Infectious Disease - Page 341

August 25, 2022

California woman lived with mother's decomposing corpse for over a year, police say

Police officers in Petaluma, California discovered a woman's decomposing body and the victim's daughter living in the home during a welfare check on Tuesday.

August 25, 2022

Nate Silver: 'Liberal public health elites' may have persuaded Pfizer to delay vaccine release for politics

Nate Silver alleged on Wednesday that "liberal public health elites" persuaded Pfizer to "change" protocols and delay the COVID vaccine until after the election.

August 25, 2022

Providence mayor proposes $10 million reparations spending plan

The mayor of Providence proposed a $10 million spending plan which would fund financial literacy and homeownership, workforce training, small business development, and more.

August 25, 2022

Back to school mask guidance from CDC guide fewer districts than ever

The CDC undermined its own authority on school masking, and taught schools to ignore its own guidance

August 25, 2022

Novak Djokovic to miss US Open over vaccine restrictions

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not be traveling to New York to compete in the U.S. Open next week as a result of vaccine restrictions.

August 25, 2022

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.

August 24, 2022

Singapore to cut almost all indoor mask requirements as COVID settles

Singapore is set to cut most indoor mask requirements, excluding public transport and high-risk settings, next week as the COVID situation stabilizes.

August 24, 2022

Switzerland looks to secure 40,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine

Switzerland has announced that they plan on securing 40,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine for the public, and an additional 60,000 doses for their army.

August 24, 2022

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 once again in rebound case

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 once again in what the White House is calling a rebound case. President Biden also had a rebound case last month.

August 24, 2022

African swine fever vaccine use halted in Vietnam after pig deaths

Vietnam has halted the use of its first African swine fever vaccine after hundreds of pigs who received a dose died. The disease has led to the slaughter of 36,500 infected pigs.