More Chinese cities shut down as virus death toll rises
+24,000 cases of Coronavirus in China, and more cities impose a range of restrictions.
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Timely disclosure key to contain virus
The city of Wuhan, in Central China’s Hubei Province, has temporarily shut down its public transport as it tries to halt the spread of 2019-nCoV, a new strain of coronavirus amongst a population of eleven million.
China warns virus could mutate, spread as death toll rises
Authorities scramble to contain the disease during the Lunar New Year travel season.
How much do you know about Hepatitis C?
There is no vaccine against the hepatitis C virus. However, HCV infection is curable with effective direct-acting antiviral drugs (DAA), a 12-week treatment for most patients.
China believes new SAR’s-like virus behind pneumonia outbreak
China believes a mysterious pneumonia outbreak is due to a new strain of virus.
Health Ministry on alert for new SARS-like virus
The Health Ministry installs thermal scanners at the main international airports.
Pork consumption plummets as fear of ASF virus spreads
Sellers of pig products are reporting a decline in business activity.
Alert over ASF ongoing
Cambodia remains in high alert over the spread of the virus, with the Ministry of Agriculture calling for stricter import checks.
Singapore reports first-ever case of monkeypox
Singapore has reported its first ever case of monkeypox.
World’s second man cleared of AIDS virus
Scientific investigation into the world’s second man cleared of the AIDS virus is zooming in on a gene and a treatment side-effect, as newly-enthused researchers strive to find a cure for the disease that has killed millions.
Aussies find universal ‘flu-cure’
Australian researchers create a universal flu vaccine, called killer T cells, which can fight all variants of the influenza virus.
Congo records one-day record for confirmed Ebola cases
Congo confirms 14 new cases of Ebola virus in its eastern borderlands.
Dengue cases rise
The National Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control says that cases of dengue fever have increased this year, including the number of those who died from the virus.
More Asiatic lions in India test positive for virus after 23 deaths
21 Asiatic lions have tested positive for a highly contagious virus.
China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads
China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday.
Bird flu outbreak in Tboung Khmum
Tboung Khmum provincial officials are warning villagers to be cautious and aware that bird flu could be transmitted to humans.
Congo approves more experimental Ebola treatments
Congo approves four more experimental treatments against the deadly Ebola virus.
Cassava mosaic virus now affecting at least five provinces: Ministry
The cassava mosaic virus, is now present in at least five provinces in the country.
Zika epidemic not over in Brazil
Government spending cuts in Brazil could hamper the ability to control the zika virus that caused panic, and a small number of deaths, after an outbreak starting in 2015.
Scientists seek end to ‘unscientific’ HIV laws
AIDS experts have called for an end to laws that can see HIV-positive people jailed for exposing others to the virus, saying the approach was “unscientific” and worsening the killer epidemic.
‘Star Wars’ technology against superbugs
The clock ticks on. Everything changes with time. Even the smallest of lives: bacteria and viruses developed themselves in order to survive the test of time.
Iran plans to eradicate hepatitis B syndrome
Iran plans to eradicate the risk of spreading hepatitis B virus via blood transmission.
Regret or ‘Vipadiksarey’
When the idea of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first introduced to Cambodia, majority of the people seemed to be in denial.
UK blames Russia for hack
Britain blames Russia for spreading a virus which disrupted companies across Europe including UK-based Reckitt Benckiser.
Bird flu alert in Sen Sok district
A new case of bird flu is found in Sen Sok district after the National Institute of Animal Health and Production found the virus in three chickens.
Ministry issues cassava virus warning
The Ministry of Agriculture is alerting cassava farmers, traders, and importers about a new virus attacking cassava.
