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Ebola Virus
Contagion Live: Ebola Update: DRC Outbreak Tops 10,000 Cases as Kenya, Nigeria Report Spread
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 10,910 total confirmed Ebola cases and 5234 confirmed deaths as of November 6, 2026, in an outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus.1
Monday, November 9
AlJazeera: WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control the largest outbreak in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Thursday, November 5
BBC: British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
A British man who has tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be flown back to the UK.
Thursday, November 5
Measles
CIDRAP: US measles total for 2026 tops 5,100 cases
With 330 new infections reported this week, confirmed measles cases in the United States have reached 5,182, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Monday, November 9
CIDRAP: Pennsylvania reports another measles-related death, the 2nd in Jefferson County
An unvaccinated resident of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, tested positive for measles and has died, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today.
Thursday, November 5
NY Daily News: Child dies of measles in upstate New York, state's first measles death in 30 years
A child died of measles in upstate New York, marking the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years, Governor Hochul announced Monday.
Tuesday, November 3
Dengue Fever
Herald-Tribune: Florida dengue outbreak reaches 524 cases, here's where, how to avoid
The historic surge in dengue fever continues. Florida reported 39 more locally acquired cases in one week, according to the latest update from the Florida Department of Health.
Monday, November 9
CIDRAP: With 60 new cases in the past week, Florida’s dengue total jumps to 485
Florida’s Department of Health recorded 60 more locally acquired dengue cases in the past week, bringing the state total to 485. This is the highest case count in decades, and significantly higher than last year’s total, which was 62 cases.
Tuesday, November 3
USA Today: 485 cases of dengue reported in Florida this year, some in Miami, Broward
More than 400 cases of locally acquired dengue have been reported this year in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health's weekly arbovirus surveillance report.
Monday, November 2
West Nile Virus
Outbreak News Today: California reports more than 500 West Nile virus cases in 2026 year to date
In 2026, as of November 6, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recorded 528 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) across 23 counties, with 32 associated deaths (6% case fatality rate)—the highest figure in years.
Monday, November 9
Pasadena Weekly: 2 cases confirmed in Pasadena as city urges prevention
Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Pasadena.
Thursday, November 5
WFLA: Human case of locally acquired West Nile virus confirmed in Sarasota County
Health officials announced Friday that a confirmed human case of locally acquired West Nile virus was identified in Sarasota County.
Monday, October 26
H5N1
Blavity: The H5N1 Mink Outbreak, Explained
A two-month uncontrolled outbreak of H5N1 bird flu at C&T Fenn Farms in Utah has renewed urgent alarms over mammalian transmission – and exposed glaring failures in agricultural worker safety.
Monday, November 2
Outbreak News Today: Yakima County reports death due to complications of bird flu, 3rd human case reported
In a follow-up report out of Yakima County, Washington, the Yakima Health District (YHD) says the resident who was hospitalized with severe illness after contracting avian influenza (bird flu) following exposure at a dairy with infected cattle died Sunday.
Monday, November 2
CIDRAP: Avian flu activity increases in Midwestern, West Coast poultry
H5N1 avian flu activity is increasing across the United States, with 29 confirmations in the past 30 days, including 11 commercial flocks and 18 backyard flocks.
Thursday, October 29
Vaccine News
CT Public Radio: CT DPH reports season's first influenza deaths, urges vaccinations
Six people in Connecticut aged 55 and older have died from influenza since late September, according to the Department of Public Health.
Monday, November 9
AlJazeera: WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control the largest outbreak in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Thursday, November 5
Reuters: Bavarian Nordic gets four-year contract for mpox and smallpox vaccine from UK government
Bavarian Nordic has received a four-year contract from the British government for its vaccine against mpox and smallpox.
Monday, November 2
Influenza
CT Public Radio: CT DPH reports season's first influenza deaths, urges vaccinations
Six people in Connecticut aged 55 and older have died from influenza since late September, according to the Department of Public Health.
Monday, November 9
NBC San Diego: 2 children died of influenza in San Diego, County reports
Two local children have died of influenza-related causes this month, prompting San Diego County public health officials to remind residents to get vaccinated.
Thursday, October 29
TODAY: 6 People Have Died From Flu in Connecticut in the Past Month as Cases Rise Nationwide
The state of Connecticut has already recorded its first flu-related deaths in a flu season that’s hit earlier than is typical.
Thursday, October 29
Other Outbreak News
NBC Chicago: Sick right now? It's probably not the flu, but this virus is surging
Stuck at home sick? It's probably not the flu, according to infectious disease specialist Dr. Emily Landon at UChicago Medicine, but it may be another rapidly spreading virus.
Thursday, October 29
UPR: An invasive mosquito species has moved into northern Utah
An invasive mosquito species that had already found a home in southern Utah has made its way to the northern half of the state.
Tuesday, October 27
Beacon: First-ever human Shamonda virus infection and death in an immunocompromised patient in Lyon, France
On 22 Oct 2026, French health authorities announced the world's first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, in a severely immunocompromised patient treated at the Hospices Civils de Lyon who died in early October 2026.
Tuesday, October 27
Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefing
UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE) conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives.
These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Additionally, regional experts offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7.