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WHO reports first death from H3N8 virus in China
China has recorded the first death due to the avian influenza A(H3N8) virus, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
China, on March 27, notified...
Omicron more deadly than seasonal influenza, reveals research
Adults hospitalized with the Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalized with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent...
WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other variants under monitoring: Centre to states, UTs
The Centre on Friday told the states and Union territories that currently the World Health Organisation is closely tracking one variant of interest (VOI),...
UP reports 1st Covid death in 2023, 192 new cases
Uttar Pradesh reported its first death due to Covid-19 this year, health officials said.
The state also reported 192 fresh Covid cases during the day...
Bengal govt seeks 5.75 L COVID-19 vaccine doses from Centre
In wake of a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the country, the West Bengal health department has sought the supply of 5.75 lakh...
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