A false claim on social media cites instructional leaflets in COVID-19 tests as evidence that they aren't accurate. The posts claim a list of 52 viruses "can cause a PCR test to give false positives." ...
Viruses that cause measles and the common cold do not produce false-positive COVID-19 reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests, contrary to posts circulating widely online. A ...
UK health chiefs have issued a stark warning about 24 deadly viruses that could trigger the next 'Disease X' - a term often used to describe the culprit behind the next pandemic. The UK Health ...
Health bosses have revealed the most dangerous viruses and diseases that pose the biggest threat to public health – and could even have pandemic potential. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has ...
Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly ...