Virus
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
The viruses created in the Stanford Lab are bacteriophages, which exclusively target bacteria and may pose a solution to the rising global problem of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Israeli isolated in hospital while being tested for suspected Ebola symptoms after visiting DRC
Elderly man dies from West Nile Virus as infected mosquitoes are found in central Israel
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak short of WHO waiting period guidelines
The flu is gone, but the danger is not: The viruses hitting Israel now
Israel is dealing with extreme weather, alongside a rise in viral morbidity during the spring and summer: Influenza viruses have disappeared, but other viruses are attacking kids and adults.
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
The two passengers suspected of being infected will be taken to another undisclosed location, where they will also undergo further testing for the virus.
First group of Spanish passengers disembarks from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived on Saturday evening in Tenerife alongside Spain's interior and health ministers and its minister for territorial policy.
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
First case of hantavirus diagnosed in Israel after patient's visit to Eastern Europe
However, unlike the outbreak of the South American Andes strain currently drawing attention aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the Israeli was infected with a European strain of the virus.
Regional leader of Spain's Canary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise docking there
A man infected with the hantavirus is being treated in Zurich, the Swiss government said on Wednesday, adding there is currently no danger to the Swiss population.
Hantavirus: The rare virus infecting passengers on luxury cruise ship Hondius
As of Tuesday, the World Health Organization reported that seven passengers aboard the Hondius were sick or suspected of having contracted Hantavirus, including two confirmed cases.
Cruise ship hantavirus cases increase to seven, WHO says
Among the infected passengers, three have died, one is critically ill, and three are experiencing mild symptoms.
Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms
"The risk to the wider public remains low," said Hans Kluge, WHO Europe's regional director, in his own X post. "There is no need for panic or travel restrictions."
Many people are experiencing this phenomenon right now – but there is something you can do
The approaching spring brings with it stunning blooms and excellent weather, but also a few annoying health issues that can be reduced. Here are the most prominent.
