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Chinese COVID-19 data from Huanan market provides clues to origins: Report

Data from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic uploaded to a database by Chinese scientists gives crucial information on its origins.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered

Canada auris cases have risen over the past few years, sparking concern as it's resistant against antibiotics.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Urgent health warning issued as deadly black fungus spreads with 60% mortality rate

The American College of Physicians (ACAP) had issued a "concerning" warning regarding an antibiotic resistant deadly fungus known as C auris which is rapidly spreading.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

Health experts proposed detailed plans for a gradual end to anti-virus controls, but the Chinese government rebuffed them and dropped restrictions in December with no preparations to cope with the chaotic aftermath, The Associated Press has found

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

CDC warns about ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungal infection sweeping the US

Top CDC official says surge in ‘Candida auris’ cases that was recorded in 2021 is ‘really concerning to us’

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Cases of deadly, drug-resistant fungal infection on the rise, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Monday that cases of Candida auris, or C. auris — a potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungal infection — are on the rise at U.S. health-care facilities.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

'Urgent threat' warning of super contagious 'Last Of Us' black fungus with 60% mortality

Cases of Candida auris, better known as C auris, has risen rapidly over recent months which has sparked fears of another killer disease following the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Former CDC Director Robert Redfield: 'NIH Leadership Was Antithetical to Science'

In an interview, Redfield criticized Anthony Fauci for tamping down on speculation about the potential lab leak origins of COVID-19.

Reason · Mar 20, 2023

Tick-borne illness spreads across US as officials say it's now endemic in multiple states

The number of states in the USA where the tick-borne disease babesiosis has reached endemic levels has risen from seven to 10, according to an alarming new CDC report

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

New CDC opioid guidelines: Too little, too late for chronic pain patients?

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023