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COVID Rates Are Rising in What Experts Are Calling a "Silent Surge" Across the Country

COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are surging, particularly during holiday gatherings, indicating the pandemic's ongoing threat despite low booster vaccination rates.

First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC

First U.S. death from bird flu confirmed, emphasizing the severity of H5N1 despite primarily mild cases among others exposed.

New York City sees huge surge in flu cases here's when you should go to the doctor | amNewYork

Flu cases are widespread in New York, with significant increases in NYC just before the holiday season.

Noroviruses highly contagious, really disgusting DW 01/02/2025

Norovirus is highly contagious and is currently experiencing a spike in the U.S., particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

U.S. norovirus cases spiking this holiday season. Here's how to avoid the stomach bug

Norovirus outbreaks have surged in the U.S., marking the highest level since 2012, prompting public health warnings and preventative measures.

Norovirus Cases on the Rise Across the Country as Holiday Travels Wrap Up

There's a significant uptick in norovirus outbreaks across the U.S., particularly during the holiday season, exacerbated by foodborne transmission.

COVID Rates Are Rising in What Experts Are Calling a "Silent Surge" Across the Country

COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are surging, particularly during holiday gatherings, indicating the pandemic's ongoing threat despite low booster vaccination rates.

First bird flu death reported in the U.S., according to the CDC

First U.S. death from bird flu confirmed, emphasizing the severity of H5N1 despite primarily mild cases among others exposed.

New York City sees huge surge in flu cases here's when you should go to the doctor | amNewYork

Flu cases are widespread in New York, with significant increases in NYC just before the holiday season.

Noroviruses highly contagious, really disgusting DW 01/02/2025

Norovirus is highly contagious and is currently experiencing a spike in the U.S., particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

U.S. norovirus cases spiking this holiday season. Here's how to avoid the stomach bug

Norovirus outbreaks have surged in the U.S., marking the highest level since 2012, prompting public health warnings and preventative measures.

Norovirus Cases on the Rise Across the Country as Holiday Travels Wrap Up

There's a significant uptick in norovirus outbreaks across the U.S., particularly during the holiday season, exacerbated by foodborne transmission.
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Hospitals face into 'perfect storm' as flu spike and impact of freezing weather leaves hundreds without a bed

Hospital overcrowding is severely affecting elderly patients, with many facing extended waiting times for care.
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Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars

Concerns over human metapneumovirus are overstated; it's part of the normal respiratory virus cycle and should not cause panic.

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China

The recent surge in HMPV cases in China is alarming but far less concerning than the Covid-19 pandemic risk.

What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China DW 01/06/2025

HMPV outbreak in China is notable but reflects seasonal respiratory illness trends rather than an emerging health crisis.

HMPV Cases Are Rising Across Asia, but Experts Say Not to Panic

Experts see the surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Asia as a concern, but not a global health threat.
HMPV symptoms are usually mild but can be severe for high-risk populations.

HMPV outbreak: What to know about the virus spread in China DW 01/06/2025

HMPV outbreak in China shows seasonal trends, primarily affecting young individuals, with no indication of a significant health emergency.

Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars

Concerns over human metapneumovirus are overstated; it's part of the normal respiratory virus cycle and should not cause panic.

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China

The recent surge in HMPV cases in China is alarming but far less concerning than the Covid-19 pandemic risk.

What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China DW 01/06/2025

HMPV outbreak in China is notable but reflects seasonal respiratory illness trends rather than an emerging health crisis.

HMPV Cases Are Rising Across Asia, but Experts Say Not to Panic

Experts see the surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Asia as a concern, but not a global health threat.
HMPV symptoms are usually mild but can be severe for high-risk populations.

HMPV outbreak: What to know about the virus spread in China DW 01/06/2025

HMPV outbreak in China shows seasonal trends, primarily affecting young individuals, with no indication of a significant health emergency.
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Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Covid is surging again in the US, with low vaccination rates prompting urgent calls for public health action.

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

Paxlovid may benefit some long Covid patients, but results vary significantly and the underlying causes remain unclear.

Limping Into 2025: Mindfulness and the Post-COVID Brain

COVID has created a lasting psychological and medical trauma that affects many people with a variety of persistent symptoms.

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Covid is surging again in the US, with low vaccination rates prompting urgent calls for public health action.

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

Paxlovid may benefit some long Covid patients, but results vary significantly and the underlying causes remain unclear.

Limping Into 2025: Mindfulness and the Post-COVID Brain

COVID has created a lasting psychological and medical trauma that affects many people with a variety of persistent symptoms.
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Bird flu: First US death from virus reported in Louisiana

The first human H5N1 bird flu death in the U.S. underscores emerging health risks related to avian influenza.
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Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing

The absence of bird flu testing doesn't indicate the virus's absence in humans; proactive testing is essential to manage future outbreaks.

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1

First U.S. death from H5N1 bird flu reported in Louisiana.
Patient over 65 with underlying conditions; low public health risk remains.
CDC identified genetic mutations in the virus related to the infection.

Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine

H5N1 poses a significant threat, and vaccine development is crucial for pandemic preparedness.

First human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County detected

Human cases of bird flu are rising in California, but public risk remains low, and authorities are monitoring exposed individuals closely.

Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

The first human death from bird flu in the U.S. has been reported, emphasizing the potential risks of the virus from backyard birds.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California is experiencing a major bird flu outbreak impacting poultry and dairy industries, raising concerns about food safety for holiday meals.

Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing

The absence of bird flu testing doesn't indicate the virus's absence in humans; proactive testing is essential to manage future outbreaks.

First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana after severe case of H5N1

First U.S. death from H5N1 bird flu reported in Louisiana.
Patient over 65 with underlying conditions; low public health risk remains.
CDC identified genetic mutations in the virus related to the infection.

Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine

H5N1 poses a significant threat, and vaccine development is crucial for pandemic preparedness.

First human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County detected

Human cases of bird flu are rising in California, but public risk remains low, and authorities are monitoring exposed individuals closely.

Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

The first human death from bird flu in the U.S. has been reported, emphasizing the potential risks of the virus from backyard birds.

Is my Christmas dinner safe during California bird flu state of emergency? We asked experts

California is experiencing a major bird flu outbreak impacting poultry and dairy industries, raising concerns about food safety for holiday meals.
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First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

First U.S. fatality from bird flu H5N1 reported in a Louisiana patient with underlying health issues.

Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What's Going Around

Flu is widespread across 40 states in the U.S., with multiple viruses, including COVID-19 and RSV, contributing to respiratory illnesses.
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WHO implores China to finally share Covid origins data, five years on

WHO urges China for transparency on Covid-19 origins, highlighting the importance of data sharing for future pandemic preparedness.

Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak poses serious public health risks, leading to state emergencies and widespread concern as it spreads across species.

Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic

Public health funding is crucial for national security and future pandemic preparedness.

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Nationwide influenza emergency room visits are at "very high" levels, surpassing previous years' cases and reflecting a significant uptick in flu trends.

Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here's where COVID, RSV infections are climbing

The US flu season has started with a significant surge in cases and illness across the country.

Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they've been in a decade

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have surged dramatically, with over 32,000 cases reported, indicating a return to pre-pandemic trends.

WHO implores China to finally share Covid origins data, five years on

WHO urges China for transparency on Covid-19 origins, highlighting the importance of data sharing for future pandemic preparedness.

Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak poses serious public health risks, leading to state emergencies and widespread concern as it spreads across species.

Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic

Public health funding is crucial for national security and future pandemic preparedness.

Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says

Nationwide influenza emergency room visits are at "very high" levels, surpassing previous years' cases and reflecting a significant uptick in flu trends.

Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here's where COVID, RSV infections are climbing

The US flu season has started with a significant surge in cases and illness across the country.

Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they've been in a decade

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have surged dramatically, with over 32,000 cases reported, indicating a return to pre-pandemic trends.
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Elderly patients spend five days in emergency department

Emergency departments in Northern Ireland are overwhelmed, with elderly patients facing long waits for admission due to insufficient community care resources.

Louisiana person is the first U.S. bird flu death, health officials say

The first U.S. bird flu death occurred in Louisiana, involving an older patient linked to sick backyard birds. The case raises concerns about virus mutation.

The Epicenter of the COVID Outbreak Five Years Later

We go to the city were there the COVID-19 global pandemic started five years ago, Wuhan, China.
We find that security is still tight and trauma is still pervasive.

Here's what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

Bird flu poses a low risk to humans but has led to a state of emergency in California due to increasing cases in poultry.
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5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep inequities in global health and initiated a continuous need for scientific vigilance regarding evolving viruses.

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The WHO emphasizes the need for transparency and data sharing from China regarding the origins of the Covid pandemic.

The government's COVID con gave us a million American caskets

Federal agencies suppressed evidence suggesting COVID's lab origins, prioritizing political narratives over scientific facts.

Are we ready for another pandemic?

The pandemic preparedness agreement negotiations stalled, worrying experts about future outbreak responses.
Another pandemic is inevitable, but predicting its nature, location, and timing remains elusive.

Exclusive | Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration accused of stripping NYC citizens of 'basic liberties' during COVID pandemic: suit

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration is accused of violating citizens' liberties through inequitable vaccine mandate exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moral imperative': WHO presses China to share COVID origins data

The WHO urges China to improve transparency on COVID-19 origins for better future pandemic preparedness.

5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep inequities in global health and initiated a continuous need for scientific vigilance regarding evolving viruses.

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The WHO emphasizes the need for transparency and data sharing from China regarding the origins of the Covid pandemic.

The government's COVID con gave us a million American caskets

Federal agencies suppressed evidence suggesting COVID's lab origins, prioritizing political narratives over scientific facts.

Are we ready for another pandemic?

The pandemic preparedness agreement negotiations stalled, worrying experts about future outbreak responses.
Another pandemic is inevitable, but predicting its nature, location, and timing remains elusive.

