New rabies research lab opened at NIV-Pune, to help India eradicate deaths, Health Ministry says

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While fatal, rabies is a preventable viral disease. (File) The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has set up a state-of-the-art dedicated Rabies Research and Diagnostic Laboratory. Inaugurated on World Rabies Day (September 28) by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Professor Balram Bhargava, the facility will augment the country-wide testing capacity. … Read more

Alert for passengers arriving in India from UK! Govt issues guidelines to follow upon arrival — check details

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Britain Coronavirus New Strain: People wearing protective face masks wait for passengers to arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after India cancelled all flights from the UK over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mumbai. (Reuters image) UK Coronavirus New Strain: After six passengers arriving in New Delhi on … Read more