Virus

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.