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Several fake rumours cirulated on social media when Nipah virus hit Kerala last year.

Pseudoscience free run: Knowledge seeker's guide to sieve WhatsApp...

Scientists must step out of their cocoons to dispel fake science.

10 Aug 2019 10:56 PM

Several fake rumours cirulated on social media when Nipah virus hit Kerala last year.

Pseudoscience free run: Train scientists to interact with public often

Nearly 75 per cent of those surveyed in South Asia reported high or medium levels of trust in scientists.

10 Aug 2019 10:53 PM

The southern state is now witnessing wide cancellation of hotel bookings and tour packages. (Photo: AP)

Nipah virus hits Kerala tourism, tourists cancel bookings

The deadly virus has claimed 11 lives so far and reportedly affected some more people.

25 May 2018 4:07 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur vulnerable to virus, say doctors

The head of the microbiology department, Prof. T.N. Dhole, said that it will be the first collaborative study to be...

24 May 2018 8:51 PM

Reovirus could cross the blood-brain barrier to reach tumours, where it is hoped they will replicate and kill the cancer cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah: Dead bats found in Himachal, sent for inquiry

Minister says virus localised', asks people not to panic.

24 May 2018 8:51 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Nipah is deadly, stay alert

To dismiss it as a local phenomenon, as officials with an eye on Kerala tourism termed it, is dangerous.

24 May 2018 8:49 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Fourth member of family treated by Kerala nurse Lini dies of Nipah...

61-yr-old V Moosa, died on Thursday in the same Kozhikode hospital in which his two sons and a sister-in-law died last...

24 May 2018 1:01 PM

The PAPR are long-sleeved, double puncture-resistant gloves taped to overalls.

Protective gears unavailable'

Health minister says, equipments will take some time to reach.

23 May 2018 11:04 PM

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah virus: Advisory against travel to 4 Kerala districts

The government has also called for an all-party meeting at Kozhikode on May 25 to disucss the issue.

23 May 2018 8:40 PM

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief on the demise of Lini Puthussery. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/@PinarayiVijayan)

Govt job for Kerala nurse Lini's husband, Rs 10 lakh each for her...

Lini Puthussery, a nurse at the Perambara hospital, died on Monday after getting exposed to deadly Nipah virus while...

23 May 2018 11:23 AM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Dr Kafeel Khan, Gorakhphur tragedy accused, offers help in Nipah-hit...

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the government was happy to welcome doctors like Khan to work in the state.

23 May 2018 5:22 AM

The first death in the outbreak in Kerala took place on Friday, the states health minister, KK Shailaja, said. (Photo: AFP)

Nipah virus outbreak linked to Kerala well with 'many bats'

Nipah Virus: Officials have tied initial deaths to 'many bats' in a well in Kerala from which the victims drew water,...

23 May 2018 4:12 AM