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After months of COVID surging, there are signs of a slowdown in California

COVID positivity rate shows signs of slowing after weeks of rising numbers, particularly in Santa Clara County.
Despite slowing spread, COVID-related deaths are increasing, indicating ongoing concerns about the virus.
Emerging variants, such as the FLiRT sub-variant KP.3.1.1, continue to impact the situation.

How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a serious pathogen with high mortality rates when transmitted from birds to humans.

After months of COVID surging, there are signs of a slowdown in California

COVID positivity rate shows signs of slowing after weeks of rising numbers, particularly in Santa Clara County.
Despite slowing spread, COVID-related deaths are increasing, indicating ongoing concerns about the virus.
Emerging variants, such as the FLiRT sub-variant KP.3.1.1, continue to impact the situation.

How Big a Threat Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, specifically H5N1, is a serious pathogen with high mortality rates when transmitted from birds to humans.
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Risk of bird flu spreading to humans is enormous concern', says WHO

The World Health Organization is concerned about the spread of H5N1 bird flu, which poses a significant risk of spillover to humans.

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.
Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus.

Colorectal Cancer Is Becoming More Common For People Under 50. But Why?

Colorectal cancer cases are increasing in young people globally, including in Europe and the US.
Death from colorectal cancer is expected to rise in young men in Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK and in young women in Germany in 2024.
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Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.

Malaria drug Trump touted as Covid cure increased chance of death study

People who took hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 were 11% more likely to die from the virus.
Nearly 17,000 people across six countries died after taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19.

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic.

Malaria drug Trump touted as Covid cure increased chance of death study

People who took hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 were 11% more likely to die from the virus.
Nearly 17,000 people across six countries died after taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19.
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Teen dies after dirt bike crash in Wareham

Tragic incident of a 14-year-old boy dying in a dirt bike crash in Wareham over the weekend.
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