Virus Watch
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Could China’s coronavirus send the global economy into a downward spiral?
The world had seen a similar situation in 2002-’03 with the SARS outbreak. Is anything different this time?
Zheng Wang, The Conversation
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Nipah: Sample of seventh patient tests negative for virus, Kerala to remain alert till July 15
Six patients who were admitted in a quarantine facility had tested negative for the infection on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala: Six patients under observation test negative for Nipah virus
Health Minister KK Shailaja said the samples of a seventh person who is under observation will be sent for tests on Thursday.
Scroll Staff
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Virat Kohli uses an 'MRF bat'. Rohit Sharma uses a 'CEAT bat'. But whose bat do they really use?
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Whichever way you look at it, Modi’s handling of the farm laws has been a complete mess
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Nine health workers have died in vaccine rollout. India must disclose status of probe into each case
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Green card reform, no more Muslim ban: What Biden’s immigration proposals promise
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Nipah: College student who contracted the virus is in a stable condition, says Kerala government
On Tuesday, the state put four districts put on high alert after the man diagnosed positive.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Could billions of viruses be falling from the sky every day? Scientists have some answers
A new study suggests many types of viruses and bacteria, including deadly varieties, are travelling through the atmosphere in small particles.
Scroll Staff
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Rajasthan had the most swine flu cases in 2018, finds central government report
The state accounted for 871 of the 1,022 cases in the country.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Teenager shows what British sitcoms would be like if set during the pandemic
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Watch: Mother surprises daughter with cancer by shaving her own head too
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Watch: Time-lapse of the snowiest day in over five decades seen in Omaha, US
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Watch: Doctors suture head injury of farmer under mobile phone lights after tractor rally
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Watch: Meet Simba, the first lion cub born from artificial insemination in a Singapore wildlife park
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Here’s why we don’t have a vaccine for Zika (and other mosquito-borne viruses)
As Zika fear rises, people are inevitably asking why we don't have a vaccine to protect against the mosquito-borne virus.
Suresh Mahalingam and Michael Rolph, The Conversation
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Love in the time of Zika
Love, sex and babies are the foundation of human existence. Without them the human race ceases to exist. Zika has suddenly disrupted this normal course of events.
Beverley Paterson, The Conversation
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Behind Brazil's anti-sex advisory: The Zika virus that led to 2,400 newborns with shrunken skulls
And why India might be at risk of infection.
Mridula Chari
The Reel
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Watch: AR Rahman launches ‘maajja’ platform to promote independent music
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Warner Bros releases sneak peek of ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel, new films with Hugh Jackman, Will Smith
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‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’: Series revisits LA hotel linked to several crimes
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‘Silk Road’ trailer: Crime thriller examines the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht and his darknet site
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‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ trailer: Disney animated film out in cinemas on March 5