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August 25, 2022

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.

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 17, 2022

West Nile virus detected in 2 New York City residents as infected mosquito population soars

The West Nile virus has been found in two human cases as New York City deals with a record number of infected mosquito pools this summer.

August 11, 2022

CDC eases COVID guidance in shift of approach

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday loosened many of its recommendations for battling COVID-19, reflecting a shift in guidelines.

August 11, 2022

Less than 1 in 3 hepatitis C patients with health insurance are getting the cure

Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients are getting treatment for the virus. This could be due to the fact that the medication, Epclusa, can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

July 29, 2022

Spain confirms first monkeypox-related death in Europe

Spain documented the first monkeypox related death in Europe. It was the second recorded monkeypox death outside of Africa, and the fifth reported worldwide in what the WHO has declared a global health emergency.

July 29, 2022

BA.5 omicron variant may lead to higher risk for reinfection and severe outcomes, compared to other variants

Reinfections and severe outcomes may be more common with the BA.5 omicron variant compared to other coronavirus variants. Vaccines are also less effective against BA.5.

July 29, 2022

First documented case of monkeypox reported in Philippines

The Philippines has documented their first case of monkeypox after a 31 year old man returned from visiting countries with documented cases. He will be quarantined for 14-21 days.

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.

July 27, 2022

As monkeypox spreads globally, Americans share their concerns

Tourists and residents in New York and Virginia reacted to the World Health Organization declaring the monkeypox virus outbreak as a global health emergency.