Articles filed under Influenza
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China Jan. bird flu deaths hit 79, most since at least 2013Feb 15, 2017 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - An outbreak of H7N9 bird flu in China killed 79 people in January, the most in a single month in at least three years, the country's national health autho...
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Some China cities close poultry markets amid bird flu fearsFeb 13, 2017 6:00 am - BEIJING (AP) - Several Chinese cities have shut down their poultry markets in the wake of a bird flu outbreak that has killed at least two dozen people this year across ...
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This Breathalyzer Detects the FluFeb 02, 2017 6:00 am - A scientist at the University of Texas at Arlington has invented a hand-held breathalyzer that can detect the flu virus. The device-developed by Perena Gouma, a professo...
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Golden State's Curry out with stomach flu against BlazersJan 29, 2017 6:00 am - PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Stephen Curry has been ruled out of Golden State's game Sunday night against the Trail Blazers because of stomach flu. It is the first game Curry h...
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Health experts: Indiana flu season currently ranked minimalJan 28, 2017 6:00 am - FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - The Indiana State Department of Health says emergency rooms around the state report the number of flu cases is currently below the norm. The (For...
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Uganda confirms Avian flu in wild terns, domestic birdsJan 16, 2017 6:00 am - KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Tests have confirmed that avian flu is responsible for the mass deaths of wild birds on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, according to the go...
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Health officials urge Indiana residents to get flu shotsJan 15, 2017 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - State health officials are urging Indiana residents to get their flu shots following a recent surge in flu-like illnesses. The Indiana State Departme...
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Sick kitty: NYC quarantines 500 felines fearing the fluJan 13, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds of homeless New York City cats have been quarantined after health officials discovered many infected with a strand of bird flu. About 386 cats t...
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Duck cull in France's foie gras region to contain bird fluJan 05, 2017 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - French authorities started slaughtering ducks in the main foie gras-producing region on Thursday to try to contain a dangerous form of bird flu. Operations ...
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Albania schools to remain closed amid weather, flu concernsJan 03, 2017 6:00 am - TIRANA, Albania (AP) - Albania is suspending the reopening of schools after the New Year's break because of frigid weather and concern about the spread of flu. A Health ...