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New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?

The new Covid-19 variant XEC spreads easily and has been detected in 27 countries, raising concerns for future surges.

A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?

Mpox is declared a global health emergency due to its rapid spread across Africa and potential international implications.

Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu

Dairy cows crossing state lines must be tested for bird flu, part of efforts to control virus spread with minimal risk to humans.

New Covid-19 variant detected: What is XEC and does it pose a threat this winter?

The new Covid-19 variant XEC spreads easily and has been detected in 27 countries, raising concerns for future surges.

A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?

Mpox is declared a global health emergency due to its rapid spread across Africa and potential international implications.

Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu

Dairy cows crossing state lines must be tested for bird flu, part of efforts to control virus spread with minimal risk to humans.
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Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version

A new, deadly strain of mpox has emerged in Thailand, increasing global health concerns due to its higher mortality rate.
Clade Ib is primarily spreading through heterosexual contact, unlike earlier outbreaks.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a public health emergency in Africa due to a new deadly variant spreading rapidly.
Declaration of a public health emergency will enhance response coordination and medical aid flow to affected regions, with potential global implications.
Mpox is transmitted from animals to humans and between individuals through various forms of close contact, leading to severe symptoms and possible fatality.

Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version

A new, deadly strain of mpox has emerged in Thailand, increasing global health concerns due to its higher mortality rate.
Clade Ib is primarily spreading through heterosexual contact, unlike earlier outbreaks.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a public health emergency in Africa due to a new deadly variant spreading rapidly.
Declaration of a public health emergency will enhance response coordination and medical aid flow to affected regions, with potential global implications.
Mpox is transmitted from animals to humans and between individuals through various forms of close contact, leading to severe symptoms and possible fatality.
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Why Athletes Who Have COVID-19 Can Still Compete in the Paris Olympics

COVID-19 cases reported among athletes at Paris Olympics raise concerns about virus spread in the pool.
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Halting the Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows May Require Thinking Beyond Milk

The bird flu outbreak in dairy cows is more severe and complex than initially thought, with a high death rate, cross-species transmission, and challenges in controlling the spread.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.

More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

Unpasteurized milk from infected cows led more than half of cats at a Texas farm to die from H5N1, highlighting risks of bird flu spread through cattle industry.

First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska

Bird flu virus H5N1 detected in polar bear in Alaska, the first known case in Arctic animals.
The virus has spread to every continent except Australia and has infected a wide range of birds and mammals.

Halting the Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows May Require Thinking Beyond Milk

The bird flu outbreak in dairy cows is more severe and complex than initially thought, with a high death rate, cross-species transmission, and challenges in controlling the spread.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a highly pathogenic virus spread through bodily fluids and droplets, primarily affecting bird populations.

More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

Unpasteurized milk from infected cows led more than half of cats at a Texas farm to die from H5N1, highlighting risks of bird flu spread through cattle industry.

First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska

Bird flu virus H5N1 detected in polar bear in Alaska, the first known case in Arctic animals.
The virus has spread to every continent except Australia and has infected a wide range of birds and mammals.
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#farm-animals

Urgent warning over bluetongue: Millions of farm animals are at risk

Bluetongue disease, caused by a virus spread by midges, poses a significant threat to farm animals in Britain.

Largest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant

Cal-Maine Foods halted Texas plant due to bird flu in chickens.
Avian flu cases rising among U.S. farm animals in recent weeks.

Urgent warning over bluetongue: Millions of farm animals are at risk

Bluetongue disease, caused by a virus spread by midges, poses a significant threat to farm animals in Britain.

Largest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant

Cal-Maine Foods halted Texas plant due to bird flu in chickens.
Avian flu cases rising among U.S. farm animals in recent weeks.
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"Concerning" spread of bird flu from cows to cats suspected in Texas

Contaminated milk as source of H5N1 transmission between cows and cats on farm.
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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals.

Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally
Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

The H5N1 bird flu virus is causing mass deaths among South American sea lions and elephant seals.

Bird flu is decimating seal and sea lion colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza affecting seals and sea lions globally
Virus spreads rapidly in wildlife and marine mammals
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