Genome Sequencing Tells Us the Auckland Outbreak Is a Single Cluster — Except for One Case

Medicine & Technology Aug 22, 2020

Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to COVID-19? Officials Deny It

Jul 10, 2020

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

Beijing Coronavirus Second Wave Origin Baffled Experts

Jun 18, 2020

The second wave of COVID-19 in Beijing was traced to a public market, yet authorities still don't know how the virus arrived after two months of no new reported cases.

Coronavirus Outbreak Wreaks Havoc on Tech Industry

Mar 02, 2020

The outbreak has now affected not only people but also businesses like those in the tech industry.

Why Romaine Lettuce Keeps Getting Called Out For Outbreak of E. coli

Nov 28, 2019

This article talks about the reason why Romaine lettuce keeps getting called out for the contamination of E. coli bacteria.

Facts About Cyclospora Infection and How to Prevent it

Jul 26, 2019

A survey has recently shown an increase in the cases of Cyclospora infection in Boston – other states are on its trail with cases of cyclosporiasis, which has an unknown outbreak cause.

Drug-Resistant Malaria Cases Increase in Asia

Jul 26, 2019

In recent studies, scientists have found out that some of the parasites that cause malaria were able to mutate, rendering the strain virtually drug-resistant.

Measles Outbreak In The US Sets New Record

Apr 16, 2019

There are still areas in the US where a lot of people are still unvaccinated and the infections overseas is what is making outbreaks as such possible, even in the US.

Measles Outbreak Causes the Shutdown of a School in New York

Apr 16, 2019

Jewish school gets shutdown after refusal to present health documents to the Department of Health.

Zika Virus’ Rapid Spread Affected By Climate Change, Studies Show

Feb 17, 2017

Studies suggests that climate change can be a possible cause of the rapid spread of Zika Virus. What could be the principle and mechanism behind this research claim?

Delhi's Dengue Outbreak, 1800 Now Affected

Sep 16, 2015

This is said to be the worst outbrreak in 5 years.

CDC and FDA try to contain Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Aug 26, 2015

Authorities concluded Cilantro form Puebla, Mexico as the main culprit for the Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks in the U.S.

Fight Against Legionnaire’s Disease

Aug 26, 2015

New York City's battle againts the deadliest outbreak of Legionnaire's disease still on going.

The Quandaries of a Modern Ecologist—How Ecological ‘Flash Mobs’ Are More Like Magnets Than You Might Think

Apr 08, 2015

When it comes to ecological modeling, often the devil is in the details. But with so many complex theories at play, and so many realistic, natural variants it becomes an almost impossible task to decipher exactly it is that the researchers are trying to show us. This time the researchers made it easy for us.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Arizona

Apr 07, 2015

The Black Death, that was thought to have disappeared hundreds of years ago is back and it has chosen Flagstaff, Arizona as its most recent home.