‘Don’t panic unnecessarily': Karnataka health dept issues advisory after finding Zika virus near Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Don’t panic unnecessarily': Karnataka health dept issues advisory after finding Zika virus near Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka Health department, headed by minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, issued an advisory to the public after discovering the presence of Zika virus in an Aedes mosquito pool near Bengaluru. “Since ZVD is said to cause microcephaly and other congenital anomalies among newborns, the serum and urine sample of all pregnant women in areas where aedes mosquito pools/human serum are positive for Zika virus should be collected and sent to NIV, Bengaluru for testing,” the advisory stated. For the general public, the advisory detailed the common symptoms of Zika virus infection, which includes fever with red eyes, headache, rashes, muscle pain and joint pain lasting for two to seven days. Pregnant women specially in containment areas should get their serum and urine samples tested for Zika virus antibody and get ultra sonography reports interpreted by specialists for congenital anomalies, if any, it further advised.

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Six Zika cases detected in Bengaluru
7 months ago

Six Zika cases detected in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Six cases of Zika virus were detected in Jigani in Bengaluru between August 4 and August 15, Health Department officials said on Sunday. Along with the six detected cases of Zika in Bengaluru, two persons in Shivamogga have also been affected by the virus. Like how we treat dengue, we must administer paracetamol and pain-relief medications for those affected.” Talking …

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pune health experts detect Zika virus in mosquito pools, larvae samples

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Zika virus threat across the city, a team from ICMR-National Institute of Virology found the virus in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. Dr Radhakrishnan Pawar, joint director of health services, said, “The virus has been detected in a mosquito pool and larvae samples collected from areas like Pashan, Erandwane and Mundhwa. …

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow
8 months, 1 week ago

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow

India Today  

As the monsoon brings heavy rainfall to Bangalore, there has been a rise in Dengue cases. Keep the following information in mind: Severe dengue can be life-threatening and requires hospital care if the platelet counts decrease significantly. Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow If you or a family member develop symptoms of dengue, seek medical …

No fear of Zika in Mumbai yet
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No fear of Zika in Mumbai yet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Even as Pune has reported six cases of Zika virus and one each in Ahmednagar and Kolhapur, raising concerns about the spread of the mosquito-borne virus, doctors in Mumbai and the civic body have said there is no cause for panic. Dr Vasant Nagvekar, director of the department of infectious disease at HN Reliance Hospital, said current PCR testing …

Karnataka: Fogging of mosquito breeding sites taken up
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Fogging of mosquito breeding sites taken up

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a bid to control the surge in dengue cases, the health department carried out fogging to eliminate mosquito habitats and favourable breeding sites for larvae. As part of the ‘source reduction activity’, 12.04 lakh houses were surveyed in BBMP limits, including about 7.6 lakh houses in the first fortnight of June. As per health department data, a total …

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru
10 months ago

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has recorded 172 cases in dengue the last 13 days, according to data shared by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Observing National Dengue Day on May 16, BBMP Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishor said the Health Department has constituted four teams for each ward to spray insecticides and carry out fogging. As Bengalruru has started to receive rainfall, the …

PMC sends four fresh samples of suspected Zika virus patients to NIV, Pune
1 year, 3 months ago

PMC sends four fresh samples of suspected Zika virus patients to NIV, Pune

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation sent serum samples of four suspected Zika virus patients to the National Institute of Virology, Pune for confirmation on Tuesday. Earlier on 11 November, Pune city reported the first case of Zika virus infection in a 64-year-old woman from Pratik Nagar, Yerawada. Given the Zika virus patient being reported in Pune city, the civic body, since …

Bengaluru also in the grip of other viral ailments
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru also in the grip of other viral ailments

The Hindu  

While the Zika scare has further raised concerns about rampant mosquito breeding, Bengaluru has also been under the grip of other viral ailments such as fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and seasonal influenza for the last two-three months. Doctors said they are seeing at least 10-15 patients with lower and upper respiratory tract infections, viral fever, and other related ailments …

Karnataka govt writes to Health Ministry on Zika virus, says situation is well under control
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt writes to Health Ministry on Zika virus, says situation is well under control

