July 20, 2024 Joe Biden with COVID at age 81: What to know about the risk the virus poses to older adults In light of Joe Biden's testing positive for COVID-19 this week, Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, a Florida physician and COVID expert, weighed in on the risks the virus poses to older people.
July 18, 2024 Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.
July 17, 2024 Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware, White House says President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time, the White House said.
July 17, 2024 President Biden tests positive for COVID President Biden canceled his speech Wednesday evening after he tested positive for COVID.
July 17, 2024 Biden says 'I feel good' following COVID diagnosis President Biden cancelled his speech Wednesday evening after he tested positive for COVID-19.
July 16, 2024 4 new Colorado poultry workers have contracted bird flu, health officials confirm Bird flu was detected in four Colorado poultry workers. All illnesses were relatively mild, with common respiratory infection symptoms like coughing and sore throat.
July 16, 2024 Measles breaks out at massive NYC migrant shelter Health officials are responding to at least case of measles that have been detected at a sprawling migrant shelter in New York City. Dozens are being quarantined.
July 16, 2024 World's second malaria vaccine launched in Ivory Coast, latest milestone in fight against the disease The Ivory Coast began a routine malaria vaccination program using the world's second shot developed to protect against malaria on Monday.
July 13, 2024 2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.
July 12, 2024 In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.