A mysterious respiratory illness has reportedly gripped Argentina due to which nine people have died and six are hospitalised. Authorities said the disease is reminiscent of pneumonia, with some drawing parallels to Covid outbreak.

The health ministry has spotted this ailment in northwest Tucumán rural area, wherein people have been infected by the mysterious respiratory illness, including eight medical staff at the same clinic, according to The Times.

According to reports, since Monday, three people have died, while a 70-year-old woman was admitted for a surgical procedure at the clinic.

The province’s health minister, Luis Medina Ruiz, has ruled out Covid, flu and influenza type A and B.

“What these patients have in common is the severe respiratory condition with bilateral pneumonia and compromise in [X-ray] images very similar to COVID, but that is ruled out,” Ruiz was quoted as saying.

Authorities have sent the samples of the unknown virus to the Malbran Institute in Buenos Aires and Argentina’s National Administration of Health Laboratories and Institutes.

They are also examining the water and air conditioning units in the area to test for possible poisoning.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the European Centre for Disease Control’s epidemic intelligence team said that it has been monitoring the cases, whereas scientists at the World Health Organisation have also begun tracking the situation.

Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of global health at Edinburgh University and author of “Preventable: How a Pandemic Changed The World &amp; How to Stop the Next One,” told&nbsp;the Telegraph, “It’s obviously concerning but we still need key information on transmission and hopefully [on the] underlying cause.”

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A mysterious respiratory illness has reportedly gripped Argentina due to which nine people have died and six are hospitalised. Authorities said the disease is reminiscent of pneumonia, with some drawing parallels to Covid outbreak.

A mysterious respiratory illness has reportedly gripped Argentina due to which nine people have died and six are hospitalised. Authorities said the disease is reminiscent of pneumonia, with some drawing parallels to Covid outbreak. The health ministry has spotted this ailment in northwest Tucumán rural area, wherein people have been infected by the mysterious respiratory illness, including eight medical staff at the same clinic, according to The Times. According to reports, since Monday, three people have died, while a 70-year-old woman was admitted for a surgical procedure at the clinic. The province’s health minister, Luis Medina Ruiz, has ruled out Covid, flu and influenza type A and B. “What these patients have in common is the severe respiratory condition with bilateral pneumonia and compromise in [X-ray] images very similar to COVID, but that is ruled out,” Ruiz was quoted as saying. Authorities have sent the samples of the unknown virus to the Malbran Institute in Buenos Aires and Argentina’s National Administration of Health Laboratories and Institutes. They are also examining the water and air conditioning units in the area to test for possible poisoning. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, the European Centre for Disease Control’s epidemic intelligence team said that it has been monitoring the cases, whereas scientists at the World Health Organisation have also begun tracking the situation. Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of global health at Edinburgh University and author of “Preventable: How a Pandemic Changed The World & How to Stop the Next One,” told the Telegraph, “It’s obviously concerning but we still need key information on transmission and hopefully [on the] underlying cause.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mysterious respiratory illness grips Argentina; 9 dead, six infected

With a recent outbreak of influenza in China, doctors warn of dual health risks from influenza and sporadic Covid, as reported by the Global Times. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has issued a report on similarities and differences between influenza and Covid for clarity.

“Among the 507 influenza outbreak... in 17 provinces between April 4 and June 19, 503 were in southern China, a sharp increase from the 136 in 2021 in the same period,” the latest report by the Chinese National Influenza Center (CNIC) said, according to the Global Times report. An influenza outbreak is defined as 10 or more cases.

“Driven by huge demand, influenza antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir are in short supply in many pharmacies of southern China,” the news report added.

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According to CDC, you cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 just by looking at the symptoms alone because they have some of the same symptoms. That’s why testing is needed to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis. Testing is also important because it can reveal if someone has both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.

“The Xiamen (city) health commission in Fujian suggested (paediatricians) to not get involved with Covid-19 related work so as to better deal with the influenza high season among children,” the news report said.

Health officials in other provinces too have issued “alerts over the high prevalence of influenza and hospitals (have) adjusted measures to avoid crowded line-up and concentrated presence in public places,” it added.

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With a recent outbreak of influenza in China, doctors warn of dual health risks from influenza and sporadic Covid, as reported by the Global Times. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has issued a report on similarities and differences between influenza and Covid for clarity.

