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John Muir Elementary School in Seattle Closed Two Days In A Row Due To Norovirus Outbreak [VIDEO]
By Alleah Kiamco | Mar 10, 2017 10:49 AM EST
A school in Seattle was closed on Thursday and Friday for a cleanup due to a norovirus outbreak.
Congo Yellow Fever: Outbreak Ends in Congo
By Anne Collins | Feb 16, 2017 07:40 AM EST
Two months after Angola had declared an end to yellow fever, Congot finally followed after aggressive vaccination campaigns last year.
New Flesh-Eating Parasite Species Discovered In Australia
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 25, 2017 09:50 AM EST
A team of researchers discovered a new species of parasites in Australia that share an evolutionary ancestor to Leishmania, a terrifying group of "flesh-eating" parasites.
After Zika Virus, Brazil Investigates Dozens Of Yellow Fever Cases
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 24, 2017 11:09 PM EST
Brazil is now experiencing another mosquito-borne illness outbreak. Health officials confirmed that there are 47 cases of Yellow fever and 25 people have died.
Seoul Virus: Pet Rats Linked To Illinois, Wisconsin Rare Virus Outbreak
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 23, 2017 09:00 AM EST
Pet rats have been linked to a recent outbreak of Seoul virus, a type of hantavirus, in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Super Lice Infected Children In 25 States In The US
By Jenn Loro | Mar 01, 2016 10:37 AM EST
A new strain of drug resistant ‘super lice’ sweeps through 25 states affecting mostly children.
Zika Infection linked to Temporary Paralysis, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 01, 2016 09:35 AM EST
The Zika virus has been linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study is reporting.
CDC Investigating Fourteen People Suspected To Have Zika Virus After Having Sex
By Jenn Loro | Feb 25, 2016 08:50 AM EST
New 14 cases of Zika infections have been reportedly caused by sexual intercourse involving females whose male sex partners have recently traveled to major Zika outbreak areas according to US health authorities.
Brazil to begin Sterilizing Mosquitoes with Gamma Rays to combat Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 23, 2016 11:28 AM EST
Brazil will be combating Zika by sterilizing the mosquitoes that transmit the virus with gamma rays.
University of Michigan Student Left Campus As More Students Got Ill With Norovirus
By Jenn Loro | Feb 22, 2016 10:00 AM EST
A sophomore student decided to leave campus as norovirus rages on at the University of Michigan which sickened more than 100 students.
Paul Allen Donates Grants worth $2 Million to combat Zika
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 20, 2016 12:41 AM EST
Philanthropist Paul Allen announced that he would be donating $2 million in grants to help fight the Zika virus.
Three Cases Of Norovirus In Kansas Discovered In Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant
By Jenn Loro | Feb 16, 2016 10:35 AM EST
A recent probe by local health inspectors revealed a number of food safety violations by a Buffalo Wild Wings branch in Kansas City after three norovirus cases had been confirmed in the suburban Overland Park outlet.
Hawaii Island Declares Emergency over Increasing Number of Dengue Fever Cases
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 09, 2016 09:32 AM EST
Hawaii's Big Island has declared a state of emergency over dengue fever.
Chipotle Closes all Stores Monday to Hold Food Safety Meeting
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 08, 2016 09:31 AM EST
Chipotle stores nationwide will be closed for a few hours due to a national employee meeting.
WHO: At Least 48 People at-risk of Ebola in Sierra Leone have not been found
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 04, 2016 11:32 AM EST
At least 48 people who might have been infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone have yet to be found, the WHO said.

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