Infectious Disease - Page 383

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

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.

San Francisco declares health emergency over monkeypox virus

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

CDC warns rare, potentially deadly bacteria found along Mississippi Gulf Coast

July 28, 2022

CDC warns rare, potentially deadly bacteria found along Mississippi Gulf Coast

The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) was found in soil and water along the Gulf Coast of southern Mississippi, heath officials said Wendesday.

Beverly Hills mayor rejects LA County mask mandate: 'More important issues to enforce'

July 28, 2022

Beverly Hills mayor rejects LA County mask mandate: 'More important issues to enforce'

The Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted against enforcing a potential Los Angeles County mask mandate this week if the COVID policy is reversed.

Airman slams military vaccine mandate: Religious freedom 'should be a given'

July 28, 2022

Airman slams military vaccine mandate: Religious freedom 'should be a given'

A federal judge temporarily halted the White House from firing airmen over their vaccination status as the military faces historic recruitment challenges.

Biden admin might soon declare monkeypox a public health emergency: Report

July 27, 2022

Biden admin might soon declare monkeypox a public health emergency: Report

The Department of Health and Human Services might declare monkeypox a public health emergency before the end of the week, according to a report.

Jesse Watters tears into Biden mocking Trump over COVID hospital stay

July 27, 2022

Jesse Watters tears into Biden mocking Trump over COVID hospital stay

Jesse Watters criticizes President Biden on "Special Report" for taking a swipe at former President Donald Trump over his COVID-19 related hospital stay.