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Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler

fromBoston.com

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What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, is spreading globally and may evade immunity from current vaccines, raising concerns about its potential impact in the U.S.

fromFast Company

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COVID variant BA.3.2: Symptoms, states, and what to know about the newly emerging 'Cicada' threat

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, known as 'Cicada', has significant mutations that may reduce vaccine effectiveness and is under global health scrutiny.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

1 week ago

A new COVID variant is spreading in the U.S. How worried should you be?

The BA.3.2 variant, known as Cicada, has mutations that may allow it to evade immunity from vaccines and past infections.

Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler

A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, is emerging and may evade immunity from previous infections or vaccinations.

fromBoston.com

What to know about the highly mutated new COVID strain found in Mass. wastewater

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, is spreading globally and may evade immunity from current vaccines, raising concerns about its potential impact in the U.S.

fromFast Company

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

COVID variant BA.3.2: Symptoms, states, and what to know about the newly emerging 'Cicada' threat

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, known as 'Cicada', has significant mutations that may reduce vaccine effectiveness and is under global health scrutiny.

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1 week ago

Richard Hatchett, epidemiologist: The risk of a pandemic is greater today than it was in 2019'

Global pandemic preparedness remains inadequate, with increased risks and the necessity for strategic investment in health initiatives.

Why you should keep getting mRNA vaccines

mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their ability to prevent approximately eight million COVID infections within the first six months of their rollout, showcasing their effectiveness in combating the pandemic.

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Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.

fromGothamist

4 weeks ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.

fromNew York Post

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

New York City detected its first case of mpox clade I, a more severe and transmissible strain, in a person with recent international travel, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for at-risk populations.

fromNews 12 - Default

Severe mpox strain detected in NYC

A severe Clade I mpox strain was detected in NYC in a traveler, prompting health officials to urge vaccination for specific populations while maintaining that overall risk remains low.

fromGothamist

4 weeks ago

What to know about NYC's first case of severe mpox strain

New York City confirmed its first case of clade I mpox, a more severe strain than the 2022 outbreak strain, with no known local transmission currently.

fromNew York Post

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

Coronavirus

Why this 'unprecedented' outbreak isn't another Covid

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.

Coronavirus

Why this 'unprecedented' outbreak isn't another Covid

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

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Science

Daily briefing: COVID's origins - what we do and don't know

Horses produce two-toned vocalizations simultaneously using their vocal folds and larynx cartilage to convey complex messages, while AI threatens research programming jobs and Japan approves stem cell therapies with limited trial data.

fromArs Technica

4 weeks ago

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.

fromMail Online

Scientists discover clue in viruses that reveal if they were lab-made

A new study analyzing seven viral outbreaks found no unusual genetic changes in Covid or most viruses before emergence, supporting a natural zoonotic origin rather than lab creation.

Science

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A single nasal spray vaccine induces lung macrophage readiness, offering broad protection against viruses, multiple bacteria, and potentially allergies for months.

Medicine

The infection enigma: why some people die from typically harmless germs

Genetic mutations in immune-related genes cause inborn errors of immunity that make some people uniquely vulnerable to severe infections and immune disorders.

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Why is flu so bad this year? Highly mutated variant offers answers

Public health

New flu strain rising as Bay Area virus levels hit season high

Public health

Why is flu so bad this year? Highly mutated variant offers answers

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

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New flu strain rising as Bay Area virus levels hit season high

Scientists use AI to create a virus never seen before

Scientists used AI and gene-assembly tools to create Evo-Φ2147, a novel 11-gene virus designed to kill pathogenic E. coli.

Public health

Key NIH research institute told to remove references to 'pandemic preparedness'

NIAID staff were ordered to remove 'biodefense' and 'pandemic preparedness' from web pages as the institute shifts focus away from those research priorities.

Science

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New Stanford study points to vaccine that protects against multiple infections

A single vaccine that activates innate immunity provided mice broad protection against respiratory viruses, bacteria, and allergens, representing a new vaccination approach.