With a recent outbreak of influenza in China, doctors warn of dual health risks from influenza and sporadic Covid, as reported by the Global Times. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention has issued a report on similarities and differences between influenza and Covid for clarity. “Among the 507 influenza outbreak... in 17 provinces between April 4 and June 19, 503 were in southern China, a sharp increase from the 136 in 2021 in the same period,” the latest report by the Chinese National Influenza Center (CNIC) said, according to the Global Times report. An influenza outbreak is defined as 10 or more cases. “Driven by huge demand, influenza antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir are in short supply in many pharmacies of southern China,” the news report added. Also Read: Need rescue on the sea? This Spanish city will charge you for it According to CDC, you cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 just by looking at the symptoms alone because they have some of the same symptoms. That’s why testing is needed to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis. Testing is also important because it can reveal if someone has both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. “The Xiamen (city) health commission in Fujian suggested (paediatricians) to not get involved with Covid-19 related work so as to better deal with the influenza high season among children,” the news report said. Health officials in other provinces too have issued “alerts over the high prevalence of influenza and hospitals (have) adjusted measures to avoid crowded line-up and concentrated presence in public places,” it added. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Experts warn of dual risk from influenza and Covid: Report

This season’s flu vaccine has offered little to no protection against getting a mild or moderate case of influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

In a study of more than 3,600 Americans in seven states, the CDC said in a report that the vaccine was only around 16% effective, a rate that it said was “not statistically significant.”

“It’s not ineffective, but it’s clearly suboptimal in its efficacy,” Dr Jesse L. Goodman, a former chief scientist at the Food and Drug Administration, said Thursday. He reviewed the report but was not associated with it.

Still, despite the vaccine’s lacklustre performance this season, which started in October and lasts through May, the CDC suggested that people get inoculated, saying that it could “prevent serious outcomes.”

Scientists had warned in 2020 that the flu season if it was severe, could converge with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> to create a dreaded “twindemic.” But coronavirus restrictions — including working from home and the use of masks — along with a high flu vaccine rate may have helped reduce caseloads the past few seasons, during which, the CDC said, cases have been at a record low.

Still, even a mild flu season can be devastating. The CDC estimated that during the 2019-20 flu season, around 22,000 people in the country had died and 400,000 had been hospitalised.

This season, the agency said, “influenza activity” declined in December and January, during the worst of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/omicron">omicron</a> surge, but increased in early February.

In October and November 2021, the agency investigated a flu outbreak at the University of Michigan, where there were 745 cases, mostly involving students who had not been vaccinated against the flu. Investigators there also found that the vaccine did not offer much protection.

Goodman said that this season’s results showed how much flu vaccines could be improved.

“The next pandemic could be an influenza pandemic,” Goodman said, “so we need better vaccines.”

Every year, scientists decide whether they need to update the flu vaccine to protect against the strains that they predict will dominate the upcoming season.

The low efficacy rate this season, Goodman said, “suggests that there was a mismatch between the strains of virus in the vaccine and what’s circulating.”

Scientists updated this season’s vaccines to offer protection against four flu viruses, including H3N2, which ended up being this season’s dominant strain, the report said. H3N2 was also dominant during the 2017-18 flu season, which experts had said was “moderately severe.”

Since the agency began calculating the vaccine’s effectiveness in 2004, the efficacy rate has been as high as 60% — for the 2010-11 season — and as low as 10%, during the first season the CDC tracked it. Goodman said he would consider a rate between 50% and 80% to be good.

The flu is a life-threatening respiratory illness that can fill up hospital beds. It shares symptoms with COVID-19, including fever, coughing, a sore throat and fatigue. Adults 65 and older, pregnant people, immunocompromised people and children younger than 5 are most at risk of the flu.

