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Covid JN.1 variant
Covid JN.1 sub-variant enters Odisha, 2 cases detected

As per the Odisha Health and Family Welfare data, the infected persons belong to Sundargarh and Bhubaneswar. While the patient hailing from Sundargarh has been cured of the disease, the one in Bhubaneswar is still under treatment at a private hospital.

  • Thursday, 04 January 2024
Covid-19 JN 1 variant
India reports 841 new Covid19 cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours

Three new fatalities -- one each from Kerala, Karnataka and Bihar -- have been reported in the span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data.

Covid-19 cases spike
COVID scare: Odisha govt cautions all govt medical colleges and hospitals, 'action points' issued

In the letter, Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra wrote, “The recent rise in COVID-19 cases across India necessitates immediate and proactive measures to combat any surge in COVID-19 cases in the state."

  • Saturday, 30 December 2023
Covid-19 JN 1 variant
Will COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 drive a severe Covid wave in India?

India on Friday reported 4,091 active Covid cases and five deaths, revealed data from the Union Health Ministry.

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Five more Covid positive cases reported in Odisha; active case tally rises to 13

The Odisha government has already issued an advisory urging several categories of people to use facemasks while going out in view of the emergence of JN.1 variant of Covid-19 in several other States.

Mpox cases: WHO reports 906 new cases from 26 countries in November
Mpox cases: WHO reports 906 new cases from 26 countries in November

This amounts to an increase of 26 per cent compared to cases in October, the WHO said in its latest monthly update.

  • Thursday, 28 December 2023
  • WHO
managing prediabetes
Managing pre-diabetes: Full fat Yogurt has surprising benefits over low fat milk

Full-fat yogurt is considered more beneficial than low-fat milk. Know the reason!

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Rise in stroke cases by 40 per cent in Delhi-NCR: Docs blame pollution, low temperature
Rise in stroke cases by 40 per cent in Delhi-NCR: Docs blame pollution, low temperature

In addition to dense fog conditions, the Indian Meterriolgical Department on Wednesday predicted the minimum temperatures in the range of 7 degrees Celsius -10 degrees Celsius over most parts of plains of Northwest India.

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
  • Delhi
Coronavirus
2 new Covid-19 positive patients take Odisha tally to five

Meanwhile, three Covid-19 positive patients have died in the last 24 hours in Karnataka. Apart from masking, the Karnataka government has made 7-day home isolation mandatory for every Covid-19 positive patient.

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Ayurveda in winter
Ayurveda Special: What should be your perfect routine in winter?

Ayurveda has answers to everything. This ancient system of medicine can help you lead a perfectly healthy and happy life during winter.

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome
Beauty Parlour stroke syndrome: How does it affects your health?

Beauty parlour stroke is a rare type of health problem that usually happens during neck manipulation or massage,

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Coronavirus
One more Covid positive case detected in Odisha, active tally at 3

Meanwhile, 628 Covid positive patients were detected in the last 24 hours in India taking the total of Covid positive patients to above 4000 in the Country. One person has reportedly died of Coronavirus in Kerala yesterday.

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Scheme to boost Medtech startups launched
Scheme to boost Medtech startups launched

The government launched the MedTech Mitra platform on Monday as part of a strategic initiative to empower India’s MedTech innovators and reduce the country’s dependence on imported medical devices.

JN.1 Covid variant cases on the rise in India; here's what experts advise
JN.1 Covid variant cases on the rise in India; here's what experts advise

According to experts, JN.1 (from the lineage of the Omicron variant) is more transmissible and spreads more rapidly, causing symptoms like fever, cough, cold, sore throat, and body aches -- similar to what we have seen in the past.

  • Sunday, 24 December 2023
  • India
Rourkela residents hold admin responsible for Cholera outbreak
Rourkela residents hold admin responsible for Cholera outbreak

The residents of the steel city alleged that they had been receiving dirty water for two months before the outbreak.

  • Saturday, 23 December 2023
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