Infectious Disease - Page 230

February 25, 2023

FDA approves first at-home test to detect both flu and COVID

The FDA has authorized the first over-the-counter home test that can detect both influenza A and B as well as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

February 24, 2023

CDC advisory group finds insufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster a year

A working committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found insufficient evidence to recommend more than one yearly COVID-19 booster.

February 24, 2023

Florida man sentenced to 7 years for stealing $2.6M of COVID-19 relief funds

A Florida man was sentenced to seven years for stealing $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The man pleaded guilty to wire and bank fraud, along with illegal monetary transaction.

February 24, 2023

Father of girl who died from bird flu also contracts the virus, health officials say risk of spreading is low

A Cambodian girl died after contracting bird flu earlier this week. The girl's father recently tested positive for the illness but has mild symptoms.

February 24, 2023

Mom in liberal state urges parents to ditch public schools for homeschooling: 'Change the lives' of your kids

A Washington mom has joined the growing trend of parents homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic as Seattle considers closing some schools due to falling public school attendance.

February 24, 2023

Have vaccine mandates significantly slowed the spread of COVID?

Fox News contributor Dr. Marty Makary reacts to studies on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates on 'Fox News @ Night.'

February 23, 2023

Domenech: Biden, Buttigieg are in 'clean-up mode'

All-star panelists Harold Ford Jr., Katie Pavlich and Ben Domenech discuss the Biden administration's response to the Ohio train derailment and the ongoing effects of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on 'Special Report.'

February 23, 2023

Argentina tightens health protocols to control bird flu

Argentina's government has tightened health protocols to control the bird flu outbreak. Authorities will enhance sanitary controls on poultry imports.

February 23, 2023

South Africa reports first cholera death as cases rise to 5

South Africa has reported its first death due to cholera as cases rise to five. Malawi is battling its deadliest cholera outbreak to date, with over 1,300 deaths.

February 23, 2023

'Where does DeSantis get his apology?' Governor's office calls out media's shift in COVID coverage

Members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press team responded to recent admissions that certain coronavirus policies like mask and vaccine mandates were wrong or didn't work.