will hold a meeting to discuss a potential emergency declaration regarding mpox. This year, nearly 27,000 mpox cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with around 1,100 deaths, many among children. Congo has been particularly hard hit, with over 96 percent of cases are concentrated in the DRC, with a 160% increase in cases and a 19% rise in deaths this year.

13.08 / 01:05

markets security Trade War country outbreak India and Russia eye dynamic rupee-rouble rate, vostro balance to bypass dollar trade barriers

Russia are exploring the idea of a dynamic reference rate to start a rupee-rouble market, along with allowing greater deployment of the rupee balance that has accumulated in course of trade between the two countries since outbreak of the Ukraine war. A reference or exchange rate is aimed at overcoming the dollar trade barriers raised by US sanctions imposed on Russia in February 2022. These, along with putting in place a payment confirmation mechanism, are expected to figure during a meeting of senior central bank officials and bankers in Moscow this week, two industry persons told ET. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently took feedback from banks and financial institutions dealing with Russian funds registered in India.

08.08 / 22:08

Food Death outbreak testing prevention symptoms Courts Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats

Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats

07.08 / 11:30

wellness show outbreak 2020 reports rowing Billionaire Mukesh Ambani sticks to Covid habit of not taking any salary from RIL

Mukesh Ambani, who had voluntarily decided to forego his salary from Reliance Industries (RIL) during the peak of the Covid crisis in 2020, continues to draw no salary from the conglomerate for the fourth year in a row. RIL's latest annual report shows that Ambani did not take any salary from the company in his capacity as the Chairman and Managing Director.

31.07 / 22:20

UPS Food show outbreak Department symptoms Investigations Here's what to know about recalled Boar's Head deli meats linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

A deadly food poisoning outbreak has led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of popular Boar’s Head deli meats made at a plant in Virginia

31.07 / 15:05

Food Death hospital outbreak testing Department infection Boar's Head recall expands to include 7 million pounds of deli meat over listeria concerns

A recall of Boar's Head products has expanded to include a whopping 7 million additional pounds of deli and poultry items in a deadly multistate outbreak of listeria infections.

31.07 / 14:43

Citizens film Virus outbreak stars reports Updates 28 Years Later: Release date, returning cast and what to expect | Latest update

Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated horror sequel, 28 Years Later, has reached a significant production milestone. Screen Daily has confirmed that filming has officially wrapped on the third installment of the cult-favourite series. The new film continues the legacy of its predecessors, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, with Boyle returning to direct, and Alex Garland back as screenwriter.

31.07 / 02:58

Food wellness outbreak testing Department prevention Investigations Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products as an investigation into a deadly listeria outbreak continues

30.07 / 12:33

Action Virus country outbreak reports infection guidelines 13 cases of Zika virus infection till Jul 22 this year: MoS Anupriya Patel

Zika virus — 3 from Karnataka and 10 from Maharashtra — were reported till July 22 this year, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In 2023, 2022, and 2021, the country had seen 23, 2, and 234 cases of Zika virus.

29.07 / 15:20

Food Death wellness Virus outbreak reports Greece announces nationwide restrictions to combat 'goat plague' outbreak

Authorities in Greece have ordered nationwide restrictions on goat and sheep to combat a deadly viral outbreak

29.07 / 14:52

Food outbreak reports testing Department symptoms Investigations Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

U.S. health officials have announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak

22.07 / 20:26

Food Death hospital outbreak information reports infection Two deaths linked to listeria food poisoning from meat sliced at deli counters

At least two people have died and more than two dozen were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters

22.07 / 01:56

markets trends performer cover outbreak 2020 recommendations How to pick sectoral and thematic funds: Key things you need to keep in mind while investing in mutual funds

Don’t go by past returns Our cover story explains why investing on the basis of past returns is not a good idea. This is especially true in case of sectoral and thematic funds. Sectors and themes tend to be cyclical in nature, and the performance depends on a host of factors, including news developments, economic conditions, global trends, government policies and market sentiments. For instance, the pharma sector was the top performer after the Covid outbreak in 2020, but it was the worst performer in 2021 and gave negative returns the next year. “That’s how cyclicality plays out,” says Chirag Muni, Executive Director, Anand Rathi Wealth.

21.07 / 11:35

Virus outbreak reports patient infection symptoms What is Nipah Virus that killed 14-year-old Kerala boy — symptom, risks, causes and Centre's advisory to state

Fruit bats are the usual reservoir of the virus, and humans can become infected by accidentally consuming bat-contaminated fruits.When the first outbreak was recognised in Malaysia and Singapore, most human infections had resulted from direct contact with sick pigs or their contaminated tissues. "Transmission is thought to have occurred via unprotected exposure to secretions from the pigs, or unprotected contact with the tissue of a sick animal," the WHO said.Later, the outbreaks in Bangladesh and India was most likely caused by consumption of fruits or fruit products contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats.Human-to-human transmission of the Nipah virus has also been reported among families and caregivers of infected patients.

20.07 / 21:38

Food Immunic hospital outbreak reports testing infection Deli meat-linked listeria outbreak in US: 2 dead, 28 hospitalized in New York, 11 other states

listeria outbreak possibly linked to deli meat has killed two and sickened 28 people in several states including New York and New Jersey, as per a report on ABC News. Two deceased individuals are from New Jersey and Illinois. Twenty eight people have been hospitalized, ABC reported quoting the federal health agency. New York has reported the most number of cases. Second on the list is Maryland. Cases have been detected in Wisconsin, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Missouri.

13.07 / 11:01

Provident Aware students hiv outbreak testing infection How drugs were used to spread HIV among 800+ students in Tripura

Tripura is confronting a devastating HIV outbreak among its student population, driven largely by injectable drug use. According to officials from the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS), 828 students have tested positive for HIV, and 47 have tragically lost their lives due to the epidemic. Extent of the HIV Outbreak The crisis has spread across 220 schools and 24 colleges and universities in Tripura, where injectable drug abuse among students has facilitated the rapid transmission of HIV. TSACS officials have reported detecting five to seven new cases daily, underscoring the urgency of addressing the situation comprehensively.

13.07 / 00:39

Research Virus outbreak reports testing Govt alerts states as Zika cases rise; focus on pregnant women

health ministry said no cases of Zika-associated microcephaly have been reported in India since 2016. To ensure timely detection and control of any potential outbreak, state authorities have been advised to be vigilant, prepared, and ensure the availability of appropriate logistics at all levels.

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