A recent AI-driven study suggests COVID-19 may have originated from a fusion of human genes, challenging traditional zoonotic theories and highlighting the role of rapid testing.
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WHO’s Latest COVID-19 Global Risk Assessment for 2025
Get the latest COVID-19 global risk assessment from the WHO, including emerging variants, transmission trends, and public health recommendations.
WHO’s 2025 Updates on COVID-19 Variants: Focus on XEC, Testing, and Recovery
Stay informed with the World Health Organization’s latest 2025 guidance on COVID-19 variants like XEC, including recommendations for rapid testing and recovery protocols.
Impact of the COVID-19 Infodemic on Frontline Workers and Health Systems
Explore how COVID-19 misinformation has affected healthcare professionals and systems over the past five years, and learn strategies to combat the infodemic.
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Consider Lab Leak as Likely COVID-19 Origin
Recent assessments by U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, now suggest that a laboratory leak is the most probable origin of COVID-19, though conclusions are held with low confidence due to incomplete evidence.
COVID-19 Origins: CIA Now Agrees on a Lab in Wuhan
Explore the latest findings on COVID-19’s origins from Wuhan and learn why rapid testing remains essential for managing ongoing outbreaks and preventing crises.
Global COVID-19 Trends: WHO’s January 2025 Update
Explore the latest global COVID-19 trends from the WHO’s January 2025 update, including case statistics, vaccination rates, and the importance of rapid testing
Does the World Still Need Rapid COVID Tests?
Learn why rapid COVID tests remain essential in 2025. Discover their role in managing SARS-CoV-2, detecting new variants, and empowering public health efforts.
COVID-19 Mortality Rates: U.S. and Global Trends in Late 2024 and Early 2025
Explore COVID-19 mortality trends in late 2024 and 2025. Learn how vaccination, testing, and treatments impact death rates worldwide.
CDC Reports High Flu Activity and Rising COVID-19 Cases: Winter 2025
Explore the CDC’s latest data on high flu activity, rising COVID-19 cases, and RSV trends for winter 2025. Learn what this means for public health and prevention.