Viruses

Dengue Fever Outbreak: 3 Counties Declare State of Emergency

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Three Florida counties declared states of emergency by Sept. 23 due to an outbreak of locally acquired dengue fever, according to local news releases. Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties issued the emergency declarations to expedite mosquito-control operations, make emergency purchases, and coordinate response efforts against the mosquito-borne viral illness. Emergency Declarations and Local Response Efforts … Read more

Bourbon Virus Confirmed in New York Amid Underdiagnosis Concerns

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The Bourbon virus, a rarely diagnosed tick-borne pathogen with no vaccine or specific treatment, has been confirmed in New York for the first time according to a study from Stony Brook Medicine, prompting researchers to warn that additional infections are likely going undiagnosed in the region. Transmitted by the common lone star tick, the virus … Read more

Mosquitoes in Markham test positive for West Nile virus | Spare News

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West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito pools in Markham, marking the first confirmed cases of the virus in York Region for the current season. According to York Region Public Health, the infected mosquitoes were trapped near Warden Avenue and Highway 7 East, as well as near Kennedy Road and 16th Avenue, prompting health … Read more

Dangerous Tick-Borne Virus Spreading Across the U.S.

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The Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease, has reached a record high in the United States with 76 diagnosed cases reported in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike more common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Powassan can transmit to a human host in as little as 15 minutes after … Read more

AI-Designed Universal Vaccine Shows Promise

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Researchers have successfully tested an artificial intelligence-designed vaccine, pEVAC-PS, which demonstrated safety and tolerability in a Phase 1 clinical trial of 39 healthy adults. Developed by researchers affiliated with the University of Southampton, the University of Cambridge, and DIOSynVax Ltd, the DNA-based vaccine uses a synthetic “super-antigen” to target a broad range of coronaviruses, including … Read more

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

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Beyond the MV Hondius: Why Rapid Viral Sequencing is Our Best Defense Against Zoonotic Leaps The recent health scare aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a localized biological threat can become a global logistical challenge. When a French passenger returned to Paris showing symptoms of the Andes … Read more

Early Release – Serologic Surveillance of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Subtype H5 in Wildlife, Northeast Germany, 2023–2025 – Volume 32, Number 5—May 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal

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The Growing Threat of H5 Avian Influenza in Mammals The landscape of avian influenza has shifted. What were once seasonal outbreaks have evolved into a perpetual presence in Europe, creating a global panzootic that threatens not only domestic and wild birds but an increasing variety of mammals. From terrestrial predators to marine species, the “spillover” … Read more

Maryland reports 2 more measles tied to Baltimore-area residents

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The Resurgence of Preventable Diseases: Understanding the Current Trends Public health officials are seeing a worrying pattern as preventable diseases, such as measles, reappear in communities. While high overall vaccination rates provide a strong shield, recent data indicates that “pockets” of lower immunity are creating vulnerabilities. In Maryland, for example, health officials recently confirmed two … Read more

CDC detects new COVID-19 variant across 25 US states via wastewater samples

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New COVID Variant BA.3.2 Spreading: What You Demand to Know A new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in the U.S. And globally, prompting health officials to monitor its spread and characteristics. The SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant has been reported in at least 23 countries as of February 11, according to a recent study by the Centers … Read more

Seaweed Fucoidan Could Block Norovirus Infection

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Seaweed’s Surprising Potential: A Natural Shield Against Norovirus? For millions worldwide, norovirus – often called the “winter vomiting bug” – is an unwelcome guest, causing widespread outbreaks of gastroenteritis. With over 685 million infections reported annually and no approved vaccines or antiviral treatments currently available, the search for effective prevention strategies has been ongoing. Now, … Read more

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