outbreak
Coverage of outbreak in the Nexus archive.
- Pre-school worker, 19, 'almost died' from meningitis after sharing drinks on night out in town hit by outbreak
A 19-year-old pre-school worker nearly died from meningitis after sharing drinks during a night out in a town experiencing an outbreak. The incident highlights the risks associated with meningitis transmission in outbreak-affected areas.
- Flesh-eating parasite cases rise as fears intensify over US outbreak
Cases of flesh-eating parasites are rising in the US, raising concerns about a potential outbreak. Fears are intensifying as the situation develops.
- What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?
At least three Ebola vaccines are being funded, with research being fast-tracked due to the outbreak spreading faster than the response. The article highlights ongoing efforts to accelerate vaccine development.
- Race to develop ebola vaccines is ON: Three jabs in development amid growing outbreak fears as 250 die in two African nations
Three Ebola vaccines are in development as fears grow over a deadly outbreak that has killed 250 people in two African nations. The situation highlights urgent efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
- Ebola outbreak 'spreading faster than can be controlled' warns WHO as cases rise to over 1,000
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than it can be controlled, with cases exceeding 1,000.
- New case of hantavirus confirmed in 'close contact' of sick passenger on cruise ship where outbreak killed three
A new hantavirus case has been confirmed in a close contact of a sick passenger on a cruise ship where a previous outbreak resulted in three deaths. The development raises concerns about potential spread among passengers and crew.
- Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Australia has confirmed its first diphtheria death amid the worst outbreak in decades, with most cases concentrated in the Northern Territory and additional cases in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.
- What is the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo variant — and do Americans need to worry about it coming to the US?
The article discusses the rare Ebola Bundibugyo variant, noting there are currently no outbreak-related cases in the US. It aims to inform readers about the variant and whether Americans should be concerned about its potential spread to the United States.
- Cases of drug-resistant salmonella, several among kids, linked to outbreak; CDC issues warning
The CDC has issued a warning about a drug-resistant salmonella outbreak, with roughly a dozen cases reported among children under 5 years old. The outbreak highlights concerns about antibiotic resistance and the vulnerability of young children to severe infections.
- Cases of drug-resistant salmonella, several among kids, linked to outbreak; CDC issues warning
A drug-resistant salmonella outbreak has been linked to several cases, including children under 5, prompting a CDC warning. Roughly a dozen cases among young children have been reported.