Month: November 2022

Omicron BQ Variants Hit Immunocompromised Hard

Like a heat-seeking missile, the BQ variants of Omicron are wreaking havoc on immunocompromised individuals in the US. Officials have raised the alarm, cautioning that these individuals may experience more severe COVID-19 infections. It’s as if regular COVID-19 is a punch to the gut, but for the immunocompromised, it’s a knock-out blow! Picture this: you’re […]

Published on November 26, 2022

Avian Flu Kills Record 50.54M Birds in US

Just like how a sudden and severe flood can wipe out an entire population of fish, avian flu has wreaked havoc on the US poultry industry. This year, a record-breaking 50.54 million birds were claimed by the deadly disease, causing significant financial losses and skyrocketing turkey prices for Thanksgiving. Avian influenza spread amongst domestic birds […]

Published on November 26, 2022