Sunday, Jun 21, 2026

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67 new cases of Zika virus are detected across India out of which about 2 are reported from Telangana State

It is a fact that Telangana State is among several Indian states to report Zika positive cases in 2022-21, during the height of Covid-19 pandemic.
Zika cases rise to 8, Centre issues advisory of surveillance to all states

It may cause microcephaly, a condition in which the head is significantly smaller due to abnormal brain development, in the foetus.
ICMR says Covaxin can neutralise double mutant Covid variant

The top research institute said that “NIV has also demonstrated the neutralisation potential of Covaxin against the UK and Brazil variants.”
Horses hold key to Covid care?

Researchers explore possibility of utilising antiserum derived from the animals as a therapeutic in Covid treatment