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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
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India's Covid-19 Cases Cross 6,000 Mark, States Remain On Alert
Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry.
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Bengal Registers Covid-19 Death After Nine Months: Official
West Bengal on Thursday registered the death of a COVID-positive patient after over nine months, a health official said.
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4 US Returnees Found With BF.7 Covid Variant In Bengal
Four cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 were detected in West Bengal, a health official said on Wednesday.
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Amit Shah To Bengal BJP Leader: "Citizenship Law After..."
BJP leader from West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari Tuesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to implement the citizenship law CAA at the earliest, with the latter assuring him that rules regarding it will be framed after the Covid precaution dose plan.
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Amartya Sen Is Covid Positive, Mamata Banerjee Wishes Speedy Recovery
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen a speedy recovery from COVID-19.
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BJP Would Have Won West Bengal Polls, But...: JP Nadda
A year after the party's defeat in the high-octane West Bengal Assembly polls, BJP president J P Nadda on Thursday claimed that the party would have come to power had the devastating second wave of Covid not affected the campaigning.
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West Bengal Government Lifts Covid Restrictions, Masks To Continue
With the COVID-19 situation having considerably improved in West Bengal, the state government on Thursday announced that that all curbs related to the contagion would stand withdrawn from midnight.
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Bengal Government To Reopen Primary Schools After Evaluating Covid Situation: CM
West Bengal Schools Reopening: Some caution should be exercised before reopening primary schools as there are warnings of another variant of coronavirus, the chief minister said.
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Students Up To Class 7 To Get Lessons In Open Air Sessions From February 7 In West Bengal
Classes there will be held in two halves - from 11 am to 1 pm and between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm - maintaining Covid safety rules, according to the notification issued on Tuesday.
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Health Minister To Hold COVID-19 Review Meet With 5 States At 3 pm Today
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will virtually review the Covid situation, public health preparedness as well as response measures being taken in the context of the Omicron variant in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh at 3 pm.
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Calcutta High Court Takes Up Pleas Seeking Schools, Colleges Reopening; Government Analysing COVID Situation
The West Bengal government told the division bench presided by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava that it was willing to reopen schools and colleges, but a call would be taken once the COVID-19 situation is properly analysed.
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Why Nipah Virus Isn't The Next Covid-19: 3 Diseases Might Be Bigger Pandemic Risks
Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.
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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
-
What Is Nipah Virus? Is It Similar To Covid-19? Explained
Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.
-
India's Covid-19 Cases Cross 6,000 Mark, States Remain On Alert
Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry.
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Bengal Registers Covid-19 Death After Nine Months: Official
West Bengal on Thursday registered the death of a COVID-positive patient after over nine months, a health official said.
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4 US Returnees Found With BF.7 Covid Variant In Bengal
Four cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 were detected in West Bengal, a health official said on Wednesday.
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Amit Shah To Bengal BJP Leader: "Citizenship Law After..."
BJP leader from West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari Tuesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to implement the citizenship law CAA at the earliest, with the latter assuring him that rules regarding it will be framed after the Covid precaution dose plan.
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Amartya Sen Is Covid Positive, Mamata Banerjee Wishes Speedy Recovery
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen a speedy recovery from COVID-19.
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BJP Would Have Won West Bengal Polls, But...: JP Nadda
A year after the party's defeat in the high-octane West Bengal Assembly polls, BJP president J P Nadda on Thursday claimed that the party would have come to power had the devastating second wave of Covid not affected the campaigning.
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West Bengal Government Lifts Covid Restrictions, Masks To Continue
With the COVID-19 situation having considerably improved in West Bengal, the state government on Thursday announced that that all curbs related to the contagion would stand withdrawn from midnight.
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Bengal Government To Reopen Primary Schools After Evaluating Covid Situation: CM
West Bengal Schools Reopening: Some caution should be exercised before reopening primary schools as there are warnings of another variant of coronavirus, the chief minister said.
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Students Up To Class 7 To Get Lessons In Open Air Sessions From February 7 In West Bengal
Classes there will be held in two halves - from 11 am to 1 pm and between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm - maintaining Covid safety rules, according to the notification issued on Tuesday.
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Health Minister To Hold COVID-19 Review Meet With 5 States At 3 pm Today
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will virtually review the Covid situation, public health preparedness as well as response measures being taken in the context of the Omicron variant in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh at 3 pm.
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Calcutta High Court Takes Up Pleas Seeking Schools, Colleges Reopening; Government Analysing COVID Situation
The West Bengal government told the division bench presided by Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava that it was willing to reopen schools and colleges, but a call would be taken once the COVID-19 situation is properly analysed.
