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Eight people infected in the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain known to spread between humans, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.According to AFP, the WHO said, “eight cases were laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus (ANDV) infection, two are probable, and…
Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord Dutch ornithologist Leo Schilperoord, whose lifelong quest for the rare and the beautiful ended in a global health emergency, has been identified as patient zero in the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, according to Argentine authorities.Authorities believe the 70-year-old and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord, 69, contracted…
The trailer for ‘Drishyam 3’, starring Mohanlal, has been unveiled and it looks like it has stirred up quite a bit of excitement among fans. This is because the third part of this gripping saga, which was helmed by Jeethu Joseph, is just as enthralling and emotional as the previous two parts. Since the release…
Two Indians were among 149 people aboard a luxury expedition cruise ship stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a deadly hantavirus outbreak left three passengers dead and eight others infected or suspected to be infected, according to BBC.The outbreak on board MV Hondius, which has passengers from several countries, is being treated seriously by health…
Picture this: You’re on a dream voyage across some of the most remote waters on Earth, and one fine day, it turns into a chilling public health case study.The Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has turned into the kind of nightmare public health officials dread. What’s even more concerning is the fact…
Parking chaos on city streets as vehicles struggle for space amid congestion. Parking disputes in cities like Delhi and Bengaluru are no longer just minor neighbourhood issues. In many cases now, they are ending in violence.Over the past two years, there have been several incidents where arguments over parking have led to assaults, firing and…
Dogs are curious chewers, and our homes and yards are full of pretty plants that can quickly attract trouble if left unchecked and unnoticed. We’ve all had that heart-stopping moment watching our pup eye the greenery, but it’s our job and responsibility, to keep them safe from silent dangers lurking in pots and gardens. Some…
FILE – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) Mexico’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, April 20, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to acknowledge gaps in security…
The uneasy calm along the Israel–Lebanon border is once again fraying. Expanded truce talks under United States supervision along the Blue Line have opened a narrow diplomatic window, but the ground reality remains tense and unpredictable. The two sides remain technically at war, and each round of engagement carries the risk of escalation.This phase of…
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from severe and disfiguring injuries sustained in the airstrike that killed his father at the outset of the ongoing war, according to multiple accounts, even as conflicting reports continue to cast doubt over his condition and ability to govern.Three individuals familiar with his inner circle told Reuters…
