Virus

New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak

The state’s governor in October declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states.

Bangladesh death toll from dengue rises, unlikely to ease before December

The dengue outbreak has killed 418 people and led to more than 133,000 hospital admissions in 2026 as of Oct 30, according to health ministry data.

Protesters kill longtime nurse treating Ebola patients in Congo

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany in hospital after collapsing during training session

Vincent Kompany is undergoing hospital tests after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern’s reserve team.

Explainer: What is Shamonda virus and what are the risks to humans and animals?

Shamonda is a livestock virus that reached Europe this year decades after first being detected in Nigeria.

Late detection in Nigeria raises alarm as Ebola spreads across Africa

The epidemic, which was first detected 3,000km away in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, is the second largest on record.

France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda after patient dies

The Shamonda virus had until now been considered non-transmissible to humans, the French government said.

Belgium reports first two deaths from West Nile virus

The West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection, can cause symptoms similar to the flu but in extreme cases it can result in tremors, fever, comas and a lethal swelling of the brain tissue known as encephalitis.

Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian town grapples with plague scare

The Russian town of Shelekhov appears outwardly calm, yet many are concerned over rumours of a plague outbreak.

Mongolia orders ‘surveillance’ on Russia border after reported plague death

The Russian authorities have played down the reports, saying the woman died of pneumonia and the cause was “undetermined”.

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