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health2 years ago

Respiratory Illnesses Surge in China, Prompting Travel Advisory and Caution

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the recent increase in respiratory illnesses in China is a common phenomenon faced by many countries and is under effective control. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the spike in illnesses is not as high as before the Covid-19 pandemic and no new or unusual pathogens have been found. Meanwhile, Taiwan's health ministry issued a travel advisory urging the elderly, young children, and those with poor immunity to avoid traveling to China due to the rise in respiratory illnesses. Some experts argue that travel restrictions are not an effective measure for interrupting transmission, while others believe the advisory is reasonable to prevent a surge in respiratory illnesses in Taiwan.

via NBC News|
#china#health#public-health-risks
health2 years ago

WHO identifies EG.5 as a concerning COVID-19 variant spreading in UK and US

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest," noting its increased transmissibility. However, the WHO stated that EG.5 does not appear to pose a greater threat to public health compared to other variants. The variant is currently the most prevalent in the United States and has been detected in several other countries. The WHO called on countries to share COVID-19 data, expressing concern over the lack of reporting, which hampers efforts to combat the virus.

via Reuters|
#covid-19#eg5-variant#health
health2 years ago

"USDA Study: Deer's Role in Coronavirus Mutation Revealed"

A study led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has found evidence that white-tailed deer may be responsible for a coronavirus mutation that has been detected in humans. The study suggests that deer can act as a "reservoir species" where the virus can survive, mutate, and potentially transmit to other species. While virus spread caused by wild animals is rare, it plays a role in virus adaptation. The research highlights the importance of understanding how diseases can spread and evolve in wildlife populations to better prepare for future infectious disease outbreaks.

via WOODTV.com|
#coronavirus-mutation#health#public-health-risks
health2 years ago

"COVID-Induced Deer Mutation Transmitted to Humans: Study Reveals"

The Department of Agriculture found that COVID-19 likely spread among the white-tailed deer population during the pandemic, with 12% of the sampled deer testing positive for the virus and 31% showing antibodies. The virus is believed to have been transmitted from humans to deer before mutating, and there is a possibility that the mutated virus could have been transmitted back to humans. Health officials are monitoring for new variants but state that there is no evidence that the deer's mutated strain played a significant role in causing mass outbreaks. The research aims to better understand the spread and evolution of diseases that can affect both humans and animals.

via Scripps News|
#covid-19#health#mutation
health2 years ago

Deer Transmit COVID-19 to Humans, USDA Research Finds

Research led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service suggests that the coronavirus was transmitted to white-tailed deer by humans over 100 times in late 2021 and early 2022. The virus likely spread widely among deer, mutated in the animals, and may have been passed back to humans at least three times. Concerns arise that deer could become a long-term animal reservoir for the virus and a potential source of new variants. While there is no evidence that deer play a major role in spreading the virus to humans, the transmission of the virus from people to animals raises public health concerns, including the persistence of viral variants and the potential for new variants to emerge.

via The New York Times|
#animal-reservoir#coronavirus#deer
health2 years ago

Deer: Silent Carriers of COVID-19

Researchers have found that Americans have transmitted COVID-19 to wild deer hundreds of times, and mutated variants from deer have been spread back to humans at least three times. The analysis, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, analyzed thousands of samples from wild white-tailed deer across 26 states and Washington, D.C. They identified 109 "independent spillover events" where viruses in deer matched those found in previously infected humans. Some of these variants, including Alpha, Gamma, and Delta, are still mutating and spreading among deer. The study raises concerns about the potential for zoonotic diseases to persist and evolve in wildlife populations, posing unique public health risks.

via CBS News|
#covid-19#deer#health