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Norovirus, Public Health

Norovirus Outbreaks: Public Health Official Warns of New Strain

The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the latest CDC data.

Yahoo · 3d

IL Dept. of Public Health warns against rise in norovirus

The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook post on Monday, department officials said the virus is making its rounds across the state.

WBBM Radio Chicago on MSN · 2d

Local health officials seeing rise in norovirus cases

Cook County Public Health officials report, as of the end of December, they have seen 57 cases of norovirus, characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, in suburban areas and elsewhere.

bird flu, Louisiana department of health

MSNBC on MSN · 2d

First human death from bird flu reported in U.S., but officials say health risk to public remains low

Health officials said Monday that a patient in Louisiana with a severe case of bird flu has died, the first reported human death from the disease in the U.S.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 1d

Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Virus

The United States has reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a somber moment in the ongoing outbreak of the virus. The Louisiana Department of Health announced in a statement on Monday that a patient over the age of 65,

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 1d

First bird flu death in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know about the virus

Louisiana health officials announced that a person hospitalized last month with a severe case of avian influenza — also known as H5N1 bird flu — died. This is the first human death from bird flu in the U.

10hon MSN

Marion County health department closes Steer-In days after it appeared on Food Network

Less than a week after the Food Network featured Indianapolis' historic Steer-In restaurant, the eatery was closed by the ...

18hon MSN

Walmart Chicken Products Spark Nationwide Public Health Alert

A public health alert has been issued by the USDA over frozen chicken products sold nationwide, after four consumer ...

3don MSN

Public health alert issued for Ohio-based company’s beef

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A public health alert has been issued after concerns that frozen, raw ground-beef products may be ...

Crain's New York22h

Public Health Solutions to close two sexual health clinics

The organization’s two sexual and reproductive health centers provide a range of services such as birth control and emergency ...

WFRV Green Bay on MSN1d

Appleton’s Department of Public Health opens ‘Milk Depot’ to help pediatric patients in need

The City of Appleton Department of Public Health has partnered with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to ...

Santa Rosa Press Democrat10d

DEMA CEO offered to hire family members of two public health directors who oversaw her multimillion-dollar deals

Texas authorities have narrowed in on one offer made by DEMA’s Michelle Patino as part of their criminal case against Barbie ...

Santa Barbara Independent7h

Dr. Erica Pan Appointed Next CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer

Sacramento – As announced earlier today by Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Erica Pan will become the next Director and State Public Health Officer ...

The Durango Herald7d

New Public Health Department locations and radon month

The La Plata County Public Health Department will be moving to three new locations in Durango over the next few months. Most of our public health programs – such as environmental health, birth and ...

Bird flu detected in dead waterfowl found in north Austin

Austin Public Health said Wednesday afternoon that a local veterinary lab examined dead birds found in north Austin and ...

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