Infectious Disease - Page 190

April 14, 2023

Michigan paper mill closes after 21 workers contract fungal infection

The Billerud Paper Mill in Delta County, Michigan, will temporarily close as numerous cases of fungal infection blastomycosis have been reported in workers.

April 14, 2023

Ohio woman, the first person to receive a breast cancer vaccine in trial, awaits results: 'Very excited'

An Ohio woman was the first person to get a breast cancer vaccine in 2021. The vaccine could be available to the general public within four to five years, researchers say.

April 14, 2023

Former head of China's CDC says there is 'no evidence' coronavirus came from animals

The former head of China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that there is "no evidence" that the coronavirus originated in animals.

April 14, 2023

California judge orders church that defied COVID rules to pay $1.2M

Calvary Chapel in San Jose, California, has been ordered to pay a $1.2 million fine to Santa Clara County for violating the county's COVID-19 mask mandate.

April 14, 2023

Rep. Tenney: Biden deserves 'less than zero' grade on handling COVID, responsible for 'devastated' economy

Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican from New York, rebuked President Biden and his administration's policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they worsened problems.

April 13, 2023

China opts out of UN wildlife survey aimed at preventing future pandemics caused by animals

Beijing has decided not to participate in a United Nations wildlife survey in a move that could frustrate researchers who want more information on the origins of COVID from China.

April 13, 2023

New malaria vaccine approved for young children in Ghana

A new malaria vaccine was approved in Ghana for young children. Ghana is the first country to approve the much-needed vaccine. It is under review at the World Health Organization.

April 12, 2023

Alabama bill would let K-12 parents 'opt out' of school mask mandates

An Alabama bill was advanced Wednesday which would allow parents to opt out of school mask mandates. As COVID-19 case numbers fell mask requirements were largely eliminated.

April 12, 2023

China records world’s 1st human death caused by H3N8 bird flu

The world’s first H3N8 bird flu death has been recorded in China. The patient, who had a history of live poultry exposure, had multiple underlying conditions.

April 12, 2023

Mothers passed COVID to babies through placenta, possibly causing brain damage, death

Two mothers who gave birth in Miami, Florida, passed along the COVID-19 infection to their newborns through the placenta, potentially causing brain damage and death.