monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information, for the purpose of influencing, managing or directing
"The affected individuals are mostly young people without major risk factors." www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/mystery-flu-similar-covid-leaves-32619076
Recommendations announced for influenza vaccine composition for the 2024-2025 northern hemisphere influenza season
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Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally: Two leading laboratories in Britain and South Africa have joined forces to maintain global genomic ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/covid-and-beyond-labs-unite-to-boost-genomic-surveillance-globally/article67785758.ece
Covid Variant JN.1 in India: Symptoms To Watch Out For: The new COVID-19 variant JN.1 has been under close monitoring ever since a case was found in Kerala ...
wionews.com/web-stories/trending/covid-variant-jn1-in-india-symptoms-to-watch-out-for-1703245883691
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
HPSC confirms fifth case of measles in Ireland: No other details on the case have yet been issued
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41353990.html
Ten confirmed cases of measles in Ireland with further 20 under investigation: Public health doctors have called on anyone who missed out on the MMR vaccine ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362240.html
EU says bird flu 'spillover' is unlikely but stricter surveillance recommended: After a case of transmission from cattle to a dairy worker in the US ...
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/angelo-eu-says-bird-flu-spillover-is-unlikely-but-stricter-surveillance-recommended/
Second case of measles confirmed in Ireland: A second measles case in Ireland has been confirmed by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0307/1436541-ireland-measles/
COVID-19 response ramps up as cases rise: What's happening, what are the infection rates and should you be worried?
news.sky.com/story/covid-19-response-ramps-up-as-cases-rise-whats-happening-what-are-the-infection-rates-and-should-you-be-worried-12954828
Quick Glance: COVID-19: Rising Cases and Response
- COVID-19 is spreading again: numbers are up, variants are circulating, boosters are being brought forward, and the government is planning surveillance.
- A study by King's College London uses app data to predict infection rates.
- There are no longer official estimates of COVID-19 rates among the UK population, making it difficult to get a reliable picture of the virus spread.
- BA.2.86 is the most concerning variant since the emergence of Omicron, according to NHS officials.
Sixth case of measles confirmed in Ireland : The total is two more than recorded for the entirety of 2023
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41358427.html
Funding crunch threatens a key virus-fighting tool: tracking America's poop: Wastewater testing has been one of the more reliable metrics for tracking COVID-19 ...
axios.com/2024/03/16/sewage-system-america-viral-health-risks
COVID surveillance to restart ahead of winter amid new variant concerns: The UK Health Security Agency said surveillance would resume to deal with a time of year ...
news.sky.com/story/covid-surveillance-to-restart-ahead-of-winter-amid-new-variant-concerns-12954847
UK almost ‘flying blind’ on Covid this autumn, experts say: As cases rise, scientists say country is mostly in the dark about how infections could play out in ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/05/uk-almost-flying-blind-on-covid-this-autumn-experts-say
COVID and beyond: labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally: Two laboratories in Britain and South Africa, which were at the forefront of tracking new ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/covid-beyond-labs-unite-boost-genomic-surveillance-globally-2024-01-25/
How wastewater could offer an early warning system for measles: Sewage surveillance has helped us track polio, covid, mpox, and more. Why not measles?
technologyreview.com/2024/01/26/1087215/how-wastewater-could-offer-an-early-warning-system-for-measles/
Measles confirmed in Kasese: The affected children belong to families in Nyamwamba West Cell of Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/measles-confirmed-in-kasese-4527354
Amid pneumonia outbreak in China, Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness
indianexpress.com/article/india/india-health-ministry-states-advisory-china-pneumonia-outbreak-9043109/
How wastewater could offer an early warning system for measles: Sewage surveillance has helped us track polio, covid, mpox, and more. Why not measles?
technologyreview.com/2024/01/26/1087215/how-wastewater-could-offer-an-early-warning-system-for-measles/
Here’s the latest on flu and COVID cases in Georgia : Flu and COVID-19 cases are down sharply after a holiday surge, according to the latest surveillance from ...
