Page 2 - Swine Flu

Large numbers of wild boars die in TN, MTR official suspects swine flu

The carcasses were burnt to prevent the further spread of the fever among the wild boars in the area

Spike in fever cases: Dengue, malaria, swine flu take over from Covid-19

Some cities like Delhi and Mumbai are also witnessing cases of leptospirosis and gastroenteritis fevers

Chhattisgarh logged 288 swine flu cases so far this year; one death

As many as 288 persons have tested positive for swine flu so far this year in Chhattisgarh with most of the cases reported in the last two-and-half months, health officials said on Saturday. While one death has been reported due to the H1N1 influenza virus, eight other swine flu patients died of comorbidities, they said. However, officially, only one fatality is treated as due to the H1N1 influenza virus. In view of the sudden rise in swine-flu cases, Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday directed the state health secretary to hold a meeting of health officials to review the situation and make necessary arrangements, they said. A total of 288 patients have been tested positive for swine flu till Friday since January 1 in the state. As of Friday, there were 74 actives cases and these patients are admitted in different hospitals, said Dr Subhash Mishra, Director of state's Epidemic Control. A 46-year-old man from Raipur died due to the H1N1 virus last month, while eight

African swine fever: Over Rs 37 lakh compensation for pigs culled in Kerala

Over Rs 37 lakh would be paid as compensation to seven farmers in three separate areas of this district, where over 700 pigs were culled recently following an outbreak of African swine fever

Nagpur district in Maharashtra logs 21 new swine flu cases in 3 days

At least 21 cases of swine flu were reported in Nagpur district of Maharashtra in the last three days, a civic health official said on Tuesday.

African swine fever reported in Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala

The latest incident of African swine fever in Wayanad has been reported in Nenmeni village of the district on Monday

Amid surge in cases, Maha govt announces free swine flu testing in Thane

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday said testing will be conducted for free to detect swine flu cases in the city

Swine fever: Farm owner wants Kerala govt to deliberate before culling pigs

With the culling of over 300 pigs to commence from Sunday in Kerala's Wayanad in the wake of African swine fever being reported from two farms, a farmer has opposed the move

African swine fever reported in Wayanad, state govt to cull 300 pigs

Hours after African swine fever was reported from two farms in Wayanad in Kerala, the district authorities on Friday initiated steps to cull at least 300 pigs.

Nepal reports swine fever outbreak: 1,364 active cases; 934 pigs killed

The spread of ASF across the world has devastated family-run pig farms, often the mainstay of people's livelihoods and a driver of upward mobility

African Swine Fever: Tripura to order culling of pigs in Sepahijala farm

The pigs that are being reared in private capacity would also be culled in lieu of proper compensation decided by the Government of India: Official

African Swine Fever detected in Tripura, govt orders mass execution of pigs

A team of experts from Agartala's disease investigation Centre reached the farm and formed rapid response teams to handle the situation

Mizoram struggling with livestock sector due to African Swine Fever: CM

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has said that the state is struggling with its livestock sector due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) amid the COVID-19 pandemic

US adds India to list of countries affected by African swine fever

The US has notified that India has been added to the list of countries that have been affected by African swine fever, imposing restrictions on the import of pork and pork products from the country

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Delhi sees spike in Dengue, Covid co-infections

Notice to Odisha govt over spread of among tribals, Covid worse than swine flu, one million cases in 11 days--news on how the country is dealing with the pandemic

Japan suspends German pork imports after African swine fever case

Japan suspended imports of pork and live pigs from Germany on Friday after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in a wild boar in eastern Germany, the agriculture ministry said

Run with caution in the vaccine race

History shows even the most effective vaccines could have unknown side effects

Shot of Hope: Equal access a hurdle after race to coronavirus vaccine

The second of a two-part series examines challenges linked to IPR and monopoly once Covid-19 vaccine is created

Amazon, Mercedes Benz employees in Bengaluru test positive for swine flu

As a precautionary measure, both companies have started sanitising their offices

81 patients including 20 PAC jawans test positive for swine flu in Meerut

Eight people have died in Meerut after falling prey to swine flu