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November 7, 2022

Blood donations this winter: American Red Cross urges people not to forget to donate

The American Red Cross is urging Americans not to forget to donate blood this fall and winter, amid an expected surge of flu and COVID-19 cases. Those who are vaccinated can donate.

November 1, 2022

Orange County, CA, declares state of emergency over surge in viruses

Orange County, Calif., has declared a state of emergency as several viruses see massive levels of community spread, according to local health officials.

October 31, 2022

CDC Director tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Director of the CDC, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday in an apparent rebound case after taking a course of Paxlovid.

October 28, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic 'likely' originated with Chinese lab leak, Senate Republican report finds

A Senate committee's Republican-led report into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic found it "likely" originated in a research-related incident.

October 27, 2022

Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says

Alongside its report of priority fungal pathogens, the World Health Organization said invasive fungal infections had "increased significantly" among patients.

October 25, 2022

Early, surprising surge of RSV in kids has hospitals, medical centers concerned

Hospitals and health centers across the country are reporting a surge in cases of RSV — respiratory syncytial virus, which is striking children nationwide. The common respiratory virus can be serious.

October 16, 2022

Gates Foundation contributes $1.2 billion to the fight to eradicate polio worldwide

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Sunday that it will contribute another $1.2 billion to efforts to eradicate polio around the world.

October 12, 2022

Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns

A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.

October 7, 2022

Indiana residents warned about mosquito-borne virus

Indiana officials issued a warning that the eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected. Four horses tested positive for the virus. Residents should avoid mosquitos.

October 5, 2022

Another COVID variant could emerge this winter, Fauci warns

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned that the U.S. should not be surprised to see a new COVID variant emerge over the course of the coming winter months.