Outbreaks - Page 2

February 11

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

February 4

CDC investigates new cruise ship outbreak after dozens report gastrointestinal illness

A gastrointestinal outbreak was reported by the CDC on a luxury cruise ship, affecting 27 people during the Miami to Honolulu voyage. The investigation continues into the cause.

February 2

Tuberculosis outbreak linked to prominent high school, officials investigating

Tuberculosis outbreak hits a San Franscisco high school, with 3 active TB cases and over 50 latent infections. Health officials require testing for all students and staff.

February 1

Meningitis cases rise in major Midwestern city, prompting public health alert

Chicago health officials issue urgent alert after seven meningococcal disease cases, including two deaths. Know the symptoms and warning signs.

January 26

Toxic wild mushrooms linked to 3 deaths as state officials issue urgent warning

California health officials issue urgent warning after toxic death cap mushrooms cause fatal outbreak. These dangerous fungi remain deadly when cooked.

January 21

Dozens sickened as potentially deadly fungus spreads in southern state

A lung infection linked to bird and bat droppings has sickened dozens in Tennessee, prompting a state investigation into a possible fatal case.

January 19

Measles outbreak reaches a major South Carolina college campus

Measles outbreak reaches Clemson University as South Carolina reports 558 confirmed cases. Student isolated as health officials conduct contact tracing.

January 12

CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected

Nearly 90 passengers and crew fell ill with norovirus on Holland America's Rotterdam cruise ship during a Dec. 28-Jan. 9 voyage, according to CDC reports.

January 3

Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.

December 24

Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most

A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.