The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like Covid, influenza and measles.

"WHO broadens classification of airborne diseases, updating terminology to reflect consensus on transmission through respiratory particles. Significant impact o ...

The World Health Organization and 500 experts have established a consensus on the definition of airborne diseases. The groups are aiming to prevent confusion similar to that experienced during the ...

A 5-year-old patrol beagle is back on the beat after recovering from bruises received when a traveler kicked him so hard the ...

The new definition emphasizes the importance of considering not only the level of proof but also factors such as the risk of exposure and the severity of the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new policy brief entitled " Tuberculosis and primary health care: synergies and opportunities ...

The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such as Covid-19, influenza and measles – to include when respiratory droplets spread through the air and ...

Under the prior definition of airborne diseases, hospital systems developed guidelines to ensure patient and worker safety, including isolation rooms and protective gear, including N95 respirators ...

In this Q&A, Zimmer lends his expertise to shed light on the dangers of airborne pathogens, pollutants from wildfire smoke and the potential of biological weapons.