A hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship caused three deaths and five suspected cases. Seven cases reported including two confirmed, one critically ill, and three mild symptoms. Hantavirus ...

Four years after the spread of a novel coronavirus first prompted U.S. officials to shutter schools and limit public gatherings, misinformation about the virus persists. False claims that COVID-19 ...

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to new research. The virus was detected in six common backyard species, and antibodies indicating prior ...

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After a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship led to three deaths, the vessel has been quarantined, echoing scenes from the Covid-19 pandemic. The ship, which set sail from Argentina ...

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, scientists are monitoring the spread of a new variant called LB.1. The highly contagious omicron subvariant, along with the fast-growing ...

Common types of colds include rhinovirus, coronaviruses, and human parainfluenza virus. Tests can determine the cause of your cold, but it's usually not necessary. Covering coughs and sneezes and ...

A leaker with a decent track record says that Apple is testing a 200 megapixel telephoto camera in the 2027 iPhone 19 Pro, to try to catch up with cameras on rival phones. The rear cameras on Pro ...

Public health authorities around the world are working to contain a hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship in early April and has already claimed three lives. Despite a stream of alarmist ...

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues to reshape the globe. Stay current with the latest updates essential for healthcare ...