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Rapid Ebola Outbreak Detection in Uganda Highlights Need for Enhanced Surveillance
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan Ebolavirus; the index case, a male nurse, died on January 29, 2025, prompting a WHO vaccine trial. While genetically distinct from the 2022 outbreak, the virus's origin remains unknown, prompting enhanced travel precautions.
Rapid Ebola Outbreak Detection in Uganda Highlights Need for Enhanced Surveillance
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan Ebolavirus; the index case, a male nurse, died on January 29, 2025, prompting a WHO vaccine trial. While genetically distinct from the 2022 outbreak, the virus's origin remains unknown, prompting enhanced travel precautions.
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44% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin, Germany, prompted the culling of nearby swine and other cloven-hoofed animals, disinfection of the affected area, and testing of other livestock; the virus' origin remains unclear, but South Korea banned German pork imports.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin, Germany, prompted the culling of nearby swine and other cloven-hoofed animals, disinfection of the affected area, and testing of other livestock; the virus' origin remains unclear, but South Korea banned German pork imports.
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COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
COVID-19: Five Years Later—Deaths, Variants, and Lingering Impacts
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 20 million deaths are estimated, with the Omicron variant currently dominant; however, scientists are developing new vaccines and researching the lingering effects of long COVID.
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UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
UK hMPV Cases Double, Overwhelming Hospitals Amidst Flu Surge
A surge in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infections in the UK has seen cases double in a month, affecting young children most severely, coinciding with a quadrupling of flu cases and overwhelming hospitals; experts urge preventative measures.
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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
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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Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
Germany Reflects on Five Years of Covid-19: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
Five years after Germany's first Covid-19 case in February 2020, virologist Sandra Ciesek and medical director Jürgen Graf reflect on the pandemic's critical moments, highlighting the inadequate protection of elderly care home residents in fall 2020 and the unequal global vaccine distribution. They ...
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French Hospitals Overwhelmed by Early, Intense Flu Season
Around 100 French hospitals activated emergency plans due to a pre-Christmas flu surge hospitalizing nearly 4,000 patients in early January; experts cite insufficient vaccination and pre-existing healthcare pressures as contributing factors alongside three circulating viral strains.
French Hospitals Overwhelmed by Early, Intense Flu Season
Around 100 French hospitals activated emergency plans due to a pre-Christmas flu surge hospitalizing nearly 4,000 patients in early January; experts cite insufficient vaccination and pre-existing healthcare pressures as contributing factors alongside three circulating viral strains.
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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
COVID-19 Pandemic's Fifth Anniversary: A Reflection on Origins and Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic's fifth anniversary highlights at least 13 million deaths and over 4 billion people in lockdown, tracing its origins to SARS-CoV-1 and emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness and sustainable practices in animal agriculture.
COVID-19 Pandemic's Fifth Anniversary: A Reflection on Origins and Future Preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic's fifth anniversary highlights at least 13 million deaths and over 4 billion people in lockdown, tracing its origins to SARS-CoV-1 and emphasizing the need for improved pandemic preparedness and sustainable practices in animal agriculture.
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24% Bias Score
First Severe US H5N1 Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition with the country's first severe H5N1 bird flu infection, likely contracted from a backyard flock, raising concerns about broader transmission risks.
First Severe US H5N1 Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Flock
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions is hospitalized in critical condition with the country's first severe H5N1 bird flu infection, likely contracted from a backyard flock, raising concerns about broader transmission risks.
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Mysterious Illness Kills 27 in DRC; Cause Unknown
A mysterious illness causing respiratory symptoms has killed at least 27 people in the DRC, with 382 cases reported as of December 3rd; the cause is unknown, but investigations are underway, and international health organizations are assisting.
Mysterious Illness Kills 27 in DRC; Cause Unknown
A mysterious illness causing respiratory symptoms has killed at least 27 people in the DRC, with 382 cases reported as of December 3rd; the cause is unknown, but investigations are underway, and international health organizations are assisting.
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20% Bias Score
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