CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
COVID data brings positive news
Hospitalizations with the virus have trended downwards for six consecutive weeks, and deaths for five after winter rise.
Measles map shows where outbreak is spreading in Florida
The Florida outbreak of measles comes after the CDC reported that there have been at least 35 measles cases in 15 states in 2024.
Measles map shows states with reported cases in 2024
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 11 states, with the outbreak in Florida thought not down to global travel.
Cheese recalls as map shows US listeria outbreak
Nearly 60 food products have been recalled over potential contamination, with linked cases recorded across 11 states.
Louisiana residents told to boil water after main hit by worker
Residents of Slidell have been urged to boil their water or use bottled water.
Ham, pork recall as nationwide warning issued over salmonella illness
A nationwide warning of salmonella has led Fratelli Beretta to recall an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat charcuterie products.
Alaskapox death means virus "more geographically widespread" than thought
A man who died from the virus was only the seventh ever recorded human case of the infection.
Cheese recall expands to 57 products: Full list
The CDC and FDA continue to investigate a listeria outbreak that has infected at least 26 people.
Dip recalled over worrying health risk
Another recall was issued over listeria concerns following a recent outbreak tracked by U.S. health officials.
Measles map shows nine states where outbreak reported
Health officials have confirmed cases in at least nine states, with several thought to be linked to international travel.
COVID map shows 12 states with higher death rates
Coronavirus was attributed to 3.6 percent of all deaths nationwide in the week ending January 27, CDC figures show.
COVID map shows 4 states with highest hospital cases
The four most populous states saw over a thousand new hospital admissions in the week to January 27, as hospitalizations with the virus declined nationwide.
Toddler dead after accidentally shooting self with gun found at home
Police said they do not expect to file charges in the incident, which they deemed "a tragic accident."
Syphilis warning issued to Americans
More than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia were reported across the United States in 2022, prompting concern among experts.
COVID map shows states with higher case rates
Only states in the southwest and Plains had the lowest rates of positive COVID-19 tests in the latest recorded week.
Deadly foodborne bacteria found to hide from sanitizers
The bacteria is the third leading cause of death among foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Cough medicine recalled over contamination fears
The drugs are being recalled over concerns they could cause sepsis.
COVID map shows 15 states with increased hospital cases
States in New England, the Southeast and Northwest saw the largest week-on-week rises in hospital admissions in the seven days to January 6.
COVID mask mandate reinstated at national park
COVID hospitalizations in some New Jersey counties at considered high, with 250 new admissions in the first week of 2024.
Respiratory virus map shows eight states with most COVID, flu, RSV
States in the southeast, as well as New York City, were among the places with the highest respiratory illness infection rates, according to CDC tracking.
COVID map shows 10 states with higher positive cases
States in the Great Lakes and central Midwest are among those with the highest positive COVID tests in the latest recorded week.
What are COVID JN.1 variant symptoms? CDC weighs in
There are currently no indications that the new strain of the virus causes novel symptoms, which are determined more by the infected person's health.
COVID map shows US states with increased hospitalizations before Christmas
States in the east and southeast saw the greatest week-on-week rises in hospital admissions in the seven days to December 23.
COVID map shows states with highest cases as hospital mask mandates return
Mask mandates have returned in some areas in the U.S. following higher rates of positive tests for COVID-19.
Map of states where chronic wasting disease causes "zombie" effect in deer
At least 414 counties across 31 states have recorded cases of a fatal illness among their wild deer population, amid fears it could jump the species barrier.
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COVID- map shows 4 US states with highest positive cases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases graphics showing where infection rates are highest in the country.
Hospitalizations Surge After Cantaloupe Recall
According to the CDC, 129 people have been hospitalized and four deaths have been reported, three in Minnesota and one in Oregon.
Salmonella fears spark recall of Quaker Oats granola bars, cereals
Many of Quaker Oats' popular products, including Chewy Bars, were included in the recall due to fears of salmonella contamination.
COVID map shows 4 states with higher positive cases
Four central U.S. states are recording higher positive tests as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread.
