Jo in TO
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Jo in TO
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"The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reported unprecedented levels of HPAI A(H5N1) circulation in wild birds across Europe during the 2025 autumn migration, highlighting the need for strengthened preparedness and coordinated public health action."
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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"What it means:

➡️ SARS-CoV-2 can cause serious lung disease even if the virus enters via the oral route, not just by inhalation.

➡️ Oral exposure might carry a risk of severe lung injury — underlining the importance of limiting virus exposure (mask, hygiene), not just inhalational risk."
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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“our study shows that, while time in close proximity increases the risk of respiratory virus
transmission, prolonged exposure to contaminated air in confined spaces overall emerges as the dominant
driver of viral spread in indoor environments such as educational settings.
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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“Indoor air quality was
associated with intraclass transmission, highlighting how inadequate ventilation creates ideal conditions for
virus transmission. Our findings also have important implications for public settings other than schools,
such as workplaces, transportation, & healthcare facilities.
December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM