Infectious Disease - Page 132

September 25, 2023

California officials dragged feet investigating China-linked biolab, documents suggest

Newly disclosed public records suggest that California officials knew early on about suspicious activity at a China-backed biolab, but failed to follow up on leads.

September 24, 2023

We need to stop ‘fearmongering’ to mothers about COVID-19: Dr. Nicole Saphier

Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss a new study that found trace amounts of mRNA detected in human breast milk. 

September 23, 2023

Jamaica declares Dengue fever outbreak with hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases

Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has declared a fresh dengue fever outbreak on the island Saturday with six deaths being investigated.

September 22, 2023

Global polio eradication effort faces challenges in meeting 2023 targets

An independent strategic review indicated that the global effort to eradicate polio is likely to fall short of two crucial targets for this year in the ongoing battle against the virus.

September 21, 2023

HHS orders 30 states to halt Medicaid and CHIP disenrollments due to glitch

HHS issued an order directing 30 states to halt the disenrollment process from their Medicaid and CHIP programs and reinstate coverage for individuals who lost it due to a glitch.

September 21, 2023

Australia's Labor government initiates independent inquiry into COVID-19 handling for future preparedness

Australia's center-left Labor government announced plans for an independent inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to enhance preparedness for future health crises.

September 21, 2023

Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

The U.S. government is reactivating the program that mails free COVID-19 tests to homes upon request. Effective Sept. 25, households will be able to order four free tests online through COVIDTests.gov.

September 21, 2023

DeSantis say he would not fund booster vaccines as president, vows 'reckoning' on COVID policies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has warned health adult under 65 against the new COVID vaccine, said he would not fund boosters in elected president.

September 21, 2023

Top conservative group exposes how both parties contributed eye-popping amount to debt: 'Suffering worse'

The Heritage Foundation has published the first comprehensive report of the historic amount of recent government spending and concluding that much of it was 'unnecessary.'

September 20, 2023

Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million

The federal government is supporting clinics treating long COVID patients by granting $45 million. The funds will be used to help clinics develop new models of care.