An Iowa resident has died from rare Lassa fever. What to know about the virus The Independent October 30, 2024 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the death of an Iowa resident believed to have contracted Lassa fever following a recent trip to West Africa. … Read More from An Iowa resident has died from rare Lassa fever. What to know about the virus Read Article
Exotic Jeilongvirus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human ‘Spillover’ Risk Newsweek October 30, 2024 A brand new virus, which may be able to jump to humans, has been detected in a mouse in Florida. The virus is a type of jeilongvirus, which have previously only been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. … Read More from Exotic Jeilongvirus Discovered in Florida Rodent with Human ‘Spillover’ Risk Read Article
A look at Bay Area’s rise in rats as CA cracks down on poisons harmful to wildlife ABC 7 News October 10, 2024 Gilbert Jaimez specializes in rodent-proofing homes – and right now he says he’s busier than ever before. “I have been just running up and down the freeways all day from San Ramon today to Martinez to Orinda, Oakland, everywhere there’s rats,” Jaimez said. … Read More from A look at Bay Area’s rise in rats as CA cracks down on poisons harmful to wildlife Read Article