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Residents in Shenyang, China are being tested for COVID-19 by a plastic-wrapped robotic arm, Euronews reports. The goal of the arm, which is being controlled by a health worker from the next room, is to minimize contact and reduce the risk of cross contamination between people.

Lessons learned from the rapid outbreak of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have influenced the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision to create a global stockpile of the Merck and Sharp & Dohme Corp vaccine. The stockpile of this single-dose Ebola vaccine is necessary to guarantee response capabilities for any outbreak as there is no natural market for an Ebola vaccine, given the sporadic nature of Ebola outbreaks.

A computer program developed more than twelve years ago by researchers at the University of North Texas (UNT) to respond to a bioterrorism attack may be used to assist Tarrant County coordinate COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Originally designed to mobilize antibiotics in a massive effort, the latest version is designed to orchestrate efficient, reliable mass vaccinations.

Type H5N8 bird flu was confirmed in Germany (in Kobrow in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and the state agriculture ministry confirm it will slaughter about 37,000 chickens as a result.

Asia has a high number of emerging infectious diseases. Of particular concern is the Nipah virus as there is no treatment and a high mortality rate of up to 75 percent.

Plum Island Animal Disease center scientists studying African swine fever virus have made advancements in the fight against this virus which is lethal to pigs. To read more about the vaccine candidate, use the link below.

Viruses found in animal feed threaten the health and safety of animals and human food. To find out more information about how to prevent viruses from spreading and keep animal feed safe, click on the link below.

A group of researchers are taking steps to develop models to test leishmaniasis vaccines, led by the University of York. Leishmania, transmitted by sand flies, is the basis from which the controlled model is being studied. This development model has been effective for development of a number of vaccines including influenza, malaria, and other infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

Two groups have been working to develop antidotes to neutralize botulinum toxin. Using chimeric fusion proteins, the method has been deemed the new "trojan horse" approach. Read more to find more about what Patrick M.

A study conducted by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has shown only one-fifth of the typical yellow fever vaccine dose can provide protection from this deadly disease. These results will allow a greater number of individuals to be inoculated.