A 70-year-old man from Gandhinagar city in Gujarat contracted Zika virus infection and was treated in a hospital before being discharged after full recovery. The virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and can cause symptoms like rash, fever, conjunctivitis, and joint pain, with potential risks during pregnancy. The man was initially admitted for cold, fever, and joint pain before being transferred to an Ahmedabad hospital where samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology for confirmation.
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Delhi faces first heatwave of 2025: Temperatures soar above 40° C
Delhi faced its first heatwave of the season, reaching temperatures as high as 40.2 degrees Celsius, leading to an IMD yellow alert for the next two days. Safdarjung, Ridge, and Ayanagar stations reported heatwave conditions, with a temperature decrease expected post April 10 due to a western disturbance. Despite the heat, the city's Air Quality Index remained 'poor.' Full Article
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