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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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WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization's (WHO) member states adopted a new global pandemic accord in Geneva, aiming to enhance international cooperation and equitable access to medical resources during future health crises, emphasizing data sharing and strengthened health systems; however, full implementatio...
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Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
Sharp Drop in US Bird Flu Cases Raises Concerns
In the past 14 months, 70 people in the U.S. have been infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, mostly farmworkers, but recent case reports have dropped sharply, prompting concerns about under-reporting due to government cuts and fear among immigrant workers; one person died in Louisiana.
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SARS-CoV-2 Origin Traced to Bats in Western China and Northern Laos
American researchers traced SARS-CoV-2's origins to bats in western China and northern Laos around 2012, suggesting an intermediate host transported the virus to Wuhan's wildlife markets, similar to the 2002 SARS outbreak.
SARS-CoV-2 Origin Traced to Bats in Western China and Northern Laos
American researchers traced SARS-CoV-2's origins to bats in western China and northern Laos around 2012, suggesting an intermediate host transported the virus to Wuhan's wildlife markets, similar to the 2002 SARS outbreak.
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China's White Paper: COVID-19 Origins Tracing and US Response Criticized
China released a white paper Wednesday detailing its cooperation with the WHO in COVID-19 origin tracing, refuting the Wuhan lab leak theory, and criticizing the US response, suggesting earlier US outbreak and demanding investigation.
China's White Paper: COVID-19 Origins Tracing and US Response Criticized
China released a white paper Wednesday detailing its cooperation with the WHO in COVID-19 origin tracing, refuting the Wuhan lab leak theory, and criticizing the US response, suggesting earlier US outbreak and demanding investigation.
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WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
WHO Simulation Highlights Permafrost Pathogen Threat
A World Health Organization (WHO) exercise, "Exercise Polaris," simulated a deadly virus, "Mammothpox," emerging from a thawing mammoth, infecting scientists and spreading globally; highlighting the real threat of ancient pathogens released by climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Slight Global Uptick in COVID-19 Cases; Experts Recommend Preventative Measures
A Chinese CDC researcher reports a slight global uptick in COVID-19 cases, with China's positivity rate rising from 6.5% to 16.5% between March and May; experts advise preventative measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, and predict the current wave to peak by late June.
Slight Global Uptick in COVID-19 Cases; Experts Recommend Preventative Measures
A Chinese CDC researcher reports a slight global uptick in COVID-19 cases, with China's positivity rate rising from 6.5% to 16.5% between March and May; experts advise preventative measures, particularly for vulnerable groups, and predict the current wave to peak by late June.
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WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
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Wildlife Trade Implicated as Key Factor in SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks
Genetic analysis strongly suggests that both SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 reached their outbreak locations via the wildlife trade, not solely through natural bat-to-bat transmission, highlighting a crucial role for wildlife trade in pandemic origins.
Wildlife Trade Implicated as Key Factor in SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks
Genetic analysis strongly suggests that both SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 reached their outbreak locations via the wildlife trade, not solely through natural bat-to-bat transmission, highlighting a crucial role for wildlife trade in pandemic origins.
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Le notti di Bergamo": A Novel Exploring the Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact
Ernesto Di Cianni's debut novel, "Le notti di Bergamo," explores the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Bergamo through a fictional narrative interwoven with real events, including President Mattarella's address and the song "Rinascerò rinascerai," which will be presented in Naples on May 6th.
Le notti di Bergamo": A Novel Exploring the Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact
Ernesto Di Cianni's debut novel, "Le notti di Bergamo," explores the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Bergamo through a fictional narrative interwoven with real events, including President Mattarella's address and the song "Rinascerò rinascerai," which will be presented in Naples on May 6th.
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24% Bias Score
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cattle in U.S., Raising Pandemic Fears
H5N1 bird flu has spread from poultry to cattle in the U.S. for the first time, infecting over 1,000 dairy herds and 70 people (one death), raising concerns about a potential pandemic due to the virus's ability to adapt and spread among mammals.
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44% Bias Score
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
WHO Finalizes Historic Pandemic Agreement Emphasizing Global Collaboration and Technology Transfer
WHO member states reached a landmark agreement on Wednesday to bolster global pandemic preparedness, focusing on technology transfer to developing nations, a 'One Health' approach, and a global supply chain while respecting national sovereignty; the agreement will be considered by the World Health A...
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32% Bias Score
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