Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s?
Scientists recently tested probiotics in a roundworm model of Parkinson’s. A particular bacterium had a protective effect and improved symptoms. …read more
Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nine new confirmed cases were reported from 15 to 21 January in the ongoing Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …read more
Novel Coronavirus – Republic of Korea (ex-China)
On 20 January 2020, National IHR Focal Point (NFP) for Republic of Korea reported the first case of novel coronavirus in the Republic of Korea. The case is a 35-year-old female, Chinese national, residing in Wuhan, Hubei province in China. The case-patient had developed fever, chill, and muscle pain on 18 January […]
FluNet Summary
National Influenza Centres (NICs) and other national influenza laboratories from 104 countries, areas or territories reported data to FluNet for the time period from 23 December 2019 to 05 January 2020 a(data as of 2020-01-17 04:29:43 UTC). The WHO GISRS laboratories tested more than 174604 specimens during that time period. A total of 44847 […]
New SARS-like virus may be spreading outside China
Reports of a novel virus spreading to countries in East and Southeast Asia have put local authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) on alert. …read more