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www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
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Scientists create vaccine with potential to protect against future coronaviruses

A vaccine has been developed to protect against a wide range of coronaviruses, designed for proactive vaccination approach before pandemics emerge. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago
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AstraZenca pulls Covid vaccine

AstraZeneca has withdrawn its Covid vaccine globally due to rare blood clot risks, despite saving over 6.5 million lives and being recognized for its role in ending the pandemic. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide, citing surplus of newer vaccines

AstraZeneca is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccine due to newer, more targeted vaccines available for Covid-19 variants. [ more ]
euronews
1 day ago
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AstraZeneca requests European authorisation of Covid vaccine be pulled

AstraZeneca requested the European authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine to be withdrawn due to safety concerns. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 day ago
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AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine citing low demand DW 05/08/2024

AstraZeneca has withdrawn its COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria globally due to declining demand and the availability of other updated vaccines. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
6 days ago
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The CDC reports roadblocks investigating a human case of bird flu on a Texas dairy farm, emphasizing the need for transparency and protective measures. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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H5N1 bird flu virus outbreaks: USDA starts testing ground beef

US government testing ground beef for bird flu but confirms meat supply is safe. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 days ago
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Should We Be Worried About Bird Flu?

Bird flu outbreak in North America linked to H5N1 strain, affecting a variety of bird and mammalian species. [ more ]
WIRED
6 days ago
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No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

USDA detected bird flu in dairy cattle, with underreporting likely. Human infections rare but dangerous. Dairy workers, including many immigrants, at higher risk. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 days ago
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We still don't understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

The USDA released an unpublished genetic analysis on the spillover of bird flu into US dairy cattle, highlighting significant insights into the outbreak and the risks associated with virus transmission. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
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Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

The federal government is developing a vaccine for bird flu as a precautionary measure. [ more ]
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Mail Online
3 days ago
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Chinese scientists engineer virus with parts of Ebola in a lab

Ebola-infected hamsters died within 2-3 days, potentially offering a safe animal model for studying Ebola. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
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Bird flu outbreak in humans suspected on Texas farm

Human transmission of bird flu may be more widespread than reported due to farmers avoiding testing, showing symptoms of the virus. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
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New form of mpox detected in large Congo outbreak

Congo is facing a major mpox outbreak with a new, potentially more transmissible form of the disease emerging. [ more ]
www.nature.com
1 week ago
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Bird Flu Virus Has Been Spreading in U.S. Cows for Months

A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been spreading in US cattle undetected, originating from an infected bird, with incomplete genomic data hindering outbreak investigation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Republicans Step Up Attacks on Scientist at Heart of Lab Leak Theory

House Republicans seek criminal investigation of virus-hunting nonprofit leader amid suspicions of ties to Covid-19 origin. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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First scientist to publish Covid sequence in China evicted' from lab

The Chinese government pressures scientists to control information on the Covid-19 virus. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
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Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days

A man with a rare combination of health conditions had the longest consecutive COVID infection ever documented, with the virus accumulating over 50 new mutations during his 20-month illness. [ more ]
Axios
7 hours ago
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New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality

Amid record low hospitalizations, new COVID variants remind people the virus is still evolving, requiring continued vigilance. [ more ]
The American Conservative
1 week ago
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Abortion and the American Seriousness Deficit

Many people avoid serious issues and focus on trivial matters instead. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
1 week ago
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An experimental vaccine increases survival rates by up to 50% in four people with highly-aggressive brain cancer

A personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
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Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?

Covid-19 vaccines, while crucial for preventing hospitalizations and deaths, can also result in rare but serious side effects, leading to significant long-term consequences for some individuals. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
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Quiz: Can you pass our 9 question test on the latest theories of COVID-19 transmission

Updated WHO report introduces new terms and definitions for understanding how pathogens spread through the air. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Coronavirus

The Side Effects of Covid Vaccines

The benefits of Covid vaccines outweigh the downsides despite some reported serious side effects. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 hours ago
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Whooping cough: five babies in England die after diagnosis, say officials

Five babies in England died of whooping cough in 2024, with a significant increase in cases compared to the previous year. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
1 week ago
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COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic? DW 04/29/2024

Global agreement on pandemics in the works to enhance international communication and readiness for future outbreaks. [ more ]
Nature
1 week ago
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Scientists tried to give people COVID - and failed

Challenge trials in COVID-19 research raise concerns about feasibility due to difficulties in infection and strain variability. [ more ]
Nature
1 day ago
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Bird flu in US cows: where will it end?

Cattle in the US can host the H5N1 avian influenza virus, potentially leading to mutation and spread to humans. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
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Hospital reporting of respiratory disease to lapse

Federal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV. [ more ]
New York Post
6 days ago
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Why on Earth are we AGAIN collaborating with China to manipulate viruses?

