4 hours ago Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says

Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infectionsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient’s property.The CDC said the patient’s sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago FBI was not allowed to brief President Joe Biden on evidence that suggested Covid

The FBI was not allowed to brief the US President on evidence that suggested Covid-19 was caused by a lab leak, it was claimed last night.

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7 hours ago Infectious disease expert reveals the pathogens that could spark another pandemic in 2025

Influenza A subtype H5N1, sometimes called bird flu, has sickened at least 66 people across ten states, sparking worry among infectious disease experts looking at public health threats in 2025.

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8 hours ago Covid restriction returns to UK as health experts issue urgent warning

Several hospital trusts across the country are re-introducing face masks for patients, staff and visitors in response to "low uptake of the flu vaccine" and the high number of flu, norovirus, RSV and Covid cases

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9 hours ago Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

Northwest Naturals has told customers to throw out Feline Turkey Recipe pet food after batch tested positive for virusA voluntary recall of raw and frozen cat food has been issued in Oregon after a cat that died of bird flu was linked to the product, state officials have said.Northwest Naturals has instructed customers of its Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food to throw out the product if its sell-by date falls between 21 May 2026 and 23 June 2026. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Urgent warning over pet food contaminated with bird flu after cat dies as recall issued

The Portland-based pet food brand, Northwest Naturals, has voluntarily recalled bags of its "Turkey Recipe" raw frozen pet food after a cat died from eating the bird-flu contaminated product

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13 hours ago The one thing you should do if you think you've got Covid, RSV, norovirus or flu this Christmas, warns the NHS

Hospital admissions for flu in Greater Manchester have surged 250pc in just 20 days

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14 hours ago My petty gripe: our slovenly attitude to soap dispensers just won’t wash | Elias Visontay

It seemed as though a new era of cleanliness was dawning, but then we just washed our hands of it allRead more petty gripesFor hygiene enthusiasts like me, a silver lining to the dark cloud of the Covid pandemic was the widespread awareness campaign on how to properly wash your hands, and the proliferations of hand sanitiser dispensers at most businesses.Despite this huge leap forward for my community, a laissez-faire attitude to maintaining sanitiser and bathroom soap dispensers since the pandemic lockdowns eased has had dire consequences. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Tiger among 20 cats to die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herdsTwenty exotic cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, have died after contracting bird flu at an animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington.The feline deaths come as bird flu, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, has spread rapidly through poultry flocks and dairy herds in the US, infected and killed domestic cats, and caused a severe illness in a person in Louisiana. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Sturgeon's Covid tears, Kate's altered image and a fugitive Highland monkey

Princess of Wales reveals after furore over family photograph that she is being treated for cancer

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22 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon's Covid tears, Kate's altered image and a fugitive Highland monkey

Princess of Wales reveals after furore over family photograph that she is being treated for cancer

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27 hours ago Hospital wards 'full to bursting' with patients suffering respiratory and flu symptoms amid 'quad

Dr Ian Higginson has warned half of Britain's A&E units are at full capacity because of the sharp increase in winter illnesses.

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