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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre is among the states with an increase in severe cases of flu-like syndromes, says Fiocruz

Acre has seen an increase in severe cases of Acute Severe Respiratory Syndrome (SRAG), according to data from Fiocruz's InfoGripe Bulletin.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"I had to lie on the bathroom floor and pray to God" โ€“ two different diseases are now causing severe symptoms for those affected

This article discusses the increasing prevalence of norovirus and influenza A in Finland, sharing personal accounts of severe symptoms from those infected.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First Confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals in California

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in seven northern elephant seal pups in Santa Cruz, California, marking the first occurrence of the virus in these marine mammals.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study reveals crucial difference between Covid-19 and flu in the brain and lungs

A study shows that Covid-19 causes long-term brain activity changes following infection, in contrast to influenza, indicating unique effects of SARS-CoV-2.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new wave of disease is coming - 'The epidemic is underway'

A surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections is indicating that a new epidemic is beginning alongside the current influenza wave in Finland.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A case of avian influenza was detected in wild birds in the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 case has been detected in wild birds at the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve in Buenos Aires, coinciding with other cases reported in the province of Buenos Aires.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Avoid contact": a case of avian influenza appeared in the city of Buenos Aires and they advise not to touch wild birds in parks, squares, and reserves

A case of avian influenza has been reported in Buenos Aires, prompting health authorities to urge the public to avoid contact with wild birds.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Bird flu kills dozens of elephant seal pups at California state park

A bird flu outbreak has killed over 30 elephant seal pups in California, prompting the closure of seal-viewing areas at Aรฑo Nuevo state park.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Bird flu confirmed in a bird in isolation at Prague Zoo

Bird flu has been confirmed in an isolated bird at the Prague Zoo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Raises Alarm Over a Surge in Cases of Severe Respiratory Illnesses

Tanzania's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about the recent rise in cases of severe respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, urging the public to follow preventive measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Second Case: Avian Influenza Now Hits Poultry in Lobos

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 has been detected in poultry in Lobos, Buenos Aires Province, prompting contingency measures by Senasa and market closures by Paraguay.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

$200 million business: the second case of avian influenza detected in Buenos Aires and poultry exports remain suspended

Argentina reports a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Lobos, resulting in continued suspension of poultry exports due to sanitary concerns.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Saudi Arabia bans poultry, eggs from Nigeria, others over health concerns

Saudi Arabia has banned the import of poultry and eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries due to health concerns.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

Health experts warn that this flu season may extend into spring, with notable cases of influenza A and B continuing to circulate.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

High incidence of influenza in Latvia

Influenza levels remain high in Latvia, with significant cases reported especially in Jelgava and Rฤ“zekne.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Eight viruses making people ill in England now full list and symptoms

England is currently facing a rise in illnesses due to eight viruses, particularly norovirus, which has seen a significant increase in cases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a nasal spray vaccine that offers potential protection against COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Diseases are now spreading with holidaymakers across the country โ€“ see the map of where norovirus and influenza have been reported

As the winter holiday season peaks in Finland, various seasonal infectious diseases are spreading, particularly influenza A and norovirus, according to health experts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe disease is now sweeping across Finland - here the situation is worst

The influenza epidemic in Finland shows no signs of abating, with health officials reporting an increasing number of confirmed cases.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Advance of the influenza vaccine campaign due to a new strain of influenza with 'higher contagion'

Argentina is advancing its influenza vaccination campaign in response to a newly identified and more contagious strain of the virus.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uruguay declared a health emergency due to avian influenza after detecting cases of 'high pathogenicity'

Uruguay has declared a national health emergency due to the outbreak of high pathogenic avian influenza in several departments of the country.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Emergency queues continue in Turku - staff at breaking point

Emergency services in Turku are facing ongoing challenges due to high patient volumes caused by influenza and other virus outbreaks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bird flu: exports worth nearly US$250 million were closed and high-value markets fall again

Argentina has suspended poultry exports due to a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5), impacting vital markets including the EU, China, and Chile.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Regensburg: Avian Influenza Detected in Two Wild Birds

Avian influenza has been detected in a greylag goose and a buzzard in Regensburg, prompting health advisories to the public.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Another case of avian influenza in ร–stergรถtland

A new case of avian influenza has been confirmed in ร–stergรถtland, Sweden, with sick and dead birds observed along the coasts of Skรฅne and Halland.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert: A case of avian influenza was detected in poultry and the government suspended exports

