Outbreaks

California 3 hours ago

Avian flu confirmed in California, 250,000 birds euthanized amid spread concerns

Animal disease experts are raising concern about the spread of the avian flu in the Bay Area after two farms in Sonoma County said they had to euthanize around 250,000 birds.

World 1 day ago

Chinese health officials call out western media's lack of 'common sense' on country's respiratory illness rise

Chinese health experts are seeking to reassure the public on the spike in respiratory illnesses and are blaming western media outlets for misinformation.

RESPIRATORY HEALTH 2 days ago

Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’

As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.

VIDEO November 25

We don’t trust China over diseases: Dr. Nicole Saphier

FOX News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts to the World Health Organization pressing China on the rise of pediatric pneumonia clusters.

HEALTH November 23

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.

HEALTH October 15

Drinking raw milk caused Campylobacter infectious outbreak in Utah: What to know about the illness

Fourteen people in Salt Lake County, Utah, recently developed campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection; most drank raw milk. Here's what to know about the outbreak and how to prevent it.

South Africa October 4

South African retailers ration eggs as country faces worst outbreak of avian flu

South Africa continues to face a massive shortage of chicken meat and eggs due to a deadly outbreak of avian flu. Retailers are now rationing eggs to their customers.

HEALTH September 27

Norovirus spread on the Washington Pacific Crest trail — what to know and how to protect yourself

The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.

Africa September 26

Cholera, dengue outbreaks reported in Sudan as conflict between armed forces continue, UN says

As Sudan’s military and rival paramilitary force continue its deadly fighting, outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever have been reported in the impoverished nation.

Africa September 19

Libya divides flood-stricken city into sections to prevent potential spread of disease

Derna, Libya, which faced massive flooding when a Mediterranean storm caused two dams to collapse, is being divided into sections to create buffers in case disease outbreaks occur.