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In a groundbreaking advancement for emergency healthcare, India has successfully tested drone technology to deliver blood, potentially revolutionizing medical logistics in the country.

The findings come amidst public concerns and widespread speculation linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden cardiac events or other unexplained deaths occurring in adults, particularly post-pandemic. 

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said that COVID-19 infections are increasing in the country, but there is nothing to worry about as these are not severe. 

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HMPV Virus Cases India Live: Out of the total 15 cases reported so far, two were reported in Bengaluru, four in Gujarat, two in Chennai, three in Kolkata, two in Nagpur, one in Mumbai, and one in Assam.  

HMPV in India Highlights: The remarks from the Union Minister come as India reports a total of eight cases of  HMPV so far. Out of the total cases reported, two were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gujarat, two in Chennai, and three in Kolkata.

The Health Ministry has asked the schools to reduce the use of chalk on school boards and use markers instead.

Responding to a query regarding the Nipah infection in the assembly, State Health Minister Veena George said that the virus strain seen in Kerala was the Bangladesh variant that spreads from human to human and has a high mortality rate.

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Emphasizing the clinical features of Influenza A H3N2, ICMR has said that this subtype appears to cause more hospitalizations than other influenza subtypes.

3 out of 5 cases Monkeypox in Delhi had a history of heterosexual contact, according to ICMR study 3 off 5 cases had the history of heterosexual contact within 21 days of onset of symptoms

According to the World Health Organization, dengue is one of the fastest emerging infections and is currently the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease known.

Covid-19 fourth wave is not coming to India anytime soon ICMR ADG Samiran Panda has said that a slight uptick in cases does not mean the arrival of the fourth wave India on Friday reported 7,584 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours

Monkeypox is endemic in 11 countries in the West and central Africa. As per reports, Nigeria had asked for global help in 2017 for an ‘unprecedented outbreak’ of monkeypox virus. The virus was first seen in monkeys kept for research in 1958. The first human case of monkeypox was detected in 1970.

ICMR informed that children are more at risk of getting infecting with the monkeypox virus. ICMR scientist further also listed unusual symptoms which people should keep a close watch on, especially those who have a travel history from the monkeypox-infected countries.

ICMR said children are more at risk of getting infecting with monkeypox virus. The ICMR also said that India has so far not reported any monkeypox cases.

"It can take a few weeks for the skin lesions to disappear. People are contagious until their active skin lesions have dissipated," a health expert said.

Sick passengers from Monkeypox-affected countries will be isolated The clinical presentation of monkeypox resembles that of smallpox

The Union health ministry has directed airport and port health officers to be vigilant. Cases of Monkeypox have been reported from the UK, the USA, Portugal, Spain, and some other European countries.