ajc.com/news/health-news/heres-the-latest-on-flu-and-covid-cases-in-georgia/SUUKHZ62IZHRJBVD4BO75MFNPY/
Uptick in Covid cases in Bengal, 30 cases reported so far: Officials: The rise in Covid cases comes weeks after the emergence of a new sub-variant JN.1 ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/uptick-in-covid-cases-in-bengal-30-cases-reported-so-far-officials-9089993/
All samples in last 2 weeks were of new Covid variant JN.1: Genome lab amid spike in cases
indianexpress.com/article/india/all-samples-in-last-2-weeks-were-of-new-covid-variant-jn-1-genome-lab-amid-spike-in-cases-9076793/
Clinical Exams Fall Short in Second Breast Cancer Detection: A decade-long surveillance study shows clinical breast examinations are largely ineffective in ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/clinical-exams-fall-short-second-breast-cancer-detection-2024a10000n2
It seems like everyone has Covid-19. Here’s why this wave is probably worse than official data suggests
cnn.com/2023/09/01/health/covid-case-data-wave/
Dozens of birds, including swans, found dead in Doncaster: Dozens of birds, including swans, are being found dead in Doncaster in what appears to be an outbreak ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/environment/dozens-of-birds-including-swans-found-dead-in-doncaster-4481872
Should India study wastewater to track malaria, dengue?: Wastewater surveillance used to track polio virus & other pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/should-india-study-wastewater-to-track-malaria-dengue/article67709942.ece
Maharashtra’s new Covid task force to focus on systematic surveillance of hospitalisations and deaths, says Dr Raman Gangakhedkar
indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-new-covid-task-force-systematic-surveillance-dr-raman-gangakhedkar-9084950/
Can Covid’s JN.1 spread be contained? Your poop in sewers may hold some answers: Dr Vineeta Bal, Professor Emeritus , Indian Institute of Science Education and ...
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/covid-jn-1-spread-sewers-iiser-pune-9079242/
New strain of swine flu detected in person for first time in UK: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring the situation closely ...
news.sky.com/story/virus-strain-similar-to-swine-flu-detected-in-person-for-first-time-in-uk-13017517
Conjunctivitis, sudden cardiac arrests, respiratory illness — how Pune fared on health
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/how-pune-fared-on-health-conjunctivitis-cardiac-arrests-9079380/
"We may not realise it, but at almost every juncture in life in New #Delhi brings citizens into contact with prohibitory orders under section 144.. ... Show more @betwasharma t.co/bPnl5rAXqR
How The State Is Using Section 144 & Private Citizens For ‘Warrantless Surveillance’
article-14.com/post/how-the-state-is-using-section-144-private-citizens-for-warrantless-surveillance--656010262fb8f
Bengaluru reported close to 10,468 dengue cases this year: BBMP: B’luru reports
close to 10,468 dengue cases this year: BBMP
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-reported-close-to-10468-dengue-cases-this-year-bbmp-2811963
Hepatitis epidemic hits Hawaii harder than other states: Why does one U.S. state have such high rates of hepatitis?
khon2.com/local-news/hepatitis-epidemic-hits-hawaiCABBi-harder-than-other-states/
Swine flu: No further cases detected in people in UK: UK health officials said enhanced surveillance would continue over the coming weeks, as a precaution.
bbc.com/news/health-67682348
Swine flu: Briton has already recovered: London - A rare variant of swine flu has been detected in a GP patient in the north of England as part of flu ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/147664/Schweinegrippe-Brite-hat-sich-bereits-wieder-erholt
Great Britain: First infection with a special flu variant detected: The influenza A(H1N2)v pathogen was discovered as part of routine surveillance ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/grossbritannien-erste-infektion-mit-besonderer-grippe-variante-nachgewiesen-li.2162962
After Bengaluru, Pune detects presence of Zika virus! Authorities increase surveillance to contain spread of vector-borne disease
financialexpress.com/healthcare/news-healthcare/after-bengaluru-pune-detects-presence-of-zika-virus-authorities-increase-surveillance-to-contain-spread-of-vector-borne-disease-bkg/3308789/
Mass Covid testing brought back amid new wave of infections: Testing was ended in March but now 32,000 tests will be carried out every week
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/mass-covid-testing-brought-back-8797221
Covid Scotland: Virus rates, vaccines, and the new variant: Winter is coming - and Covid is back in the news amid signs that infections are on the rise and ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23789947.covid-scotland-virus-rates-vaccines-new-variant/
Quick Glance: CDC director emphasizes importance of updated COVID booster shot amid increasing cases
- The CDC recommended updated COVID booster shots for Americans aged 6 months and older due to rising cases and hospitalizations across the country.
