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.
José Henrique Germann Ferreira, the doctor who led São Paulo's Health Secretariat during the early Covid-19 pandemic, died on Saturday (10) at age 77. The cause of death was not disclosed. He took office in January 2019 under João Doria's administration and served until July 2020.
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During the pandemic, Sabine and Maik left Germany for Spain, filled with mistrust and anger. Now they have returned and wonder what still ties them to their homeland. Their empty apartment in Brandenburg reflects this uncertainty.
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.