Bird flu detected in Netherlands for first time in 2024
Bird flu was detected on an organic chicken farm in the center of the Netherlands for the first time this year, the government said on Monday.
Nov 18, 2024
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NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic
The first report from a Royal Commission of Inquiry to review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic was due to be released this month.
Nov 14, 2024
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Engineers unveil AI model for predicting, controlling pandemic spread linked to air traffic
A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Scientific Reports on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world. By using a newly developed AI ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Editorial: To mask or not to mask—that is still the question
Despite the association between mask mandates/mask wearing and reduced death rates during the pandemic, masking remains controversial and highly politicized, with many people still asking, "Do masks work, and should they ...
Aug 23, 2024
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Washington pledges funds for pandemic prevention
The United States will contribute some $667 million to a fund designed to finance investments in pandemic preparedness, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Wednesday.
Jul 24, 2024
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A predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, many countries swiftly closed their borders to prevent the disease from entering. However, there was little scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of such measures.
Jul 3, 2024
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Bird flu shows world not ready for future pandemics: Report
Surging cases of bird flu among mammals, including US cattle, offer a stark warning that the world is not ready to fend off future pandemics, a report said on Tuesday, urging leaders to act quickly.
Jun 18, 2024
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What you should know about bird flu—an infectious disease physician explains
In light of the United States Food and Drug Administration's announcement that bird flu has been discovered in cow's milk, board-certified infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, M.D., assistant professor at New York Institute ...
May 2, 2024
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Pandemic treaty pressure is harmful to poorer countries, says expert
Attempts by the WHO to push for an agreement in the Pandemic Treaty negotiations is detrimental to poorer countries, according to a leading global health expert.
Apr 22, 2024
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U.S. to partner with 50 countries to prevent future pandemics
The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago.
Apr 16, 2024
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