Amid reports of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China, the Karnataka government's health department has placed its healthcare infrastructure on alert statewide. The advisory emphasizes seasonal flu, an infectious disease lasting five to seven days, known for its low morbidity and mortality rates. Symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, myalgia, nausea, sneezing, and a dry cough, lasting up to three weeks in high-risk groups. Here are the recommended do's and don'ts to follow. (REUTERS)
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Maintain a basic minimum distance from individuals affected by the flu.(HT File Photo/Anshuman Poyrekar)
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Avoid visiting crowded places and, when you do, wear a face mask. (ANI)
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Kathmandu: An aerial view of smoke rising from the Federal Parliament of Nepal premises after it was set on fire by protestors during massive anti-government protests, in Kathmandu.
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Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10 in what was described as a "political assassination," raising fears of further political violence in an increasingly volatile United States. Trump confirmed via social media that Kirk, 31, had succumbed to his injuries.
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A protester in Marseille holds a placard reading "Macron Cornichon" during nationwide protests that erupted after handover of power between the new Prime Minister and his predecessor, who suffered a crushing loss in a confidence vote.
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Demonstrators wield stones and sticks as they clash with riot police personnel during the protest against the blocking of at least 26 social media platforms not registered under the government's new rules.
