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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis outbreak RECAP as 'fast spreading' virus reported at Kent University

A meningitis outbreak at Kent University has led to a tragic death and a surge in vaccine demand, with public health warnings issued due to rising cases.

Mar 20 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Outbreak of Virus in Landshut: 35,000 Chickens to be Killed Due to Newcastle Disease

A Newcastle disease outbreak in Landshut, Germany, has led to the culling of 35,000 chickens following an official confirmation of a suspected case in a poultry farm.

Mar 20 • 07:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gastrointestinal outbreak causes 8 schools in RS to suspend classes; more than 60 children have symptoms

A gastrointestinal virus outbreak has led to the temporary closure of eight municipal schools in Pelotas, Brazil, following reports of over 60 symptomatic children.

Mar 18 • 21:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Cruise Nightmare in the Caribbean – Over 150 Fell Ill

Over 150 people fell ill due to a norovirus outbreak on a Caribbean cruise operated by Princess Cruises.

Mar 18 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WARNING: A new Ebola-like virus is shaking the world

Public health experts warn that a serious disease from West Africa resembling Ebola may pose a global threat and recommend against traveling to regions where the disease spreads.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mühldorf am Inn: Newcastle virus threatens 30,000 fattening chickens in Upper Bavaria

An outbreak of Newcastle disease is threatening the lives of 30,000 chickens at a fattening farm in Mühldorf am Inn, Germany, leading to a lockdown and potential mass culling of the flock.

Mar 4 • 07:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Mysterious Virus Strikes Newcastle Team Ahead of Match Against Barcelona in the Champions League

Newcastle United faces a significant threat to their preparations for the Champions League match against Barcelona due to a mysterious virus affecting several players.

Mar 3 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

25,000 Turkeys in Lolland to be Culled After Bird Flu Found

A turkey flock of 25,000 in Lolland, Denmark, is set to be culled after an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus was confirmed.

Mar 3 • 08:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall investigates suspected outbreak of virus at school after two students were hospitalized in Jundiaí

The city of Jundiaí is investigating a potential virus outbreak at a local school after two students were hospitalized with severe symptoms.

Feb 27 • 22:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

EU warns: COVID outbreak in China could be a 'breeding ground' for more dangerous variants

The U.S. is concerned that the surging COVID-19 outbreak in China may lead to new mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as the country struggles with the aftermath of relaxed 'Zero COVID' protocols.

Feb 27 • 02:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not the flu and not COVID-19: this winter, Lithuania was hit by another virus

This winter, Lithuania is facing a significant outbreak of a different virus, causing symptoms like cough, runny nose, and fever.

Feb 25 • 17:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Herpes is decimating horses in Helsinki - several dead

An outbreak of the EHV-1 herpes virus among horses in Finland has led to several deaths, particularly at a stable in Helsinki, prompting local quarantines.

Feb 21 • 17:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Officials race to contain virus outbreak after 72 captive tigers die in Thailand

Seventy-two captive tigers have died in northern Thailand due to a virus outbreak, prompting urgent containment efforts from officials.

Feb 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Measles outbreak in Mexico: 2-year-old baby dies after testing positive for the disease

A two-year-old baby in Guerrero, Mexico, has died from measles, marking the first death due to the virus in the state this year.

Feb 19 • 19:03 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Over a million children vaccinated against polio in southern Malawi

Over 1.3 million children in southern Malawi are being vaccinated against polio in response to a recent outbreak linked to a detected vaccine-derived virus.

Feb 19 • 15:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Horse herpes virus spreading in Finland – At least one horse dead at Tuomarinkartano stable in Helsinki

An outbreak of EHV1 herpes virus has been reported in Finland, with at least one horse dead at the Tuomarinkartano stable in Helsinki.

Feb 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Measles is already circulating in Madrid: the Community detects community transmission of the virus and increases surveillance

Madrid has confirmed 24 cases of measles, marking a significant rise in infections and prompting increased public health measures amid an ongoing outbreak.

Feb 19 • 09:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gene Hackman's rat-infested home that became 'breeding ground' for deadly virus

Gene Hackman and his wife died in their rat-infested home, linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Virus Rampages in Finland - Where It Will Strike Next

Finland's Central Ostrobothnia has reported the highest incidence of hantavirus cases in the country, significantly exceeding the national average due to an increase in the bank vole population.

Feb 18 • 14:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

The CDC has issued a warning about a chikungunya virus outbreak in Bolivia, particularly affecting the Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments.

Feb 17 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tropical disease spread to Finland's borders

A case of monkeypox virus has been reported in St. Petersburg, raising concerns as the disease approaches Finland's borders.

Feb 17 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest measles outbreak in 30 years in the U.S. leads clinics to attend to patients in cars

The largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in 30 years has prompted clinics in South Carolina to conduct patient evaluations in parking lots to prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus within waiting rooms.

Feb 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water samples are collected for analysis after a virus outbreak among students and staff causes class suspension at school

Water samples were collected after a virus outbreak led to the suspension of classes at a municipal school in Macaubal, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Outbreak of virus among students and staff causes classes to be suspended for two days at a school in the interior of SP

A virus outbreak among students and staff led to a two-day suspension of classes at the EMEI "Prof. Octávio Dezan Sobrinho" in Macaubal, SP.

Feb 11 • 20:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

The CDC has issued a travel warning for the Seychelles due to an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus.

Feb 11 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nipah outbreak during Carnival? Understand if there is a risk for Brazil and what the symptoms of the disease are

Concerns have arisen about a potential Nipah virus outbreak in Brazil coinciding with Carnival, but experts indicate the risk remains low due to the absence of the main virus carriers in the country.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Urgent alert for a dangerous virus in a luxury tourist destination: warnings about sudden fever and severe joint pain

An urgent health alert has been issued regarding a dangerous virus outbreak in a luxury tourist destination, warning travelers of sudden fever and severe joint pain associated with chikungunya.