Argentina has reported a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, leading to a temporary suspension of exports to markets requiring disease-free status.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Avian influenza case confirmed in a commercial farm, and Argentina has halted its exports

Argentina has confirmed an avian influenza outbreak at a commercial farm, leading to a temporary halt in poultry product exports.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Most flu deaths this century were recorded in 2025, ABS finds

In 2025, Australia recorded the highest number of flu deaths this century, surpassing COVID-19 related fatalities for the first time since recent statistics have been tracked.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Severe Disease is Raging in Finland Now โ€“ This is the Situation in the Barracks

Respiratory infections are on the rise in Finnish military barracks, with common seasonal pathogens like influenza and adenovirus circulating, but there are currently no reported cases of the severe subtype that caused issues in previous years.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The state recommends raising pigs in smaller farms

The Estonian government advises farmers to raise pigs in smaller operations due to ongoing concerns about African swine fever among wild boar and the threat of avian influenza from Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viruses Torment Soldiers

The Finnish Defense Forces are facing health issues with soldiers due to the presence of influenza and adenoviruses in military installations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert due to the H3N2 K variant: the government advances the flu vaccination campaign and sends the first doses

Argentina's government has expedited its flu vaccination campaign in response to a more transmissible variant of the H3N2 influenza virus observed in the Northern Hemisphere.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new case of influenza detected in wild birds in the province of Buenos Aires

Argentina's health authority has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Buenos Aires province.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian researcher faces Antarctica to study bird genetics and monitor avian influenza

A Brazilian researcher is conducting fieldwork in Antarctica to study the genetics of seabirds and monitor the spread of avian influenza.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Kosiฤky, the culling of 236,000 chickens infected with avian influenza has begun. Egg prices are expected to rise

The culling of 236,000 chickens infected with avian influenza has started in the Czech village of Kosiฤky, potentially leading to higher egg prices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

SUPER VACCINE: One nasal spray could replace all seasonal vaccines

Scientists are making significant progress towards a universal vaccine that could protect against colds, flu, COVID-19, and even allergies.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Do not lift measures against avian influenza

Norwegian authorities are maintaining strict restrictions in seven municipalities to curb the spread of avian influenza, particularly after recent cases were detected in wild birds.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: Houston consulate will have a free vaccination campaign from February 23 to 25

The Mexican consulate in Houston is hosting a free influenza vaccination campaign from February 23 to 25 to provide preventive healthcare services to the Mexican community in Texas.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bird flu in Denmark: 115,000 hens to be culled

Bird flu has been detected in Denmark, leading to the culling of 115,000 hens in a farm on the Jutland peninsula.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed case of avian influenza in wild birds in Buenos Aires province

A case of avian influenza was confirmed in wild birds in Buenos Aires province, prompting health safety recommendations for poultry producers.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Avian influenza in Denmark โ€“ 115,000 hens euthanized

In Denmark, 115,000 hens have been euthanized to control the spread of avian influenza.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Bird flu detected in a larger flock in Zealand

115,000 laying hens are set to be culled in Zealand, Denmark, after bird flu was found in the flock.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

In New Jersey, hundreds of Canadian geese have died, with bird flu suspected as the cause, leading to park closures across seven counties.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

800 pheasants euthanized after discovery of bird flu

800 pheasants have been euthanized near Holbรฆk, Denmark, following a confirmed case of bird flu.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Veterinarians confirmed bird flu in additional birds that died in Prague Zoo

Veterinarians have confirmed cases of bird flu in several birds found dead at the Prague Zoo.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Obese individuals fare worse with influenza and other infections. The study shows the scale of risk

A new study highlights the significant impact of obesity on the severity of infectious diseases and related hospitalizations and deaths.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The French continue to consume more poultry, one in two chickens imported

French poultry consumption increased by 3.3% last year, leading to a rise in imports as domestic production could not keep up.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

6 flu patients died last week; incidence remains high

The flu virus continues to circulate at high levels in Latvia, with a notable number of cases and a recent increase in fatalities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The influenza season is exceptionally long this year - the mutated virus has weakened the vaccine's effectiveness

Finland's influenza season is now in its eighth week with no end in sight, as health experts report that mutated strains are diminishing vaccine effectiveness.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Pharma Scandal in the USA: Vaccination in Lordly Style

The article discusses the controversial handling of RNA vaccine testing for influenza by US authorities, criticized for being influenced by anti-vaccine sentiment within the government.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:06 UTC

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