- In an interview with ABC News Live on Tuesday night, CDC Director Mandy Cohen stressed the importance of getting the updated shot and addressed safety concerns, stating that the shots have been studied 'more than any vaccine in history.'
- The CDC recommends that everyone should get the updated COVID vaccine, and it will be available in doctor's offices and pharmacies across the country in the coming days.
- The CDC director expressed concern that fewer than half of adults over 65 and only 1 in 5 Americans received the booster shot last fall.
Nipah Virus: Karnataka heightens border vigilance as virus outbreak hits Kerala | Mint
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Quick Glance: The Nipah Outbreak in Kerala and the Importance of the One Health Strategy
- Medical staff from Kalamassery Medical College wearing protective gear enter the isolation ward to treat suspected Nipah patients.
- A fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus disease has occurred in Kerala.
- Experts predict that due to the widespread presence of reservoir hosts, particularly bats, there could be repeated outbreaks of the Nipah virus.
- The symptoms of the Nipah virus disease resemble those of other commonly occurring viral infections.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has declared a dengue fever outbreak in Jamaica.
In a release Saturday, the ministry said its National Surveillance Unit ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/jamaica-declares-dengue-outbreak/
France launches joint surveillance of COVID, influenza and bronchiolitis
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/france-launches-joint-surveillance-of-covid-influenza-and-bronchiolitis/
Is It Time to Worry About BA.2.86?: Until the future of the new COVID variant becomes clear, three scenarios are still possible.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/08/covid-variant-ba-286-transmission-mutations-omicron/675166/
Canada’s first case of new COVID variant is detected in B.C.: Centre says the BA 2.86 variant of the Omicron strain was identified in a person from the Fraser ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadas-first-case-of-new-covid-variant-is-detected-in-bc/
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How Wastewater Testing Can Help Tackle America's Opioid Crisis: A wastewater surveillance company is expanding its program to track opioids in sewage.
time.com/6315775/wastewater-testing-opioids/
Man dupes over 100 women with fake movie offers, held: According to police, they received a complaint on May 12 from a woman who said she saw a post on Instagram ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/man-dupes-over-100-women-with-fake-movie-offers-held-8855146/
Solar Orbiter's Last-Minute Modification Unveils Stunning View of the Sun: This development has unveiled previously concealed details of the Sun's ...
techtimes.com/articles/296098/20230907/solar-orbiters-last-minute-modification-unveils-stunning-view-sun.htm
Covid vaccine: Ministers consider booster jabs for over-50s to protect the NHS this winter
inews.co.uk/news/politics/covid-vaccine-ministers-booster-jabs-over-50s-protect-nhs-winter-2621144
WHO warns of 'concerning' Covid trends ahead of winter - International - World
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/507928/World/International/WHO-warns-of-;concerning;-Covid-trends-ahead-of-wi.aspx
It seems like everyone has Covid-19. Here’s why this wave is probably worse than official data suggests
mercurynews.com/2023/09/01/it-seems-like-everyone-has-covid-19-heres-why-this-wave-is-probably-worse-than-official-data-suggests/
A Covid uptick: No reason for panic, but caution required
business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/a-covid-uptick-123090701205_1.html
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"Bossware" Boundaries? How Employers Monitor You At Home Depends On Where You Live
worldcrunch.com/culture-society/bossware-workplace-surveillance
COVID-19 surveillance using certificates of incapacity for work: Cologne - With the help of certificates of incapacity for work (AU), the COVID-19 infection ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/145724/COVID-19-Surveillance-mittels-Arbeitsunfaehigkeitsbescheinigungen
New Covid variant Pirola: UKHSA to announce ramping up of surveillance as concerns grow
inews.co.uk/news/health/new-covid-variant-pirola-ukhsa-announce-surveillance-concerns-grow-2584912
New Covid variant ‘most striking since Omicron’: A new variant of Covid-19 described as the “most striking” since Omicron has been identified in a patient in ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/new-covid-variant-most-striking-since-omicron-7rn83g592
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Is the fall wave of COVID-19 starting early? Here's what the data shows us: New variant and the wait for a booster raise concerns about strains on the ...
thestar.com/news/canada/is-the-fall-wave-of-covid-19-starting-early-heres-what-the-data-shows-us/article_f0d6bbd2-eaa2-518c-9a38-bb2d71ce6880.html
Political support for surveillance of Covid waning in Australia despite ‘waves of mutations’, scientists say
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/25/covid-19-virus-what-caused-funding-slowing
Fears over Covid spike as sales of tests shoot up : Slight increase in cases of virus as well as hospital admission rates seen by surveillance systems
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/covid-cases-tests-coronavirus-mutation-b2384139.html
Thousands of migratory birds will make NZ landfall in spring – will they bring a deadly bird flu with them?
