Bird flu detected in a US pig for the first time, raising concern about threat to humans
A pig at a farm in the US state of Oregon is infected with bird flu, raising concerns about the virus' potential to affect humans.
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Carlos Alcaraz Breezes Through Opener At Paris Masters
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry. After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead in his round of 32 match but was reigned back in by Jarry, before eventually claiming the first set 7-5. However, Alcaraz was in commanding form in the second set, giving his Chilean opponent only one game as he raced to victory. "It's been two years since I have won a match here in Paris.. so every time that I keep going is a gift for me," said the 21-year-old Spaniard.
Leylah Fernandez breezes to win over British opponent to begin Hong Kong title defence
Defending champion Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Britain's Heather Watson on Tuesday.
World number one Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters
Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Masters due to a virus, the world number one said on Tuesday.
Brits travelling to Spanish tourist hotspot warned of sharp rise of two dangerous infections
The Canary Islands are currently experiencing a significant increase in flu and Covid cases, coinciding with the start of the academic year and contributing to a rise in respiratory infections. According to the latest data from the Carlos III Health Institute, there's been an incidence rate of 794 cases per 100,000 residents for Covid, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) between October 14 and 20 – a figure that has doubled since mid-August but is not yet at crisis levels.
Toothbrushes and showerheads 'covered in viruses' new study unveils
In what's been described as 'absolutely wild' findings, toothbrushes and showerheads contain viruses 'unlike anything we've seen before'.
Covid XEC strain, flu and RSV symptoms to watch out for as 'tripledemic' hits UK
Brits are being urged to brace themselves for a 'tripledemic' of Covid, flu, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). And people, especially those who are clinically more vulnerable, to get vaccinated against them.
Polio vaccine campaign in northern Gaza postponed due to 'escalating violence'
The second round of a polio vaccination campaign was paused in Gaza due to "escalating violence, intense bombardment, mass displacement orders, and lack of assured humanitarian pauses," international organisations including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said in a statement with the Palestinian health ministry.