Tag: health hazard
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JN.1 : New Covid variant spreading in Pakistan
The emergence of a new coronavirus variant, JN1, a subvariant of Omicron, has raised concerns as four cases were confirmed on Sunday in Pakistan. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Health confirmed that all four patients had recovered without encountering any complications, reports the Express Tribune. Amid global attention on the new strain, the World…
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‘Brain-eating’ amoeba causes two deaths in a week in Karachi
Sindh Health Authorities have reported two deaths within a week from Naegleria Fowleri, also known as brain-eating amoeba, in Karachi. The death toll has reached 10 victims this year. The latest victim is a 22-years-old student of North Karachi. Earlier in the week, a 45-year-old succumbed to the amoeba in the same locality. The two…
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Health emergency declared in Delhi following toxic smog
The Delhi government on Friday announced a public health emergency in the city following the deterioration in air quality in the city. The local government also directed the closure of all schools till November 5 in the interest of the health and safety of children. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, air quality…