Tag: Disease outbreaks
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New Waterloo Model Uses Social Media Patterns to Predict Disease Outbreaks
New Waterloo Model Leverages Social Media Signals to Forecast Disease Outbreaks In an era where misinformation can spread as quickly as pathogens, a new approach from researchers at the University of Waterloo is turning social media chatter into a predictor for disease outbreaks. The model analyzes patterns in public posts, searches, and online discussions to…
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Climate Change Spurs Infectious Diseases to New Regions
Introduction: The COP30 Warning on Health and Climate A new COP30 report highlights a worrying nexus: climate change is not only reshaping ecosystems but also extending the reach of infectious diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and extreme weather becomes more common, pathogens and their vectors gain new territory. The result could mean outbreaks…
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Hong Kong Faces an Active Summer Flu Season Lasting Into November, Experts Warn
Summer flu season in Hong Kong remains unusually active Hong Kong is experiencing a notably intensified summer flu season, with health officials warning that the surge could extend into November. Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, the controller of the Centre for Health Protection, reported that the city recorded about 70 outbreaks weekly over the past month, far…