Infectious Disease - Page 78

August 14, 2024

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.

August 14, 2024

Former Minnesota resident unloads on Gov Walz after mother died 'of loneliness' during pandemic

A former Minnesota resident told Fox News Digital she moved out of the state due to Gov. Tim Walz's policies on coronavirus and rampant crime

August 13, 2024

Minnesota grandma jailed for defying Walz COVID lockdown orders: 'You do not want tyranny at this level'

A Minnesota grandmother and former small business owner jailed for defying Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's COVID lockdown shares her story.

August 12, 2024

'Zika-like' mosquito-borne virus has spread into Europe, health officials warn

Cases of the Oropouche virus (OROV) emerging in Europe have health officials on high alert. As of the end of July, 19 cases had been reported in several countries.

August 12, 2024

Illinois school worker sentenced to 9 years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings

A former food service director for an Illinois school district was sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings meant for students.

August 11, 2024

Top 10 causes of death in the US, see the CDC’s latest list

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the biggest causes of mortality in 2023. The report, published on Aug. 8, analyzed death records from the National Vital Statistics System.

August 9, 2024

Meet the American who founded the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, 'put the brotherhood in motorcycles'

J.C. "Pappy" Hoel founded the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 1938. It's the world's most successful motorcycle rally, drawing 500,000+ annually to remote South Dakota.

August 7, 2024

West Nile death reported in Texas as health officials warn residents to safeguard against mosquitoes

A woman in Dallas County, Texas, has died after being diagnosed with West Nile virus. Officials are warning residents to take measures to protect against infected mosquitoes.

August 7, 2024

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.

August 6, 2024

Walz's handling of BLM riots, strict COVID rules under microscope after Harris VP pick

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on the COVID-19 pandemic and his handling of weeks of rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd's death will be under a microscope.