Outbreaks - Page 2

July 24, 2026

Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total

U.S. measles cases in 2026 have officially surpassed 2025 totals, with 93% of patients unvaccinated or unknown for MMR as outbreaks persist.

July 23, 2026

FDA continues cyclospora investigation after false positive

Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports on the ongoing cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to recalled shredded lettuce distributed across multiple states.

July 22, 2026

CDC reveals massive behind-the-scenes public health operation that kept FIFA World Cup fans safe

The CDC operated behind the scenes during the FIFA World Cup, deploying disease surveillance, wastewater monitoring and real-time data dashboards.

July 22, 2026

Experts reveal how to avoid deadly Legionnaires' disease as NYC outbreak kills 5

The New York City Legionnaires' disease outbreak has killed five and sickened 82, but doctors say key prevention steps can reduce exposure risk.

July 22, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak: Is it still safe to eat at restaurants? Here's what to know

A food policy professor reveals why diners shouldn't fear restaurants during the cyclospora outbreak but should take key precautions with leafy greens.

July 21, 2026

RFK Jr says source of cyclospora outbreak identified, declares parasite outbreak 'under control'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the cyclospora outbreak is under control and the source identified, but the FDA has yet to confirm a positive lab result.

July 21, 2026

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills fourth victim, 76 cases reported

A fourth person has died as 76 Legionnaires' disease cases are now linked to cooling towers in Upper East Side buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum.

July 21, 2026

FDA continues multistate cyclospora investigation on Taylor Farms lettuce

Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas discusses the FDA’s ongoing investigation into a cyclospora outbreak across the United States on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

July 20, 2026

Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway

Nearly one-third of passengers aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship reported vomiting and "abdominal cramps" in the vessel's third outbreak since May.

July 19, 2026

Second death reported in Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease outbreak as cases rise to 72

The outbreak has sickened 72 people with 9 remaining hospitalized as investigators trace Legionella bacteria to dozens of cooling towers on the Upper East Side.