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- 1CDC seeks volunteers for airport Ebola screenings amid DRC outbreak▼CDC asks staff to volunteer to help with Ebola screenings at airports amid DRC outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked its staff to volunteer for Ebola screening operations at US airports, as an outbreak of the virus continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The measure is part of federal efforts to detect possible cases among travellers arriving from the affected region. It highlights strain on public health resources as authorities try to prevent the outbreak from spreading internationally.
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French media report the West Nile virus has caused a third death in the Île-de-France region, with cases doubling within a month. The outbreak is driving widespread health coverage, alongside separate stories about a virus found on new smartphones and a breath-based method detecting lung antibodies. Health authorities are urging vigilance as mosquito-borne infections spread across the region.
- 3Why I Am Legend's Outbreak Is Worse Than You Think●Why I Am Legend’s Outbreak Is Worse Than You Think
Discussion around the 2007 film I Am Legend is circulating online, arguing that the movie's fictional outbreak is far more devastating than viewers typically realize. The piece breaks down the mechanics and scale of the virus depicted in the film, suggesting the true consequences for humanity are grimmer than the story presents. Audiences are revisiting the film's pandemic themes, keeping the sci-fi disaster scenario part of wider conversation about outbreak fiction.
- 4US coronavirus daily figures fall by over 7,000 in a day●BREAKING: Coronavirus Outbreak. Good news on multiple fronts US today now at 23,373, yesterday at this time was 30,571.
New US coronavirus cases reportedly dropped to 23,373 today from 30,571 at the same point yesterday, a fall of more than 7,000. Several hard-hit countries also posted encouraging trends: Italy recorded over 5,000 new recoveries in a day, while Italy, Spain and Iran have seen case numbers and deaths steadily decline for more than a week, with Italy and Spain reporting their fewest deaths in over a week.
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French health authorities have reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus, an infection previously seen only in livestock. The case has drawn attention because transmission to humans was not documented before, raising questions about how the person was exposed and whether animal-to-human spread of the virus is becoming more common.
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Reports describe a dangerous virus spreading rapidly across Europe that has already claimed around 130 lives. Separately, health officials in Iowa are investigating an unknown virus leaving some patients ill for weeks, and scientists report a poxvirus-stolen human gene showing never-before-seen behavior. Together the stories are fueling concern about viral outbreaks and unusual viral behavior making headlines worldwide.
- 7Spain to close all hotels as global virus cases pass 200,000▼Coronavirus live news: Spain to close all hotels as tourists advised to leave; worldwide cases pass 200,000
Spain is closing all hotels and advising tourists to leave the country as part of escalating measures against the coronavirus outbreak, while worldwide confirmed cases have passed 200,000. The move affects millions of holidaymakers in one of the world's most visited countries and signals a dramatic tightening of Europe's response to the pandemic.
- 8Mink farms in Utah flagged as potential pandemic threat●The next global pandemic could be brewing on a mink farm in Utah – and little is being done to stop it | George Monbiot
George Monbiot argues in the Guardian that the next global pandemic could emerge from a mink farm in Utah, warning that governments are doing little to address the risk. Mink are highly susceptible to respiratory viruses, including bird flu, and dense farming conditions can allow dangerous mutations to spread and jump to humans.
- 9Germany reports slight uptick in COVID-19 incidence▼Aktuelle # Covid -7-Tages-#Inzidenz je 100.000 Einwohner: # SentiSurv im Standby # GrippeWeb /RKI: "COVID-19-Inzidenz au
Germany's COVID-19 seven-day incidence currently stands at 1.4 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to Robert Koch Institute data from early November. The RKI reports that COVID-19 incidence from GrippeWeb and SARS-CoV-2 virus levels in wastewater remain low overall, though both show a slight rise. Regular pandemic monitoring continues via the Infektionsradar.
- 10Bundibugyo virus Ebola cases reported in DRC, Kenya and Nigeria▼Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria
Health authorities are monitoring Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with cases reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria. The World Health Organization is tracking the outbreak of this rarer Ebola species, first identified in Uganda in 2007, and regional teams are working to contain its spread.
- 11QWRT Radio Streaming 'Virus' by Nano●Now Playing on QWRT Radio: Virus by nano, whateveryouwantband Tune in at https:// radio.qwrt.online # nowplaying # webra
The online station QWRT Radio is currently airing the track 'Virus' by nano, whateveryouwantband, and is inviting listeners to tune in through its web stream. The station's automated now-playing update is the only notice, with no listener reactions or broader discussion around the song so far.
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EU agriculture ministers have agreed on a partial position on reforming the Common Agricultural Policy, seeking more flexibility in how European farm subsidies are distributed. The talks come as Germany debates the Shamonda virus outbreak in Hessen and Rheinland-Pfalz, and as more than a million people sign a petition against loosening EU nature protection laws. Agricultural news outlet Top Agrar is covering these developments closely.
- 13Raw milk bird flu risk sparks alarm in the Netherlands●Maar gaat u maar rustig slapen, niets aan de hand. Behalve voor boerderijkatten die gemorste rauwe melk op lebberen. Beh
Concerns are being raised about H5N1 bird flu spreading through raw milk, with farm cats reportedly falling ill after drinking spilled raw milk from infected dairy farms. Commentators also warn that people drinking unpasteurised milk for perceived health benefits, and claims that pasteurised milk may not be fully safe, are adding to unease about the outbreak.
- 14US measles cases hit record levels in 2026▼As measles outbreaks grow in the U.S., maps and charts show a record number of cases in 2026
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the United States, with maps and charts from CBS News showing a record number of cases recorded in 2026. Health officials are tracking multiple clusters as the highly contagious virus continues to circulate, and the milestone underscores concerns about vaccination gaps and the growing scale of the current outbreak season.
- 15Nebraska quarantine unit to receive hantavirus cruise ship passengers●What to know about Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit as it prepares to bring in hantavirus cruise ship passengers
Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit is preparing to receive cruise ship passengers infected with hantavirus, according to ABC News. The federally run facility in Omaha specializes in isolating and treating patients with rare or dangerous infectious diseases. Little additional detail is available about how many passengers will be transferred or their condition.