Infectious Disease - Page 193

Uganda's president takes 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus

June 8, 2023

Uganda's president takes 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus

Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, is taking a 'forced leave' after testing positive for coronavirus. Museveni is allegedly experiencing 'mild symptoms.'

6 arrested for fraudulently collecting over $3 million of COVID-19 aid meant for renters

June 8, 2023

6 arrested for fraudulently collecting over $3 million of COVID-19 aid meant for renters

Federal prosecutors said six people have been accused of obtaining $3.3 million in government aid by filing fraudulent renter applications across Washington, Texas, and Arizona.

Massachusetts sober home operator pleads not guilty in COVID relief fraud scheme

June 7, 2023

Massachusetts sober home operator pleads not guilty in COVID relief fraud scheme

Daniel Cleggett, 37, of Kingston, Massachusetts, has pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges related to a million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme.

GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature to block meningitis vaccine mandate for students

June 7, 2023

GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature to block meningitis vaccine mandate for students

The Republican-backed Legislature of Wisconsin is planning to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from requiring 7th grade students to get a meningitis vaccine.

UK government faces legal action as public inquiry into COVID-19 handling begins

June 6, 2023

UK government faces legal action as public inquiry into COVID-19 handling begins

The UK has launched a public inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government decision-making process.

US FDA approves Cue Health's at-home COVID test

June 6, 2023

US FDA approves Cue Health's at-home COVID test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization to Cue Health's at-home COVID-19 test, the first to undergo traditional premarket review

World’s largest chicken supplier, Brazil, unlikely to impose nationwide ban on exports over bird flu

June 6, 2023

World’s largest chicken supplier, Brazil, unlikely to impose nationwide ban on exports over bird flu

Trade agreements have been revised between Brazil, the world’s largest chicken supplier, and its partners, including China, in case bird flu ever hits commercial flocks.

DeSantis mocks Trump decision not to fire Anthony Fauci with flashback to 'The Apprentice': 'You're fired!'

June 5, 2023

DeSantis mocks Trump decision not to fire Anthony Fauci with flashback to 'The Apprentice': 'You're fired!'

Ron DeSantis' campaign posted a video mocking former President Trump for not firing Anthony Fauci amid the coronavirus pandemic, using clips of his time on "The Apprentice."

Dangerous fungal disease detected in New Mexico bat population

June 5, 2023

Dangerous fungal disease detected in New Mexico bat population

State authorities announced Monday that a fungal disease affecting hibernating bats called white-nose syndrome has been detected in New Mexico for the first time.

Experts hopeful about MRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer

June 4, 2023

Experts hopeful about MRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer

Dr. Ali Khan joined 'Fox News Live' to discuss the potential treatment and why he is 'hopeful' on the clinical trial for cancer patients.