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February 24, 2022 8:31 AM
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Zimbabwe on high alert for avian influenza

Zimbabwe on high alert for avian influenza | Virology News | Scoop.it
Zimbabwe is on high alert for avian influenza.Department of Veterinary Services chief director, Dr Josphat Nyika announced...
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February 24, 2022 8:30 AM
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Avian flu found in some Florida bird species

Avian flu found in some Florida bird species | Virology News | Scoop.it
A strain of the avian flu has been detected in multiple species of birds in Florida, officials announced Tuesday. ...
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February 22, 2022 6:16 AM
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Arthritis drug may save COVID patients on ventilators

Arthritis drug may save COVID patients on ventilators | Virology News | Scoop.it
"Among COVID patients who were already critically ill on a mechanical ventilator, adding baricitinib to usual care (steroids) saved lives."...
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February 22, 2022 6:15 AM
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Genetics can't trigger MS alone, twin study shows

Genetics can't trigger MS alone, twin study shows | Virology News | Scoop.it
New findings about the cause of multiple sclerosis come from a study of 61 sets of identical twins, one with MS and one without.
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February 22, 2022 6:14 AM
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South African President Lays Down Gauntlet To Europe: Approve IP Waiver And Procure Vaccines From African Manufacturers

South African President Lays Down Gauntlet To Europe: Approve IP Waiver And Procure Vaccines From African Manufacturers | Virology News | Scoop.it
"The goal is really to make sure that the technology is transferred and dismantled and shown in full scope," she said in her remarks.  "And for that, we think...
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February 22, 2022 6:12 AM
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Non-respiratory particles emitted by guinea pigs in airborne disease transmission experiments

Animal models are often used to assess the airborne transmissibility of various pathogens, which are typically assumed to be carried by expiratory droplets emitted directly from the respiratory tract of the infected animal.
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February 22, 2022 6:11 AM
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New Covid wave in Indonesia puts China's Sinovac to the test

New Covid wave in Indonesia puts China's Sinovac to the test | Virology News | Scoop.it
Indonesia hit a daily record high of more than 64,000 cases last week, superseding daily infections in the previous wave which peaked just under 57,000 in July.
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February 22, 2022 6:10 AM
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Corbevax becomes third Covid vaccine to be approved for children in India 

Corbevax becomes third Covid vaccine to be approved for children in India  | Virology News | Scoop.it
Read more about Corbevax becomes third Covid vaccine to be approved for children in India on Business Standard.Biological E's Corbevax gets DCGI nod based on interim results from phase 2/3 studies...
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February 22, 2022 6:09 AM
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The vaccine that spreads immunity by passing itself on like a virus  

The vaccine that spreads immunity by passing itself on like a virus   | Virology News | Scoop.it
Vaccines have been our main escape route from the Covid-19 pandemic - yet the logistics of repeatedly injecting millions of us against the virus pushed the NHS almost to breaking point.
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February 22, 2022 6:08 AM
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Zimbabwe On High Alert for Avian Influenza

Zimbabwe On High Alert for Avian Influenza | Virology News | Scoop.it
Zimbabwe is only importing mechanically deboned meats from High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) free countries as surveillance for the viral disease continues in poultry, including wild birds in the country.
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February 10, 2022 7:16 AM
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COVID will soon be endemic. This doesn’t mean it’s harmless or we give up, just that it’s part of life 

COVID will soon be endemic. This doesn’t mean it’s harmless or we give up, just that it’s part of life  | Virology News | Scoop.it
Endemic doesn't mean we drop our guard, surrender to the virus or downgrade the threat the virus poses to individuals or the community.
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February 10, 2022 7:14 AM
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The 1918 flu didn’t end in 1918. Here’s what its third year can teach us.

The 1918 flu didn’t end in 1918. Here’s what its third year can teach us. | Virology News | Scoop.it
Just as the country was easing restrictions, a fourth wave hit some areas hard in early 1920, causing death and devastation.
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February 10, 2022 7:13 AM
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Moderna’s omicron booster was only as good as current vaccine in monkey study

Moderna’s omicron booster was only as good as current vaccine in monkey study | Virology News | Scoop.it
Boosting with an omicron-specific vaccine didn't offer more protection against omicron.
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February 24, 2022 8:31 AM
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UK at greater risk of another Covid wave if younger children do not get vaccinated, Israeli expert says

Professor Nadav Davidovitch warns ministers they will have to overcome 'fake news' about effects of the jab if they want high compliance rates among five to 11-year-olds...
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February 24, 2022 8:30 AM
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Avian influenza contracted at New Castle County poultry farm

Avian influenza contracted at New Castle County poultry farm | Virology News | Scoop.it
A Delaware chicken flock is hit by avian influenza.
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February 22, 2022 6:15 AM
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Influenza Myocarditis: A Literature Review

Influenza Myocarditis: A Literature Review | Virology News | Scoop.it
Viral myocarditis is not uncommon but the role of the influenza virus in causing myocarditis is less studied. It is difficult to diagnose influenza myocarditis. Due to bacterial and viral co-infection during influenza outbreaks, it becomes more difficult ...
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February 22, 2022 6:14 AM
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections by intranasal or testicular inoculation induces testicular damage preventable by vaccination in golden Syrian hamsters

AbstractBackground. The role of SARS-CoV-2 in the pathogenesis of testicular damage is uncertain.Methods.We investigated the virological, pathological, and imm...
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February 22, 2022 6:13 AM
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Could Novavax win over some religious vaccine skeptics?

Could Novavax win over some religious vaccine skeptics? | Virology News | Scoop.it
(RNS) — Novavax's CEO has framed his company's vaccine as an alternative for those who object to the use of fetal cell lines in the development of existing popular vaccines.
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February 22, 2022 6:11 AM
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Federal officials confirm bird flu detected in New York 

Federal officials confirm bird flu detected in New York  | Virology News | Scoop.it
NEW YORK (AP) — A highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds on Long Island in New York, federal authorities confirmed Saturday. Samples from the flock were tested at the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center and confirmed at the...
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February 22, 2022 6:10 AM
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Lessons learned from three avian influenza simulation exercises in the southwest of France

The Southwest of France raises different species of poultry.These production activities present structural vulnerabilities to severe infectious disea…...
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February 22, 2022 6:10 AM
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Super old sediment shows how ancient methane changed the climate

Super old sediment shows how ancient methane changed the climate | Virology News | Scoop.it
Ancient methane gas ocean cores from 23 million years ago are revealing clues about modern-day global and environmental changes.
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February 22, 2022 6:08 AM
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I got my vaccine in another country, can I get a booster in SA?

I got my vaccine in another country, can I get a booster in SA? | Virology News | Scoop.it
The health department has clarified that those who got their initial jabs of the Covid-19 vaccine outside SA can soon get their booster shots in this country.
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February 10, 2022 7:22 AM
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UK approves Novavax vaccine

  The UK has authorised the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use as a two-dose primary shot in adults, boosting the fortunes of the US drugmaker after it encountered significant delays in submitting data to regulators.
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February 10, 2022 7:16 AM
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Two For One: Repeated Flu Vaccines Provide Kids Better Protection Against Future Flu Pandemics

Two For One: Repeated Flu Vaccines Provide Kids Better Protection Against Future Flu Pandemics | Virology News | Scoop.it
Two for one: Repeated seasonal influenza vaccines also provide kids better protection against future flu pandemics, researchers find.- biz news post...
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Assistant app may improve memory for people with dementia

Assistant app may improve memory for people with dementia | Virology News | Scoop.it
Personal assistant apps similar to Siri can boost memory in older adults with dementia by sending reminders about medications and appointments.
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