2nd outbreak reported, this one in Maricopa County
PHOENIX — Bird flu has been detected in Arizona for the second time in less than a month, this time in Maricopa County, health officials announced Monday. On Thursday, a flock of poultry in the backyard tested positive for avian influenza, the newspaper said. Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). AZDA further added that the herd […]
Maricopa County Health Officials Tackle H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak at
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is currently working hard to address a recent outbreak of avian influenza among wildlife at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. Key partners, including state and federal agencies, are coming together to manage the recently detected H5N1 avian influenza. H5N1 avian influenza has plagued both wild bird […]
WHO Warns Of Oropouche Virus Outbreak Across Americas
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday issued a warning about an outbreak of the Oropouche virus (OROV) spreading across the Americas. By mid-July, two deaths and 8,078 cases had been confirmed from the chironomid-borne virus across the Americas, including in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Cuba. According to The outbreak has been reported to […]
US Bird Flu Outbreak Shows Sustained Spread Within Mammals, Study Says
Scientists on Thursday warned about the possibility that the avian influenza (H5N1) virus is adapting among mammals. Spillovers of avian influenza from poultry and wild birds to other mammals have been recorded around the world since at least January 2022, raising concerns about how this could impact its spread to humans. according to According to […]
Hershey’s, Friendly’s Among Brands Named In Massive Ice Cream Recall Due To Possible Listeria Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that Totally Cool is recalling several ice cream products due to possible Listeria contamination. The Maryland-based company is recalling ice cream brands including Hershey's and Friendly's after the FDA says they may have contained the deadly bacteria Listeria. AnnouncedAccording to the announcement, the recalled products were distributed […]
Tuscaloosa animal shelter seeking foster families for healthy dogs amid temporary closure due to outbreak
Tuscaloosa's Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that it will be closed for the next two weeks due to an outbreak of canine distemper in the city. “We are seeking emergency foster homes for asymptomatic dogs and puppies. Dogs and puppies with mild symptoms are being isolated for further treatment of symptoms while awaiting […]
STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak
A sexually transmitted infection screening program was recently implemented at an Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facility amid allegations of a syphilis outbreak within the prison. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) conducted sexually transmitted disease testing at the Stayton Correctional Facility, according to a study by Appleseed, Alabama researcher Eddie Burkhalter. ADOC was […]
Fear Of Deadly Cholera Outbreak Left Thousands Stuck On Cruise Ship. Liner Now Allowed To Dock
Thousands of passengers were stranded on the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship Sunday amid a suspected cholera outbreak. A Norwegian cruise ship was due to enter Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, on Sunday, but permission was denied after at least 15 people fell ill and were quarantined due to a suspected cholera outbreak. according to […]
Fruit fly outbreak prompts quarantine in Santa Clarita Valley
California agriculture officials placed a 79-square-mile area in Los Angeles County under quarantine due to the presence of invasive fruit flies. Residents of the Stevenson Ranch and surrounding areas in the Santa Clarita Valley have been asked not to move fruits and vegetables off the property in hopes of containing the fruit fly. The California […]
Officials Warn Residents To Boil Water As E. Coli Outbreak Hits California Tourist Town
A tourist town in California is asking residents to use only boiled tap water or bottled water after E. coli was detected in drinking water sources. Burnie Water District (BWD) Recommendations for boiling water July 12th, it is still valid after almost 10 days, according to ABC news. BWD started flushing and dechlorination process for […]
