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WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
WHO Urges China to Share Covid-19 Origin Data
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China, the WHO urged China to share data on its origins, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future outbreaks; China has not yet responded.
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40% Bias Score
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
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52% Bias Score
UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
UK Flu Surge Prompts 'Lockdown' Calls Amid Hospital Crisis
A surge in flu infections across the UK has prompted health experts to urge 'lockdown-style' measures, with nearly 3,000 hospitalizations reported, four times higher than last year, and concerns over a less-effective flu vaccine.
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56% Bias Score
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
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40% Bias Score
California Declares Emergency Amid Severe Avian Flu Case
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a severe avian flu case in Louisiana and 645 infected cattle in California, stemming from a broader outbreak that began in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, despite low human-to-human transmission risk.
California Declares Emergency Amid Severe Avian Flu Case
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a severe avian flu case in Louisiana and 645 infected cattle in California, stemming from a broader outbreak that began in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, despite low human-to-human transmission risk.
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40% Bias Score
First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case Raises Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in the U.S. The CDC reports 61 total human cases since April, raising pandemic concerns despite limited human-to-human transmission, and highlighting the importance of safe food handling practi...
First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case Raises Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in the U.S. The CDC reports 61 total human cases since April, raising pandemic concerns despite limited human-to-human transmission, and highlighting the importance of safe food handling practi...
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52% Bias Score
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
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36% Bias Score
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
WHO Reports Decreasing COVID-19 Cases and Deaths, but Highlights Ongoing Challenges
By November 10, 2024, the WHO reported over 776 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 7 million deaths globally, with a recent 39% decrease in cases and 36% decrease in deaths; however, underreporting is acknowledged, along with the continued burden of long COVID and vaccination inequities.
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16% Bias Score
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
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48% Bias Score
California Declares Emergency Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, due to the increasing number of bird flu cases in the state, particularly impacting dairy cows, following a CDC report of a severe human case in Louisiana.
California Declares Emergency Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, due to the increasing number of bird flu cases in the state, particularly impacting dairy cows, following a CDC report of a severe human case in Louisiana.
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32% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Baden-Württemberg
A dead stork in Appenweier, Germany, tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks. Two suspected cases emerged in a Forst animal park, potentially leading to culling of many animals, and preventive measures are being implemented to contain the spre...
H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Baden-Württemberg
A dead stork in Appenweier, Germany, tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, prompting concerns about potential outbreaks. Two suspected cases emerged in a Forst animal park, potentially leading to culling of many animals, and preventive measures are being implemented to contain the spre...
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40% Bias Score
First U.S. Human Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. linked to a backyard flock in Louisiana; the patient is hospitalized, and the source of exposure is under investigation.
First U.S. Human Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. linked to a backyard flock in Louisiana; the patient is hospitalized, and the source of exposure is under investigation.
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36% Bias Score
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