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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 4d

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.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 4d

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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 · 4d

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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 27d

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 27d

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

Source:

www.wastewaterscan.org/en

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

Florida is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 transmission nationwide, with wastewater surveillance data showing levels nearly three times higher than any point in the past nine months, according to WastewaterSCAN.

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

BREAKING: Florida Sees Sharpest COVID-19 Surge in the U.S. — Wastewater Levels Triple, Highest in 9 Months, According to WastewaterSCAN

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 12

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Arizona patient dies of bubonic plague in emergency room: Report

People are usually infected through a bite from an infected rodent flea or by touching an animal carrying the plague.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 12

BREAKING: US Resident Infected With Severe Form of Bubonic Plague Dies

The same bubonic plague that killed millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mammals | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

View the latest information on detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in mammals.

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