Outbreaks - Page 29

October 28, 2020

Cluster of coronavirus cases among college's soccer teams highlights mitigation challenges: CDC

A cluster of 17 coronavirus cases among a university's men's and women's soccer teams demonstrates the mitigation hurdles colleges face, according to a CDC report.

October 26, 2020

German police investigate arson attack on infectious disease institute leading country's coronavirus response

Authorities in Berlin are investigating what appeared to be an arson attack early Sunday on Germany’s infectious disease institute leading the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

October 26, 2020

Listeria outbreak in deli meats linked to hospitalizations, 1 death

A recent rash of illnesses involving contaminated deli meats has resulted in at least 10 hospitalizations and one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

October 13, 2020

NY Times reporter surprised America's coronavirus recovery apparently happening faster than expected

A reporter for The New York Times wrote Monday he was surprised to find America’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic appears to be unfolding faster than experts initially anticipated.

October 12, 2020

WHO warns against COVID-19 lockdowns due to economic damage

The World Health Organization has warned leaders against relying on COVID-19 lockdowns to tackle outbreaks — after previously saying countries should be careful how quickly they reopen.

October 5, 2020

Paris closes all bars amid spike in coronavirus among young people; UK leaves nearly 16,000 cases unreported

Paris closed all bars amid a sharp uptick in the number of coronavirus cases among young adults, as the United Kingdom admits nearly 16,000 positive cases previously went unreported due to an IT error.

October 5, 2020

Bearded dragons linked to salmonella outbreak across 8 states, CDC says

Heads up, reptile lovers: Pet bearded dragons are linked to a salmonella outbreak across eight states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced. 

September 25, 2020

Recalled mushrooms linked to salmonella cases across 10 states

The outbreak was traced to black fungus mushrooms, also called wood ear mushrooms.

September 25, 2020

Florida's DeSantis may combat 'draconian' college coronavirus rules with student 'bill of rights'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday balked at what he described as “incredibly draconian” university policies in the state, claiming they punish students for attending large gatherings amid the coronavirus, according to reports. 

September 24, 2020

Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds, yields warning from CDC: Don't 'kiss or snuggle' these animals

A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry that has affected people in nearly every state across the country has sickened hundreds more since a federal agency last provided an update on the outbreak in July.