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surveillance

[ser-vey-luhns, -veyl-yuhns] / sərˈveɪ ləns, -ˈveɪl yəns /


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There have been 890 laboratory-confirmed cases of hantavirus disease reported in the United States since surveillance began in 1993, according to the most recent data from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Home-security camera companies are embracing artificial intelligence to give customers detailed descriptions of their surveillance, instead of generic motion alerts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The latest data from the US shows that from between 1993, when surveillance of hantavirus began, until 2023, there were 890 cases in the country.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Improving surveillance systems is a key priority, along with developing faster and more accurate diagnostic tools.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

That doorbell camera is like video surveillance on the school.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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