Virus

  • NewsAOL

    First two coronavirus deaths reported from Diamond Princess cruise ship

    Two elderly passengers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship who contracted the new coronavirus have died, Japan's health ministry confirmed on Thursday. They are the first confirmed deaths among the more than 620 people on board the

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  • HealthAOL

    US reports first case of China virus

    The US has reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China. The Washington state resident, who returned last week from the outbreak's epicentre, was taken to hospital in good condition near Seattle. The

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  • HealthAOL

    China reports first death from pneumonia caused by new type of coronavirus

    Health authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan are reporting the first death from a new type of coronavirus. The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission reported on Saturday that seven other people were in critical condition. It said a total

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  • NewsYahoo Life UK

    Everything you need to know about winter vomiting bug shigellosis

    From the symptoms to look out for to how the spread of infection can be prevented.

  • TechnologyAOL

    Ellie Goulding named the internet's most dangerous celebrity

    Fans of Ellie Goulding beware, because a new study has revealed that searching the internet for your favourite pop star is more likely to expose you to dangerous malware and viruses than searching it for anyone else. Fans of Geordie Shore could

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  • HealthAOL

    Three people test positive for Zika in Yorkshire

    Three people have tested positive for the Zika virus in east Yorkshire after returning to the UK from overseas. Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust said the patients were carrying the infection but released no further information. SEE ALSO:

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  • BusinessAOL

    Latest phishing email contains personal data

    Action Fraud says it has received thousands of calls about a new email scam that's sweeping the country. It's of particular concern, they say, as the emails include detailed personal information such as full name, address and postcode.

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