33 C A rat-borne disease called hantavirus has been found in Nevada. It spreads through contact with infected rodents. Actor Gene Hackman's wife died from it earlier this year. Health experts advise people to stay safe as the weather gets hotter.
COVID-19 Cases In India: A newly detected coronavirus variant called Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, is causing severe symptoms in the infected individuals. Those infected with the variant reportedly complain of an intensely painful throat. Other common symptoms. Read on to know more.
Telangana Has LF.7.9 Strain of Coronavirus with Mild Symptoms
State reported 10 Covid infections out 6,815 cases in country
The coronavirus is not new to human civilisation. According to scientists, coronaviruses are believed to have existed as early as 8,000 BC. Some believe that they existed as far back as 55 million years or more.
COVID 19 Cases In India Live Updates: In the last 24 hours, the country has seen a sudden surge in active COVID-19 cases. As per data, India's active COVID cases now stands at 6,133. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates.
Covid-19 in India: Active coronavirus cases cross 6,000; six deaths in last 24 hours
India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, with six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala is the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. While most cases are mild and treated at home, surveillance and testing efforts are ongoing for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases.
IIT Guwahati harnesses clay sedimentation to identify and measure coronavirus
IIT Guwahati researchers have introduced a novel, cost-effective virus detection method using clay sedimentation. This innovative approach offers a faster and more affordable alternative to PCR and antigen testing. By observing how clay settles in a solution, the presence and quantity of viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can be determined, paving the way for improved disease monitoring, especially in resource-limited settings.
The number of active Coronavirus cases in India has now crossed 5000, seven deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, three from Maharashtra, and two each from Delhi and Karnataka.
Covid cases in India: Coronavirus cases cross 4,500; Kerala tops chart
India reports 4,866 active Covid-19 cases as of June 5, 2025, with Kerala, Delhi, and West Bengal leading the count. Fatalities highlight vulnerability among those with pre-existing conditions. Globally, China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States report the highest cases. Citizens are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates: Active cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released on Thursday morning, India's active Covid-19 caseload rose to 4,866 with 564 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours. At least 7 deaths were reported in the same period.
Since January this year, 37 deaths have been reported in the country. There were 257 active patients in the country on May 22. The figure rose to 3,395 by May 31 and subsequently to 4,026 cases.
New Covid vaccine developed by USA researchers is ready to fight Coronavirus. How effective it is?
New Coronavirus vaccine is here and US researchers have developed a new type which will fight Covid.
What is COVID-19? How many people died of Coronavirus? WHO says...
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 1,110 people have died of Coronavirus in the last month. With this, the danger of spreading the disease is looming large on humanity once again like in 2019.
An 84-year-old man with severe comorbidities has died in Bengaluru, and his Covid-19 test results came positive on Saturday, said health officials. The man with severe comorbidities was admitted to a private hospital in Whitefield, Bengaluru, on May 13 and died on May 17.
Despite available vaccines and treatments, COVID-19 continues to cause an average of 350 deaths weekly in the U.S., according to the CDC. Low vaccination rates, waning immunity, and delayed treatment contribute to these ongoing fatalities.
COVID-19 New Wave: A fresh COVID-19 wave is sweeping India with rising cases in Maharashtra & Kerala. Whats behind the surgeand are you safe? Find out before its too late!
The coronavirus subvariant JN.1, derived from Omicron BA.2.86, is spreading globally, raising concerns among health authorities. JN.1 exhibits increased transmissibility due to additional mutations, including one in its spike protein, potentially enhancing immune evasion. Symptoms are similar to other variants, though some reports suggest a higher likelihood of diarrhea, fatigue, and exhaustion.
Pakistan President Zardari Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Placed In Isolation
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently in isolation, his physician said on Wednesday.
Kolkata Woman Detected With Human Coronavirus. What Are Its Symptoms & Should You Worry?
A woman in Kolkata was detected with human coronavirus, a species of coronavirus. What are its symptoms and should you worry about it?
Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected In Kolkata: What We Know So Far
Human coronavirus HKU1 is also known as Betacoronavirus hongkonense. It is a species of coronavirus that can affect both humans and animals.
New bat coronavirus found in China: CDC assures there is no immediate threat
Scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with similarities to SARS-CoV-2. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the disease does not pose any immediate threat to humans. While the virus can bind to human cells, experts say its transmission risk is low.
New bat coronavirus in China: A team of Chinese researchers, led by 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 which could potentially impact the health of human beings. HKU5-CoV-2 is a newly discovered bat coronavirus that belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus and is similar to Covid-19. While it carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, the virus has not been identified in a living person, as per a study.
New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Like COVID-19: Chinese Virologists
The new virus comes from the merbecovirus subgenus, which also includes the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers)
Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese virologists led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. She is also known as Batwoman for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Coronavirus Discovered In Bats Could Be Transmitted To Humans
The virus is able to bind to the human angiotensin converting enzyme, the same receptor used by the Sars-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, to infect cells.
ALERT! New coronavirus found in China's Wuhan
A Chinese team of virologists has discovered a new bat coronavirus that can infect human cells, raising concerns about potential animal-to-human transmission. The virus, a new lineage of the HKU5 coronavirus, uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes COVID-19. The study, led by Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, was published in the journal Cell. The discovery comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Wuhan lab, which was previously accused of being the source of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese government has denied any involvement in the virus's origin and insists that the Wuhan lab never engaged in gain-of-function studies on coronaviruses.
Chinese virologists say new bat coronavirus could infect humans via same route as Covid-19
BEIJING, Feb 22: A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said. The study was led by Shi Zhengli, Chinese virologist from the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), where the COVID-19 was alleged to have emanated from. Shi, who is known as the Bat Woman for her research on viruses from the Bats, [] The post Chinese virologists say new bat coronavirus could infect humans via same route as Covid-19 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report
A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.
Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans
A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as Batwoman for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover.
HKU5-CoV-2 virus in China: After Covid-19 and HMPV, a new bat coronavirus discovered in China has sparked concerns among health officials and has triggered another pandemic fear. The newly discovered virus, however, is yet to be detected in humans. As per the researchers, this virus enters cells via the same receptor used by the Coronavirus that caused Covid-19.
Another COVID-like pandemic soon? China discovers new deadly bat coronavirus that can infect humans
Chinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cells. The virus belongs to the MERS-related group of coronaviruses. The potential for HKU5-CoV-2 to spillover to humans is being investigated. Currently, no vaccine exists against MERS.
A team of Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, was found to use the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2 which was responsible for Covid-19. This has revived fears of deadly pandemic that claimed millions of lives in 2000.