Infectious Disease - Page 379

June 22, 2022

London sewage samples contain poliovirus, officials say

Poliovirus has been detected in London sewage, according to the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The samples were collected in northern and eastern London.

June 22, 2022

'Second pandemic'? Biden alarms Twitter with his cryptic comments: 'Here we go again'

While speaking about COVID-19 vaccines for children on Tuesday, President Joe Biden alarmed Twitter users when he stated there will be a 'second pandemic.'

June 22, 2022

Educators respond to NPR report on COVID-19 impact on student development: 'Told ya so'

Academics refer to NPR report about how COVID-19 adversely affected kids and teachers as "gaslighting," delayed.

June 21, 2022

Parents now to decide if they will get their children vaccinated against COVID-19

Parents now must decide whether or not to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.

June 21, 2022

NPR blasted for report on school closure consequences two years later: ‘They *should* have anticipated this’

NPR was attacked on Twitter for promoting an article reporting on the consequences of school closures more than two years after the coronavirus pandemic originally began.

June 21, 2022

‘Jeopardy!’ host Mayim Bialik tests positive for COVID-19: ‘I’m feeling a lot of fear’

In December 2021, it was announced that Mayim Bialik and champ Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of “Jeopardy!” through the rest of this season.

June 21, 2022

US monkeypox: Where are cases now?

Monkeypox virus infections have spread across 20 states, with 113 probable and confirmed cases reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 21, 2022

North Korea may declare COVID-19 victory: ‘It always wins’

North Korea is expected to declare victory on its COVID-19 outbreak, with state media reporting plummeting numbers of cases and 18% of the country still showing symptoms.

June 21, 2022

Dr. Peter Hotez says he 'did a lot' to 'keep schools open' after pushing against it throughout COVID

After spending much of the COVID pandemic discouraging the reopening of schools, Dr. Peter Hotez claims he "did a lot more to keep schools open than the wing nuts."

June 20, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says White House lying about COVID vaccine policy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Biden administration is lying about his state ordering COVID vaccines for young children, and the media played along