Infectious Disease - Page 366

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

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

Novak Djokovic to miss US Open over vaccine restrictions

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.

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

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.

Singapore to cut almost all indoor mask requirements as COVID settles

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.

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

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.

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

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.

African swine fever vaccine use halted in Vietnam after pig deaths

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.

East Congo will begin Ebola vaccinations after new case reported

August 24, 2022

East Congo will begin Ebola vaccinations after new case reported

A vaccination campaign in the Congolose city of Beni will begin on Thursday after a new case of Ebola was reported this week, which was genetically linked to the 2018-2019 outbreak.

New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy out of all 50 states and DC, new CDC data shows

August 24, 2022

New York experiences sharpest drop in life expectancy out of all 50 states and DC, new CDC data shows

New York experienced the highest decline in life expectancy in the nation in 2020, largely due to the coronavirus and the spike in overdose deaths during pandemic-era lockdowns.

Dr. Anthony Fauci will retire in December but after COVID craziness Congress must hold him accountable

August 24, 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci will retire in December but after COVID craziness Congress must hold him accountable

Dr. Anthony Fauci announced his retirement on Monday. Congress must hold him accountable for the decisions he made during COVID about lockdowns, vaccines and more.