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Friday wrote to the Union Health Ministry on the detection of Zika virus in mosquitoes in the state's Chikkaballapura district and stated that the situation is "well under control." K'taka govt writes to central govt on Zika virus, says situation under control The state health department said in the letter that in view of Zika virus …

Zika virus found in mosquito samples, Karnataka health dept on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Zika virus found in mosquito samples, Karnataka health dept on alert

Hindustan Times  

The state health department has issued an alert after mosquito samples in Talakayalabetta village in Chikkaballapura were found to be infected with Zika virus. The Zika virus was initially found in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, following the examination of samples from six different water bodies in Chikkaballapura in late August. The health department however clarified that while the Zika virus has …

'Don't Panic, Just Be Alert': Zika Raises Temperature in Karnataka after Virus Detected in Chikkaballapur
1 year, 4 months ago

'Don't Panic, Just Be Alert': Zika Raises Temperature in Karnataka after Virus Detected in Chikkaballapur

News 18  

Karnataka is on high alert after a strain of the Zika virus was detected in a pool of mosquitoes that were part of random testing in the Chikkaballapur district. If you observe any signs of fever, headache, conjunctivitis, rashes, or muscular/joint pains, it would be advisable to get yourself tested immediately,” advised Karnataka’s health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao while speaking …

Bengaluru: More than 3,200 dengue cases reported in two months, civic bodies asked to be vigilant
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru: More than 3,200 dengue cases reported in two months, civic bodies asked to be vigilant

Firstpost  

As many as 416 cases have come to light in September so far. The cases are on the rise because of stagnant rain waters, said Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, adding that pesticides are being sprayed in Bengaluru to get rid of mosquitoes, which carry the virus. Concerned over the alarming surge in the number of dengue cases in the …

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques
2 years, 3 months ago

Zika virus: A Bengaluru doctor's guide to prevention techniques

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka health department is on high alert after the state reported its first confirmed case of the Zika virus on Monday - a five-year-old girl from Raichur's Manvi taluk. Here are some excerpts: Karnataka reported its first case of the Zika Virus in a five-year-old girl from Raichur. READ | 5-year-old Raichur girl tests positive for Zika virus, first …

Zika virus: How to prevent, expert suggests these steps
2 years, 3 months ago

Zika virus: How to prevent, expert suggests these steps

Live Mint  

A 5-year-old girl in Karnataka has tested positive for the Zika virus and has been advised to take precautionary measures. Caused by a virus transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day, symptoms of this disease include mild fever, rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise, or a headache. Here are some of the steps suggested by …

Zika surveillance: State intensifies vector-control and source-reduction measures
2 years, 3 months ago

Zika surveillance: State intensifies vector-control and source-reduction measures

The Hindu  

Following the detection of the first case of Zika virus in Karnataka, the State Health Department has intensified containment measures to prevent further spread of the vector-borne disease. The team — comprising Smitha Rawat, Senior Regional Director, Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Bengaluru, Shubhangi Kulsanghe, Deputy Director at the State unit of National …

Study finds presence of Zika virus in Telangana
2 years, 8 months ago

Study finds presence of Zika virus in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Zika virus has spread to most Indian states, including Telangana, according to a study carried out by the ICMR and NIV, Pune. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, states in its conclusion: “Our study indicates the spread of the Zika virus to several states of India and an urgent need to strengthen its surveillance.” Of …

Zika is creeping up, this time in more states
2 years, 8 months ago

Zika is creeping up, this time in more states

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Scientists at the National Institute of Virology in Pune have raised an alarm about the silent spread of the zika virus across eight states and union territories where it had never been reported earlier, establishing local transmission of the disease in India. Zika and dengue co-infection were found in two cases while zika, chikungungya and dengue was …

Active surveillance of Zika virus needed to prevent future outbreaks: ICMR-NIV study
3 years, 1 month ago

Active surveillance of Zika virus needed to prevent future outbreaks: ICMR-NIV study

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: An Indian Council for Medical Research - National Institute of Virology study suggests that there is a need for active human and entomological surveillance of the Zika virus across the country to mitigate future outbreaks. These cases of the Zika virus were reported in Kerala during the COVID-19 second surge and added an extra burden on the public …

