Virus
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
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
All 26 people under observation for hantavirus in France tested negative, health minister says
Israeli-Palestinian cooperation vital to preventing spread of disease in cattle - Hebrew U study
"The high transmission rate between the Palestinian Authority and Israel suggests that preventing Foot and Mouth Disease in both areas is of high interest for both of them.”
Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time
It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.
How testing wastewater could help you predict viruses in the future
How the introduction of comprehensive wastewater surveillance could become a part of our normal public health infrastructure.
Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica
In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.
New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns
Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.
Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel
Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.
Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel
The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.
Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection
It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.
New variant of bird flu spotted in Netherlands
A new case of H5N1 avian influenza was recently found in the central Israeli city of Yehud • "Within living memory, no avian influenza has affected wild birds in the same capacity"
More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv
If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.
