Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Marburg Virus Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania Declared Over
Homeland Security Today In response to a request from the GREG, CDC deployed staff with expertise in viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) and laboratorians to set up a mobile lab. On February 13, 2023, the Government of Equatorial Guinea (GREG) declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, the country’s first outbreak of the disease. Cases were […]
Jun 14, 2023
UNMC Dr. James Lawler reviews the data and trends regarding China’s COVID waves, U.S. wastewater, and how long COVID can negatively affect children and learning.
Jun 14, 2023
Thailand reports a nearly 500% increase in dengue in 2023
Outbreak News Today In a follow-up on the Thailand dengue fever situation in 2023, the Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control (DDC) reports 19,503 total cases through June 7. This is an increase of 475 percent compared the the 3386 cases reported during the same period in 2022. The epidemic reached its highest level in three […]
Jun 14, 2023
Epidemiological Update – Dengue, chikungunya and Zika – 10 June 2023
PAHO During 2022, several countries in the region registered increases in the number of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya cases compared to those reported in 2021. During the first months of 2023, chikungunya and dengue fever outbreaks of high magnitude were recorded in South America. Before the start of the high season of dengue transmission in […]
Jun 13, 2023
200k cases, 200 dead: Peru Battles Worst Dengue Outbreak In Its History
MSN Peru is battling the worst dengue outbreak in the country’s history with over 200,000 cases being reported so far and more than 200 fatalities recorded so far. The outbreak has been attributed to torrential rains and mosquitoes caused by El Ni o climate phenomenon. A Fox News report quoted a Peru health ministry official […]
Jun 13, 2023
Australia’s having an intense flu season, and it could be a signal of what’s to come in the US
CNN It’s only June, but scientists in the US are already thinking about flu season. As always at this time of year, they’re keeping a close eye on Australia, which saw an early start to its flu season. Some parts of the country are seeing a spike in illness, and the highest number of cases are […]
Jun 13, 2023
Infant RSV Vax Heads to FDA for Review
MedPageToday An FDA advisory committee on Thursday will consider whether to recommend a shot of a monoclonal antibody against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to prevent lower respiratory tract disease in both infants and in at-risk children up to age 2 years. The Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee will examine a biologics license application approval for nirsevimab, a long-acting […]
Jun 6, 2023
Bird Flu Detected in Mammals in Peru
CGTN Since 2022 some parts of the world have experienced the worst avian influenza outbreak ever. From Condors in California to seabirds in Gambia, the avian flu is killing birds all over. But it’s also begun to spread to mammals. Dan Collyns tells us how the virus has infected thousands of sea lions in Peru. […]
Jun 6, 2023
Measles outbreak inside Chicago Police District
CBS Sunday morning as police briefed the media on a mass shooting that happened overnight, CBS 2 cameras stumbled upon a notice outside the 25th Police District some find concerning. It notified the community about an apparent measles outbreak inside the station, and added that those entering the building are putting themselves at risk. The […]
Jun 6, 2023
Liberia: Gov’t Dispels ‘Ebola Outbreak’ Claims
Liberian Observer The Ministry of Health has broken its silence to deny reports that the deadly Ebola virus, which wreaked havoc on the county years back, has emerged once again. The Ministry, in a release noted that the report of such was not just a lie but a conspiracy theory designed to instill fear in […]
Jun 6, 2023