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U.S. Approves First Shot Against Mosquito-Borne Virus
USA - The U.S Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya.
Zombie Viruses Waking Up After 50,000 Years
Zombie Viruses Waking Up After 50,000 Years
SIBERIA - The thawing of ancient permafrost due to climate change may pose a new threat to humans.
Pinewood residents reassured over case of Zika virus in the community
PINEWOOD Gardens MP Khaalis Rolle last evening chaired a community forum in his constituency, attempting to sooth concerns over the potential spread of the Zika virus throughout the area.
Sands: China virus to cost govt 100k
Sands: China virus to cost govt 100k
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands estimated the coronavirus quarantine process will cost the government nearly $100,000. Yesterday he pegged the figure for this initiative at $75,000-$85,000 and expects that expense to climb. He said that the cost acco
China Virus Could Hit Pointe Finish
China Virus Could Hit Pointe Finish
THE Pointe’s developer, China Construction America (CCA), is worried that the travel ban on people from China due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak will affect the timely completion of the resort’s construction, according to a Chinese Embassy official...
SUSPECTED CASE OF MONKEYPOX: Health Minister says patient in isolation for tests after signs of virus detected
SUSPECTED CASE OF MONKEYPOX: Health Minister says patient in isolation for tests after signs of virus detected
A FOREIGN national who recently travelled to The Bahamas is being closely monitored by health officials for suspected monkeypox, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed yesterday.
Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally
Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally
A LOCAL infectious disease expert said 65 percent of the new COVID-19 cases in the last epidemiological week were transmitted locally.
What is the Humane Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
What is the Humane Papilloma Virus (HPV)?
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of more than 100 viruses spread through sexual contact. Genital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can cause warts on the genitals of women and men.
VIRUS CASES RISE IN CHILD POPULATION: Vaccine controls for youngsters may be behind infection rise
VIRUS CASES RISE IN CHILD POPULATION: Vaccine controls for youngsters may be behind infection rise
DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen says health officials have noted higher coronavirus infection rates among children, a grouping that does not have the same broad vaccine coverage as other subsets of society.
Duane Sands and family among those hit by virus
Duane Sands and family among those hit by virus
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands and members of his family have tested positive for COVID-19.