Infectious Disease - Page 373

June 7, 2022

Florida's health department undercounted COVID-19 cases, deaths, due to technical issues: state audit

The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in Florida from March 1, 2020 to Oct. 9, 2020 by the Department of Health are underreported due to data collection problems.

June 7, 2022

US cases of monkeypox reach 31

The Centers for for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are now 31 monkeypox cases nationwide. The outbreak has infected people in 13 states.

June 7, 2022

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Japan announced foreign tourist restrictions as the country begins its gradual COVID-19 reopening, with visitors on package tours allowed starting June 10.

June 6, 2022

US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report

Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been discarded during the pandemic as the Biden administration urges Americans to get booster shots

June 6, 2022

Washington DC reports first potential monkeypox case this year

Washington, D.C. reported its first potential case of monkeypox after a resident who had reportedly traveled to Europe tested positive for a similar virus.

June 6, 2022

COVID school closures caused rise in mental health ER admissions, suicidal ideas, Tablet Magazine article says

Alex Gutentag's Tablet Magazine article on the devastating impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on children's mental health garnered support on Twitter.

June 6, 2022

Rep. Mike Rogers rolls out measure to withdraw US from United Nations, World Health Organization

The bill by Rep. Mike Rogers comes after the U.N.'s human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, landed in China to begin an inquiry into abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang last month.

June 6, 2022

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg latest in Biden's orbit to test positive for COVID-19

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, making him the latest member of President Biden's Cabinet to contract the virus.

June 6, 2022

CDC raises monkeypox alert to level 2, recommends masks during travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that travelers wear masks and take other precautions while traveling due to the spread of monkeypox.

June 6, 2022

Migrant in potentially the largest caravan ever demands Biden keep asylum promise

A Haitian migrant taking part in what may become the largest caravan from Mexico to the US is calling on President Biden to keep his promise to grant migrants asylum.