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NB.1.8.1: A New Covid-19 Variant Spreads in Australia
The new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1, detected in January 2025 and designated a variant under monitoring by the WHO, is spreading in Australia and globally, showing higher infection rates and reduced antibody neutralization; however, current vaccines likely offer protection against severe disease.
NB.1.8.1: A New Covid-19 Variant Spreads in Australia
The new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1, detected in January 2025 and designated a variant under monitoring by the WHO, is spreading in Australia and globally, showing higher infection rates and reduced antibody neutralization; however, current vaccines likely offer protection against severe disease.
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12% Bias Score
Climate Change to Spread Deadly Fungi, Threatening Millions
Climate change is projected to significantly expand the range of Aspergillus fungi, causing potentially life-threatening aspergillosis, by 2100, increasing the risk to millions, particularly those with weakened immune systems, based on a new study from the University of Manchester.
Climate Change to Spread Deadly Fungi, Threatening Millions
Climate change is projected to significantly expand the range of Aspergillus fungi, causing potentially life-threatening aspergillosis, by 2100, increasing the risk to millions, particularly those with weakened immune systems, based on a new study from the University of Manchester.
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36% Bias Score
SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 Variant Detected in France: Monitoring its Spread
The SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 variant, first identified in France with four confirmed cases, is under WHO surveillance after causing a surge in Covid-19 cases in Asia with increased hospitalizations and deaths; although no increased severity is observed clinically, its enhanced cell penetration and potent...
SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 Variant Detected in France: Monitoring its Spread
The SARS-CoV-2 NB.1.8.1 variant, first identified in France with four confirmed cases, is under WHO surveillance after causing a surge in Covid-19 cases in Asia with increased hospitalizations and deaths; although no increased severity is observed clinically, its enhanced cell penetration and potent...
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16% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread and Pandemic Risk
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has spread globally, infecting various bird and mammal species, including over 1,000 dairy cattle in the US, leading to at least 70 human cases and one death, raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to inconsistent governmental responses and the virus's...
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread and Pandemic Risk
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has spread globally, infecting various bird and mammal species, including over 1,000 dairy cattle in the US, leading to at least 70 human cases and one death, raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to inconsistent governmental responses and the virus's...
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Health Worker's Pandemic Photos Capture Resilience and Toll on Staff
Operating department practitioner David Collyer documented his colleagues' experiences at Nevill Hall Hospital in Wales during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic using a 35mm film camera, capturing images published in The Guardian and later compiled into a book, "All in a Day's Work," raising m...
Welsh Health Worker's Pandemic Photos Capture Resilience and Toll on Staff
Operating department practitioner David Collyer documented his colleagues' experiences at Nevill Hall Hospital in Wales during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic using a 35mm film camera, capturing images published in The Guardian and later compiled into a book, "All in a Day's Work," raising m...
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20% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Accord, Emphasizing Equitable Access
The World Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Accord on May 22, 2024, creating new systems for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, with China playing a key role in negotiations and advocating for equitable access to health products for developing nations.
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40% Bias Score
Highly Infectious COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Spurs Mask Recommendations Amid Global Spread
The highly infectious COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, first detected in January 2024 in Asia, is causing rising infection and hospitalization rates in several countries, prompting health experts to urge masking and other preventative measures amid fears of a summer wave; it has spread to 22 countries wit...
Highly Infectious COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Spurs Mask Recommendations Amid Global Spread
The highly infectious COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, first detected in January 2024 in Asia, is causing rising infection and hospitalization rates in several countries, prompting health experts to urge masking and other preventative measures amid fears of a summer wave; it has spread to 22 countries wit...
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40% Bias Score
NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 Variant Spreads in U.S., Raising Concerns
The NB.1.8.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant, originating in Asia, is spreading in the U.S., alongside XFG and LP.8.1, posing challenges due to limited surveillance and resource constraints, despite some protection from existing vaccines.
NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 Variant Spreads in U.S., Raising Concerns
The NB.1.8.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant, originating in Asia, is spreading in the U.S., alongside XFG and LP.8.1, posing challenges due to limited surveillance and resource constraints, despite some protection from existing vaccines.
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60% Bias Score
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread Raises Pandemic Concerns
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting various animal species, including mammals, with at least 70 human cases and one death reported. Experts warn that weakened public health infrastructure and the virus's ability to cross species barriers increa...
H5N1 Avian Influenza: Global Spread Raises Pandemic Concerns
The highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is spreading rapidly across the globe, affecting various animal species, including mammals, with at least 70 human cases and one death reported. Experts warn that weakened public health infrastructure and the virus's ability to cross species barriers increa...
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48% 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
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat: Rapid Spread and Lack of Preparedness
H5N1 avian flu, currently spreading across continents and infecting mammals, including at least 70 humans with one death, raises serious pandemic concerns due to its rapid spread, past policy failures, and potential for increased transmissibility.
H5N1 Avian Flu Pandemic Threat: Rapid Spread and Lack of Preparedness
H5N1 avian flu, currently spreading across continents and infecting mammals, including at least 70 humans with one death, raises serious pandemic concerns due to its rapid spread, past policy failures, and potential for increased transmissibility.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Assembly adopted a global pandemic accord on May 22, 2024, establishing new platforms and mechanisms to improve pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, including equitable access to resources and improved global health governance, following over three years of negotiations.
WHO Adopts Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Assembly adopted a global pandemic accord on May 22, 2024, establishing new platforms and mechanisms to improve pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response, including equitable access to resources and improved global health governance, following over three years of negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
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