Infectious Disease - Page 145

August 24, 2023

Legionnaires' disease outbreak claims 5 lives in Rzeszow, Poland

In the southern Polish city of Rzeszow, an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has tragically resulted in the deaths of five individuals, according to a statement from a doctor on Thursday.

August 24, 2023

DOJ announces charges against hundreds accused of stealing COVID-19 funds

A federal investigation revealed that more than $830 million in coronavirus emergency aid has been stolen. Hundreds of defendants were charged, according to the Department of Justice.

August 24, 2023

Which arm should you use for the COVID vaccine and booster? It really does matter, study suggests

People can choose which arm they use for doses of the COVID vaccine and booster — now a new study suggests a certain choice may have a better immune-boosting effect than the other.

August 23, 2023

Return of mask mandates is about ‘generating fear’: Tammy Bruce

‘Outnumbered’ co-hosts react to a resurgence in schools and companies enforcing mask mandates.

August 23, 2023

North Korean plane takes off from Beijing, signaling Pyongyang’s border reopening post-pandemic

A commercial flight from North Korea landed and took off in Beijing Tuesday following severe COVID-19 restrictions that closed its borders for three years.

August 23, 2023

Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC

The CDC is telling Americans to not “kiss or snuggle" with their pet turtles as a salmonella outbreak linked to the reptiles is impacting nearly a dozen states.

August 22, 2023

Rand Paul: This a tragedy and defies logic

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argues Big Pharma is attempting to scare the public into buying more vaccines after uptick in COVID- cases on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

August 22, 2023

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.

August 22, 2023

California church fined $1.2M during lockdowns sues over alleged gov't 'spying' operation tracking worshippers

Calvary Chapel San Jose filed a federal lawsuit against Santa Clara County over its "warrantless geofencing operation" during COVID-19 lockdowns.

August 22, 2023

Atlanta college reinstates mask mandate after students test positive in city

An Atlanta college reinstated its mask mandate and other COVID-19 measures even though no cases were reported at the school