Nipah Virus Outbreak Eyed as Trigger of the Next Pandemic; Is Our Healthcare Sector Ready to Face Another Zoonotic Disease?

Medicine & Technology Nov 02, 2021

An outbreak of the Nipah virus in India stirred the scientific community due to the deadly virus' potential to surge along the coronavirus and cause another pandemic.

Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control Approach: Scientists Develop Technology to Tackle Present, Future Dengue Outbreak

Oct 06, 2021

Australian scientists recently showed how bacteria can sterilize and eliminate mosquitoes that carry diseases-the same mosquitoes responsible for the transmission of yellow fever, Zika, and dengue.

Mysterious Fever Outbreak in India; Health Official Says Tens of People, Mostly Children, Die ‘Very Fast’ From the Illness

Sep 02, 2021

A mysterious fever has occurred in India and it has claimed lives of the many, most of them children. This virus is suspected to be a severe form of Dengue because of the symptoms it comprises.

Deadly Virus Disease Found for the First Time in a Wild Rabbit, Oregon Wildlife Officials Confirm

Jun 16, 2021

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) has been detected in a wild rabbit in Oregon. They caution the public to be aware of the virus and to report dead rabbits as they could be an RHDV case.

Washington Health Officials Link E.Coli Outbreak to Yogurt

May 16, 2021

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced they identified a likely link to a yogurt.

Here's Why COVID-19 Outbreak in India Could Threaten Those Who Got Coronavirus Vaccine

May 04, 2021

Uncontrolled COVID-19 outbreaks in India could prolong the pandemic as more dangerous virus variants could mutate, spread and evade vaccines.

300 Homes Affected in Bird Flu Outbreak in England

Mar 29, 2021

Authorities placed a 1-km restriction zone in Cheshire. England after a bird flu outbreak in a local poultry farm.

Nipah Virus: Signs And Symptoms You Should Know

Feb 22, 2021

Nipah Virus could be the world's next big pandemic, scientists claim. What are the possible signs and symptoms of the Nipah Virus?

Brain-Swelling Nipah Virus The Next Pandemic? Scientists Warn Its 75 Times Deadlier Than COVID-19

Feb 20, 2021

Scientists have warned of a brain-swelling disease caused by the Nipah virus, estimated to be 75 times deadlier than coronavirus, which could be the next pandemic.

New Study Evaluates Preparedness Against Future Disease Outbreaks

Nov 24, 2020

A new study examines the capacity of health care systems to accommodate patients - among the factors that determine public health in the face of infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19.

Chinese Health Authorites Have Tracked Bacterial Disease Associated with Livestock Since 2005 Outbreak

Sep 18, 2020

The current brucellosis was traced back to a leak from a factory developing vaccines for livestock. However, China has a history of outbreaks associated with the bacterial disease since 2005.

Genome Sequencing Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

Aug 22, 2020

Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to COVID-19? Officials Deny It

Jul 10, 2020

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts

Jun 18, 2020

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak Wreaks Havoc on Tech Industry

Mar 02, 2020

The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry.