Infectious Disease - Page 142

August 31, 2023

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

A recent health alert from the CDC indicated malaria isn't always contracted during international travel — there have been recent reports of locally acquired cases.

August 31, 2023

College students are struggling with basic math, many stuck at 9th grade level; professors blame the pandemic

Several colleges and universities across the country are looking to help students after noticing declines in their students' math scores after the COVID pandemic.

August 31, 2023

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tests positive for coronavirus

Chris Murphy, a Democratic senator in Connecticut, tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. He said he experienced mild symptoms last night.

August 30, 2023

Oregon political leaders are delighted by the state's sunny revenue forecast

Oregon's state economists announced the state is poised to allocate ample resources to public services due to the growing corporate tax collections in the strong post-pandemic economy.

August 30, 2023

Vibrio bacteria blamed for 2 deaths in Connecticut

Two Connecticut residents have reportedly died this summer from Vibrio vulnificus infections, which stem from bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 30, 2023

England accelerates vaccine programs due to new COVID variant

England has decided to advance its autumn flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns as a precautionary measure following the detection of a highly mutated COVID variant.

August 30, 2023

GOP demands answers on 'billions' in COVID relief aid that went to 'international' criminals

The House subcommittee on the pandemic is demanding to know what the Biden administration is doing about COVID-19 relief dollars stolen by "international" criminals.

August 29, 2023

China extends tax breaks for foreign workers until 2027

China is set to prolong tax policies for foreign individuals employed within the country until the conclusion of 2027, according to a statement from the finance ministry on Tuesday.

August 29, 2023

Schools scramble to improve students’ math skills as test scores continue to lag post-pandemic

While test scores have revealed that students across the country are still struggling to catch up in multiple subjects post-pandemic, math declines have been particularly striking.

August 29, 2023

Biden slammed for taking credit for reopening schools: 'Will take years for students to dig out'

The Wall Street Journal accused President Biden of 'rewriting history' after he took credit for reopening schools after the COVID-19 pandemic closures.