A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified
African health officials say there is a new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
May 16, 2026
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What to know about Nipah virus after new cases in India
Reports of new Nipah virus cases in India have raised worries about yet another deadly outbreak. Nipah is a rare virus that can cause severe brain swelling and breathing problems, and there are no approved vaccines or treatments.
Feb 9, 2026
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WHO says Nipah virus risk is low after two cases reported in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India, where two people tested positive.
Feb 3, 2026
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What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have ...
Jan 30, 2026
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Airports step up screenings after Nipah virus cases in India
Health officials across parts of Asia are stepping up disease checks after several people in India were diagnosed with Nipah virus, a rare but deadly infection that can spread from animals to humans.
Jan 27, 2026
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The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has "low ...
Jan 26, 2025
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Death toll from Tanzania Marburg outbreak rises to nine
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has killed nine people in Tanzania, Africa's health agency said Thursday, up from eight suspected deaths reported by the World Health Organization last week.
Jan 23, 2025
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California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies, officials and the woman's friend said.
Dec 4, 2024
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Rare case of opossum infected by rabies sounds alarm regarding circulation of this virus in urban environments
A female white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) found dead in 2021 in Bosque dos Jequitibás Park in the center of Campinas, one of the largest cities in São Paulo state, Brazil, died from rabies meningoencephalitis, ...
Feb 19, 2024
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No new Nipah cases detected in India: WHO
No new cases of Nipah virus have been detected in India since September 15, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, following an outbreak earlier in the month that caused two deaths.
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