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In This Story: Bird Flu

Bird flu, or avian flu, is an infectious viral illness that spreads among birds. In rare cases, it can affect humans.

Affecting domestic bird populations across the world – and often spread by migratory birds – bird flu outbreaks can become a global problem rapidly.

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In This Story: COVID-19

Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.

Symptoms of coronavirus

The main symptoms of coronavirus are:

• a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
• a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
• shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)

Latest News about Covid-19

Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.

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In This Story: Dr Michael Osterholm

Michael T. Osterholm is an American epidemiologist, regents professor, and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

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In This Story: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Gail Winfrey is an American talk show host and businesswoman. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history and ran in national syndication for 25 years from 1986 to 2011.

Dubbed the “Queen of All Media”, she was the richest African American of the 20th century and North America’s first black multi-billionaire.

In 2008, she formed her own network, Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

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In This Story: The Oprah Winfrey Show

Popular talk show hosted by Oprah Winfrey where many of its topics penetrate into American pop-cultural consciousness. Aired from 1986-2011, making Oprah Winfrey a global household name.

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