Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
Nationwide Milk Testing Ordered for Bird Flu
The U.S. government mandated nationwide testing of raw milk for bird flu starting December 16th, aimed at containing the virus detected in over 700 dairy herds across 15 states since March, despite the low risk to humans from pasteurized milk.
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24% Bias Score
"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"
"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."
"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"
"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."
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24% Bias Score
Co-circulating Winter Viruses Strain European Healthcare Systems
Respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are co-circulating in the EU, causing concern for healthcare systems as RSV cases rise and flu and COVID-19 circulate at low levels; experts recommend vaccination, improved indoor air quality, and preventative measures.
Co-circulating Winter Viruses Strain European Healthcare Systems
Respiratory viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are co-circulating in the EU, causing concern for healthcare systems as RSV cases rise and flu and COVID-19 circulate at low levels; experts recommend vaccination, improved indoor air quality, and preventative measures.
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16% Bias Score
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"
"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."
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40% Bias Score
"Unexplained Illness in DRC: 394 Cases, 30 Deaths Prompt WHO Response"
"An unexplained illness in the DRC's Kwango province has caused 394 cases and 30 deaths since late October, prompting a WHO response team to investigate and provide support."
"Unexplained Illness in DRC: 394 Cases, 30 Deaths Prompt WHO Response"
"An unexplained illness in the DRC's Kwango province has caused 394 cases and 30 deaths since late October, prompting a WHO response team to investigate and provide support."
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12% Bias Score
Mexico Heat Study: Young Adults at Higher Risk Than Previously Thought
A study in Science Advances reveals that in Mexico, high heat and humidity kill far more young people (18-35) than older people (50+), contradicting previous assumptions; researchers are investigating causes, including occupational exposure and risk perception.
Mexico Heat Study: Young Adults at Higher Risk Than Previously Thought
A study in Science Advances reveals that in Mexico, high heat and humidity kill far more young people (18-35) than older people (50+), contradicting previous assumptions; researchers are investigating causes, including occupational exposure and risk perception.
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20% Bias Score
UK Exports Banned Pesticides, Causing Poisoning in Brazil
Brazilian farmer Valdemar Postanovicz suffered acute pesticide poisoning from Reglone, a diquat-based herbicide manufactured in the UK and exported to Brazil despite being banned in the UK due to health and environmental concerns; this highlights the UK's export of 8,489 tonnes of banned pesticides ...
UK Exports Banned Pesticides, Causing Poisoning in Brazil
Brazilian farmer Valdemar Postanovicz suffered acute pesticide poisoning from Reglone, a diquat-based herbicide manufactured in the UK and exported to Brazil despite being banned in the UK due to health and environmental concerns; this highlights the UK's export of 8,489 tonnes of banned pesticides ...
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56% Bias Score
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak
In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.
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48% Bias Score
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 FĂ€lle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeÀhnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 FÀlle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, wÀhrend die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf UnterernÀhrung u...
"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 FĂ€lle, mindestens 17 Tote
In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeÀhnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 FÀlle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, wÀhrend die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf UnterernÀhrung u...
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56% Bias Score
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
USDA Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing for Bird Flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a nationwide testing program for bird flu in the milk supply, starting December 16th, to complement existing measures and rapidly identify infected herds amidst an outbreak affecting over 700 dairy herds and 57 people since April.
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20% Bias Score
"Federal Order Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak"
"A new federal order requires nationwide testing of the US milk supply for bird flu, following its detection in a Texas cow in March and spread to 710 dairy herds across 15 states; the order, beginning in six states, seeks to control the virus's spread and ensure safety."
"Federal Order Mandates Nationwide Milk Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak"
"A new federal order requires nationwide testing of the US milk supply for bird flu, following its detection in a Texas cow in March and spread to 710 dairy herds across 15 states; the order, beginning in six states, seeks to control the virus's spread and ensure safety."
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32% Bias Score
Congo Investigates Flu-Like Illness Outbreak, 71 Dead
A mysterious flu-like illness in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, Congo, has killed at least 71 people between November 10th and 25th, with nearly 380 total cases, disproportionately affecting children under 5; the WHO is deploying experts to investigate.
Congo Investigates Flu-Like Illness Outbreak, 71 Dead
A mysterious flu-like illness in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, Congo, has killed at least 71 people between November 10th and 25th, with nearly 380 total cases, disproportionately affecting children under 5; the WHO is deploying experts to investigate.
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28% Bias Score