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Tag: Viruses
Origin of the Monkeypox Outbreak Becomes Clearer to Scientists
Even as cases rise, genetic analysis suggests that the virus has been silently circulating in people since 2018.
An Undiscovered Coronavirus? The Mystery of the ‘Russian Flu’
Scientists are grasping for any example that could help anticipate the future of Covid, even a mysterious respiratory pandemic that spread in the late 19th century.
W.H.O. Downplays Threat From New Virus Variant in France
The so-called I.H.U. variant contains numerous mutations of the coronavirus, but experts say it has shown little sign of spreading so far.
Study Suggests Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine and Blood Clots
The findings suggest that the problem is linked to the shot’s use of another, harmless virus to deliver information into human cells.
N.I.H. Says Bat Research Group Failed to Submit Prompt Virus Findings
The federal agency told a G.O.P. House member that it had notified EcoHealth Alliance, a group criticized for its U.S.-funded work with Wuhan scientists, to file data within five days.
The Olympic Torch Arrives in Beijing Under Cloud of Protests, Covid
A subdued ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday sets the tone for the Winter Olympics of 2022, which will be held under extraordinary health protocols.
Newly Discovered Bat Viruses Give Hints to Covid’s Origins
Coronaviruses discovered in Laotian bats are surprisingly adept at infecting human cells, showing that such deadly features can indeed evolve outside of a lab.
As Covid Surges, Filipino Students Begin Second Year Online
The country remains among the few that have not at least partially reopened, sparking worry in a place where many lack a computer or internet access.
Students in Philippines Enter Second Year of Remote Schooling
The closure is spawning a backlash in a country where many people do not have access to a computer or the internet at home. Most schools in the United States and Britain have resumed in-person instruction.