US Department of Agriculture collaborating with Chinese Academy of Sciences on manipulating deadly strains of bird flu, risking human spread. US funding questionable collaborations with security threats. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
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Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency

Long Beach declared public health emergency due to TB outbreak. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
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Bird flu causes blindness in cats that drank milk from infected cows

More than half of farm cats died from H5N1 after drinking infected cow's milk. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
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Tufekci: This may be our last chance to halt bird flu in humans and we are blowing it

The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in US dairy cows raises concerns about its extent and transmission through milk supply. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Coronavirus

New Mutations Identified in Bird Flu Virus

The bird flu virus in dairy farms is acquiring mutations potentially aiding cross-species spreading and reducing drug susceptibility, increasing the risk of human transmission. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 week ago
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GSK Says Pfizer Infringed Five Patents Relating to Comirnaty COVID Vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) filed a complaint alleging Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines used GSK's patented inventions, highlighting unacknowledged revolutionary platform application. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 days ago
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Monkeypox cases spike in NYC - with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per month

The number of monkeypox cases in the Big Apple spiked since October, primarily affecting Black/Hispanic men aged 25-44, with most cases being mild. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
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Measles outbreak kills at least 42 people in northeast Nigeria

At least 42 people have died from a measles outbreak in Adamawa, Nigeria. [ more ]
BBC News
7 hours ago
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Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported

The rise in whooping cough cases, including five infant deaths, indicate the need for increased vaccination rates in pregnant women and children. [ more ]
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time.com
1 week ago
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What to Know About the FLiRT' Variants of COVID-19

The emergence of FLiRT variants, including KP.2, may not lead to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. due to potential prior immunity from JN.1 infections. [ more ]
Time Out New York
6 days ago
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A moving COVID-19 memorial is now open at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn

The memorial at Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery honors those lost to COVID-19 and those suffering from long COVID. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

Health officials warn against consuming unpasteurized milk due to avian influenza risks. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 week ago
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Watch: Razer's Zephyr mask lands them in regulatory hot water

Razer faces FTC trouble over masks, highlighting potential issues with transitioning software strategies like MVPs to hardware products. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
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Razer made a million dollars selling a mask with RGB, and the FTC is not pleased

Razer faces $1.1 million in refunds for falsely claiming N95-grade filters in Zephyr face masks. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 week ago
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Razer's Pricey Covid Mask Is Costing Them $1 Million In Refunds

Razer marketed its Zephyr Mask as N95-certified during the pandemic, facing significant fines for misleading claims. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
1 week ago
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Seller of fraudulent N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers

Fraudulent sale of non-certified face masks as N95-grade during a pandemic led to refunds and penalties. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 hours ago
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Moderna's mRNA dreams meet reality with first post-Covid shot

The upcoming RSV shot by Moderna showcases the potential of mRNA technology to treat various illnesses beyond Covid. [ more ]
www.presstelegram.com
6 days ago
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Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Opinion | If Bird Flu Spreads, These Workers Will See It First

H5N1 transmission risk among dairy workers highlights the need for increased surveillance and testing to prevent potential human outbreaks. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
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U.S Needs To Better Track Bird Flu Spread in Farm Animals, Farm Workers, Epidemiologist Says

Avian influenza is infecting U.S. dairy cows, raising concerns about potential spread to humans. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
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America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack'

The United States' response to infectious diseases has worsened despite having knowledge and resources for preparedness. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 week ago
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More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows

Unpasteurized milk from infected cows led more than half of cats at a Texas farm to die from H5N1, highlighting risks of bird flu spread through cattle industry. [ more ]
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Axios
5 days ago
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Bird flu's wild range

Monitoring wild animals for diseases is crucial to identifying emerging health threats from zoonotic diseases originating in wildlife. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
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Bird flu virus test results are in: Cottage cheese and sour cream are safe, FDA says

Pastuerization inactivates bird flu virus in dairy products. [ more ]
News Center
1 hour ago
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How Herpes Hijacks a Ride into Cells - News Center

Herpes viruses use cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
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Texas Veterinarian Helped Crack the Mystery of Bird Flu in Cows

The bird flu Type A H5N1 has been confirmed to infect cattle in the U.S. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago
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Clapham baby hospitalised with measles at just five-months-old

Measles infection poses risks for unvaccinated individuals, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 days ago
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Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
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"Concerning" spread of bird flu from cows to cats suspected in Texas

Contaminated milk as source of H5N1 transmission between cows and cats on farm. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Pasteurized Dairy Foods Free of Live Bird Flu, Federal Tests Confirm

Pasturization of dairy products is effective against bird flu virus, but the scope of the outbreak in cattle remains unclear. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
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4.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Orange County, Riverside County in Southern CA: USGS

Small 4.1 magnitude earthquake near Corona, followed by smaller quakes. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones explains the event as part of a sequence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
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Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation

Soon after their arrival in late December 2020, the Covid-19 vaccines turned the pandemic around and opened a path back to normalcy.
Mail Online
4 hours ago
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'Concerning' new Covid variant 'FLIRT' is becoming dominant across US

FLiRT variants make Covid less infectious but more adept at evading human immune systems. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
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The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) before the animals are transported to a different state following the discovery of the virus in samples of pasteurized milk taken by the Food and Drug Administration.
www.npr.org
1 week ago
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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle raises concerns despite minimal risk to human health. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago
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A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It's Time for Healthy Venting

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the air, leading to a potential shift in research and indoor air cleaning practices. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
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DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?

No vaccines or treatments currently available in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the mpox outbreak. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
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US cows now have bird flu, too but it's time for planning, not panic | Devi Sridhar

Avian flu H5N1 confirmed in American cows with potential transmission to humans, highlighting global spread risks and need for vigilance. [ more ]
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