Infectious Disease - Page 358

July 30, 2022

North Korea reports no new COVID cases amid doubts about nation's statistics

North Korea reported zero new fever cases Saturday for the first time since it admitted a COVID outbreak, but doubts remain about the accuracy of the country's data.

July 29, 2022

BA.5 omicron variant may lead to higher risk for reinfection and severe outcomes, compared to other variants

Reinfections and severe outcomes may be more common with the BA.5 omicron variant compared to other coronavirus variants. Vaccines are also less effective against BA.5.

July 29, 2022

New York, San Francisco: Monkeypox threat to public health

San Francisco's mayor said the city would declare a local public health emergency over the monkeypox virus as New York's health leader declared it an "imminent threat."

July 29, 2022

As the BA.5 omicron subvariant surges, vaccine experts urge high risk people to get COVID-19 booster now

Vaccine experts are warning people who are at a high risk of severe disease to get their second COVID-19 booster now, and to not wait for the next generation booster.

July 29, 2022

Jared Kushner recalls ‘awkward moment’ when CNN’s Jim Acosta called Fauci: 'It stuck in my mind'

Former White House senior advisor Jared Kushner recalls an "awkward moment" when Dr. Anthony Fauci received a call from CNN’s Jim Acosta.

July 28, 2022

Oregon district admin's email shows hesitation to reopen schools before implementing 'equity' agenda

An Oregon district equity administrator expressed hesitation in an email during the COVID-19 pandemic about reopening following Gov. Kate Brown's advisory.

July 28, 2022

San Francisco declares health emergency over monkeypox virus

San Francisco has declared a state of emergency over the monkeypox virus, which will allow officials to gather resources to combat the disease.

July 28, 2022

Washington Post columnist defends Biden from accusation of 'white supremacy' for working while sick with COVID

A Yale professor accused Biden of perpetuating White supremacy by working while sick, an op-ed defended his actions: "The leader of the free world cannot just call in sick."

July 28, 2022

Los Angeles County drops plan to reimpose mask mandate, citing decrease in COVID cases

The top L.A. County public health official announced in a press conference on Thursday that she would not be reimposing a universal mask mandate.

July 28, 2022

Avian flu suspected to be responsible for thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Canada's Eastern Shore

Avian flu is believed to be the cause of death for the thousands of migrant birds that washed up on the eastern shores of Canada this week, sparking fears of an outbreak in the area.