Virus

Tech December 6

Don’t scam yourself with the tricks hackers don’t want me to share

Cybercriminals are tricking people into compromising their own technology by mimicking trusted sources; here's how to keep yourself safe from these "scam-yourself" attacks.

California November 25

Bird flu detected in batch of California raw milk, company issues recall, health officials say

The bird flu virus was detected in a batch of raw milk that originated at a California dairy farm, public health officials said over the weekend.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 6

Vermont adds to list of towns at 'high risk' for Triple-E viral infection

Vermont health officials have added another town to its list of areas where residents are at "high risk" for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) infections.

Outbreaks August 27

New Hampshire resident dies after EEEV infection, as rare, lethal mosquito-borne virus spreads in New England

New Hampshire health officials confirmed an Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) fatality as the rare, mosquito-borne virus raises concern in New England.

Sweden August 15

Sweden reports first case of highly infectious mpox virus outside Africa amid outbreak there

Sweden's public health agency on Thursday said that the country had recorded a first known case of the newer mpox variant that originated in the Congo.

Australia May 23

Australia reports new bird flu case at poultry farm as global concerns rise

A new case of bird flu has been identified at an Australian poultry farm, following the country's first human case and a strain detected at an egg farm.

Coronavirus May 3

House COVID committee calling for criminal probe into gain-of-function virus research in Wuhan

EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak appeared before the subcommittee on Wednesday to testify on the work of his organization before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

China April 30

Chinese scientist, first to publish COVID sequence, protests lab lockout

Zhang Yongzhen, the first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China, staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after being locked out by authorities.

US April 15, 2024

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

More than 2 dozen herds of U.S. dairy cows in 8 states have been affected by a bird flu outbreak; the U.S. food supply remains safe according to health officials.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE April 12, 2024

Georgia health officials link third measles case to unvaccinated international traveler

Georgia health officials have confirmed a third case of measles linked to an individual who does not live in the U.S. and had traveled internationally with a group of students.

TECH April 8, 2024

Protect your Android from the Vultur banking Trojan’s remote attacks

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how hackers have unleased a new, more powerful version of the Vultur banking Trojan that's capable of taking full control of your Android device.

TECH February 27, 2024

What you need to know about VajraSpy RAT, the cyber espionage tool that infiltrated Google Play

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says VajraSpy RAT may not be one of the most successful cyber scams out there, but it is sure good at fooling users via Google Play.

Health January 24, 2024

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.

Coronavirus January 11, 2024

Fauci admits social distancing not based on science, 'sort of just appeared'

Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted that social distancing recommendations were likely not based on scientific data, the lab leak hypothesis was possible and there may be future vaccine hesitancy.

HEALTH December 2, 2023

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

China December 1, 2023

GOP senators call for China travel ban to prevent mystery illness spread

Five senators have demanded President Biden implement a travel ban on China due to an alarming spike in an unknown respiratory illness.

MLB November 9, 2023

MLB cancels remainder of GM meetings after virus spreads among executives: report

Major League Baseball reportedly decided to cancel the remainder of its GM meetings after a stomach bug spread among more than 30 executives.

California October 21, 2023

'Extremely rare' case of dengue virus found in California

The first locally acquired case of dengue virus, also known as "break-bone fever" because of the pain, was confirmed in a Pasadena, California, resident this week.

Children's Health September 16, 2023

Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad

An 16-month-old Arkansas toddler died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at a country club splash pad.

Virus August 29, 2023

Massachusetts sees first two cases of deadly West Nile virus

Two Massachusetts residents have contracted the mosquito-born West Nile virus in what is allegedly the state's first human cases of the year.

Coronavirus August 15, 2023

COVID victims’ families sue EcoHealth Alliance for 'creating' the virus and 'releasing it'

The families of four people who died from COVID-19 are suing EcoHealth Alliance, the nonprofit group that funded research in Wuhan, China, for 'creating' and 'releasing' the virus.

US July 13, 2023

Global rise in bird flu outbreaks raises concern over virus' ability to adapt

As bird flu cases across the world continue to rise, three UN agencies warn that the virus might adapt to infect humans more easily. Poultry farms are being urged to improve hygiene.

TRAVEL July 12, 2023

Cruises see surge of Norovirus, highest in decade: CDC

Thirteen norovirus outbreaks have been reported on cruises so far in 2023, according to the CDC.

Connecticut April 29, 2023

Mild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US

Some experts are saying this year's mild winter will lead to an uptick in ticks and tick-borne diseases. Learn more about these parasitic pests.

Massachusetts April 20, 2023

Massachusetts town says Avian Flu detected among 24 dead swans

Massachusetts officials said the Avian Flu was detected among a cluster of dead swans recently found over several weeks.

TECH March 29, 2023

Beware of new MacStealer Malware that can steal your iCloud keychain data and passwords

A new malware is infecting Mac computers. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what MacStealer does and how to keep your Apple devices safe from cybercriminals.

Coronavirus March 22, 2023

White House to disband Covid response team in May: report

The White House will disband its covid response team by May as the pandemic continues to recede, according to reports.

HEALTH March 15, 2023

COVID vaccine update: FDA authorizes Pfizer booster for some children under age five

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent for children 6 months through 4 years of age.

HEALTH March 13, 2023

Sleep deprivation could reduce vaccine antibodies, new study found

Getting insufficient sleep in the days surrounding a vaccination could weaken its effectiveness, particularly for men, a new study has found.

HEALTH March 10, 2023

Dianne Feinstein's shingles diagnosis: What to know about the rash caused by a virus

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, is home from the hospital recovering from a bout of shingles. Here's what to know about the painful rash caused by a virus.