flu

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The WHO tries to keep tabs on these things, listing things like bird flu, Ebola, Nipah, Lassa and yes, hantavirus, as top-ranking threats to global health.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

In January, the American Red Cross declared a blood emergency after the national supply fell 35 percent that month, due to interruptions to blood drives caused by snowstorms and a nationwide flu outbreak.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

People ill with the Andes strain can have symptoms similar to flu - a fever, fatigue, muscle aches.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“That being said, it’s probably under-diagnosed because the symptoms are a lot like the flu or other illness,” El-Hasan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Spanish flu claims one hundred thousand lives; Americans urged to wear masks, keep safe distance.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse