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The H5N1 virus has all the characteristics necessary to trigger a pandemic,” said Klaus Stöhr, former head of the World Health Organization’s influenza program, in an interview with the German newspaper Mitteldeutsche Zeitung.
Florida is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 transmission nationwide, with wastewater surveillance data showing levels nearly three times higher than any point in the past nine months, according to WastewaterSCAN.
The U.S. has reported 1.624 million new COVID-19 cases in a single week, with daily infections reaching 287,000, according to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model.
A newly published study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides critical insight into the transmissibility and pathogenicity of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus isolated from a dairy farm worker in Michigan.
New COVID-19 infections are rising again across China, driven by Omicron subvariants NB.1.8.1 and XDV. 
The U.S. has reported 1.624 million new COVID-19 cases in a single week, with daily infections reaching 232,000, according to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model.
Researchers from China have discovered a new strain of porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV), CHN/SX-2023, capable of infecting human liver cells and disrupting genetic expression, raising concerns about animal viruses infecting humans.
According to the latest data from the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the country has reported a staggering 5.012 million new cases in just one week, equating to 716,000 daily infections.
Hospitals across China are struggling to cope with a significant surge in fever patients, causing overcrowded emergency departments, particularly in major cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Wuhan.
On Wednesday, municipal doctors in Norway were updated on the risk assessment. The agreement with two suppliers ensures vaccines will be produced first if a pandemic-causing influenza virus emerges, providing two doses for every person in Norway.
In Wuhan, over 30 children fell ill due to a rapid spread of HMPV, prompting school closures to prevent further transmission. 
Parents in Wuhan are reporting multiple viruses, including norovirus, influenza A, and COVID-19. On January 1, a mother shared that three family members had norovirus, while one had influenza A.
According to the latest data from the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the country has reported a staggering 6.678 million new cases in just one week, equating to 954,000 daily infections.
Ms. Li from Xianyang, Xi'an: "Many children, including my neighbors' grandchildren, have colds and fevers. We don't have children, but I've heard from several neighbors that many kids are sick lately, though it might not be a cold. The main symptom is fever."
With 66 confirmed human cases, the CDC is on high alert for "red flags," such as outbreaks spreading from person to person or genetic mutations in the virus that might allow it to transmit more easily between humans.
According to the PMC COVID-19 Forecasting Model, the United States has reported 6.678 million new COVID-19 infections in just one week.
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.