This season’s flu vaccine has offered little to no protection against getting a mild or moderate case of influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

This season’s flu vaccine has offered little to no protection against getting a mild or moderate case of influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. In a study of more than 3,600 Americans in seven states, the CDC said in a report that the vaccine was only around 16% effective, a rate that it said was “not statistically significant.” “It’s not ineffective, but it’s clearly suboptimal in its efficacy,” Dr Jesse L. Goodman, a former chief scientist at the Food and Drug Administration, said Thursday. He reviewed the report but was not associated with it. Still, despite the vaccine’s lacklustre performance this season, which started in October and lasts through May, the CDC suggested that people get inoculated, saying that it could “prevent serious outcomes.” Scientists had warned in 2020 that the flu season if it was severe, could converge with COVID-19 to create a dreaded “twindemic.” But coronavirus restrictions — including working from home and the use of masks — along with a high flu vaccine rate may have helped reduce caseloads the past few seasons, during which, the CDC said, cases have been at a record low. Still, even a mild flu season can be devastating. The CDC estimated that during the 2019-20 flu season, around 22,000 people in the country had died and 400,000 had been hospitalised. This season, the agency said, “influenza activity” declined in December and January, during the worst of the omicron surge, but increased in early February. In October and November 2021, the agency investigated a flu outbreak at the University of Michigan, where there were 745 cases, mostly involving students who had not been vaccinated against the flu. Investigators there also found that the vaccine did not offer much protection. Goodman said that this season’s results showed how much flu vaccines could be improved. “The next pandemic could be an influenza pandemic,” Goodman said, “so we need better vaccines.” Every year, scientists decide whether they need to update the flu vaccine to protect against the strains that they predict will dominate the upcoming season. The low efficacy rate this season, Goodman said, “suggests that there was a mismatch between the strains of virus in the vaccine and what’s circulating.” Scientists updated this season’s vaccines to offer protection against four flu viruses, including H3N2, which ended up being this season’s dominant strain, the report said. H3N2 was also dominant during the 2017-18 flu season, which experts had said was “moderately severe.” Since the agency began calculating the vaccine’s effectiveness in 2004, the efficacy rate has been as high as 60% — for the 2010-11 season — and as low as 10%, during the first season the CDC tracked it. Goodman said he would consider a rate between 50% and 80% to be good. The flu is a life-threatening respiratory illness that can fill up hospital beds. It shares symptoms with COVID-19, including fever, coughing, a sore throat and fatigue. Adults 65 and older, pregnant people, immunocompromised people and children younger than 5 are most at risk of the flu.

Flu vaccine was not very effective this season, CDC says

Influenza has returned to Europe raising concerns about a prolonged “twindemic”, that is the prospect of a severe flu season happening alongside an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Europe reports a rising cases of severe flu viruses, concerns over a prolonged 'Twindemic'

A 12-year-old kid undergoing treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi today, marking the first bird flu death in the country this year.

As a precaution, the whole staff of AIIMS, New Delhi, has been kept in isolation.

Officials from AIIMS told the news agency ANI, "After the diagnosis, the 12-year-old child being treated in the hospital's D5 ward was discovered to be infected with H5N1 (Avian flu). Leukaemia and pneumonia were both were present in the youngster. He was sent to the AIIMS ICU in Delhi for treatment."

Influenza that affects birds is known as bird flu.

This illness can, on rare occasions, spread to people.

Several Indian states saw a sudden Pandemic of avian influenza earlier this year, owing to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Doctors say this is the first time avian flu has been transmitted to a human.

Bird flu is more deadly than Covid-19, with a 60 per cent fatality rate compared to Covid's 3% mortality rate.

According to WHO, the last human incidence of bird flu in the world occurred in Laos in October 2020.

In June of this year, China reported the first human case of avian flu.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 12-year-old kid undergoing treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi today, marking the first bird flu death in the country this year.

A 12-year-old kid undergoing treatment for H5N1 Avian Influenza died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi today, marking the first bird flu death in the country this year. As a precaution, the whole staff of AIIMS, New Delhi, has been kept in isolation. Officials from AIIMS told the news agency ANI, "After the diagnosis, the 12-year-old child being treated in the hospital's D5 ward was discovered to be infected with H5N1 (Avian flu). Leukaemia and pneumonia were both were present in the youngster. He was sent to the AIIMS ICU in Delhi for treatment." Influenza that affects birds is known as bird flu. This illness can, on rare occasions, spread to people. Several Indian states saw a sudden Pandemic of avian influenza earlier this year, owing to the Coronavirus pandemic. Doctors say this is the first time avian flu has been transmitted to a human. Bird flu is more deadly than Covid-19, with a 60 per cent fatality rate compared to Covid's 3% mortality rate. According to WHO, the last human incidence of bird flu in the world occurred in Laos in October 2020. In June of this year, China reported the first human case of avian flu. (With inputs from agencies)

First bird flu death in India this year reported at AIIMS New Delhi

Common viral infection influenza's cases reported to the World Health Organization have dropped to minuscule levels after the deadly COVID-19 began its global spread.

