Norovirus cases are surging in the U.S., CDC data shows | AP News
12 hours ago · Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week of November.. Numbers from the past few years show a maximum of 65 outbreaks ...
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
Dec 18, 2024 · For immediate release: December 18, 2024. December 18, 2024 -- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States.
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
1 day ago · A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.. Scientists believe the mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors in the upper airways of humans — something they …
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CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
Nov 22, 2024 · These instances underscore the importance of ongoing surveillance and investigations at the local, state, and Federal levels. Including this most recent case, 55 human cases of H5 bird flu have now been reported in the United States during 2024, with 29 in California. CDC's risk assessment for the general public is low.
First severe human case of bird flu in US: 'Concerning' mutation'
1 day ago · The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher. ... Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news ...
Overdose deaths in the U.S. fell 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Dec 12, 2024 · Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.
Budget cuts and a smaller mission for CDC : Shots - Health News
Nov 14, 2024 · House Republicans have called for cuts to the CDC's budget, and former Trump administration officials have suggested restructuring the agency in ways that would diminish its reach and influence.
COVID: Updated CDC Map Reveals Infection Rates Across US
Dec 16, 2024 · Coronavirus infections in the United States are up in December, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The week that ended Saturday, December 7 ...
CDC says COVID is at 'very high' activity levels in some US states: …
Aug 13, 2024 · Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of the United States have reported "very high" levels of COVID-19 activity.