UK health officials say the winter mystery virus is common adenovirus, with most cases mild and manageable at home.
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Safer Surfaces and Preventing Transmission – IDTechEx Explores Antimicrobial Technologies
Antimicrobial and antiviral materials are a versatile technology used in many sectors, including healthcare and public transportation.
A leading testing expert says that increasing concern about the latest Covid-19 FLiRT variants of Omicron JN.1 is unfounded.
In Sharon, Massachusetts, health authorities are on alert as a new case of the Powassan virus has been confirmed, marking the town’s first encounter with this rare but potentially deadly …
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H5N1 Virus Spreads Rapidly Among Mammals, Threatening Global Health and Biodiversity
A recent comprehensive study has revealed a startling expansion in the range of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus subtype H5N1, more commonly known as the H5N1 virus.
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Multipathogen Testing Identifies Significant Adenovirus Outbreak at South Carolina University
In early 2022, a significant adenovirus outbreak struck a university in South Carolina, highlighting the crucial role of multipathogen PCR testing in identifying and managing such occurrences.
The first case of a new strain of “swine flu” has been detected in a human in the UK.
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Hikers Beware: Norovirus Outbreak on Washington’s Pacific Crest Trail and How to Stay Safe
Last year, the Washington Alpine Club Lodge near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington witnessed an unsettling event.
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Axing the “Gold Standard” Weekly Covid Infection Survey Shows Blinkered Complacency, Says Expert
The Government’s decision to end the internationally admired ONS weekly Covid infection survey leaves the UK vulnerable to new waves of the virus.
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Over Half of Human Bird Flu Cases Prove Fatal – We Must Step Up Precautions, Warns Expert
Cases are increasing of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreading to mammals.
The UKHSA is reporting a 37% surge in cases of norovirus – often called winter vomiting sickness.
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New Evidence Demonstrates That NoriZite Creates a Physical Barrier to Prevent Viral Infection
Birmingham Biotech shows NoriZite Nasal Spray can block the infection of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in lab-based tests.
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Return to the Dirty Office? Findings Show Desk Is Almost 3 Times Dirtier Than Your Standard Toilet Seat
by News Releaseby News ReleaseDesks and office items can be four times dirtier than a toilet seat because we spend much more time with them.
A whopping 8% of our DNA comes from viruses.