Feb 10 • 00:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The enigma of the African swine fever outbreak in Barcelona: the expert committee finds no origin of the virus

Experts are still uncertain about the origin of the African swine fever outbreak in Barcelona, which has raised concerns after over thirty years without cases in Spain.

Feb 9 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Woman dies from Nipah as brain-swelling virus feared to be next pandemic

A woman in Bangladesh has died from the Nipah virus, raising concerns about its potential to become the next global pandemic.

Feb 9 • 15:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Finnish hockey players who survived the virus suffer their second 'dry' loss at the Olympics

Finland's women's hockey team experienced their second 'dry' loss at the Olympics, falling 0-2 to the Czech Republic following a prior virus outbreak among team members.

Feb 9 • 08:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Without mercy, it is mowing down lives: over 1,000 residents died from this disease in Poland over several months

A new strain of the flu virus has led to over 1,000 deaths in Poland since September, with healthcare officials warning of its seriousness and ongoing risks.

Feb 8 • 17:16 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Cook Islands reports first dengue death, amid increase in outbreak

The Cook Islands has reported its first dengue death as cases of the virus continue to rise, prompting health authorities to initiate Operation Namu-26 to combat the outbreak.

Feb 7 • 21:33 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Back in action after virus scare Finns blown out by U.S. in Olympic opener

Finland's women's hockey team returned to action at the Olympics after a norovirus outbreak sidelined 13 players, but they faced a heavy defeat against the U.S.

Feb 7 • 18:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Can the Women's Lions perform a miracle in Milan?

The Finnish women's hockey team faces a challenging match against the USA today after a virus outbreak affected their lineup.

Feb 7 • 11:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

How the biathlon national team will avoid disease chaos

The Finnish women's ice hockey team faced postponements due to a stomach virus outbreak, highlighting that the issue is not isolated as similar health concerns have emerged in French and American teams, as well as in Australian Olympic delegations in Cortina.

Feb 6 • 16:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Measles outbreak in Chihuahua reaches one year under epidemiological alert; over 4,000 infections reported

Chihuahua's one-year epidemiological alert for measles has confirmed 4,501 cases, accounting for more than half of the national total amid sustained virus transmission across over 30 municipalities.

Feb 6 • 10:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Measles vaccination modules on public transport in Mexico City: service hours for the Metro, Metrobús, Cablebús and others

In response to a national measles outbreak, Mexico City's government announced the installation of 2,000 vaccination modules in high-traffic areas to curb the virus's spread and ensure collective immunity.

Feb 5 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Women's hockey match postponed at Olympic tournament due to virus

The women's hockey match between Finland and Canada at the Olympic tournament has been postponed to next week due to a virus outbreak affecting Finnish players.

Feb 5 • 13:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Virus devastates the national team before the opening of the Winter Olympics. Will the Finns forfeit the match?

The Finnish women's ice hockey team may not have enough players for their opening match against Canada at the Winter Olympics due to a virus outbreak that has affected the team significantly.

Feb 5 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak

Two confirmed cases of measles at a Texas immigration detention center for children have sparked calls for its shutdown as the outbreak of the virus escalates across the United States.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Lithuania - the first outbreak of a dangerous bird disease: the virus can instantly destroy entire farms

The first outbreak of a dangerous bird disease in Lithuania has led to the deaths of half the affected birds on one farm, prompting the destruction of the remaining flock to prevent further virus spread.

Feb 5 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: German flag bearers for the opening ceremony confirmed

German flag bearers for the upcoming opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics have been announced amidst various updates including a potential hockey game cancellation due to a virus outbreak and a cyber-attack originating from Russia.

Feb 4 • 16:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A terrible disease struck the Finnish team - caused by an ancient virus with a unique characteristic

The Finnish women's national ice hockey team has reported cases of norovirus, leading to the cancellation of their practice and media events due to the outbreak.

Feb 4 • 16:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Health Ministry Dismisses Claims of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Uganda

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has denied claims on social media about a Nipah virus outbreak in the country, confirming that there are no recorded cases.

Feb 4 • 05:04 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
World

What New Zealanders should know about the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India

The article informs New Zealand travelers about the dangers of the Nipah virus outbreak in India, highlighting its high fatality rate and associated health risks.

Feb 3 • 05:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Govt Declares Polio Outbreak, Virus Detected in Blantyre Toilet Samples

The Malawi government has declared a polio outbreak after the virus was found in toilet samples from Blantyre, echoing fears from the previous outbreak in 2022.

Feb 3 • 05:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Nipah: virus returns to concern global health after cases in India, but no scenario of a new outbreak

The Nipah virus, known for its high lethality, has raised global health concerns due to recent cases in India, although there is currently no indication of a new outbreak.

Feb 2 • 20:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: How Prepared is Africa for a Nipah Outbreak?

The article discusses the urgency for Africa to prepare for a potential Nipah virus outbreak, given its high fatality rate and lack of vaccines.

Feb 2 • 09:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Norovirus warning: Five key ways to avoid horror vomiting bug sweeping UK after outbreak

Norovirus cases are rising in the UK, with a 57% increase in hospitalizations last week due to the easily spread virus, prompting warnings and advice on prevention.

Jan 15 • 11:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

After the holidays, an increase in flu cases; the virus remains until spring

The flu season in Varaždin County has begun unusually early, with a reported surge in cases following the holidays, highlighting a serious outbreak despite a temporary decline in notifications.

Jan 3 • 09:37 UTC

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