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.
Tag: Viruses
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.
Largest Teacher’s Union Throws Support Behind Vaccination or Testing
The announcement comes after the leader of another major teachers’ union signaled strong support for vaccine mandates.
H.H.S. Will Require its Health Workers to Get the Covid Vaccine
President Biden has been pushing for more agencies and companies to enforce similar rules as the Delta variant fuels a wave of new cases.
New Jersey Orders Universal Masking in Schools
The furious spread of the Delta variant has prompted mask mandates and fights between state and local authorities.
Deaths From Covid in Africa Are Rising as Cases Surge Worldwide
“We can prevent this disease, we can test for it, and we can treat it,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization.
New Zealand, where Covid-19 is dormant, fights another respiratory virus, and other news from around the world.
The country’s lockdowns to keep the coronavirus at bay may have helped spur an outbreak of a flulike illness in children.