Zika Outbreak: Kanpur Becomes Hotspot for Mosquito-borne Disease
3 years, 4 months ago

Zika Outbreak: Kanpur Becomes Hotspot for Mosquito-borne Disease

News 18  

With 10 more people, including three Indian Air Force personnel, testing positive for the Zika virus in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, the total tally has jumped to 89 so far. People get infected by Zika virus by being bitten by an infected Aedes mosquito – the same type of mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever. “We advise the local …

6 new Zika cases in UP, Yogi holds high-level meet
3 years, 4 months ago

6 new Zika cases in UP, Yogi holds high-level meet

Hindustan Times  

Six more people tested positive for the Zika virus in Kanpur on Sunday, taking the tally to 10 in the district and prompting chief minister Yogi Adityanath to ask the health department to ensure strict surveillance to check the spread of the disease. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has asked health department to ensure strict surveillance to check the spread …

6 more Zika virus cases in Kanpur, CM asks for strict surveillance
3 years, 4 months ago

6 more Zika virus cases in Kanpur, CM asks for strict surveillance

Hindustan Times  

Six more people tested positive for the Zika virus in Kanpur on Sunday taking the tally to 10 in the district. The Kanpur chief medical officer said the area within a three kilometre-radius of a fever patient’s location would be screened. “Out of 507 samples tested, only nine people have tested positive for Zika virus while one patient tested positive …

High-level multidisciplinary team rushed to Kanpur after Zika virus case reported
3 years, 4 months ago

High-level multidisciplinary team rushed to Kanpur after Zika virus case reported

India TV News  

The Union Health Ministry has sent a high-level multidisciplinary team to Uttar Pradesh where a case of Zika virus disease has been reported. In a statement, the ministry said the multidisciplinary team comprising an entomologist, public health specialists and gynaecologist drawn from the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, National Centre for Disease Control and RML Hospital, New Delhi has …

Zika virus: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka intensify checking at borders with Kerala
3 years, 8 months ago

Zika virus: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka intensify checking at borders with Kerala

Live Mint  

The Tamil Nadu government has intensified checking at the borders with Kerala following the Zika virus outbreak. However, as per the Tamil Nadu health minister, the state has not received any case of zika virus, so far. "In view of reporting of Zika Virus Disease in the neighboring State of Kerala, it is crucial to intensify the vector control measures …

Zika Virus Prevention: Karnataka Beefs Up Surveillance As Virus Breaks Out In Neighbouring Kerala
3 years, 8 months ago

Zika Virus Prevention: Karnataka Beefs Up Surveillance As Virus Breaks Out In Neighbouring Kerala

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Alarmed by cases of Zika virus in neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease in the state. "As monsoon season allows the proliferation of Aedes mosquito, which is a vector for Zika virus disease, surveillance should be carried in rural and urban areas across the state on a war footing," said state …

Karnataka issues guidelines to prevent Zika virus in state
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka issues guidelines to prevent Zika virus in state

India TV News  

Karnataka issues guidelines to prevent Zika virus in state Meanwhile, a six-member central team of experts has been dispatched to Kerala to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the state government in management of cases. Alarmed by cases of Zika virus in neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease in the state. …

Karnataka Intensifies Measures Amid Rising Zika Virus Cases, Areas Adjoining Kerala on High Alert
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Intensifies Measures Amid Rising Zika Virus Cases, Areas Adjoining Kerala on High Alert

News 18  

Alarmed by cases of Zika virus in neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka on Friday issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the disease in the state. “As monsoon season allows proliferation of Aedes mosquito, which is a vector for Zika virus disease, surveillance should be carried in rural and urban areas across the state on war footing,” said state Health Commissioner Trilok …

Zika virus in Kerala: Centre dispatches six-member team to monitor status
3 years, 8 months ago

Zika virus in Kerala: Centre dispatches six-member team to monitor status

Live Mint  

Union Health Ministry has dispatched a six-member team to monitor the zika virus situation in Kerala, informed Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on Friday. To monitor the situation and to support the state government, a six-member team comprising public health experts, vector-borne disease experts and clinicians from AIIMS has already been issued instructions to reach there and support the state government …

