Enterovirus, Non-Polio

No deaths have been reported, but 12 people have been hospitalized.  

The ratings aren't intended as a detailed threat assessment and don't indicate which pathogen is most likely to trigger the next pandemic, but instead are a guide for research investment.

E-11 viruses isolated from some of Italy's cases belong to the same genetic cluster as those isolated from France.

Rhinovirus or enterovirus was most common (found in 12.1% of samples), followed by seasonal coronaviruses (5.6%).

The infections are unusually severe, with a higher-than-expected rate in twins.

The UK has reported an unusual increase in myocarditis infections and 2 deaths in babies who had enterovirus infections.

COVID boosters safe and well tolerated in pregnant and lactating women

COVID vaccine boosters or third doses after an initial two-dose series are well tolerated in pregnant and lactating women, according to a large cohort study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

Ebola sickens 1 more in DRC as CDC issues guidance on rapid tests

One more Ebola case has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) outbreak, lifting the overall outbreak total to 3,349 cases, according to numbers reflected on the World Health Organization (WHO) online Ebola dashboard. Authorities are still investigating 519 suspected cases.

Also, 1 more patient died from Ebola, putting the fatality total at 2,211.

Ebola sickens 4 more in the DR Congo

After 3 days with no new cases, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today reported 4 more Ebola cases, raising the outbreak total to 3,296 illnesses, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) online Ebola dashboard.

Health officials are still investigating 422 suspected cases. Two more people died from their infections, bringing the fatality count to 2,195.