Category : Pandemics


US Wastewater Surveillance for Measles Faces Funding Cuts

New CDC research shows wastewater testing can detect measles outbreaks weeks before cases are confirmed. However, a proposed Trump budget would slash the national programme's funding by 80%, putting critical public health defences at risk.

US 'Super Flu' Hits Record Hospitalisations in 14 States

A severe 'super flu' strain, H3N2, is driving record hospitalisations across the US, with Colorado and California among 14 states at 'very high' activity. Experts warn the season is among the worst on record. Read the latest.

Adenovirus: Common UK Bug Circulating Now

As flu wreaks havoc, another common virus is spreading across the UK. Learn about adenovirus symptoms, how it differs from colds, and key NHS hygiene advice to stay protected.

Black Death Mass Grave Unearthed Near Erfurt

Archaeologists have located a potential mass burial site for thousands of 14th-century plague victims in Germany. The rare find could reshape our understanding of the pandemic. Read the full story.

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