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August 31, 2022

Bird flu closes Georgia animal sanctuary until Sept. 30

A Georgia animal sanctuary is being forced to close until at least Sept. 30 due to an outbreak of of bird flu. Noah's Ark sanctuary houses more than 1,500 animals in Locust Grove.

August 26, 2022

Fauci warns against monkeypox outbreak assumptions; compares situation to HIV/AIDS epidemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Thursday against making assumptions regarding the international monkeypox virus outbreak. He recalled the early response to HIV-AIDS.

August 23, 2022

CDC Director Walensky says agency 'didn't reliably deliver' during pandemic, outlines change: 'Learned a lot'

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky outlined sweeping changes that she plans to make to the public health agency after it fell short in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 21, 2022

Dr. Birx: CDC at 'inflection point,' expects real change following watershed admission

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she aims to improve the dissemination of information in order to streamline the agency's responses to future infectious disease crises.

August 18, 2022

Former CDC director says it will take 'years' to shift away from academic culture that tarnished the agency

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield weighed in on the agency's planned overhaul and offered insight into how they can restructure after their coronavirus response.

August 12, 2022

COVID sites in NYC transition to respond to monkeypox virus

New York City health officials said Friday that some COVID-19 vaccination sites for kids under the age of 5 will transition to administering monkeypox vaccine shots.

August 12, 2022

US flu season: Australia cases raise concerns, experts say

With the U.S. influenza season on the horizon, experts are monitoring the situation in Australia. The country's health agency says kids have been hit the hardest.

August 12, 2022

Polio found in NYC wastewater, officials say

New York state and New York City health officials said Friday that poliovirus had been found in Big Apple wastewater samples. The findings suggest local circulation.

August 10, 2022

New virus detected in China infects 35 people: What to know

A new flu-like virus has been detected in China, and its name is Langya henipavirus (LayV). Here's what you need to know about the 35 confirmed infections.

August 10, 2022

Monkeypox vaccine authorization expanded by FDA to increase dose supply

The Food and Drug Administration updated its emergency authorization of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, a move it said would increase the number of available doses.