Outbreaks March 12, 2021 Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases Local health officials said 92 cases of norovirus had been linked to the Arby's restaurant on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois.
Outbreaks February 25, 2021 Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania linked to this: officials Small pet turtles are behind a salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania, according to state health officials who said at least one person has died as a result.
Georgia February 7, 2021 Georgia rural clinic that vaccinated teachers early appeals 6-month suspension from state health program A rural clinic in Georgia that was penalized for vaccinating teachers and slapped with a six-month suspension from the state's coronavirus vaccination program has appealed the decision, arguing the state's rules were confusing and other clinics have administered doses to individuals who did not fall into an approved category under Phase 1.
Andrew Cuomo January 29, 2021 New York nursing home deaths topped 12K, Cuomo health chief reveals A damning attorney general’s report that showed Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials downplayed the deadly impact of COVID-19 on New York’s nursing homes finally led the state’s embattled health commissioner on Thursday to reveal the total number of resident fatalities.
Navy January 29, 2021 USS Chafee sailors kept in dark about coronavirus outbreak, report says: ‘People are scared’ Crew members about the Navy’s USS Chafee say they’re being kept in the dark about the severity of a coronavirus outbreak among them – one that has resulted in dozens of sailors being removed from the ship in recent days, according to a report.
California January 29, 2021 First Wuhan evacuees arriving in California were met by ill-prepared US staff: report When nearly 200 evacuees from Wuhan, China, arrived in California last January, the U.S. health officials and staff who greeted them had virtually no plan for making sure they didn’t spread the coronavirus to Americans, a federal investigation found, according to a report.
Outbreaks January 7, 2021 Legionnaires’ outbreak at Oregon apartment complex leaves 1 dead An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at an apartment complex in Portland, Ore., has killed at least one person and hospitalized four others, officials said this week.
North Carolina January 6, 2021 NC governor taps National Guard for COVID-19 vaccine distribution North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he mobilized the National Guard to help distribute coronavirus vaccines as the state ranked among the wprst in the country regarding how quickly residents were receiving the first dose of the inoculation.
Chicago January 4, 2021 Chicago schools push forward with reopening plan despite teachers union, city council objections As Chicago Public Schools expected to welcome the first phase of educators back Monday morning, many Chicago Teachers Union members vowed not to reenter their buildings, citing safety concerns and equity differences for Black and Brown students amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus January 3, 2021 US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 350,000 early Sunday, as experts anticipate another surge in cases and fatalities stemming from Christmas and New Year’s holiday gatherings.
United Kingdom January 3, 2021 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns 'tougher' coronavirus measures to come as cases soar with new variant U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that the United Kingdom may consider “a range of tougher measures” in the weeks ahead, as London and southeastern England have already been placed under Tier 4 restrictions amid a new variant of the coronavirus that has pushed infection rates to record high levels.