Biological warfare

EU Plans to Create New Body to Fight Future Pandemics and Health Crises

European Commission's proposed new authority to prepare against future health crises by developing "medical countermeasures."

Tasks and powers of the new Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) will be detailed in a decision to be discussed today (14 September) at a meeting of the 27-strong College of Commissioners.

Bill Gates Warns Humanity of New Apocalypse, Bioterrorism and Climate Change

 

Bill Gates has warned of the next two disasters most likely to hit Earth - six years after he spookily predicted a coronavirus-style pandemic was on the way.

In a recent interview, the Microsoft co-founder said that he believes the greatest future threats to humanity are climate change and bioterrorism

Worst Anthrax Outbreak in 20 Years Hits French Farms

AFP More than 50 cows, sheep and horses have died in France's most serious outbreak of anthrax in two decades, according to officials who have warned of a vaccine shortage.

Authorities in the mountainous Hautes-Alpes region of southeastern France said the infection, which can spread to humans and is deadly in its rarest forms, had spread to 28 farms since June.

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