disinfection protocols

Airlines flying to India from Ebola hotspots like DRC and Uganda must now ensure passengers complete self-declaration forms before arrival. Thermal screening will be conducted, and symptomatic individuals will be seated at the rear of the aircraft. This proactive measure aims to prevent potential Ebola transmission, mirroring past COVID-19 protocols.

In the wake of confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in Signal Angami village, Dimapur has officially become a designated ASF-infected and surveillance area. To mitigate the spread, all pig movements and related products are strictly prohibited within a 10km zone. Farmers are urged to report any sudden pig deaths and adhere to stringent biosecurity measures.

Over 100 passengers and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill with norovirus, prompting a CDC investigation. The outbreak highlights the rapid spread of stomach bugs in confined spaces, even with enhanced post-COVID cleaning. Princess Cruises implemented deep cleaning and stricter protocols following the incident.

The state has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026. Poaching is under control, but electrified fencing outside core areas has emerged as a major threat to the big cat. Adding to worries is the canine distemper virus that killed a tigress and 4 cubs in Kanha

A tigress and her last cub have died at Kanha Tiger Reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 30 this year. Officials suspect canine distemper virus (CDV) as the cause, potentially spread from domestic dogs. A large-scale sanitization and vaccination operation is underway to prevent further transmission.

A cruise ship, the MV Hondius, is stranded off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives and sickened others. Passengers are confined to cabins as authorities, including a WHO-dispatched medical team, monitor the situation. The vessel, returning from Antarctica, faces uncertainty regarding its next port of call due to public health concerns.

Scotland stands on the brink of a financial crisis, yet election rhetoric largely sidesteps the approaching budget difficulties. Analysts predict that challenging times lie ahead due to the relentless growth of public spending that outpaces revenue streams. This dilemma is intensified by mounting pressures for higher public sector salaries and the skyrocketing costs in health and social services.

The state general administration (GA) department on Thursday issued advisory to manage the workplace once a positive case is reported in government offices.

La Liga will use a video analysis programme to help it determine if a player is likely to have infected a team mate or opponent if they test positive for the coronavirus once the season re-starts, according to a draft protocol drawn up by the league.

Disinfection and allied activities in Covid-affected households are not taking place within 72 hours of diagnosis in many areas in Bhopal. In order to prevent infection, the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertakes sanitisation through containment areas. However, specific disinfection for households and multi-storeyed buildings to prevent infection spread has been missed in many instances.