The precautionary public health measures taken by governments around the world are helping in stopping the spread of this viral infection.

Influenza viruses are transmitted in much the same way as Coronavirus, but they are less effective at jumping from host to host.

The decrease in flu numbers was both swift and universal.

According to Scientific American magazine, the US saw about 600 deaths from influenza during the 2020-2021 flu season. In comparison, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated there were roughly 22,000 deaths in the prior season and 34,000 two seasons ago.

Meanwhile, The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 149.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.14 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.

In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 149,197,932 and 3,146,284, respectively.

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 32,229,327 and 574,326, respectively, according to the CSSE.

In terms of infections, India follows in second place with 17,997,267 cases.

(With inputs from agencies)

Common viral infection influenza's cases reported to the World Health Organization have dropped to minuscule levels after the deadly COVID-19 began its global spread.

Common viral infection influenza's cases reported to the World Health Organization have dropped to minuscule levels after the deadly COVID-19 began its global spread. The precautionary public health measures taken by governments around the world are helping in stopping the spread of this viral infection. Influenza viruses are transmitted in much the same way as Coronavirus, but they are less effective at jumping from host to host. The decrease in flu numbers was both swift and universal. According to Scientific American magazine, the US saw about 600 deaths from influenza during the 2020-2021 flu season. In comparison, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated there were roughly 22,000 deaths in the prior season and 34,000 two seasons ago. Meanwhile, The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 149.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.14 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 149,197,932 and 3,146,284, respectively. The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 32,229,327 and 574,326, respectively, according to the CSSE. In terms of infections, India follows in second place with 17,997,267 cases. (With inputs from agencies)

Influenza has virtually disappeared worldwide during the Covid pandemic

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information the White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

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Global influenza vaccine makers, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, have seen almost an 11 per cent increase in production of doses for the coming flu season, as authorities try to ease the burden on hospitals ahead of an expected COVID-19 resurgence.

In the US, pharmaceutical companies plan to make around 196 million doses to serve the population of 330 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The CDC estimates flu killed between 24,000 and 62,000 last year.

Sanofi, Seqirus and GSK are the three biggest companies in the market.

Major pharmacy chain CVS, which administers flu vaccines without prescription, is ordering 18 million doses, double the amount in 2019.

Vaccine maker Seqirus plans to increase production by roughly 15 percent in the US -- from 52 million to 60 million doses, as does Sanofi -- from 70 to 80 million.

Sanofi shipped its first batches on July 22, three weeks earlier than in 2019.

Widespread flu vaccination could thus help free up hospital beds, a vital public health measure to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Americans are already among the most vaccinated peoples against the flu in the world: vaccination is recommended from the age of six months.

Other countries, such as France, recommend it to people at risk of complications, including those 65 and older.

Global influenza vaccine makers, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, have seen almost an 11 per cent increase in production of doses for the coming flu season, as authorities try to ease the burden on hospitals ahead of an expected COVID-19 resurgence.

Global influenza vaccine makers, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, have seen almost an 11 per cent increase in production of doses for the coming flu season, as authorities try to ease the burden on hospitals ahead of an expected COVID-19 resurgence. In the US, pharmaceutical companies plan to make around 196 million doses to serve the population of 330 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates flu killed between 24,000 and 62,000 last year. Sanofi, Seqirus and GSK are the three biggest companies in the market. Major pharmacy chain CVS, which administers flu vaccines without prescription, is ordering 18 million doses, double the amount in 2019. Vaccine maker Seqirus plans to increase production by roughly 15 percent in the US -- from 52 million to 60 million doses, as does Sanofi -- from 70 to 80 million. Sanofi shipped its first batches on July 22, three weeks earlier than in 2019. Widespread flu vaccination could thus help free up hospital beds, a vital public health measure to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans are already among the most vaccinated peoples against the flu in the world: vaccination is recommended from the age of six months. Other countries, such as France, recommend it to people at risk of complications, including those 65 and older.