Exclusive | Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration accused of stripping NYC citizens of 'basic liberties' during COVID pandemic: suit

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration is accused of violating citizens' liberties through inequitable vaccine mandate exemptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moral imperative': WHO presses China to share COVID origins data

The WHO urges China to improve transparency on COVID-19 origins for better future pandemic preparedness.
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Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

Biden administration invests $306 million to enhance pandemic preparedness against avian influenza before new administration.
Focus on human health risks associated with H5N1 as potential future pandemic threat.

Here's what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California

The bird flu is spreading among California farms but poses a low risk to the general public at this time.
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How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird Flu Mutation?

Recent H5N1 mutations in a Louisiana patient are concerning, but they do not indicate an immediate rise in pandemic risk according to experts.

'Flu season to peak next week' - HSE CEO Bernard Gloster warns, as GP services and emergency departments under severe strain

High flu cases and hospitalisations anticipated until the end of January.

How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird Flu Mutation?

Recent H5N1 mutations in a Louisiana patient are concerning, but they do not indicate an immediate rise in pandemic risk according to experts.

'Flu season to peak next week' - HSE CEO Bernard Gloster warns, as GP services and emergency departments under severe strain

High flu cases and hospitalisations anticipated until the end of January.
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60pc spike in flu hospitalisations in a week as 16 ambulances wait with patients outside one A&E

Hospitalization due to influenza is surging, with over a thousand confirmed cases this week.
Mandatory face masks are now required in various emergency departments due to increased flu cases.
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Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

A recall of raw cat food in Oregon is due to a bird flu link; consumption can be harmful to pets.

Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed

Public health officials warn against feeding pets raw food due to H5N1 bird flu risks, urging vigilance among pet owners.

Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

A recall of raw cat food in Oregon is due to a bird flu link; consumption can be harmful to pets.

Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed

Public health officials warn against feeding pets raw food due to H5N1 bird flu risks, urging vigilance among pet owners.
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What was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it?

The outbreak in Congo revealed the necessity of strengthening primary health-care systems to respond effectively to health crises.

Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird flu

Stanford researchers have created a stronger flu vaccine that aims to protect against multiple strains, potentially including bird flu, using a novel molecular approach.

Sickness on the rise: New York sees holiday surge in flu and RSV cases | amNewYork

New Yorkers are facing a significant rise in flu and RSV cases this holiday season, raising health concerns among officials.

WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China DW 12/31/2024

The WHO urges China to provide data to understand the origins of COVID-19, highlighting the need for transparency to prevent future pandemics.

Why experts call this COVID-19 wave a 'silent' threat

The U.S. is facing a 'silent' COVID-19 surge with increasing viral activity and many unaware of the rising risk.

COVID origins coverup: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 30, 2024

The withholding of evidence about COVID's lab origin reflects a significant intelligence failure that hindered understanding and accountability.

Weaker financial performance of the pharmacy sector is driving M&A deals

The UK pharmacy sector saw a 50% increase in acquisitions, driven by financial pressures and a wave of consolidations.
9% of UK pharmacies were involved in M&A activity in the last year.

Wexford man 'fell down a rabbit hole' during Covid and started watching child sexual abuse videos

Accessing child sexual abuse material can lead to significant legal repercussions, even with a suspended sentence.

Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets

Avian influenza has a grip on dairy herds in California, several people have fallen seriously ill in North America and researchers have found that a single mutation could give the virus a better foothold in a person's upper airways.

Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient

Genetic mutations in H5N1 from a Louisiana patient may increase human transmissibility, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance.

COVID: BioNTech to pay $1.2 billion over vaccine royalties DW 12/28/2024

BioNTech will pay $791.5 million to NIH and $467 million to the University of Pennsylvania regarding COVID-19 vaccine royalty settlements.

Covid pregnanciesmay have boosted autism risk, UCLA study shows

COVID-19 during pregnancy is linked to significant developmental delays in newborns, highlighting the need for immediate clinical attention.

H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds

H5N1 virus mutations in a Louisiana patient could enhance human transmissibility, but no human transmission has been confirmed.
Risk to the general public remains low despite the observed genetic mutations in the H5N1 virus.

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says

The CDC found mutations in the first severe bird flu case in the US, but public risk remains low.

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had Concerning' Mutations

H5N1 mutations in Louisiana patient may aid virus in human infection, but mutations absent in original poultry samples offer some reassurance.

Why bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic

The horseshoe crab mating season and shorebird migration present critical opportunities for scientists to study and monitor influenza viruses.

Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility: CDC

The H5N1 bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, potentially increasing transmissibility to humans, but the overall public risk remains low.

Mpox Is Spreading in Congo's Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

Mpox is spreading rapidly in Kinshasa and surrounding areas, posing significant public health risks in overcrowded communities.

Patients are frustrated that there isn't a reliable treatment yet for long COVID

Much of the NIH-funded research on long COVID has focused on observing and understanding the disease.
Some patients and doctors say the research should pivot toward finding new treatments and drugs.

How to avoid the flu, other seasonal viruses during holiday gatherings

Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays.
The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate.
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