Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus. [ more ]

Congo is facing a major mpox outbreak with a new, potentially more transmissible form of the disease emerging. [ more ]

Global agreement on pandemics in the works to enhance international communication and readiness for future outbreaks. [ more ]

Challenge trials in COVID-19 research raise concerns about feasibility due to difficulties in infection and strain variability. [ more ]

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans. [ more ]

The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows in multiple states, raising concerns about the possibility of efficient human-to-human transmission. [ more ]

US Department of Agriculture collaborating with Chinese Academy of Sciences on manipulating deadly strains of bird flu, risking human spread. US funding questionable collaborations with security threats. [ more ]

Long Beach declared public health emergency due to TB outbreak. [ more ]

More than half of farm cats died from H5N1 after drinking infected cow's milk. [ more ]

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) filed a complaint alleging Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines used GSK's patented inventions, highlighting unacknowledged revolutionary platform application. [ more ]

Health officials warn against consuming unpasteurized milk due to avian influenza risks. [ more ]

Fraudulent sale of non-certified face masks as N95-grade during a pandemic led to refunds and penalties. [ more ]

The upcoming RSV shot by Moderna showcases the potential of mRNA technology to treat various illnesses beyond Covid. [ more ]

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care. [ more ]

H5N1 transmission risk among dairy workers highlights the need for increased surveillance and testing to prevent potential human outbreaks. [ more ]

The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure. [ more ]

Pastuerization inactivates bird flu virus in dairy products. [ more ]

Herpes viruses use cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system. [ more ]

Five babies in England died of whooping cough in 2024, with a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year. [ more ]

KP.2 variant, part of FLiRT subset, slightly more infectious & immune-evading than JN.1, monitoring for potential summer surge. [ more ]

The KP.2 variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in the US, representing a projected 35.3% of infections.

The fast-growing FLiRT variants are distinct from JN.1 and are being closely monitored for changes and impact on infection rates. [ more ]

U.S. health officials allocate $200 million to combat bird flu outbreak in dairy cows. [ more ]

The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine played a crucial role in saving lives but faced controversy and challenges, highlighting complex issues around vaccines and global healthcare. [ more ]

At least 200 residents exposed to measles at UC Davis Medical Center, highlighting the importance of vaccination and public health measures. [ more ]

Emerging infectious diseases have been increasing in frequency since the turn of the century due to ancient human factors. [ more ]

Avian flu variant H5N1 in US sent to UK lab for study on cattle infections. [ more ]

Bird flu can pass between mammals, but transmission to humans through milk is unlikely. [ more ]