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New Virus Discovered in Alabama Raises Pandemic Fears

A virus never seen in the United States has been detected in Alabama, raising new questions about how deadly pathogens spread. The Camp Hill virus, found in local shrews, belongs to the same family as Nipah and Hendra viruses, known for their high fatality rates. Scientists don’t know if it can infect humans, but its …

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