public health advisory

  • Mumbai

    Mumbai's Severe Air Quality Crisis: BMC Considers GRAP-4 Measures as Smog Blankets City

    Nov 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST

    Mumbai is facing a severe air quality crisis as thick smog engulfs the city, with AQI readings reaching unhealthy-to-severe levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has activated emergency pollution protocols and may implement GRAP-IV restrictions if conditions don't improve. Health officials warn of increased risks for vulnerable populations and advise residents to limit outdoor activities.

  • Measles Alert: Traveler Exposes Others at Newark Airport Amid Rising US Outbreak Concerns

    Measles Alert: Traveler Exposes Others at Newark Airport Amid Rising US Outbreak Concerns

    Nov 02, 2025 11:22 am CST

    A traveler with measles at Newark Liberty International Airport potentially exposed others on October 19, highlighting the growing measles concerns across the United States. Health officials warn about this highly contagious disease that has reached 1,648 confirmed cases in 42 states this year, emphasizing the importance of MMR vaccination and symptom awareness as potential exposures may develop until November 9.