Tag: virus
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Hotter, drier, sicker? How a changing planet drives disease
Bangkok (AFP) – Humans have made our planet warmer, more polluted and ever less hospitable to many species, and these changes are driving the spread of infectious disease. Warmer, wetter climates can expand the range of vector species like mosquitos, while habitat loss can push disease-carrying animals into closer contact with humans. New research reveals how…
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Man vaccinated for Covid 217 times reports no Side effects: scientists
A German man who deliberately got vaccinated for Covid-19 a whopping 217 times did not report any side effects from his many jabs, according to researchers studying possibly the “most vaccinated person in history”. The immune system of the 62-year-old man from the central German city of Magdeburg — who has not been named —…
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Risk of another poliovirus outbreak
More evidence of poliovirus was found in five samples in Peshawar and Karachi and so, the chances of a poliovirus outbreak in the country have now increased. According to the Ministry of Health, polio virus found in the five samples in Karachi are genetically linked to the virus in Afghanistan. Whereas, the genetic testing of…
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15,105 pink eye cases reported in 24 hours in Punjab
Conjunctivitis infections are increasing in Punjab with 15,105 new cases reported during the last 24 hours. According to Primary Health Punjab, 3 lakh 79 thousand 690 cases of conjunctivitis were reported this year. Moreover, 22,481 cases were reported in Lahore this year, while 916 new patients were reported in the past 24 hours. Whereas in…
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Deadly virus kills 35 ibex in Kirthar
Ibex goats are dying in large numbers in Kirthar National Park, authorities have confirmed. According to local sources, four more ibex were found dead on Sunday while nine infected animals were traced by wildlife officers. Local sources have also reported that dead ibex are being cremated and buried, while efforts are being made to clean…
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New dengue cases reported across Punjab
New cases of dengue are being reported across Punjab. In Lahore alone, 18 confirmed cases have been reported in the past 24 hours while 83 confirmed cases were reported in less than a week. According to Dunya News, more than 30,000 dengue hotspots were found in the city by the government officials. Doctors are advising…
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Polio detected in Lahore’s environmental sample
A strain of wild poliovirus has been detected in an environmental sample in Lahore, Razya Khan has reported for Express Tribune. The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health said in a statement on Tuesday that the virus discovered in Lahore’s Gulshan-e-Ravi had connections to a poliovirus discovered in Nangarhar, Afghanistan last November.…
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PC running slow? Here are some easiest fixes
A slow computer can make life much more difficult than it has to be, whether you’re using it for business or for entertainment. When you can hardly open a window, load a website, or even start up your system, slow performance speed can make your computer worthless. Spending a few minutes working through some tried-and-true…
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Surge in Covid-19 cases in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Covid-19 positivity rate has gone to 1.22 per cent today (Thursday), according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad. According to NIH data, 144 people have been found infected with the virus and one death has been reported. The positivity rate was at 0.83 per cent on Wednesday with 106 cases. In April,…
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VIDEO: Justin Bieber reveals he is suffering from facial paralysis
Canadian popstar Justin Bieber revealed that he is suffering from facial paralysis after cancelling a series of shows on his latest tour. He was on his Justice tour in North America but cancelled performances in New York, Washington DC and Toronto. In a video posted on his Instagram page, the 28-year-old singing sensation said he…