Press Association
What is the new potentially deadly mpox strain detected in the UK?
The first case of a new infectious and potentially deadly strain of mpox has been reported in the UK. The strain, known as Clade Ib, emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in August this year. The UK Health Security Agency...
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Entomologist 'Dr. Buggs' on why eradicating mosquitos might not be a bad thing
Are mosquitoes really as bad as they're made out to be? Entomologist Sammy Ramsey — aka "Dr. Buggs" — explains. (Scripps News)
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Should mosquitos be eradicated?
Entomologist Sammy Ramsey, also known as "Dr. Buggs," usually talks about conservation efforts when it comes to bugs, but he says mosquitos are the exception because of the problems they cause. (Scripps News)
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Person in Mexico died of a bird flu strain that hadn't been confirmed before in a human, WHO says
The WHO said death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has never before been found in a human. (Scripps News)
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Police: Missing college student Riley Strain's body found in river
The 22-year-old University of Missouri student was reported missing nearly two weeks ago after being kicked out of a bar in Nashville.
Press Association
Starmer pledges better mental health provision and more doctors to boost NHS
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer answers questions from students from Greater Manchester during a question and answer session hosted by the Manchester Evening News. He talks about his short term aim to improve mental health services within...
Bloomberg
Los Angeles Real Estate Market 'Lumpy': Horne
Lewis Horne, CBRE President of Greater LA gives insight to the LA real estate market and the city's future hosting opportunities for the Would Cup and the Olympics. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
Bloomberg
Triada Capital's Hsiao on China Property
Triada Capital Founder and CIO Monica Hsiao discusses China's property sector and her outlook on RMB. She speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man on "Bloomberg Markets: China Open".
Press Association
ONS: Half of new coronavirus cases in England could be mutant strain
Around half of all new coronavirus cases in England could be the new variant discovered in the UK, according to analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Concerns over the mutant strain, which scientists concluded was...
Press Association
Travel to UK from all of South America and Portugal banned over Covid variant
South America, Panama, Portugal and Cape Verde will be subject to a travel ban from 4am on Friday over concerns about the Brazilian coronavirus variant, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
Press Association
UK to Europe flight bans: What do we know so far?
A growing number of European nations have banned flights from the UK in a bid to stop a mutant strain of coronavirus crossing their borders.
Press Association
Shoppers hit the high street as mandatory face covering rules reintroduced
Shoppers and other members of the public in Birmingham city centre on the day mandatory wearing of masks in shops, banks and on public transport was reintroduced in England.
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Why Does Our Gut Affect Our Overall Health?
Over the last decade new science has begun to uncover how extensively our gut and our brain communicate.
Press Association
Keir Starmer answers questions from the audience at the TUC congress
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer answers questions from the audience at the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre in Brighton.
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New Strain Of COVID-19 Found In England
Health organizations are investigating the new strain which is reportedly more contagious but isn't deadlier.
Bloomberg
Novavax Vaccine Will Probably Work on New Covid Strain: CEO
Dec.28 -- Novavax Inc. Chief Executive Officer Stan Erck discusses the phase 3 trial of the company's Covid-19 vaccine and says the data so far have been at or above the levels of Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. He speaks with Bloomberg's...
Bloomberg
How Harvey Impacts the U.S. Homebuilding Industry
Aug.31 -- Susan Maklari, Credit Suisse analyst, discusses the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the U.S. homebuilding industry. She speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Julia Chatterley on "What'd You Miss?"
Bloomberg
New Covid-19 Virus Strain Doesn’t Change Anything: Johns Hopkins
Dec.22 -- Dr. Amesh Adalja, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar, discusses how the new virus strain detected in the U.K. impacts the global Coronavirus pandemic and his personal experience in receiving the Covid-19...
Bloomberg
Cuomo Says New Strain of Covid Is Already Here
Dec.21 -- New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says a new strain of Covid-19 discovered in the U.K. is already here. “I believe intuitively it’s already here,” the governor said. “This is another disaster waiting to happen.”
Bloomberg
Are There Any Benefits of a Bubble for China?
Jan.13 -- Peking University Professor Christopher Balding discusses the Chinese economy, housing and the country's wealth effect. He speaks on "What'd You Miss?"
Bloomberg
Does Saudi Bond Sale Reflect Deepening Strain?
Oct. 19 -- Saudi Arabia plans to raise $17.5 billion in the biggest ever bond sale from an emerging-market nation, according to four people with knowledge of the offering, as it seeks to shore up finances battered by the slide in oil....
Bloomberg
Moderna Says New Vaccine Protects Against Two Covid Strains
Jan.25 -- Moderna Inc. said its vaccine will protect against two known variants of the Covid-19 vaccine, but it plans to start human studies of a booster shot for a strain from South Africa that may cause immunity to wane more quickly....
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NIH Doctor Says Vaccines 'Not A Very Good Match' For Common Flu Strain
The country's top infectious disease doctor says this year's vaccine is only a 58% match for influenza B/Victoria, which most often affects kids.
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Soundbite from senate leader on Anthrax scare
1. Senate leader Tom Daschle and others approaching press
2. Cutaway, press
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Tom Daschle, US Senate Majority Leader
"31 people now have had positive nasal swabs. Not all of those are members of my staff, there...