Cnn news new virus 2017

In 2017, CNN reported on several significant developments related to viruses. Here are a few notable ones:

1. Zika Virus Outbreak: In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the Zika virus outbreak was no longer a public health emergency of international concern. However, the virus continued to spread, and cases were reported in several countries, including the United States.
2. Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: In May 2017, the WHO declared a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak was eventually contained, but not before 54 people had died.
3. MERS-CoV Outbreak in South Korea: In June 2017, a cluster of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) cases was reported in South Korea, leading to concerns about the spread of the virus.
4. H7N9 Avian Influenza Outbreak: In 2017, a significant outbreak of H7N9 avian influenza was reported in China, with over 1,000 cases and 600 deaths.
5. New Strains of Influenza: In 2017, researchers identified new strains of influenza, including a strain that was found to be highly contagious and potentially pandemic-prone.

Some notable CNN news articles from 2017 related to viruses include:

• "Zika virus: WHO declares outbreak no longer a global emergency" (February 2017)
• "Ebola outbreak in Congo: What you need to know" (May 2017)
• "MERS-CoV outbreak in South Korea: What you need to know" (June 2017)
• "H7N9 avian influenza outbreak in China: What you need to know" (June 2017)
• "New flu strain identified: Is it a pandemic threat?" (October 2017)

These articles provide a snapshot of the significant virus-related news stories that were reported by CNN in 2017.