The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda due to an outbreak of the Marburg virus. The agency will also screen travelers from Rwanda.

China has released an update on the seasonal surge of respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections.The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed that such outbreaks are typical for winter months and should not cause undue alarm.

There is no evidence yet that the outbreak is extraordinary yet and Chinese officials have pushed back against claims of yet another pandemic.

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world.

Of the more than 950 cases reported to the World Health Organization, about 50% have resulted in death ... In a statement on the Louisiana death, the CDC reiterated that the risk to the general public is still considered low, saying there are no ...

The CDC provided a statement Monday evening regarding the first bird flu death that occurred early in the day in Louisiana.

Human metapneumovirus cases have been on the rise in the UK following fears of a surge in northern China leading to Covid comparisons - now the World Health Organisation has released a statement

BySunita Sohrabji Avian flu, Oropouche, Mpox, Norovirus, human metapneumovirus, and the ongoing threat of Covid-19 are some of the many public health challenges the world faces this year. Climate

P eter Hotez has made every effort to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccines, starting with the initial two doses and continuing through each booster iteration. “I’ve gotten every one possible,” he said.

The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

How deadly is the bird flu? The US has reported its first death from avian influenza, H5N1. Here's what to know about bird flu mortality rate and who is at risk.

Second, you should invest in global health security before something like a pandemic forces us to do so. Many experts say it is a near certainty that the world will face another pandemic, and it could be even worse than COVID-19.