Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 vs seasonal flu: What you need to know about both

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to spread into communities worldwide. Many are worried, as officials and medical experts urge people to take precautions to contain the virus. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Morocco tightens restrictions to stem COVID surge

Morocco on Tuesday increased its curfew hours and stepped up travel restrictions to three major cities in a bid to slow surging coronavirus cases.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany detects first case of Brazilian virus variant

Germany has detected its first case of a newly discovered Brazilian coronavirus variant, feared to be particularly infectious, regional health officials in the state of Hesse said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID eases but US won't join EU in opening borders

As the COVID pandemic recedes dramatically in the West, Europe is opening its doors to Americans—but the reverse is not holding true, with the United States not budging on restrictions imposed 15 months ago.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

European countries tighten virus curbs, France 'critical'

France, Belgium and Poland on Saturday tightened curbs as coronavirus cases surged in Europe while the Philippines prepared for a giant lockdown and Chile confined over 80 percent of its population.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China imposes COVID-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing

Millions of people in areas surrounding China's capital were ordered into lockdown Tuesday, with authorities doubling down on efforts to contain COVID-19 ahead of a key ruling Communist Party meeting this year.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Scientists identify how SARS-CoV-2 spreads in the Middle East

Understanding the global transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is critical for rapidly containing and handling the virus, especially as new variants and mutations of concern emerge. Certain regions in the world, including the Middle ...

HIV & AIDS

In COVID's shadow, HIV on march in Eastern Europe

In a Bucharest back street, drug addicts rush towards an ambulance handing out free syringes. While the eyes of the world focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight against HIV has slowed down in Eastern Europe.

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