Global Virus Network warns of potential H5N1 pandemic, citing outbreaks in US dairy cows and humans. The virus, primarily affecting birds, poses a risk to humans through direct contact.

When it comes to computer viruses, there’s no shortage of large-scale incidents to refer back to. But one event in particular stands out, largely due to the fact it remains among the biggest ...

The virus has impacted dairy farms, poultry flocks, and humans, with one confirmed human death in the U.S. Experts urge preventative measures like improved surveillance and biosecurity.

The CDC said there is no known person-to-person spread of the virus. No human cases have been confirmed in Delaware or any neighboring states, but the CDC has listed one "probable case" since 2024 ...

Experts warn about the possibility of a new pandemic in 2025 as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads across all 50 states, impacting US dairy farms and leading to human infections. Here's what to know.

As virus experts, we’re committed to research that uncovers pandemic threats and helps protect people from them. But we are concerned about how some scientists are experimenting with viruses in ...

Researchers at the Chinese lab accused of leaking the COVID-19 virus have now discovered a new coronavirus in bats that closely matches the one that led to the deadly worldwide outbreak in 2020 ...

The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, does not enter human cells as readily as SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, the scientists reported in the journal Cell. However, they found that the bat virus uses the same ...

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Human Metapneumovirus HMPV Outbreak: China has reported rise in cases of HMPV virus. Here are answers to China virus FAQs (File photo)(AP) A surge in infections caused by human metapneumovirus ...

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Several local health departments in the U.S. warned residents this week that officials have detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in states across the country. In New York, Suffolk County ...