A 14-year-old boy's death due to Nipah virus in Kerala, India, has led to a state alert. Health authorities are isolating high-risk contacts and urging precautions like mask-wearing in public. The virus, classified as a critical pathogen by WHO, spreads from animals or contaminated food and poses a significant threat due to its potential for epidemic outbreaks.
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Richard 'Rick' Slayman, aged 62, who was the first to receive a pig kidney transplant in a historic medical procedure, has died about two months following the surgery. This event raises questions about the viability and future of xenotransplantation.
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As the world combats COVID-19, AstraZeneca faces scrutiny with Covishield and Vaxzevria vaccines reportedly exhibiting undisclosed, potentially hazardous side effects. These revelations have ignited a discourse on the need for clarity and exhaustive testing in vaccine distribution.
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