Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies
Scientists want to be able to predict which bird flus are able to make the jump into people. Source link
Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu
The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission. Source link
Chinese city Xi’an draws backlash with flu lockdown proposal
Xi'an says it may turn to lockdowns - a measure criticised as "excessive" after strict Covid controls. Source link
Morning Digest | ICMR says rising flu cases linked to Influenza subtype A H3N2; MI off to flying start in first WPL match, and more
The ICMR noted that about half of all patients admitted with severe acute respiratory infections and patients walking into clinics were found to be afflicted with Influenza A H3N2. Image…
Bird flu: UK health officials make contingency plans
There is no evidence bird flu will start spreading between people but experts are preparing for any scenario. Source link
H5N1: Cambodian girl dies in rare bird flu case
It is the first known human transmission of bird flu in the South East Asian nation since 2014. Source link
Bird flu ‘spills over’ to otters and foxes in UK
Scientists will monitor the virus, but UK health chiefs say the risk to the public is very low. Source link
Covid: No new hospital admissions in Wales as flu levels fall
Winter flu cases in hospital are falling - and there were no Covid admissions for the first time. Source link
Children told to stay home from school if sick amid flu, Covid and scarlet fever
The advice to parents at the end of the Christmas break comes amid high levels of flu and Covid cases. Source link
Flu rise warning from NHS in England
NHS chief warns against complacency and says "risk of serious illness is very real". Source link