Tag: Strain

First U.S. case of mpox variant reported in San Mateo County

The first case in the U.S. of a more severe mpox variant has been confirmed in a person who had recently traveled...

In 'concerning development,' officials say H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon

Oregon state and federal officials confirmed Wednesday that H5N1 bird flu was found in a pig living Crook County — the first...