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New Mexico October 12, 2022

Popular penguin exhibit at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo closes due to bird flu concerns

A popular penguin exhibit at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be closed indefinitely. Penguin Chill has shut down as a precaution against bird flu, a highly contagious virus.

Indiana October 7, 2022

Indiana residents warned about mosquito-borne virus

Indiana officials issued a warning that the eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected. Four horses tested positive for the virus. Residents should avoid mosquitos.

Anthony Fauci October 5, 2022

Another COVID variant could emerge this winter, Fauci warns

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned that the U.S. should not be surprised to see a new COVID variant emerge over the course of the coming winter months.

Coronavirus September 23, 2022

WHO says ability to track COVID variants diminishing as surveillance declines

The World Health Organization cautioned that the ability to track COVID variants and subvariants is decreasing because worldwide surveillance is declining.

Anthony Fauci September 22, 2022

Fauci admits 'certain aspects' of the government's COVID-19 response were 'botched'

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said "certain aspects" of the government's response to COVID-19 were "botched."

POLITICS September 15, 2022

CDC opens applications for monkeypox vaccine equity program

The CDC said Thursday that it would open applications for its monkeypox vaccine equity program to state and local health departments and tribal governments.

Coronavirus September 14, 2022

COVID-19 commission slams governments' response as 'untrustworthy,' urges investigation into virus origins

The Lancet COVID-19 Commission wrote in a report published Wednesday that governments around the world "showed themselves to be untrustworthy and ineffective."

Coronavirus September 13, 2022

Los Angeles County officials report confirmed monkeypox death

Los Angeles county health officials confirmed the first death due to monkeypox in a severely immunocompromised resident. There are nearly 22,000 cases in the U.S.

Los Angeles September 10, 2022

Death of person with monkeypox in Los Angeles County under investigation

Los Angeles County health officials said last week they were investigating following the death of a person who had been diagnosed with the monkeypox virus.

New York September 9, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul declares emergency over polio virus spread

In a Friday executive order, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency after polio virus samples were detected in Nassau County wastewater.

New York September 7, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul lifts mask mandate for mass transit

Wearing a mask on public transportation is now optional in the state of New York, as omicron-specific COVID boosters become available at pharmacies and cases fall.