- Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention
- WHO Scientific advisory group issues report on origins of COVID-19
The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic
- Avian Influenza A (H5N5) - United States of America
In the case of a confirmed or suspected human infection caused by a novel influenza A virus with pandemic potential, including avian influenza viruses, early clinical management, a thorough epidemiologic investigation of animal exposure history, travel, and contact tracing should be conducted even while awaiting the confirmatory laboratory results
- WHO prequalifies first maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine
On 12 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified the first maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect infants against one of the most common causes of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally
- Seasonal influenza - Global situation
Seasonal influenza (‘the flu’) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate globally and year-round It can cause illness ranging from mild to severe, sometimes resulting in hospitalization or death Seasonal influenza activity has increased globally in recent months, with an increased proportion of seasonal influenza A(H3N2) viruses being detected This
- Nuevo coronavirus 2019 - World Health Organization (WHO)
En este sitio web se puede encontrar información y orientaciones de la OMS acerca del actual brote de enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19) que fue notificado por primera vez en Wuhan (China) el 31 de diciembre de 2019 En esta página figura información actualizada diariamente La OMS está colaborando estrechamente con expertos mundiales, gobiernos y asociados para ampliar rápidamente los
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
WHO fact sheet on COVID-19, including information on symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention, vaccines and and WHO's work in this area
- Trends of acute respiratory infection, including human metapneumovirus . . .
In many countries of the Northern Hemisphere, trends in acute respiratory infections increase at this time of year These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus (hMPV), as well as mycoplasma pneumoniae Many countries
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