Infectious Disease - Page 347

August 18, 2022

Former CDC director says it will take 'years' to shift away from academic culture that tarnished the agency

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield weighed in on the agency's planned overhaul and offered insight into how they can restructure after their coronavirus response.

August 18, 2022

Nebraska child dead from suspected brain-eating amoeba

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said it suspects a resident is the first person in the state's history to die from a brain-eating amoeba.

August 18, 2022

NBC News: Monkeypox chiefly transmitted through sex between men, suggests CDC update communications strategy

NBC News took a shot at the public health narrative that skin-to-skin contact, rather than sex between men, was the chief transmitter of the disease monkeypox.

August 18, 2022

US sets aside 50,000 monkeypox vaccines for gay pride events

An extra 50,000 monkeypox vaccines have been set aside for gay pride events. Officials say 98% of monkeypox cases occur in men and 93% occur in men who recently had sex with another man.

August 18, 2022

Is COVID still a threat? Here is a worldwide update on the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 remains active around the globe, but economic activity is beginning to stabilize. Here is a global update on the state of the COVID pandemic.

August 18, 2022

CDC investigating 'fast-moving' E. coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio that has infected nearly 30 people

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that an E. coli outbreak has infected nearly 30 people in Ohio and Michigan.

August 18, 2022

Virginia mother slams school district for mask memo, continuing 'push for control'

Fairfax County Public Schools alerted parents that their children will still potentially have to wear masks indoors for the 2022-23 academic year pending high CDC COVID-19 community rates.

August 18, 2022

Oyster food safety tips you should know following 2 reported deaths linked to the shellfish

Two men have reportedly died in the state of Florida after eating raw oysters that were sourced from Louisiana. Here's what you need to know about the bacteria that can lurk in the shellfish.

August 18, 2022

California church that defied COVID restrictions wins court battle: 'A blessing for the First Amendment'

Pastor Mike McClure of Calvary Chapel and constitutional attorney Mariah Gondeiro of the Advocates for Faith & Freedom discussed their legal victory on 'Fox & Friends.'

August 18, 2022

Jill Biden is 'steadily feeling better' after testing positive for COVID-19 on vacation

First lady Jill Biden is steadily recovering after coming down with COVID-19 on Tuesday, her office says. She is holding zoom calls to prepare for a semester of teaching.