Why Is The Plague Still A Thing In 2020? And Are You At Risk Of Getting It?While extremely rare, the disease is still around today, with California reporting its first case in five years this week.
People Are Dying After Drinking Hand Sanitizer, CDC SaysPeople are getting sick and even dying after swallowing hand sanitizer, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Four died and others have suffered impaired vision or seizures, the CDC says.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Red Onions Traced To Central California CompanyFederal health officials say an outbreak of salmonella infecting nearly 400 people in more than 30 states has been linked to red onions, and identified a California company as the likely source.
Study Says Actual Number Of Coronavirus Cases Is Far Greater Than ThoughtThe number of people who have had Covid-19 is much greater than the official case count, according to data and a new analysis released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.
CDC Extends US Ban On Cruise Ships Through SeptemberFederal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end of September as coronavirus infections rise in most U.S. states.
July 4th Could Create 'Perfect Storm' For Spreading Coronavirus, Warns Infectious Disease DoctorAs the Fourth of July weekend nears, an infectious disease doctor said the United States could be heading into "the perfect storm" for a spike in new coronavirus cases.
CDC Director Pleads With Younger Americans To Wear Masks
CDC: Enoki Mushrooms Tied To Listeria Outbreak That Killed 4 People And Hospitalized 31Enoki mushrooms are linked to four deaths and 31 hospitalizations in what the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says was a multistate listeria outbreak that is now presumed to be over.
Salmonella Outbreak In 28 States, Including California, Linked To Chicks And DucksSpringtime brings the birth of new life, including pet poultry like chicks and ducklings. But those young birds may bring with them pesky Salmonella bacteria.
CDC Adds 6 New Possible Symptoms Of CoronavirusThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new symptoms to its list of possible signs of the coronavirus. Previously, the CDC only noted fever, cough, and shortness of breath as symptoms.
New CDC Guidance Says Older Adults Should 'Stay At Home As Much As Possible' Due To CoronavirusAs the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country continues to rise, the CDC is encouraging older people and people with severe chronic medical conditions to "stay at home as much as possible."
CDC Aims To Have All State, Local Health Departments Testing For Coronavirus By End Of Next WeekThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes to have every state and local health department testing for the novel coronavirus by the end of next week.
How Daily Life Could Change If Coronavirus Spreads Within The USHow could the possible spread of coronavirus change our daily lives? Schools, businesses, hospitals and first responders could all be impacted, according to the CDC.
New Coronavirus Case In Sacramento County May Be First From Unknown OriginA person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Northern California, making this the first possible instance of "community spread" of the virus, according to the CDC.