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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Tomato flu: What is new virus, symptoms to look out for and should Ireland be concerned?

A new virus is starting to spread through India as scientists have registered their concerns over the danger involved with it.

'Tomato flu' has been diagnosed in 82 children aged under five in Kerala, India, latest data from the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal has shown.

The data is up to July 26, but cases have now been reported in Tamil Nadu state and in Odisha in the east.

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