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www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker

A third farmworker in the U.S. is infected with bird flu, with respiratory symptoms, having direct exposure to dairy cows, yet the virus has not spread among people. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 weeks ago
Coronavirus

CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The CDC reports roadblocks investigating a human case of bird flu on a Texas dairy farm, emphasizing the need for transparency and protective measures. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Another Person Was Infected With Bird Flu. What's Going On?

The spread of bird flu to a person through a cow raised concerns among scientists about the potential reach and impact of the virus. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

Serious gaps in testing animals and people are obscuring the true rate of avian influenza cases in the US, hindering containment efforts. [ more ]
time.com
3 weeks ago
Coronavirus

How to Stop Bird Flu from Becoming the Next Pandemic

Testing is crucial in preventing the potential spread of highly pathogenic viruses, like H5N1, from animals to humans. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Concern grows as bird flu spreads further in US cows: 32 herds in 8 states

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) is spreading in US dairy cows with limited shared information on the outbreak. [ more ]
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Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: The origins of bioluminescence in animals date back over half a billion years

Octocorals evolved bioluminescence much earlier than previously thought. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Public health

Toronto Public Health urges people to get vaccinated against mpox amidst rising cases | CBC News

Toronto Public Health advises mpox vaccination for prevention against the virus
Mpox symptoms can range from fever and headache to skin blisters and lesions [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
OMG science

Some experts worry California wildlife could be vulnerable to an avian flu 'apocalypse'

H5N1 bird flu causing mass sea mammal mortality in South America.
Concerns about virus transmissibility and potential impact on global biodiversity. [ more ]
#alaskapox
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Alaskapox: First known death from the virus DW 02/14/2024

Alaskapox is a rare virus related to smallpox, cowpox, and monkeypox.
The virus may be transmitted from animals to humans, but direct human-to-human transmission has not been observed. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Alaskapox: elderly man becomes first known fatality from virus

The first known fatality from the Alaskapox virus has been reported in Alaska. The victim was an elderly man with a suppressed immune system due to cancer treatment.
Alaskapox is related to smallpox, cowpox, and mpox and is believed to possibly be transmitted from animals to humans. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Scientists warn of 'strains of viruses that have very high mortality rates' deadlier than Covid-19

World leaders discussed Disease X, which could be deadlier than Covid-19.
WHO urges countries to find a way to tackle potential future viruses. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Chinese lab crafts mutant COVID-19 strain with 100% kill streak in 'humanized' mice: 'Surprisingly' rapid death

Chinese scientists have experimented with a mutant COVID-19 strain that has a 100% mortality rate in mice.
The deadly virus, known as GX_P2V, attacks the brains of mice and infects multiple organs.
This study raises concerns about the spillover risk of GX_P2V into humans, but more research is needed. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 months ago
Coronavirus

Covid kills nearly 10,000 in a month as holidays fuel spread, WHO says

Almost 10,000 coronavirus deaths were reported in December with holiday gatherings fueling increased transmission of the virus.
There was a 42% increase in hospitalizations and a 62% increase in ICU admissions from the previous month. [ more ]
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