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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 7h

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Researchers: Live H5N1 avian flu can survive in raw-milk cheese for up to 6 months

Infectious virus persisted throughout the cheese-making process and aging in cheeses made with raw milk at pH levels above 5.0.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 7h

Live H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Found to Survive in Raw-Milk Cheese for Up to 6 Months, Study Finds

The infectious H5N1 virus remained viable throughout the cheese-making and aging process in raw-milk cheeses with pH levels above 5.0.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 1d

Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus

Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.

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Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early

The government has declared a nationwide flu epidemic, prompting calls for vaccinations and heightened vigilance.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 1d

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‘Greater risk’: Covid-19 mask mandate returns to California county; aims to protect ‘most vulnerable population’ - The Times of India

US News: Sonoma County in California is bringing back mask mandates for healthcare facilities. This measure starts November 1 and runs until March 31, 2026. He

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 1d

‘Greater risk’: Covid-19 mask mandate returns to California county; aims to protect ‘most vulnerable population’

A California wine country county is strengthening its vaccine recommendations and implementing a mask mandate, citing a “greater risk” of Covid-19 as the annual flu season begins.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 7d

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

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COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 7d

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New Covid variants, Nimbus and Stratus, drive case spikes worldwide

Cases of the “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1) and “Stratus” (XFG) Covid-19 variants are rising globally, now dominating infection trends across major regions like Asia, Europe, and the US. While both variants are ...

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 7d

BREAKING: New COVID Variants ‘Nimbus’ and ‘Stratus’ Fuel Global Surge in Cases

Cases of the “Nimbus” (NB.1.8.1) and “Stratus” (XFG) COVID-19 variants are rising rapidly worldwide, now dominating infection trends across major regions including Asia, Europe, and the U.S.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 9d

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Una vacuna intranasal experimental elimina el virus del COVID-19 en ratones | Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

Un equipo del Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), organismo adscrito al Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, ha desarrollado una novedosa vacuna de nueva generación y...

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Experimental Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine Eliminates Virus in Mice Single Dose 60%, Two Doses 100% Protection

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 9d

Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus

If you feel unwell with a bad throat and a temperature you may well have caught one of the new strains of Covid circulating this autumn.

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Covid cases rising with new variants 'Nimbus' and 'Stratus'

Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 29d

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 29d

BREAKING: China Detects 4 New H9N2 Avian Flu Cases All Young Male Children; 19 Cases Reported in 6 Months, Majority in Children

In 2024, China reported a total of 11 H9N2 cases.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just spoke with my CDC sources.

They said RFK Jr. has ordered officials to hide tuberculosis cases, even as three active TB cases were just reported in Maine. He’s also suppressing bird flu reports.

Pandemics don’t start with viruses they start with secrecy.

RFK Jr. must resign now!

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Synthetic sugar-coated nanoparticle blocks Covid-19 from infecting human cells

Groundbreaking research led by a Swansea University academic has revealed a synthetic glycosystem - a sugar-coated polymer nanoparticle - that can block Covid-19 from infecting human cells, reducing i...

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 14

BREAKING: Scientists Develop Sugar-Coated Nanoparticle That Blocks COVID-19 Virus From Binding to Human Cells Reduces Infection by ~99% in Lab Experiments

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 5

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Vaccination with mRNA-encoded membrane-anchored HIV envelope trimers elicited tier 2 neutralizing antibodies in a phase 1 clinical trial

Membrane-anchored HIV envelope trimer mRNA vaccines elicited high response rates of serum autologous tier 2 neutralizing antibodies in humans.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 5

BREAKING: mRNA HIV Vaccine Shows Strong Early Results

A new mRNA HIV vaccine triggered robust B and T cell responses, with 80% of recipients developing Tier 2 neutralizing antibodies in early trials.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Seven suspected tuberculosis cases at Tacoma ICE processing facility

The KING 5 Investigators discovered seven suspected cases of TB at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, confirmed by the Washington State Department of Health.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Aug 3

BREAKING: Seven Suspected Tuberculosis Cases Reported at Tacoma ICE Facility State Health Officials Confirm Outbreak

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 31

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) | Substack

Coronavirus and other health-related updates. Regular updates on Outbreaks, Pathogens For more updates follow us.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 17

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4 dead after contracting 'flesh-eating bacteria' in Florida this year

The Florida Department of Health said a rare flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, killed four people so far in 2025.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 17

BREAKING: Flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus kills 4 in Florida.

Officials urge public to avoid coastal waters with open wounds.

11 cases statewide.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 16

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 16

While other Southern and West Coast states are also seeing gradual increases, Florida's spike is notably sharper. Most other U.S. regions remain stable with low or flat transmission trends.

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