Covid-19 Pandemic
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Could bird flu spread among humans? Scientists show how it might happen
Scientists have identified mutations that could allow H5N1 bird flu to bind to human respiratory receptors, increasing the risk of a pandemic. The virus is
Warning further waves of flu could follow as deaths double in just a week
The Scotsman reports that Scotland’s flu deaths doubled week-on-week, even as lab-confirmed cases showed a “reassuring” decline. It cites official statistics indicating deaths can lag
Medical experts are pushing back on new US vaccine policy
DW describes a growing clash between US health agencies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and major medical groups over childhood vaccination guidance. It notes that
Experts push back on UK’s ‘superflu’ narrative as doctors set to strike
Health experts are pushing back against sensationalist “superflu” headlines in the UK, clarifying that current influenza levels are typical for the winter season. While the
Health experts criticise NHS chief’s remarks that people with flu symptoms ‘must wear face masks’
Health experts have raised concerns after an NHS leader stated that people with flu symptoms “must” wear masks in public, contradicting official guidance which only
Strikes could collapse flu-hit NHS amid worst crisis since Covid, says Streeting
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that upcoming strikes by resident doctors could be the “Jenga piece” that causes the NHS to collapse during