Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK confirms first two cases of new COVID strain

Britain on Saturday confirmed its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19, both linked to travel from southern Africa, and expanded travel restrictions on the region.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Iran's daily COVID deaths top 600 in new high

Iran on Sunday reported over 600 daily COVID deaths for the first time, ahead of tightened curbs to contain the spread of the virus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO convenes emergency talks on MERS virus (Update)

The World Health Organization announced Friday it had convened emergency talks on the enigmatic, deadly MERS virus, which is striking hardest in Saudi Arabia.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Global travellers vulnerable to drug-resistant bacteria: study

International travelers are particularly vulnerable to virulent strains of drug-resistant bacteria—often picking up several different types during a trip through spending time in the company of other tourists, a new study ...

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