Page 11 - Communicable Diseases
India flies home 323 more citizens from Chinese city battling coronavirus
Air India's jumbo B747 made two flights to Wuhan city, the ground zero of the coronavirus epidemic.
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Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 259; Wuhan quarantine continues
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
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Limited expertise may hurt India's ability to contain coronavirus outbreak
Containing pandemics requires a multi-pronged approach: from mathematical analysis to the ability to rapidly develop drugs and vaccines.
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106 dead now in coronavirus outbreak, nearly 1,300 new cases: China
The total number of confirmed cases is now more than 4,000 nationwide, says health commission.
 "106 dead now in coronavirus outbreak, nearly 1,300 new cases: China")
China enforces vast quarantine to contain virus, case emerges in Nepal
Nepal confirms one case and Europe two in France as virus spreads quickly across countries.
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Death toll in China virus jumps to 41, cases rise to nearly 1,300
Fifteen new deaths all took place in Wuhan, the city of 11 million where the deadly respiratory contagion first emerged.
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China quarantines cities to curb virus, but WHO says no global emergency
The respiratory virus has claimed 18 lives since emerging from a seafood and animal market in the central city of Wuhan.
Indian nurse diagnosed for coronavirus doesn't have Wuhan strain: Consulate
The coronavirus strain that emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province has so far infected over 830 people.
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China suspends public transport in Wuhan, confirms 571 cases of coronavirus
Most of the 700 Indian students studying medicine and other courses in around Wuhan city have returned home due to holidays.
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Going beyond research to help us stay ahead of the dreaded mosquito
More than new research, better monitoring of vector-borne diseases and a safer environment are what can help us stay ahead of the mosquito, writes Ritwik Sharma
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Communicable diseases rise 32% In 5 years; spending up 7%
There is a clear correlation between cases reported and budgets over five years - as funding rose, cases declined
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