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In a major revelation, the man who co-discovered the Ebola virus has warned that the new coronavirus is "much, much worse" than Ebola.

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Peter Piot said that unlike Ebola, which requires close contact with a victim, the new virus was "very infectious".

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Piot said the new coronavirus was more dangerous as the virus is literally something you can catch by just talking to somebody,

Professor Peter Piot co-discovered the Ebola virus in Zaire while working at the institute of tropical medicine in Antwerp, Belgium. Its average fatality rate is 50 per cent, although in some previous outbreaks it has been as high as 90 per cent.

"This is much, much worse than Ebola. Ebola requires very close contact for transmission. People are very scared of it but frankly, it is usually very contained. I mean, we have some exceptions,"&nbsp;Piot said.

"But it's because it (new coronavirus) is a respiratory transmitted virus that makes it so worrisome. And it's very infectious because there's so much virus in the throat. So this is literally something you can catch by just talking to somebody," he added.

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Peter Piot, currently the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, equated the coronavirus outbreak with the Spanish flu.

The influenza outbreak infected 500 million around the world in 1918 and killed an estimated 50 million people. However,&nbsp;he pointed out that at least this time around, the world was better equipped through antibiotics and specialist medical tools.

"It's like back to the times of the Spanish flu, 100 years ago, where that killed, you know, 50 million people. However, we have antibiotics that can treat pneumonia, there are respirators, we are better equipped," he asserted.

In a major revelation, the man who co-discovered the Ebola virus has warned that the new coronavirus is "much, much worse" than Ebola. Also Read: First coronavirus case traced to November 17 in Wuhan Peter Piot said that unlike Ebola, which requires close contact with a victim, the new virus was "very infectious".

In a major revelation, the man who co-discovered the Ebola virus has warned that the new coronavirus is "much, much worse" than Ebola. Also Read: First coronavirus case traced to November 17 in Wuhan Peter Piot said that unlike Ebola, which requires close contact with a victim, the new virus was "very infectious". Watch Video: Piot said the new coronavirus was more dangerous as the virus is literally something you can catch by just talking to somebody, Professor Peter Piot co-discovered the Ebola virus in Zaire while working at the institute of tropical medicine in Antwerp, Belgium. Its average fatality rate is 50 per cent, although in some previous outbreaks it has been as high as 90 per cent. "This is much, much worse than Ebola. Ebola requires very close contact for transmission. People are very scared of it but frankly, it is usually very contained. I mean, we have some exceptions," Piot said. "But it's because it (new coronavirus) is a respiratory transmitted virus that makes it so worrisome. And it's very infectious because there's so much virus in the throat. So this is literally something you can catch by just talking to somebody," he added. Also Read: 100,000 likely coronavirus cases in Ohio, says US health official Peter Piot, currently the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, equated the coronavirus outbreak with the Spanish flu. The influenza outbreak infected 500 million around the world in 1918 and killed an estimated 50 million people. However, he pointed out that at least this time around, the world was better equipped through antibiotics and specialist medical tools. "It's like back to the times of the Spanish flu, 100 years ago, where that killed, you know, 50 million people. However, we have antibiotics that can treat pneumonia, there are respirators, we are better equipped," he asserted.

Coronavirus much, much worse, says Peter Piot, Ebola discoverer

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A new range of universal flu vaccines have been developed by scientists which can protect against influenza virus.&nbsp;

They have developed two types of vaccines, a universal one which offers protecting against 88 per cent of know strains and another meant to tackle 95 per cent of recognised influenza strain in the US.&nbsp;

Influenza is contagious and usually spreads through coughing and sneezing. &nbsp;Children and elderly are severly affected and complications can also lead to death.&nbsp;

According to the World Health Organization, symptoms include: high fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat and rhinitis.&nbsp;

(WION)

Two types of influenza vaccine is developed, one is universal and the other protects against influenza virus particular to the US

A new range of universal flu vaccines have been developed by scientists which can protect against influenza virus. They have developed two types of vaccines, a universal one which offers protecting against 88 per cent of know strains and another meant to tackle 95 per cent of recognised influenza strain in the US. Influenza is contagious and usually spreads through coughing and sneezing. Children and elderly are severly affected and complications can also lead to death. According to the World Health Organization, symptoms include: high fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat and rhinitis. (WION)

Universal vaccine developed to protect against influenza

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