Pandemic
Key flu gene helps bird viruses withstand fever temperatures, study finds
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Scientists from the universities of Cambridge and Glasgow have shown why many bird flu viruses can keep replicating at fever-like temperatures that typically curb human flu. A study in Science identifies the viral PB1 gene as crucial to this heat tolerance, raising concerns about pandemic risks if such genes move into human strains.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva resumed attacks on Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the covid-19 pandemic on Monday (11). He presented a Health Ministry report and urged militants to read the document.
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Senators Tim Scott and Cory Booker have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the nation's wastewater surveillance network. The PREDICT Act aims to detect infectious disease outbreaks earlier through sewage monitoring. It would enhance CDC grants and create a national dashboard for public health officials.
The Sandiganbayan has permitted the Ombudsman to withdraw graft cases worth P4 billion against Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. officers related to pandemic procurement irregularities. This move allows for reassessment and reinvestigation of the allegations. The decision underscores the Ombudsman's authority to review prior rulings.
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A recent analysis warns that the American healthcare system remains fragile after COVID-19, potentially unable to withstand another pandemic without urgent reforms. Experts highlight ongoing issues like staffing shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities that could lead to a system collapse. The piece urges immediate action to strengthen resilience.