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Congo Ebola cases rise as outbreak widens

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Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 896, including 232 deaths, according to the latest government situation data. The increase included 21 new confirmed cases and six new deaths in the 24 hours covered...
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Ebola cases in DR Congo rise as WHO warns on spread

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Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have risen to 689, with 139 deaths, as health authorities confront a fast-moving outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization has warned that transmission remains active across eastern provinces. It assesses the risk in...
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Measles vaccination demand spikes amid growing 2025 US outbreak

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The United States is experiencing a significant surge in measles cases, with infections in early 2025 already surpassing the total recorded throughout 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak is most concentrated in west...
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Researchers discover bat coronavirus in China, CDC sees no threat

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Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the public that there is no...
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Texas faces worst measles outbreak in 30 years, officials sound alarm

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A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has resulted in at least 58 confirmed cases in West Texas over the past three weeks, marking the state’s most significant surge in nearly three decades. Health officials report that the majority...
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U.S. health authorities issue alert over salmonella-tainted cantaloupes

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A significant salmonella outbreak, traced to contaminated cantaloupes, has resulted in a comprehensive recall across several states, including Ohio. To date, 43 individuals in 15 states have reported illnesses, with 17 requiring hospitalization. Consumers are advised to be vigilant, as...