Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a small buffalo herd in Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted authorities to implement a temporary ban on animal transport and undertake extensive testing; the source of the virus remains unknown.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a small buffalo herd in Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted authorities to implement a temporary ban on animal transport and undertake extensive testing; the source of the virus remains unknown.
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44% Bias Score
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
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44% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak: Five Family Members, Including Children, Infected in Germany
Five members of a family in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, including two children, have been infected with the Mpox virus (clade 1b), prompting health authorities to contact potential contacts and emphasize the importance of close physical contact in Mpox transmission.
Mpox Outbreak: Five Family Members, Including Children, Infected in Germany
Five members of a family in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, including two children, have been infected with the Mpox virus (clade 1b), prompting health authorities to contact potential contacts and emphasize the importance of close physical contact in Mpox transmission.
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24% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
Disease X Outbreak in DR Congo: 79 Children Dead
An outbreak of an unknown disease, \"Disease X\", has infected 376 and killed 79 children in the Panzi health zone, DR Congo, since October 24, prompting an investigation by the Africa CDC, WHO, and Congolese health authorities. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory problems, with malnut...
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20% Bias Score
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
Disease X Outbreak in DRC: At Least 79 Dead
At least 79 people have died in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from a mysterious disease, known as Disease X, since late October, prompting investigation by WHO experts to determine the cause and prevent spread.
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
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20% Bias Score
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
Norovirus Outbreak Surge in the US
A surge in norovirus outbreaks across the US has prompted increased concerns, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th, significantly higher than the average of 65 or less in previous years, according to the CDC. The highly contagious virus causes gastrointestinal illness, necessit...
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12% Bias Score
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
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28% Bias Score
Mysterious 'Shaking Illness' Affects 300 in Uganda
A new illness called 'Dinga Dinga' is affecting approximately 300 people, mostly women and girls, in Uganda's Bundibugyo district, causing fever and uncontrollable shaking; health officials are investigating and treating patients with antibiotics.
Mysterious 'Shaking Illness' Affects 300 in Uganda
A new illness called 'Dinga Dinga' is affecting approximately 300 people, mostly women and girls, in Uganda's Bundibugyo district, causing fever and uncontrollable shaking; health officials are investigating and treating patients with antibiotics.
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44% Bias Score
Deadly Illness Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens, Primarily Children
At least 31 people, mostly children under 5, have died from a mysterious illness in the DRC's Panzi region, with over 400 cases reported; WHO teams are investigating, considering various causes, including pneumonia, influenza, and malaria, exacerbated by malnutrition and the region's remoteness and ...
Deadly Illness Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens, Primarily Children
At least 31 people, mostly children under 5, have died from a mysterious illness in the DRC's Panzi region, with over 400 cases reported; WHO teams are investigating, considering various causes, including pneumonia, influenza, and malaria, exacerbated by malnutrition and the region's remoteness and ...
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines
A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...
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12% Bias Score