Virus
Machete wielding mob attack health workers responding to Ebola in Congo
The health workers, accused of spreading Ebola by contaminating water, were attacked by an angry group wielding machetes and batons.
French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time
Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs
Health Ministry investigating another suspected Ebola case after traveler returns from DR Congo
Breakthrough CMV vaccine offers hope to pregnant women
The vaccine, known as mRNA-1647, utilizes the same technology as Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines.
Global warming could release viruses millions of years old entrapped in ice
Bird flu spotted in Israel again as outbreaks intensify globally
Since 2021, Europe and the Americas have been suffering from a nearly continuous outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes
West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.
Israeli-Palestinian cooperation vital to preventing spread of disease in cattle - Hebrew U study
"The high transmission rate between the Palestinian Authority and Israel suggests that preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in both areas is of high interest for both of them.”
Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time
It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.
How testing wastewater could help you predict viruses in the future
How the introduction of comprehensive wastewater surveillance could become a part of our normal public health infrastructure.
Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica
In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.
New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns
Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.
Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel
Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.
