Scientists alarmed over deadliness of new COVID-19 variant

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Washington – Scientists at the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning of a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19, calling it a deadlier version of the virus. The CDC identified the new lineage by the name BA.2.86 on the messaging platform X, saying: “As we learn more about BA.2.86, CDC’s advice on …

Florida witnessing rise in leprosy cases

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Florida – Florida is witnessing  surge in leprosy cases, according to the recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  About 20% of reported leprosy cases in the US are are being reported here. The CDC is concerned as several new cases are not showing clear evidence of traditional risk factors or zoonotic exposure.