The Hague, May 5 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a second case of hantavirus infection identified on a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing the total number of confirmed cases on board to two, Dutch cruise ship operator Oceanwide Expeditions said in a statement.The newly confirmed case was a Dutch female passenger who died on April 27, the operator said.About 150 people remain on board following the deaths of a Dutch couple and a German national, as well as two crew me…
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Geneva, May 4 (IANS) Three people have died following a suspected Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship on the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The MV Hondius ship, travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde with 150 or so passengers, recorded one confirmed and five suspected cases of the rare but dangerous disease.The WHO said it was monitoring and supporting the public health incident aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, where a hantavirus ou…
Geneva, May 4 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that it is monitoring and supporting a public health incident aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, where a hantavirus outbreak has been confirmed, resulting in three deaths and multiple suspected infections.In a post on X, WHO stated: “WHO is aware of and supporting a public health event involving a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. To date, one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory c…
Johannesburg, April 30 (IANS) The South African government’s decision to extend its temporary fuel levy relief has drawn a positive, albeit cautious, reaction from the public. Many have seen the measure as much-needed “breathing room” amidst persistent cost-of-living pressures.Earlier this week, the National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that the temporary three rand (about 0.18 US dollars) per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol will re…
Johannesburg, April 30 (IANS) The South African government has urged citizens to uphold the Constitution as it intensifies efforts to curb illegal immigration amid recent protests targeting foreign nationals. Acting government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa made the call in a statement on Wednesday (local time) after several political parties and vigilante groups staged marches demanding that foreign nationals produce documentation.The anti-immigration group March and March held a protest in Pretor…
Johannesburg, April 21 (IANS) Team India faces pressure as they head into the third T20I against the South Africa women’s team at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The visitors need a win to keep the five-match series alive.South Africa lead the series 2-0, having won the first two games by six and eight wickets. Another victory would secure the series for them, forcing India to play for pride in the remaining matches. The hosts have been in full control, executing their game p…
Joburg, April 20 (IANS) Pranavi Urs ended her week with a steady performance, carding a 1-under 72 to secure a tied-36th finish at the Joburg Ladies Open. The only Indian golfer to make the cut, she experienced a rollercoaster round highlighted by a remarkable four-hole stretch from the second to the fifth, where she recorded par, birdie, eagle, and bogey. Overall, her round included two birdies, one eagle, and three bogeys.The other Indian participants—Diksha Dagar, Tvesa Malik, Avani Prashan…
Durban, April 19 (IANS) After suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second T20I, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the side didn’t bat well in the last ten overs of their innings and that a lot of thinking needs to happen for their approach in the last three matches.A middle-order batting collapse led to India being bowled out for 147, despite Shafali Verma hitting 57 in her 100th T20I game. Then a poor bowling effort and sloppy time in fielding meant South Africa …
Congo, April 19 (IANS) Udayan Mane had been eagerly counting down the days since his last professional victory before finally winning the IGPL Invitational South Africa. As he prepared for the third part of the African Swing at the IGPL Invitational Congo, Mane was brimming with confidence and anticipated another great result after finishing T-3 in Mauritius and winning in Joburg.The IGPL Invitational Congo continues the series of events in Mauritius and Johannesburg, South Africa. It will take …
Johannesburg, April 18 (IANS) Pranavi Urs was the only Indian golfer to advance to the weekend rounds at the Joburg Ladies Open, narrowly making the cut at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg, on Saturday.After an impressive opening round of 3-under 70, she followed up with a 1-over 74 in the second round to finish right on the cutline. Despite a tense finish, Pranavi managed to hold her position and was placed tied 52nd.Her second round was a mixed performance. She started steadily, going 1-unde…