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HEALTH August 7, 2024

West Nile death reported in Texas as health officials warn residents to safeguard against mosquitoes

A woman in Dallas County, Texas, has died after being diagnosed with West Nile virus. Officials are warning residents to take measures to protect against infected mosquitoes.

Monkeypox August 7, 2024

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.

HEALTH July 30, 2024

With some Olympic events postponed, Seine River water quality poses concerns

Experts from University of Florida Health discussed with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital how the poor water quality of the Seine River could impact athletes’ health during the 2024 Olympics.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 24, 2024

Dengue surges in UAE after record-breaking rainfall leaves ideal conditions for mosquitoes

The United Arab Emirates have issued many warnings about dengue. Mosquitoes spread dengue and have flourished in the UAE after it experienced record-setting rainfall.

Outbreaks July 23, 2024

Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States

The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.

HEALTH 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.

Viruses 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.

Colorado 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.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE July 8, 2024

Ferret study shows bird flu found in US cows carries low risk of airborne transmission

An avian influenza experiment found that the virus is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, but it does have some capability of spreading this way.

HEALTH June 30, 2024

Amid summer COVID surge warning from CDC, should you worry? Doctors weigh in

A summer COVID surge is underway in the U.S., warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — so should you be concerned? Two doctors share their input on risks and prevention.

HEALTH June 15, 2024

COVID vaccine companies told to focus on KP.2 variant for fall shots, per FDA announcement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that COVID vaccine manufacturers update their formulas for fall doses, in an attempt to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant.