New Variant of Norovirus Overtaking Other Viruses in Europe

A variant of the norovirus discovered last year in 2012 in Australia has spread to the level it is prepared to overtake all other noroviruses in Europe.

The variant, Sydney 2012, has been identified by genetic testing in England as causing more cases of “winter vomiting disease” than any other virus. The virus causes violent and projectile vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, headaches and stomach cramps. Continue reading

African Union Calls For NATO Troops To Fight Islamists

The chairman of the African Union is calling for NATO to send troops to fight Islamic extremists who have taken control of northern Mali.

Thomas Boni Yaya is calling for intervention in the country similar to how NATO placed troops in Afghanistan in the removal of the Taliban. Yaya classified the situation as an “international question” similar to the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. Continue reading

Massive Flu Outbreak Hits United States

A massive flu outbreak has hit the United States overwhelming hospitals to the point some have had to set up tents to handle the number of patients.

Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital has tents set up outside the emergency room because of the “increased number of people with flu-like symptoms” according to staff members. Continue reading