COVID-19
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healthWHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges
WHO reveals that only 73 of 194 nations can produce regular death counts, highlighting urgent need for robust mortality surveillance.
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healthYoung Investigator Award Winner Daniel Pan on Redefining Infectiousness
Dr. Daniel Pan discusses his ESCMID award, research on COVID-19 transmission, ethnic disparities, and the future of testing for infectiousness.
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healthSingapore Sees COVID-19 Spike; Vaccine Remains Effective
Singapore's CDA reports a 59% rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says the current vaccine remains protective.
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healthEurope's Hantavirus Response: EU Crisis Mechanisms Activated Amid Andes Variant Fears
EU activates crisis protocols following hantavirus deaths on cruise ship. Experts rate risk 'very low' but coordinated quarantine and surveillance measures are deployed.
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healthPandemic Risk Outpacing Global Investments, Report Warns
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board report finds world is not safer from pandemics, with progress backwards on key measures.
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healthAntiviral Pill Ensitrelvir Proven to Prevent COVID After Exposure
A landmark trial shows Japanese drug ensitrelvir (Xocova) significantly reduces COVID-19 risk among household contacts, with U.S. FDA decision expected.
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healthInfant's Eyes Turn Blue After COVID Antiviral Treatment
A 6-month-old boy in Bangkok developed bluish-purple corneas after being given favipiravir for COVID-19. It's the first pediatric case of its kind.
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healthHantavirus vs. COVID-19, Measles, RSV: How Contagious Is It?
A WHO investigation is underway after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Here's how the virus compares to other major public health threats.