Virus
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase,' transmission fulled by population movement
Ebola alert: The Ministry of Health established an isolation tent at a cost of NIS 0.5M
Israel rules out Ebola cases after suspected patients test negative
Ebola risk remains low, health ministry says, as second DRC returnee showing symptoms hospitalized
The European Centre for Disease Control said the outbreak continues to affect the DRC and Uganda, while the risk to the general population in European and other Western countries remains low.
Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms
Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.
Ebola returns: 5 things most people still don't know about the virus
The Ebola outbreak in Africa and several other locations around the world is once again raising global concern, but experts explain that the real risk is very different from what people think.
Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak
Promising early results have been put on the back burner despite renewed global concern following a deadly cruise ship outbreak.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
All 26 people under observation for hantavirus in France tested negative, health minister says
"These 26 people will continue to be medically monitored and tested three times a week," she wrote. "Health authorities will no longer communicate these results, except if there is a positive test."
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.
