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.
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.
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President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia overcame the Covid-19 pandemic through efficiencies like working from home, which significantly saved fuel. He emphasized the need to prepare for worst-case scenarios from the Middle East conflict that could raise fuel prices. This speech was delivered at the Full Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace on March 13, 2026.
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.