Public Health

First isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis reported in Delhi; No outbreak detected

NEW DELHI: A 72-year-old man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, has been reported to have an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), according to officials who assure residents that there is no outbreak in the city. The majority of JE cases in Delhi are from neighboring states, and public health precautions are in place as […]

Elon Musk predicts sharp rise in fentanyl prices

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a bold claim regarding the price of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.

Kerala reports 292 new COVID cases, 3 deaths

NEW DELHI: Kerala has registered 292 new active cases of COVID-19 and three deaths on December 19, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases in the state now stands at 2,041, while the cumulative death toll since the onset of the pandemic three years ago has […]