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/496114/thousands-of-migratory-birds-will-make-nz-landfall-in-spring-will-they-bring-a-deadly-bird-flu-with-them
As Covid Emergency Ends, Surveillance Shifts to the Sewers: With other virus tracking efforts winding down, wastewater data is likely to become increasingly ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/11/health/covid-sewage-wastewater-data.html
Department of Health confirms one case of Covid Eris variant in Gauteng: The WHO said there is a significant difference between the Omicron variant and Eris ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-16-department-of-health-confirms-one-case-of-covid-eris-variant-in-gauteng/
Animal epidemics in Rhineland-Palatinate: Office had to take action several times because of avian influenza
rhein-zeitung.de/region/rheinland-pfalz_artikel,-tierseuchen-in-rheinlandpfalz-amt-musste-mehrfach-wegen-gefluegelpest-aktiv-werden-_arid,2565205.html
Paid articlePaid Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance: COVID-19 pandemic changed the way pathogen identification is done, thanks to the application of ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/metagenome-sequencing-transforming-pathogen-surveillance/article67187555.ece
COVID hospitalizations in Mass. see first upticks since January : Waste water levels are at their highest levels since March but remain low compared to last year ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/08/01/metro/covid-hospitalizations-mass-see-first-upticks-since-january/
A new flu is spilling over from cows to people in the U.S. How worried should we be?
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/03/29/1160410178/a-new-flu-is-spilling-over-from-cows-to-people-in-the-u-s-how-worried-should-we-
St Vincent steps up surveillance for M-pox as T&T records 4th case: KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Health authorities have heightened surveillance and testing ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/st-vincent-steps-up-surveillance-for-m-pox-as-tt-records-4th-case/
WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak: The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.
aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/15/who-intensifies-surveillance-in-e-guinea-after-marburg-outbreak
Dublin Zoo flamingo with avian flu did not die from infectious disease: No requirement for 'surveillance and protection zones and the flock will not need to be ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41183554.html
New COVID variant could emerge amid drop in surveillance, vaccination, WHO warns: A growing decline in COVID-19 surveillance and vaccination could open the door ...
globalnews.ca/news/9321219/covid-variant-drop-surveillance-vaccination-who/
Border districts get sh2b Ebola surveillance supplies: The equipment, worth $600,000 (about sh2.2b), was donated by the International Organisation for Migration ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/164111
Among cities, Mumbai records most dengue cases: According to state surveillance data, 1,237 cases of dengue were recorded till May-end this year ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/among-cities-mumbai-records-most-dengue-cases-8649466/
How COVID set back the fight against cancer, and why it’s only getting worse: When COVID lockdowns began in early 2020, millions of people went without cancer ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4041028-how-covid-set-back-the-fight-against-cancer-and-why-its-only-getting-worse/
India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge: The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64048789
WHO launches global network to head off Covid-level pandemic threats: The network will link up nations and regions, and improve systems for collecting and ...
straitstimes.com/world/who-launches-global-network-to-head-off-covid-level-pandemic-threats
COVID cases could be ticking up in New York City, wastewater data shows: Most wastewater plants in the city show high levels of virus detection.
abcnews.go.com/Health/covid-cases-ticking-new-york-city-wastewater-data/story
Avian flu found in Monaghan turkey flock: Restriction zones are being put in place around a Co Monaghan turkey farm after test results showed evidence of H5N1 ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2022/1113/1335892-avian-flu-monaghan/
Protests in China over Covid rules are testing the surveillance state: Public protests in China might force the government to back down from its extreme Covid-19 ...
vox.com/podcasts/2022/12/5/23494424/china-covid-protests-testing-surveillance-state
WHO head ‘very concerned’ about COVID deaths as emergency declaration call looms: As the World Health Organization prepares to decide whether COVID-19 remains a ...
globalnews.ca/news/9432745/covid-deaths-who-emergency-declaration/
3 tick-borne diseases, mpox added to list of notifiable diseases, illnesses in N.S.
cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tick-borne-diseases-mpox-public-health-1.6856039
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