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Exterior view of Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm closed due to Listeria outbreak, with concerned people and officials outside on a city street.

Listeria outbreak sickens guests at Stockholm restaurant

October 02, 2025 Image generated by AI

Several guests at the upscale Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm fell ill with listeria after dining there on Saturday. Owner Joakim Almquist has apologized, and professors describe the outbreak as puzzling. The incident highlights risks of foodborne illnesses in Sweden.

New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DR Congo

September 12, 2025 Reported by AI

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities reported 28 suspected infections and 15 deaths. Health officials are mobilizing response teams to contain the spread.

Exterior view of Coco Carmen restaurant in Stockholm during a listeria outbreak investigation, showing health officials and caution tape.

Listeria outbreak linked to luxury restaurant in Stockholm

October 03, 2025 Image generated by AI

A rare listeria outbreak has been linked to the upscale Coco Carmen restaurant in Stockholm, where up to 400 guests may have been exposed to the bacteria through a dessert. A couple in Falun has been confirmed ill, and experts express surprise over the incident. Authorities are now investigating the source of the contamination.

Chikungunya outbreak hits southern China with over 4000 cases

October 11, 2025 Reported by AI

Guangdong Province in southern China is experiencing its largest ever chikungunya fever outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections since late July. The disease, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has primarily affected Shunde District in Foshan, with cases also reported in nearby cities and regions. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites amid concerns over climate change and urbanization.

New Ebola Outbreak in DRC

September 11, 2025 Reported by AI

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the Kasai region. The outbreak involves 28 suspected infections and 15 deaths as of the latest reports.

DRC Declares New Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed its 16th Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths reported. The index case was a 34-year-old pregnant woman admitted to hospital last month. Health authorities are responding to contain the spread.