CIA believes COVID likely originated from a lab, but agency has low confidence in its own finding
WASHINGTON — (AP) — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a laboratory, ...
Sick from a nasty stomach bug? Moderna's Norovirus vaccine might be the solution
Norovirus cases are significantly increasing in the US and Canada. Moderna is developing an mRNA-based vaccine, currently in ...
Avian flu isn’t ‘one mutation away’ from becoming the next pandemic – yet
The H5N1 virus has a ways to go before it can successfully jump to humans but that it doesn’t reduce the threat it poses.
Egg Prices Are High. They Will Likely Go Higher.
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel ...
Infectious disease expert discusses bird flu, other potential virus threats
Dr. Todd Ellerin discusses the current risks from bird flu and other diseases, along with the announcement that the U.S. is ...
Lehigh Valley is at epicenter of bird flu outbreak. Here’s what to know about health and consumer impacts
Large-scale mortality among snow geese has led the Pennsylvania Game Commission to declare Lehigh Valley the epicenter of a ...
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...
With a recent confirmation of bird flu in CT, should people worry? Here’s what you need to know.
Bird flu has been making the rounds in the United States over the last year and appears to be resurging again. Here’s what ...
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Commentary: Bird flu and the battle against emerging diseases
The first human death from bird flu in the United States occurred on Jan. 6 in a Louisiana hospital, less than three weeks ...
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Opinion: Beatrice M. Spadacini: Bird flu and the battle against emerging diseases
When it comes to the growing potential for a bird flu outbreak, the key question is whether the new Trump administration has ...
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New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say
The first case of bird flu was confirmed in New Orleans last week after the H5N1 virus was detected in a house cat on Jan. 14, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  The ...
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State public health official warns about rise in seasonal illnesses
"This is about the time of year when we would expect to see an increase in COVID, flu, RSV, and also norovirus," said Robbie Goldstein, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.