Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Thousands of birds die of bird flu and botulism at wildlife refuges in southern Oregon
Oregon Live At least 5,000 birds have died so far this summer at a network of wildlife refuges on the Oregon-California border, sparking fears of another large outbreak of disease and calls for more water releases in a region roiled by drought and water uncertainty made worse by climate change. The deaths are likely caused […]
Aug 27, 2024
With Only Gloves To Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu
KFF In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken. Farms in Colorado had culled millions of chickens in recent months […]
Aug 27, 2024
U.S. faces growing measles outbreaks as vaccine skepticism rises
Fast Company Americans’ faith in vaccines is fading, and it’s corresponding with a rapid rise in some diseases. Oregon recently experienced its biggest measles outbreak in five years: 30 cases, all among people who are not vaccinated. As of mid-August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 219 measles cases in the United States, up […]
Aug 27, 2024
Confused about the mpox outbreaks? Here’s what’s spreading, where, and why
Science The decision by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to declare back-to-back public health emergencies over the spread of mpox last week have rekindled global interest in the disease. But the facts have been confusing. Is the mpox virus spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring […]
Aug 27, 2024
Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa
Reuters Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks to help contain the outbreak on the African continent in the short term as well as provide help to the affected countries, said a government spokesperson on Monday. The government will provide the World Health Organization with flexible financial resources via various instruments […]
Aug 27, 2024
Fauci recovering at home following hospitalization for West Nile virus infection
STAT Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for nearly a week for West Nile virus infection. Fauci, a leader of the U.S. Covid-19 response, spent six days in hospital as doctors tried to figure out what was responsible for his illness. […]
Aug 27, 2024
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for EEEV in state’s 1st human case since 2014
ABC News A New Hampshire resident died after being infected with a rare mosquito-borne disease, health officials said Tuesday. The resident, an adult from Hempstead — near the southeastern border with Massachusetts — had tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV). The patient was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and died of […]
Aug 27, 2024
Two more deaths in Spain as virus continues to spread
Yahoo News Two more people have died in Spain as a deadly virus carried by mosquitoes continues to spread. Five people have now died of West Nile Virus in the Seville area of Spain. The regional Government for the area, the Junta de Andalucia has now identified another 10 cases of the disease. There are […]
Aug 27, 2024
WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped
Abc News The U.N. health agency has launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission. The U.N. health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission, including ramping up staffing in affected countries and boosting surveillance, prevention and response strategies. The World Health Organization said it […]
Aug 27, 2024
State officials announce plans to spray for mosquitoes in sections of Worcester and Plymouth counties due to EEE
Mass.Gov The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) today announced plans to conduct aerial spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Plymouth County, and truck-mounted spraying in parts of Worcester County. As of today, 10 communities in Massachusetts have been raised to high or critical risk for the […]
Aug 27, 2024