RealAgriculture.com1 month agoCanada newsHPAI tests for lactating cows entering Canada make sense, says CCAStringent testing for HPAI on lactating animals entering Canada due to risk posed by virus reproduction in mammary tissue. [ more ]
Ars Technica2 months agoCoronavirusMeasles could once again become endemic in the US, the CDC warnsThe US had achieved measles elimination in 2000, but now faces a resurgence due to declining vaccination rates. Measles cases have spiked significantly in the first quarter of 2024, posing a renewed threat to the country's elimination status. [ more ]
Nature3 months agoHealthMeningitis could be behind 'mystery illness' reports in NigeriaThe WHO linked the rumors of an 'unknown' disease outbreak in Nigeria to three meningitis deaths. Thorough disease-surveillance systems and timely communication are crucial to prevent misinformation during outbreaks. [ more ]
Independent6 months agoCoronavirusFrom China's infection wave to a new strain of swine flu - when to press the panic buttonThe Covid-19 pandemic has made the world more prepared to handle infectious diseases. Health systems are now seeking real-time and rapid data to detect and assess the risk of diseases. [ more ]