Virus

Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield warned that gain-of-function research into the bird flu virus may cause a "great pandemic."

Bank of America terminated the account of independent journalist Christina Urso without explanation.

A study published in Pediatrics found that at least 34 babies were accidentally given the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

The Biden administration's research rules for viruses with "enhanced pandemic potential" exclude the avian influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses.

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced that it is changing its name to "Scouting America" in an effort to be more inclusive.

The Saint Louis Zoo has announced the passing of a western lowland gorilla named Little Joe, who died from a heart attack over the weekend.

Forty-nine Republican Senators sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to end his support for two international health agreements, the World Health Organization's (WHO) "Pandemic Agreement" and proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR).

The American drug company Moderna has reported a first-quarter loss of $1.2 billion after demand for their COVID-19 vaccine has declined.

A Texas dairy farmer reportedly suffered the first case of bird flu transmitted to humans from farm animals.

A new study affirmed the Biblical narrative of Jerusalem - that King Uzziah built a section of wall in the middle of the city.