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West Nile Virus Cases Surge 40% Above Average in US
As of early September, the U.S. has reported approximately 770 West Nile virus cases, exceeding the average by roughly 40%, with nearly 500 classified as severe, prompting health concerns.
West Nile Virus Cases Surge 40% Above Average in US
As of early September, the U.S. has reported approximately 770 West Nile virus cases, exceeding the average by roughly 40%, with nearly 500 classified as severe, prompting health concerns.
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24% Bias Score
Putin Orders New Infectious Disease Hospital for Magadan Amid Coastal Erosion
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the construction of a new infectious disease hospital in Magadan, Russia, to replace the existing facility located in two old, substandard buildings on an eroding coastline that has receded 56 meters in recent decades, threatening the existing infrastructure. The...
Putin Orders New Infectious Disease Hospital for Magadan Amid Coastal Erosion
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the construction of a new infectious disease hospital in Magadan, Russia, to replace the existing facility located in two old, substandard buildings on an eroding coastline that has receded 56 meters in recent decades, threatening the existing infrastructure. The...
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Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Vibrio vulnificus Infections
Rising sea temperatures are expanding the habitat of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium causing severe infections, leading to increased septicemia cases in various regions, especially during heatwaves; cases have more than tripled in some areas.
Rising Sea Temperatures Fuel Vibrio vulnificus Infections
Rising sea temperatures are expanding the habitat of Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium causing severe infections, leading to increased septicemia cases in various regions, especially during heatwaves; cases have more than tripled in some areas.
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20% Bias Score
Australian Childcare Worker Faces 70 Abuse Charges, Prompts Widespread Testing
Australian authorities are testing approximately 2,000 children from 24 childcare centers after a worker, Joshua Dale Brown, was charged with 70 counts of child abuse, highlighting flaws in the background check system.
Australian Childcare Worker Faces 70 Abuse Charges, Prompts Widespread Testing
Australian authorities are testing approximately 2,000 children from 24 childcare centers after a worker, Joshua Dale Brown, was charged with 70 counts of child abuse, highlighting flaws in the background check system.
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40% Bias Score
Streptococcus Cases Trigger School Closures and Parental Panic in Greece
Preemptive school closures in Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Serres due to Streptococcus cases have sparked parental panic, leading to an influx of calls to pediatricians seeking advice on testing and preventative measures, despite reassurances from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) t...
Streptococcus Cases Trigger School Closures and Parental Panic in Greece
Preemptive school closures in Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Serres due to Streptococcus cases have sparked parental panic, leading to an influx of calls to pediatricians seeking advice on testing and preventative measures, despite reassurances from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) t...
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52% Bias Score
\"Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England Prompts UKHSA Warning\"\
The UKHSA has warned of a rise in scarlet fever cases in England, exceeding the five-year average with 12,176 confirmed cases between January and March 2024; parents are urged to be vigilant, and early antibiotic treatment is crucial to reduce complications and transmission.
\"Rise in Scarlet Fever Cases in England Prompts UKHSA Warning\"\
The UKHSA has warned of a rise in scarlet fever cases in England, exceeding the five-year average with 12,176 confirmed cases between January and March 2024; parents are urged to be vigilant, and early antibiotic treatment is crucial to reduce complications and transmission.
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36% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Cases Rise in US, Reaching Highest Level Since 2011
The US is experiencing a resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) cases, reaching the highest level since 2011 with 10,347 cases in 2024, an 8 percent increase from 2023 and a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, driven by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increased international travel.
Tuberculosis Cases Rise in US, Reaching Highest Level Since 2011
The US is experiencing a resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) cases, reaching the highest level since 2011 with 10,347 cases in 2024, an 8 percent increase from 2023 and a 10 percent increase compared to 2014, driven by factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increased international travel.
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China Implements Four-Tier Infectious Disease Risk Assessment System
China launched a four-tier infectious disease risk assessment system, effective immediately, requiring local agencies to evaluate risks based on data from multiple sources and trigger responses ranging from public advisories to government alerts depending on the risk level.
China Implements Four-Tier Infectious Disease Risk Assessment System
China launched a four-tier infectious disease risk assessment system, effective immediately, requiring local agencies to evaluate risks based on data from multiple sources and trigger responses ranging from public advisories to government alerts depending on the risk level.
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24% Bias Score
Four Florida Deaths Highlight Vibrio vulnificus Threat
Four Floridians died from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria thriving in warm seawater, prompting concerns about public health in coastal areas; eleven cases total have been reported.
Four Florida Deaths Highlight Vibrio vulnificus Threat
Four Floridians died from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria thriving in warm seawater, prompting concerns about public health in coastal areas; eleven cases total have been reported.
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8% Bias Score
Southern Alberta Issues Blanket Measles Exposure Advisory Amidst Uncontrolled Outbreak
A surge in measles cases in Southern Alberta's South Zone (452 confirmed, 75% of Alberta's total) has forced health officials to issue a blanket exposure advisory due to the inability to track specific exposure sites, impacting mainly unvaccinated individuals under 18.
Southern Alberta Issues Blanket Measles Exposure Advisory Amidst Uncontrolled Outbreak
A surge in measles cases in Southern Alberta's South Zone (452 confirmed, 75% of Alberta's total) has forced health officials to issue a blanket exposure advisory due to the inability to track specific exposure sites, impacting mainly unvaccinated individuals under 18.
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40% Bias Score
Highly Infectious Covid Variant NB.1.8.1 Detected in US
A new, highly infectious Covid variant, NB.1.8.1, originating in China, has been detected in several US states among international travelers, causing concern despite no current major US surge; the variant is linked to increased hospitalizations in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Highly Infectious Covid Variant NB.1.8.1 Detected in US
A new, highly infectious Covid variant, NB.1.8.1, originating in China, has been detected in several US states among international travelers, causing concern despite no current major US surge; the variant is linked to increased hospitalizations in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
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40% Bias Score
Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
Global Spread of Oroopucha Virus: A Growing Public Health Threat
The Oroopucha virus, initially confined to the Amazon, has spread globally, infecting over 20,000 people in the last 18 months, with approximately 30 cases reported in Europe; its asymptomatic nature and lack of treatment pose significant challenges.
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40% Bias Score
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