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According to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the United States has reported 4.242 million new COVID-19 infections in just one week.
According to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the U.S. is facing a significant surge in COVID-19 infections. Currently, 1 in 64 Americans (1.6%) is actively infected with the virus, with 750,000 new daily infections being reported and numbers continuing to rise.
As of December 16, 2024, the United States is experiencing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, with the virus circulating more widely than in nearly three years.
According to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the United States has reported 2.5 million new COVID-19 infections in just one week.
This month, a teenager in Canada tested positive for a mutated version of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus that may be more transmissible to humans.
There are "major gaps" in surveillance of new pathogens from animals and countries should prepare for a pandemic worse than Covid-19 in our lifetimes, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
Recent reports confirm that the H5N1 avian influenza strain detected in Washington State carries mutations in its neuraminidase (NA) gene, leading to reduced sensitivity to antiviral drugs like Tamiflu (oseltamivir).
Over 400,000 Daily COVID-19 Infections Reported in the U.S., Transmission Levels Exceeding 46.5% of the Pandemic; Surge Expected in the Next Three Weeks, According to PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model.
A new feline coronavirus HL2019 was found in Anhui China, causing fatal FIP in 9-12 month-old cats with symptoms like weight loss, fever, and loss of appetite.
On Thursday, 14 November 2024, from 13:00 to 18:00 CET, the World Health Organization (WHO) will host a virtual consultation to discuss the use of mathematical and statistical models for containing and mitigating the H5N1 influenza threat.
According to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, as of October 28, 2024, COVID-19 infections are rising in the U.S. Currently, 1 in 123 Americans is infected, with transmission rates higher than 42% of the pandemic. Weekly infections are nearing 3 million.
The UK’s NHS advises that those who test positive for COVID-19 should stay home and avoid contact with others for at least five days, despite isolation no longer being mandatory, as concerns grow over a new dominant strain.
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic raises concerns about long-term neurological effects, as Long COVID symptoms could impair driving abilities, but their specific impact on driving remains understudied.
The H5N1 virus is raising alarms as it spreads among dairy cows, potentially infecting other species like pigs. Jürgen Richt, a professor at Kansas State University, warns that this could lead to new, dangerous strains of the virus.
According to an important Australian study, the pandemic continues to affect every aspect of our healthcare system. The latest data reveals a concerning rise in advanced breast cancer diagnoses among women.
The NHS has issued a critical alert recommending a 10-day isolation due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the UK. Recent UK Health Security Agency data shows a 17.8% week-on-week increase in infections and a 27.3% rise in related fatalities.
Scientists are conducting tests to assess the potential dangers of the new XEC variant. Doctors have reported a surge in respiratory viral infections, including colds, flu, and COVID, as the nation experiences an outbreak of the 'lurgy.'
The ministry confirmed that the bird flu virus was detected in a dead wild falcon in Otobe on September 30 and in the droppings of wild ducks in Betsukai on October 8.
UKHSA figures indicate that the admission rate for patients testing positive for COVID XEC rose to 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week ending October 6, up from 3.7 the previous week.
A newly identified variant of the virus KP.3.1.1, has surfaced, featuring an astonishing 94 private mutations, predominantly in Australia and Japan. Closely related sequences from the same region, dated about a month earlier, indicate these mutations were likely acquired rapidly.
New research from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California shows that surviving COVID-19 can double your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death.