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What Is the EEE Mosquito-Borne Virus?
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE,...
CDC: Oropouche Virus Cases Identified in U.S. Travelers Returning From Cuba
TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2024 – A number of U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have been diagnosed with Oropouche virus, according to research published in the Aug. 27 early-release issue of the U.S....
CDC: Oropouche Virus Activity Linked to Travel to South America
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – Increased activity of the insect-borne Oropouche virus has prompted warnings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for travelers to South America and the...
What Is Oropouche Virus? CDC Warns of Cases Linked to South America Travel
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – An insect-borne virus that can cause birth defects and deaths has prompted warnings from the United States for travelers headed to locales in South America and the...
CDC Warns of Resurgence of Parvovirus B19
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – In a health alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency said it has received reports of higher test positivity rates for parvovirus B19...
CDC Warns of Resurgence of Common Respiratory Virus, With Risks for Particular Groups
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 – Parvovirus B19, a seasonal respiratory virus that subsided during the pandemic, is making a comeback, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday. In a health alert issued by the...
Wearing Face Mask Reduces Risk for Symptoms of Respiratory Infection
WEDNESDAY, July 31, 2024 – Wearing a surgical mask in public spaces is associated with a reduced risk for self-reported symptoms consistent with a respiratory infection, according to a study...
COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife
MONDAY, July 29, 2024 – The virus responsible for COVID-19 is widespread among wildlife, a new study finds. SARS-CoV-2 was detected in six common backyard species, including deer mice, opossums,...
Bird Flu Is Now Transmitting Mammal-to-Mammal: Study
THURSDAY, July 25, 2024 – The bird flu is now jumping between species of mammals, a step that draws the virus closer to hopping into human beings, a new study warns. Researchers have tracked...
Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Arizona health officials are reporting an increase in hantavirus infections, which are spread by rodents and can cause severe respiratory illness. In a recent health...
Two More Bird Flu Cases Reported in Colorado Poultry Workers
MONDAY, July 22, 2024 – Two more cases of bird flu have been reported in Colorado poultry workers, but reassuring research finds the virus doesn't seem to be fueling silent infections, U.S. health...
FLiRTy Summer: All You Need to Know About the Latest COVID Variants
SUNDAY, July 21, 2024 – As yet another batch of variants fuel a COVID surge this summer, one expert offers advice on how to navigate the threat. “We've seen a bit of a seasonal pattern emerge, where ...
Ancient Viruses Might Be Spurring Modern-Day Cancers
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Cancer growth can be fueled by flecks of ancient viral DNA lodged into the genetics of modern humans, a new study says. Overall, about 8% of the human genome is made of bits...
Long COVID Risk Has Declined Over the Pandemic and Vaccines May Be Key
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 – You're far less likely to develop Long COVID now than you were in the midst of the pandemic, promising new data shows. Changes in strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...
Five Cases of Bird Flu Reported in Colorado Poultry Workers
MONDAY, July 15, 2024 – Five poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, state health officials reported Sunday. "In coordination with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the...
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