Tag: virus

New Virus Disturbing China Raises Concerns in America

Travel Advisory Due to Chikungunya Virus Spread The chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, has recently been reported in China as well as several countries across Africa and Europe. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warnings for American travelers, particularly concerning regions like parts of South Africa, […]

One person dies from West Nile virus, based on information from Maricopa County.

Phoenix – First West Nile Virus Death Reported in Maricopa County This Season On Monday, Maricopa County announced its first death of the season linked to the West Nile virus. This year, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health has recorded 17 confirmed cases of the virus in humans. According to Dr. Nick Stave, the […]

Concerns about West Nile virus in Arizona following a death in Maricopa County

Tucson Health Department Addresses West Nile Virus Concerns Tucson, Ariz. – A recent death in Maricopa County linked to the West Nile virus has caused the Pima County Health Department to issue a warning. This year, there’s already been one reported fatality due to the virus, which is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Ellen Santos, who […]

Bird Flu: Virus detected in Maricopa County wastewater samples

phoenix – Officials with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said they have detected “influenza subtypes related to avian influenza” in wastewater in the county. Influenza A (H5) subtypes, which may include H5N1, have been detected in Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe, according to a statement released Dec. 30. The three cities are monitoring their […]

Dry, hot weather keeping cases of West Nile virus low in Maricopa County

Phoenix (AZ Family) — At least five states have confirmed human cases this year. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Though rare, it can be transmitted by mosquitoes, humans and some animals, and there has already been at least one fatal case in the United States. Arizona has had cases of EEE before — a horse in […]

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 […]

Fauci Hospitalized With Virus, Now Recovering At Home: REPORT

Dr. Anthony Fauci, 83, was hospitalized for about a week after contracting West Nile virus earlier this month and has been recovering at home since, an agency spokesman said. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was infected with the mosquito-borne disease but is expected to make a full […]

‘Killed By The Woke Mind Virus’: Elon Musk Opens Up About Eldest Son Coming Out As Trans

Billionaire Elon Musk spoke out Monday about his own son coming out as transgender, telling prominent Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson that his son was “killed by the virus of the awakened mind.” During the discussion hosted by Peterson, the psychologist referred to Musk's recent move to move his company, SpaceX, out of California's headquarters after […]

Is West Nile virus on the rise? What to know

aWhile there’s been a lot of talk about the spread of West Nile virus, the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States, the overall number of cases may not be cause for concern. of beginning A human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Colorado this year was diagnosed Monday after infected mosquitoes were […]