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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.

August 10, 2023

Residents in China can now visit 70 additional countries following country’s lift of COVID travel restrictions

As China gradually returns to pre-pandemic levels, the country has been lifting more of its travel restrictions. Residents are now able to travel to 70 additional countries.

August 10, 2023

Sen. Rand Paul on potential Dr. Fauci probe: US has never seen a ‘clearer case of perjury’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., outlines why he referred Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Justice Department for a criminal probe, alleging the former chief medical advisor lied under oath to Congress.

August 10, 2023

AI stepping in to assist 911 operators battered by tragic calls, understaffing

911 call centers are integrating artificial intelligence into the systems to help streamline productivity and to also bolster the mental health of operators who field tragic calls.

August 9, 2023

Omicron subvariant EG.5 now dominant strain in US, CDC data shows

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the omicron subvariant EG.5 is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S., replacing XBB.1.16.

August 8, 2023

Facebook execs felt 'pressure' from Biden White House to censor COVID vaccine skepticism, emails show: report

Michael Shellenberger's Public newsletter reported that Facebook executives predicted their actions to censor vaccine skepticism would backfire, according to internal emails.

August 8, 2023

Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside

Argentina has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against avian flu, with the conclusion of all 18 outbreaks at commercial farms, confirmed by the agricultural secretary.

August 8, 2023

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

August 7, 2023

As leprosy cases rise in Florida, what you must know about the infectious disease

A recent report from the CDC warned that leprosy cases have been rising in the U.S., particularly in central Florida. Here's what to know about the infectious disease and how to stay healthy.

August 6, 2023

Nose-picking found to spread COVID among health care workers: new study

Nose-picking is linked to a higher spread of COVID, according to a new study from Amsterdam University Medical Centers. A chief health officer weighed in on the risk.