Wyoming State

Columbus, OH

Colorado State

IFLScience

The source of the infection is still being investigated.

Human Plague Case In Colorado Confirmed By Officials

Cancer Health

As bird flu spreads among dairy cattle in the U.S., veterinarians and researchers have taken note of Finland’s move to vaccinate farmworkers at risk of infection. They wonder why their government doesn’t do the same. “Farmworkers, veterinarians, and producers are handling large volumes of milk that can contain...

Finland Is Offering Farmworkers Bird Flu Shots. Some Experts Say the US Should, Too.

Salon

On Sunday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced a total of five human cases of avian influenza in workers responding to the outbreak at a commercial egg layer operation. Four cases have been confirmed, and the fifth is “presumptive positive and pending confirmation at CDC.” Previously, there were four confirmed cases in humans following exposure to dairy cows, as well as one case from poultry from 2022.

With five more human bird flu cases reported, number of infected this year more than doubles

A nine-member team from the federal Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is on scene in Colorado because the nation’s top contagious disease expert has confirmed four more human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The four additional human cases of H5 bird flu that emerged...

CDC sends team to Colorado as human bird flu cases double over the weekend

The Hill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Sunday four new human cases of avian flu, bringing the total number to eight confirmed cases nationwide since March. An additional human case is presumed positive and pending confirmation at the CDC, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) said in a statement…

4 new bird flu cases confirmed in poultry workers

Emily Hadley highlights study findings showing a higher incidence of Long COVID following initial infections compared to reinfections, particularly during the Omicron period among 3 million patients. Researchers found that COVID-19 reinfection severity is linked to initial infection severity, with Long COVID diagnoses occurring more often after initial infections than...

Severe First Infection of COVID-19 Means a More Severe Reinfection

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Pueblo County, CO

BroBible

Heads up if you live in the state of Colorado, because a resident there has contracted the plague. In a statement published on Tuesday, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (PDPHE) “confirmed a human case of plague in a Pueblo County resident.” Yes, this is the same plague, caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria, […]
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Colorado Health Officials Confirm The Plague Has Been Contracted By A Resident Of Their State

Straight Arrow News SANcom

As bird flu (H5N1) spreads among mammals, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warns of an inevitable bird flu pandemic.

Former CDC director warns bird flu pandemic is coming

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

NBC News

With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from...

As Covid cases rise, CDC recommends new version of vaccine

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Weld County, CO

Fortune

Farmworkers are considered to be on the front lines of risk because of their proximity to both chickens and dairy cattle, two species in which H5N1 has already been found in alarming numbers in the U.S. For months, fearing that the current version of bird flu had a much higher...

Bird flu outbreak at Colorado farm as 5 workers test positive: Experts warn of ‘turning point,’ call for urgent action

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Oregon State

Fareeha Arshad

The bubonic plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, is not a thing of the past. While cases in the US are relatively rare, Oregon recently confirmed its first case in eight years. Officials suspect the infection was transmitted from a domestic cat to its owner, who became seriously ill but responded well to antibiotics. Symptoms typically start with flu-like signs but can progress to painful swollen lymph nodes, called buboes, and potentially life-threatening complications if left untreated.

Oregon Confirms Bubonic Plague Infection Transmitted by Cat

The Independent

Health experts have issued a fresh warning over whooping cough after a substantial rise in cases in England.Nine babies so far are known to have died between November and the end of May, while new data shows 2,591 cases of the disease were recorded in May alone.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged pregnant women to have the whooping cough jab to protect their babies, while parents should check their youngsters are up to date with all their immunisations.Whooping cough (pertussis) can be life-threatening for newborn babies. If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the #Pertussis vaccine when offered....

Fresh warning over whooping cough as cases rise

As highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread in dairy herds across the U.S., the virus is being detected in raw milk. A new study by a broad team of researchers at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine helps explain why. Sialic acid, a sugar molecule found on the...

Cell Receptors in Dairy Cows a Prime Target for Influenza Infection

Business Times

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dispatched a nine-member team to Colorado following a significant surge in human cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). Over the weekend, four new human cases were identified, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to nine, with an additional case pending confirmation. This marks a doubling of the number of human bird flu cases in the United States, which previously stood at five.

CDC Rushes to Colorado as Bird Flu Cases Double, Sparking Public Health Concerns

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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Wyoming's Report on First Human Case of Leptospirosis in Over 40 Years

Epidemiologist Courtney Tillman, MPH, emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations and awareness of occupational risks to prevent human infections. In August 2023, Wyoming reported its first...

Wyoming's Report on First Human Case of Leptospirosis in Over 40 Years

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