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August 7

Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here's what Americans should know

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has caused an outbreak in China, but public health experts say the risk for spread and infection in U.S. remains low.

August 7

U.S. issues travel warning for chikungunya virus

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss China's outbreak of the chikungunya virus and the U.S. issuing a travel warning in the region.

August 6

CDC issues travel warning amid Chikungunya outbreak in China

Fox News State Department correspondent Gillian Turner reports on the outbreak of Chikungunya in China, the response from the Chinese as well as the U.S. on 'Special Report.'

August 6

Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain

China is battling a widespread chikungunya outbreak using drones, insecticides and quarantine measures, as a mosquito-borne virus has infected over 7,000 people in Guangdong.

August 4

Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case

Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.

July 8

CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

The CDC ends its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu after recording 70 human cases and one death nationally, even as experts note seasonal patterns may increase fall cases.

June 27

Butcher shops close as E. coli outbreak kills 12-year-old girl, hospitalizes 21 children

A deadly E. coli outbreak in northern France has left a 12-year-old girl dead and 21 children hospitalized, with nine patients developing hemolytic uremic syndrome.

June 24

Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations

Hepatitis A outbreak in popular European destinations has sickened thousands, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and those with limited healthcare access.

June 5

New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

May 29

Measles cases continue to climb ahead of summer travel: Get the latest numbers

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.