Kerala on high alert after 14 confirmed Zika virus cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala on high alert after 14 confirmed Zika virus cases

India TV News  

Cases of Zika virus in Kerala went up to 14 on Friday with the National Institute of Virology confirming 13 more cases. Of the 19 samples sent to the institute, 13 were found tobe positive for Zika, according to the State government. Health Minister of the State Veena George said an action plan has been drawn up to control the …

Zika virus cases reach 106 in Rajasthan, over 324 health teams deployed across state
6 years, 5 months ago

Zika virus cases reach 106 in Rajasthan, over 324 health teams deployed across state

India TV News  

Zika Virus cases in Rajasthan has been increasing with the number of cases rising to 106 on Thursday. According to ANI, 324 health teams have been deployed in Zika virus affected wards of Jaipur's Shastri Nagar. On Tuesday, the Union Health Ministry directed the National Centre for Disease Control to monitor the cases on a daily basis and urged people …

Zika cases rise to 100 in Rajasthan, centre rushes special medical team
6 years, 5 months ago

Zika cases rise to 100 in Rajasthan, centre rushes special medical team

India TV News  

As the number of Zika virus cases rose to 100 in Rajasthan on Wednesday, the Centre rushed an Indian Council of Medical Research team to the state to intensify vector control measures. The disease is under surveillance of the Union Health Ministry although it is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern under WHO notification since November 18, …

Rajasthan: 5 new cases of Zika virus detected today, total 60 test positive
6 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan: 5 new cases of Zika virus detected today, total 60 test positive

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Five new cases of Zika virus were detected in Jaipur on Sunday, taking the total number of infected people to 60, a Rajasthan health department official said. Till Saturday, door-to-door survey at 76,000 households was conducted in Shastri Nagar and mosquito larvae was found and quarantined in nearly 64,000 households, the officer said. The state health department has also …

India eyes biggest Zika outbreak with 50 confirmed cases in Jaipur; teams deployed to carry out fogging, anti-larvae treatment
6 years, 5 months ago

India eyes biggest Zika outbreak with 50 confirmed cases in Jaipur; teams deployed to carry out fogging, anti-larvae treatment

Firstpost  

Jaipur: Eighteen more people in Rajasthan’s Jaipur district have tested positive for Zika virus, taking the total number of such cases to 50, a Union health ministry official said on Friday. The figures were issued after a review meeting chaired by Rajasthan Health Department’s Additional Chief Secretary, Medical and Health, Veenu Gupta on Friday. The number of monitoring teams in …

Zika virus continues to spread: Symptoms, possible cure and history of the deadly disease
6 years, 5 months ago

Zika virus continues to spread: Symptoms, possible cure and history of the deadly disease

India Today  

Recently the cases of Zika has increased in Jaipur. History of Zika diseases in the country In India, this virus was first detected in a 64 years old male in February 2016. Measures, taken by the government The National Centre for Disease Control control room has been activated to undertake regular monitored through the situation. Cure of Zika Zika virus …

After Jaipur, 'Zika' threat looms large over Delhi
6 years, 5 months ago

After Jaipur, 'Zika' threat looms large over Delhi

India TV News  

After Jaipur, 'Zika' threat looms large over Delhi Doctors and experts have warned saying that the virus might just reach Delhi anytime as many cases have already been reported from Jaipur. After hitting Jaipur, the threat posed by Zika, a mosquito-borne disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, now looms large over Delhi. Doctors and experts have warned saying that the virus …

Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hour
7 years, 9 months ago

Zika virus cases detected in India: Thorough investigation, educating masses is need of the hour

Firstpost  

The Zika virus, a public heath emergency that continues to grow, has the potential to cause widespread harm to the health of people in India. The WHO Zika situation report reclassified India as category two – “area either with evidence of virus circulation before 2015 or area with ongoing transmission that is no longer in the new or re-introduction phase, …

Zika in India: 4 myths about Zika virus that you need not believe
7 years, 9 months ago

