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Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock

Some experts say mass human-to-human transmission of this strain of bird flu is only a matter of time.

Fortune

Bird flu casts a wider net as U.S. health officials keep drip-feeding information on Fridays

Researchers are urging the CDC to get ahead of the H5N1 virus 'before it’s too late.'

Fortune

Are people more afraid of illness today?

The COVID pandemic pushed people to be either hyper-aware of viruses, or not trust public health at all

Salon

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How deadly is "triple E" mosquito virus?

Experts discuss a rare mosquito-borne illness forcing public spaces to close down at night

Salon

Mpox outbreak is a health equity problem

While WHO and Africa CDC declare public health emergencies over mpox, questions of vaccine access are critical

Salon

Summer’s FLiRT COVID wave peaks

COVID could be a staple of summer, experts say

Salon

An Infectious Disease Doctor Reveals the Only Covid-19 Factor Everyone Should Track In 2024

An infectious disease doctor describes why you don't need to learn in detail about every single new Covid variant.

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Summer COVID surge isn’t cause for alarm, experts say - Roll Call

Doctors say the current wave of COVID-19 infections has been caused by people congregating indoors during the summer heat waves.

Roll Call

Mpox mutating to become more contagious

A new strain of mpox is spreading more efficiently, but experts don’t think it has pandemic potential yet

Salon

The impact of climate change and illness

"And why we should have"

Salon

Bird flu vaccines face a problem: eggs

Fertilized hen eggs are still the main ingredient in making vaccines that may protect us against H5N1

Salon

Are we prepared for "Disease X?"

Preparing for unknown new diseases requires a focus on clear and authentic communication worldwide

Salon

JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US

Infectious disease experts say the best way to protect yourself from the JN.1 subvariant is to get the updated Covid 19 vaccine

The Independent UK

What is 'white lung' pneumonia, and why is it reportedly on the rise in kids? What parents need to know

Likely behind the trending but misleading “white lung” phrase: a fear that cases of pneumonia of an “unknown origin” in China have spread to European countries, and to the U.S.

Fortune

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The Guardian - US

Getting Covid and flu vaccines together is better, study suggests

Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group who received both shots at once

Fortune

This weekend's G20 summit in India could be a COVID super-spreader event, experts caution

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez on Thursday announced that he had tested positive for COVID and would not attend the summit. U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in India on Friday, despite his wife testing positive earlier in the week.

Fortune

Why you have COVID symptoms and a negative test: You may not be doing it right, experts say

People are asking the wrong question of at-home COVID tests, one expert tells Fortune.

WEKU

Coronavirus FAQ: Is it wiser to get a booster now or wait for the new fall booster?

Maybe it's not a full-blown summer surge but COVID numbers are ticking up. For those with concerns due to personal risk factors or the start of the school year, the booster question is top of mind.

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Fortune

Malaria is making a comeback in the U.S. What you need to know to stay safe from it—and West Nile Virus—this summer

For Americans unfamiliar with malaria, here’s a primer on the disease—and what you need to know to stay safe from both malaria and West Nile this July 4 holiday and beyond.

WEKU

Are masks for the birds? We field reader queries about this new stage of the pandemic

The official emergency is over but COVID is still here. And that means ... lots of questions. We asked our readers what's on their mind and then called on experts for advice.

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Fortune

Are raccoon dogs the missing link in the mystery of COVID-19's origins? The answer depends on whom you talk to

New molecular evidence pointing to their presence at the Wuhan wet market tied to COVID's early days is either a smoking gun or a red herring, experts say.

Fortune

The world needs to ‘calm down’ about the risk of a new COVID variant emerging from China, the country’s former CDC chief says

A new study from China found no evidence of new variants among those sick with COVID in Beijing between Nov. 14 and Dec. 20. But it only examined a few hundred cases, some experts point out, calling it "hardly" representative.

Tribune News Service

End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s plan to unwind the public health emergency tied to the COVID-19 pandemic will spur a whirlwind of changes related to telehealth, Medicaid, pharmaceuticals and other priorities.

Roll Call

End of public health emergency causes cascade of changes - Roll Call

The public health emergency created an array of health flexibilities, impacting everything from Medicaid to telehealth coverage.

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