New York State

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

Pic: Highly contagious disease spreading in the US, CDC warns

Florida State

CBS News

The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States, prompting questions about what Americans should know. On Tuesday, Florida's health department reported 30 cases of Oropouche fever in the state, all linked to travel from Cuba. There has also been one case reported in New York following travel.In an update Tuesday, the CDC said at least three of the initial cases reported in the U.S. were hospitalized and that the agency is "currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response" to the virus.Earlier this month, the Centers for...

What is sloth fever? The Oropouche virus and its symptoms, explained.

The recall of Boar's Head deli meat continues. On Aug. 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update on the ongoing recall, which has resulted in dozens of illnesses and some deaths due to the listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Since the last update on...

Check Your Fridge: CDC Reports 9 Deaths and 57 Hospitalizations Linked to Deli Meat Recall

Scripps News

The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

Knewz

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported that a months-long outbreak of a deadly form of pneumonia has claimed three lives. Prevailing in Northern Italy’s tourist destination of Lombardy since April 11, there have thus far been 49 cases of the so-named Legionnaires disease, Knewz.com has learned. The ECDC goes on […]

Deadly Pneumonia Outbreak Claims Three Lives at Popular Tourist Destination

InsideEdition

Oropouche is commonly known as "sloth fever" and is generally found in Central and South America.

As Sloth Fever Spreads Across US, What to Know About Oropouche, the Virus Concerning the CDC

Wide Open Country

Cucumbers seem like they would be a healthy food that is good for you. And most of the time, they are. But this summer, there has reportedly been a widespread outbreak of food poisoning allegedly linked to cucumbers. It has made some 500 people ill. Salon.com reports that "a multi-state...

Cucumbers Linked To Food Poisoning In 500 People According To Study

USA TODAY

The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

A COVID-19 wave has surged in all US regions. Know the symptoms and new variant

New York Post

Cucumbers in 31 states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after hundreds of people have reported illnesses linked to salmonella. 

In an update, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) announced Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, which were originally reported as two separate outbreaks.

88-year-old victim in Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak underscores risks for those most vulnerable

The agency identified that 449 people were ill after eating salmonella-laden cucumbers and 125 people were hospitalized.

No one has died from salmonella linked to the infected cucumbers, the CDC said.

Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat

The government agency revealed that...

Most US states’ cucumbers recalled after hundreds get salmonella

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

New Jersey State

Illinois State

NBC News

Six more people have died and more than a dozen have been sickened in a multistate listeria outbreak stemming from Boar’s Head deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update Wednesday. The number of deaths is now nine, and 57 people have been hospitalized...

Six more deaths linked to Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak

Lafayette County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

If you recently heard people mention Fifth Disease (also known as Slapped Cheek Disease or human parvovirus B19), and wonder what's going on, you're not alone. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory "to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

6 Top Fifth Disease Symptoms Families Need to Be Aware Of

HealthDay

MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the pandemic, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a West Nile infection. Fauci should make a full recovery, a spokesperson told the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity due to security concerns. In a post on the social media platform X, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, said he spoke Saturday with Fauci, who believes he was likely infected from a mosquito bite that he got in his backyard. “Dr. Fauci was hospitalized about ten days ago after developing fever, chills and severe fatigue,” the post said, adding that Fauci spent a week in the hospital.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering at Home After Being Hospitalized With West Nile Virus

The United States is currently grappling with a severe outbreak of Listeria, a bacterial infection that has resulted in over 58 reported cases and eight deaths. The latest figures, released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), make this the most significant listeriosis outbreak since the 2011 incident linked to cantaloupe.

Listeria outbreak in the US: Symptoms, prevention and all you need to know

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

The Mirror US

Only a few cases of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) are reported in the United States each year, with most cases occurring in eastern or Gulf Coast states.

Here’s what to know about the deadly mosquito disease Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)

Health

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The CDC has warned about an uptick in cases of human parvovirus B19, also known as "fifth" or "slapped cheek" disease.The proportion of people with IgM antibodies, which indicate that someone was recently infected, have jumped from 3% to 10%, according to the agency.While most people with symptoms experience a mild infection, pregnant or immunocompromised people are at increased risk of developing more serious symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning about a jump in cases of human parvovirus...

'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

Georgia State

Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

2 On Your Side

NewsBreak

Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With children going back to school the first week of September, there's always the possibility of more cases of COVID-19 or other respiratory...

Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19, flu and RSV season

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