Zika in India: 4 myths about Zika virus that you need not believe

India TV News  

As the cases of Zika has been found in India, it is evident that our country is no safe haven from this deadly disease. Myth #1: You can get Zika from water Zika can be transmitted through Aedes mosquitoes, unprotected sex, blood transfusion and exposure to any other bodily fluid. Myth #2: Zika virus won’t affect your baby Zika infection …

After three cases of Zika virus in Gujarat, government says 'there's no reason to worry'
7 years, 9 months ago

After three cases of Zika virus in Gujarat, government says 'there's no reason to worry'

Firstpost  

Even as the WHO has confirmed India’s first three cases of Zika virus in Gujarat, the state government on Sunday said there is “no reason to worry” since effective measures were being taken. Gandhinagar: Even as the WHO has confirmed India’s first three cases of Zika virus in Gujarat, the state government on Sunday said there is “no reason to …

Zika panic unnecessary, govt isolated cases and situation under control: Chief secretary JN Singh
7 years, 9 months ago

Zika panic unnecessary, govt isolated cases and situation under control: Chief secretary JN Singh

Firstpost  

The Gujarat government, on Sunday, said all the three Zika cases in the state were isolated and currently no such threat exists. Gandhinagar: Amid an atmosphere of anxiety among citizens following detection of Zika virus in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government on Sunday said all the three cases were isolated and currently no such threat exists. Gujarat Chief Secretary JN Singh …

Zika virus cases detected in India: All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease
7 years, 9 months ago

Zika virus cases detected in India: All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

Firstpost  

What made Zika virus scarier was it’s rather mild symptoms for which people often never seek medical attention, hence are prone to go undetected. The Zika virus — the latest health scare to grip the planet — created flutters in India as three new cases were detected in Ahmedabad in India. It played a key role in the reemergence of …

Zika outbreak in India: WHO confirms three cases in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
7 years, 9 months ago

Zika outbreak in India: WHO confirms three cases in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Firstpost  

The World Health Organisation on Friday confirmed the first three cases of Zika virus in India from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The WHO report states, “On 15 May, 2017, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare-Government of India reported three laboratory-confirmed cases of Zika virus disease in Bapunagar area, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.” “The routine laboratory surveillance detected a laboratory-confirmed case of Zika …

Zika virus fears leads to Brooklyn and Queens being 'sprayed with repellent'
8 years, 6 months ago

Zika virus fears leads to Brooklyn and Queens being 'sprayed with repellent'

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn officials have launched an intense anti-Zika drive to protect the mosquito-infested borough from an outbreak. The New York City Department of Health has poured $21 million into a three-year project to block out the Zika virus. And in a bid to spread awareness about the virus, the city also launched an interactive map - showing how many mosquitoes with …

No case of Zika virus reported in India: Government
9 years ago

No case of Zika virus reported in India: Government

India TV News  

New Delhi: Till date, no case of Zika virus disease has been reported in India even as dengue-hit states of Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been alerted as the same type of mosquito spreads both the viruses, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Nadda said states where "dengue transmission is on" -- Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry …

After WHO alert, India readies to take on Zika
9 years, 1 month ago

After WHO alert, India readies to take on Zika

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has sounded an alert for Zika and appointed the National Centre for Disease Control as the nodal agency for investigation of any outbreak of the viral infection in India. Ten additional laboratories would be provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research to expand the scope of laboratory diagnosis.” While the ICMR will identify research priorities, …

Dengue threat looms large in Madurai
11 years, 9 months ago

Dengue threat looms large in Madurai

The Hindu  

A recent pre-monsoon entomological survey has revealed that 20 places in the city are vulnerable to the outbreak of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. While the survey in the city was undertaken by the Municipal Corporation, on-the-spot investigations in other places in the district were conducted by the State unit of the Indian Public Health Association, which, in its report, …

Multiple attacks launched to fight dengue fever in Madurai
12 years, 4 months ago

Multiple attacks launched to fight dengue fever in Madurai

The Hindu  

A series of measures has been initiated in Madurai district on Friday to fight the threatening dengue fever. While the Government Rajaji Hospital here has set up a special 50-bed ward to treat dengue cases, the Government Hospital at Melur intensified its fever surveillance and treatment in the badly affected Melur block. N. Mohan, GRH Dean, said on Friday that …

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