A salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry that has affected people in nearly every state across the country has sickened hundreds more since a federal agency last provided an update on the outbreak in July.
Contact tracing, when effective, may help interrupt the chain of coronavirus transmission. However noncooperation from infected individuals and failure to reach close contacts feeds into ongoing transmission.
An Oklahoma resident is currently hospitalized with a possible case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, officials in the Sooner State announced this week.
Hand washing is an expert-recommended way to stave off a COVID-19 infection, but it can lead to dry, cracked skin. Even more, winter is on the way, bringing with it cold, dry weather that is notoriously hard on the skin.
Most Americans likely remain vulnerable to coronavirus infection and its associated outcomes, per comments from a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Authorities in Maine have issued over a dozen citations to businesses in noncompliance with coronavirus guidelines since late August, marking a rush from just two since the pandemic began, according to a news outlet.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is discouraging Americans from participating in traditional trick-or-treating and indoor costume parties this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
