Mansukh Mandaviya lauds ASHA workers for their role in Covid-19 management

Long COVID Can Affect Children and Infants, Study Shows

Long COVID Can Affect Children, and Infants, Study Shows. Long COVID Can Affect Children, and Infants, Study Shows. The study was published on June 22 in the journal 'The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.'. The research included 44,000 children in Denmark ages zero to 14. Long COVID can cause symptoms such as headaches, mood swings and exhaustion. The study found those who had tested positive for COVID-19 were more likely to have long-term symptoms not present before testing positive. Researchers found common symptoms vary by age. . Mood swings, rashes and stomach aches were most common in children ages 3 and younger. Children ages 4 to 11 were prone to experience problems with concentration and memory. 12- to 14-year-olds most notably experienced mood swings and fatigue. Our findings align with previous studies of long COVID and adolescents showing that although the chances of children experiencing long COVID is low... , Selina Kikkenborg Berg, study co-author, via CNN. ... especially compared to the control group, it must be recognized and treated seriously. , Selina Kikkenborg Berg, study co-author, via CNN

Covid-19 update: India logs 17,336 new cases and 13 deaths in last 24 hours | Oneindia News *news

According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 17,336 Covid cases and 13 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours. #CovidIndia #Covid19 #CovidCases #CoronaDeaths

Polio Virus Is Detected in London Sewage Sample

Polio Virus Is Detected , in London Sewage Sample. The rare “national incident” was detected by the London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works during a “routine surveillance.”. Investigations are underway after several closely-related viruses were found in sewage samples taken between February and May, London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'. [The detention means that it is likely] there has been some spread between closely-linked individuals in North and East London... , London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'. ... and that they are now shedding the type 2 poliovirus strain in their feces, London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'. British health authorities described the risk to the public. [The type 2 poliovirus strain] on rare occasions can cause serious illness, such as paralysis, in people who are not fully vaccinated, British Health Authorities, via 'The Washington Post'. Vaccine-derived poliovirus is rare and the risk to the public overall is extremely low, Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, via 'The Washington Post'. We are urgently investigating to better understand the extent of this transmission... , Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, via 'The Washington Post'. ... and the NHS has been asked to swiftly report any suspected cases. No cases have been reported or confirmed so far, Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, via 'The Washington Post'. The inspector general of the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted in response to the news of the discovery. Surveillance, vaccination and investment to #EndPolio is critical, as the #UK's announcement of environmental #polio samples identified in London sewage reminds us, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, via 'The Washington Post'. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative issued a similar statement. It is important that all countries, in particular those with a high volume of travel and contact with polio-affected countries and areas, , Global Polio Eradication Initiative, via 'The Washington Post'. ... strengthen surveillance in order to rapidly detect any new virus importation and to facilitate a rapid response, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, via 'The Washington Post'

Europe at 'epicentre' of monkeypox outbreak, WHO says

The World Health Organization has urged countries to share vaccines as monkeypox continues to spread.

Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases, WHO warns of 'real' risk

CDC Ramps Up Monkeypox Alert to Level 2

CDC Ramps Up Monkeypox Alert , to Level 2 . The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the level of alert concerning monkeypox on June 6. Known global cases of the virus have exceeded 1,000 across 29 countries. An alert level of three, the highest level, would recommend against travel that is non-essential. The agency is encouraging the public to “practice enhanced precautions” to curb the spread of the virus. New guidance issued from the CDC recommends that individuals avoid close contact with other infected people and infected animals. According to reporting on the new guidance, those with visible skin legions could be more infectious. . According to the World Health Organization, the virus has been circulating undetected for “weeks, months or possibly a couple of years.”. Experts say that the ease of international travel is likely a significant reason as to why the virus has spread. Diseases that were locally spread are now able to make their way across countries and continents much more easily, Professor Eyal Leshem, Sheba Medical Center, via CNBC. Meanwhile, interaction between humans and animals has also amplified. , Professor Eyal Leshem, Sheba Medical Center, via CNBC. Experts also say that climate change has likely played a role in the speed at which the virus has spread. Climate change has forced some animals into closer contact with humans, you will see more of these types of diseases, Professor Eyal Leshem, Sheba Medical Center, via CNBC. Monkeypox infections are considered rare and the threat to the general public remains low. Symptoms of the virus include headache, fever, swelling, back-pain, and muscle ache