Outbreaks - Page 46

June 18, 2020

Alarm as vaccine foes, anti-mask activists target public health officials

An alliance of anti-vaccine activists and those protesting California’s coronavirus restrictions is alarming public health officials who have expressed concern for their personal safety.

June 17, 2020

McDonald’s employees in California told to use dog diapers, coffee filters as face masks: lawsuit

Four employees of a McDonald’s restaurant in Oakland, Calif., have filed a lawsuit against the franchise owner, blaming conditions at the business for a coronavirus outbreak there, according to reports.

June 17, 2020

Germany reports 657 new coronavirus cases linked to slaughterhouse

Regional officials in Germany on Wednesday reported 657 new cases of the novel coronavirus linked to a meatpacking plant.

June 15, 2020

South Carolina church reports no new coronavirus cases after May exposure: 'Glory to God'

A South Carolina church has reported no new cases after its congregation was exposed to the coronavirus last month.

June 15, 2020

Scientists reveal how coronavirus lockdowns in China reduced air pollution

Researchers have revealed more details of how China’s coronavirus lockdowns reduced air pollution.

June 14, 2020

NYC's de Blasio fires back at Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan over coronavirus social distancing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan again if the city didn’t enforce social-distancing better — saying through a rep that “imprisoning people” isn’t the answer.

June 14, 2020

These places pose the greatest risks for contracting coronavirus

These places pose the greatest risks for contracting coronavirus, according to a survey of four public health experts by MLive in Michigan.

June 14, 2020

Coronavirus cases linked to Beijing market climbs to 36, China sees highest daily total in 2 months

Dozens of new coronavirus infections were reported on Sunday in China's capital as the country where the deadly virus originated from in December tallied it's highest daily total of new cases in two months. 

June 11, 2020

Lake of the Ozarks Memorial Day party leads to new confirmed coronavirus case

A person in Johnson County, Kansas, who spent Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment.

June 11, 2020

Contracts reveal this county is paying millions to PR firms to guide coronavirus messaging

Los Angeles County has paid nearly $2 million to outside public relations firms for guidance on its messaging of the coronavirus pandemic – despite having a fully staffed communications team and cuts made to its police department, according to a Thursday report.