Infectious Disease - Page 287

November 17, 2022

22 states ask feds to repeal COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers

GOP state attorneys general from 22 states are demanding the Biden administration repeal a "draconian" federal COVID vaccine mandate for Medicare and Medicaid providers.

November 17, 2022

Africa's CDC chief urges a step up in COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in cases

Africa's CDC chief urges health authorities to step up their COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases. South Africa faces a new wave of infections.

November 17, 2022

Researchers reveal potential game changing vaccine for fentanyl overdose

The University of Houston revealed a study about a potential fentanyl vaccine that researchers called a "game changer" in combating the opioid crisis in the U.S.

November 17, 2022

Uganda is fearful of losing doctors amid Ebola outbreak

Uganda doctors have been struggling with the Ebola outbreak since September. Ten doctors stepped up to work in the hospital and now only three are left due to fear, exhaustion, and wages.

November 17, 2022

MN Dept. of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm will not seek reappointment, 3 other cabinet members stepping down

Jan Malcolm, Minnesota's Department of Health Commissioner, will not seek reappointment. Malcolm dealt with managing the pandemic. Three other cabinet members are stepping down.

November 17, 2022

Nick Rolovich alleges Washington State wanted him to get COVID vax on the field: 'No desire to do that'

Nick Rolovich, former head coach of the Washington State football team, alleges the university asked him to get a COVID-19 vaccine in front of his team.

November 17, 2022

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn renews call to protect troops from being fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn this week renewed her call to protect military service members from being discharged for refusing to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

November 16, 2022

Montana Supreme Court declines to block law banning vaccine mandates in most workplaces

The Montana Supreme Court decided to not block a state law banning vaccine mandates in most workplaces.

November 16, 2022

Mexico to start vaccinating birds to prevent the spread of H5N1

Mexico is going to start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas to prevent the spread of H5N1 in their farms. Last month they detected a severe strain in a commercial farm in Nuevo Leon.

November 16, 2022

China sees spike in numbers of daily coronavirus cases in Beijing, other cities

China discovered 20,199 new cases of the coronavirus on Nov. 15, compared to the 17,909 new infections on Nov. 14. There were no reported new deaths.