Virus
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
First group of Spanish passengers disembarks from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
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.
Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Public health experts warn the latest rollback could lead to preventable hospitalizations and deaths.
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
The technology is designed to rapidly map antibody responses and may become a key tool in preparing for future pandemics.
Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025
In 2025, 102 animals were recorded as infected with rabies, setting a new record, whereas in 2024, only 55 cases were recorded. The previous record-holding year, 2017, only had 74 cases.
