South Africa October 4, 2023 South African retailers ration eggs as country faces worst outbreak of avian flu South Africa continues to face a massive shortage of chicken meat and eggs due to a deadly outbreak of avian flu. Retailers are now rationing eggs to their customers.
HEALTH September 27, 2023 Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.
Africa September 26, 2023 Cholera, dengue outbreaks reported in Sudan as conflict between armed forces continue, UN says As Sudan’s military and rival paramilitary force continue its deadly fighting, outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in the impoverished nation.
Africa September 19, 2023 Libya divides flood-stricken city into sections to prevent potential spread of disease Derna, Libya, which faced massive flooding when a Mediterranean storm caused two dams to collapse, is being divided into sections to create buffers in case disease outbreaks occur.
HEALTH September 1, 2023 Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious' The state of Virginia is warning of a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease, a "rare but serious" bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis. Here's what you need to know.
Asia August 11, 2023 Death toll caused by Bangladesh dengue outbreak rises, may break records this month Bangladesh officials warn that the country's death toll caused by a dengue outbreak may break records this month. The mosquito-borne illness has caused 364 deaths this year.
VIDEO July 31, 2023 NJ reports first case of West Nile virus this year Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down what you need to know about the symptoms, risks and treatment.
Foodborne Illness July 26, 2023 Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Northeast sickens 16, hospitalizes 6 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that an outbreak of Salmonella linked to ground beef has sickened 16 people across four northeastern states.
HEALTH July 25, 2023 Tuberculosis at the border: Doctors issue warnings of ‘drug-resistant strains’ Cases of tuberculosis, which kills more people than any other infectious disease, rose in the U.S. during 2022 — and some doctors are concerned that limitations of testing at the border could be partly to blame.
HEALTH July 23, 2023 Listeria outbreak kills three adults in Washington state, health department confirms Three people have died from a listeria outbreak in Washington, the state’s Department of Health reported on July 21. Here's what to know about the food-borne infection.
HEALTH July 20, 2023 Texas city reports syphilis outbreak amid 'limited supply' of penicillin drug As syphilis cases continue to spike across the U.S. — with some cities and states reporting outbreaks — there is growing concern about the availability of Bicillin to treat the infection.