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spinning toward the west coast of florida this morning. bringing with it life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and flooding. well have a live report from tampa in just a moment. and also ahead, a former d.c. metro police officer does not hold back at a sentencing for a capitol rioter. plus, well dig into new data that suggests significant covid waves could be coming this fall and winter. ♪♪ good morning. and welcome to "way too early" on this wednesday, september 2...

The recent outbreak of a novel Mpox (formerly called monkeypox) virus, showing sustained transmission between humans with the deadlier clade I lineage, poses a public health to the DRC, the region and the globe.

JN.1, the latest COVID-19 variant linked to Omicron, is causing a significant global resurgence.

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A new sub-variant of coronavirus, known as JN.1, is rampaging across the world and has so far been reported in 41 countries, including the USA, UK and France as the WHO keeps a close eye

Researchers in Germany have developed a comprehensive fitness model that forecasts the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 by integrating genetic, epidemiological, and immunological data. The study emphasizes the role of population immunity in shaping viral mutations and provides valuable insights into the emergence of new variants.

The study found several species of small furry animals affect the spread and mutation of viruses. Click to read more.

In the intricate web of scientific exploration, one thread stands out for its profound influence on clinical research and public health: bioinformatics. The week-long 27th International Bioinformatics & Virus Evolution & Molecular Epidemiolog

Insacog held a review meeting on Friday amidst increasing concern over the BA.2.86 variant, which is informally being termed Pirola. Its members were of the view that sewage testing for Covid-19 should be significantly increased "for timely detection of new variants like Pirola", the person said.

India has reported 250-300 cases of the Covid-19 sub-variant EG.5.1, also known as Eris, and is being closely monitored by Insacog. No clustering or unusual surge has been observed so far, said an expert. While the World Health Organization has declared EG.5.1 a variant of interest, experts in India believe it is unlikely to cause a significant upsurge in daily cases.