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Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids
3 days, 4 hours ago

Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

Associated Press  

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at least seven Palestinians, including four children, and wounded 16 other people Friday afternoon, health officials said. Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment building kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at …

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California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
3 days, 22 hours ago

California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?

Associated Press  

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized …

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Bird Flu triggers state of emergency in California: What's at stake and key details
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Bird Flu triggers state of emergency in California: What's at stake and key details

India Today  

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species. One person in Louisiana has been hospitalized …

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Dozens of people get sick after L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event; health officials investigating
4 days, 15 hours ago

Dozens of people get sick after L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event; health officials investigating

LA Times  

The Hollywood Palladium was the location of the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event, where dozens of people reported feeling ill after eating oysters. Health officials are investigating a possible norovirus outbreak after dozens of people became sick after eating raw oysters at the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that …

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Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
4 days, 22 hours ago

Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Associated Press  

Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state. A person in Louisiana is hospitalized in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms caused by a bird flu infection, state health officials said. CDC officials …

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First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana
5 days, 15 hours ago

First severe bird flu case in US reported in Louisiana

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the first such case in the United States. Health officials emphasize that bird flu is still mainly an animal health issue, and the risk to the general public remains low. Signs and symptoms of Bird Flu: …

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More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu
5 days, 15 hours ago

More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu

LA Times  

A cat owner uses a handheld thermometer to take its temperature. L.A. County health officials are investigating the case of three cats presumed to have H5N1 bird flu. Experts believe three more cats in Los Angeles County have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. “The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases …

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Over 45,000 Palestinians dead as ceasefire negotiations progress in Gaza: Health officials
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Over 45,000 Palestinians dead as ceasefire negotiations progress in Gaza: Health officials

Hindustan Times  

The conflict between Israel and Hamas terrorists in Gaza has claimed the lives of over 45,000 Palestinians, as ceasefire talks that have frequently stopped seem to be progressing, according to health officials in the beleaguered region on Monday. Mourners pray in front of the body of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmad Baker Al-Louh and members of the Civil Defence, who were …

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Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000 Palestinians, health officials say
1 week ago

Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000 Palestinians, health officials say

Associated Press  

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants, health officials in the embattled territory said Monday, as often-stalled ceasefire negotiations appeared to be gaining ground. Among the latest killed were 10 people, including a family of four, in an overnight Israeli strike in Gaza City’s …

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Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital
1 week, 1 day ago

Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital

NPR  

Public health officials try to control bird flu in U.S. dairy capital More milk products come from Tulare County, California than any other county in the U.S. Public health officials there are trying to guard against bird flu infecting humans. KLEIN: It's one way the county and state are working together trying to contain avian influenza, along with testing dairy …

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Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

Associated Press  

A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples. Raw Farm, of Fresno, voluntarily recalled all whole milk and cream products from stores late Tuesday after tests found bird flu virus in “multiple” retail samples and dairy storage and bottling …

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House Covid-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic
3 weeks ago

House Covid-19 panel releases final report criticizing public health response to the pandemic

CNN  

CNN — A Republican-led House committee investigating broad aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects in the US released a final report Monday summarizing its two-year effort, saying it hoped the work would “serve as a road map for Congress, the Executive Branch, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.” In the 520-page report, …

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Fresno County woman dies after being bitten by rabid bat in her classroom
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fresno County woman dies after being bitten by rabid bat in her classroom

LA Times  

A Fresno County woman died after being bitten by a rabid bat in the middle school classroom where she taught art, according to public health officials and published reports. The Fresno County Department of Public Health reported last week that a county resident had died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in Merced County. Health officials did not …

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Bird flu is getting worse. Disease experts worry Trump and RFK Jr. will mangle response like COVID
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bird flu is getting worse. Disease experts worry Trump and RFK Jr. will mangle response like COVID

Salon  

As America gears up for the year's end and a change in administration, the topic of public health has dominated many conversations throughout the election season, but one facet has been noticeably absent: bird flu. “It would be important for the Trump administration, as it's rolling out its team that's going to be heading CDC, HHS, USDA, that they talk …

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Some diners at Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Some diners at Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A

LA Times  

L.A. County health officials are warning that some diners at a Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A. An employee at a Buffalo Wild Wings in the city was found to be infected with the highly contagious liver infection, the county public health department said in a release Wednesday. Customers who ate at the restaurant at 4000 …

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Warnings issued for contaminated raw milk sold in L.A. County stores
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Warnings issued for contaminated raw milk sold in L.A. County stores

LA Times  

Public health officials announced Tuesday that raw milk contaminated with the bird flu virus may have been sold at stores in Los Angeles County. In a statement from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, officials warned residents to avoid consuming Raw Farm LLC milk with a lot code of 20241109 and Best By date of 11/27/2024. Retailers …

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Middle East latest: Israeli ambassador to US says Hezbollah ceasefire deal could come ‘within days’
4 weeks ago

Middle East latest: Israeli ambassador to US says Hezbollah ceasefire deal could come ‘within days’

Associated Press  

The Israeli ambassador to Washington says a ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants could be reached “within days.” Ambassador Mike Herzog told Israeli Army Radio on Monday there remain “points to finalize” and any deal requires agreement from the government. A top Hamas official in Lebanon says the militant group would support a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire …

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California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
1 month ago

California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health officials on Friday confirmed …

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California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child
1 month ago

California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child

Associated Press  

Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The infection brings the reported number of U.S. bird flu cases this year to 55, including 29 in California, the CDC said. California health officials previously said in a statement that they were looking into a “possible exposure to wild …

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Health officials face trouble as no law to stop, penalise home births
1 month ago

Health officials face trouble as no law to stop, penalise home births

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: An investigation into the case of a 36-year-old Kundrathur man performing home birth for his wife has brought to light the possibility of several such cases happening across the state. Based on their inquiries with Manoharan, the husband, police and health department officials found that he was part of a WhatsApp group promoting home births, with over 1,000 members …

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Normalcy Returns to Jangalapally After 20 Deaths
1 month ago

Normalcy Returns to Jangalapally After 20 Deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Health officials conducted a medical camp for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, raising awareness about personal hygiene and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings in response to the recent 20 deaths in Jangalapally village, Mulugu district. District medical and health officer Dr Gopal Rao said that 10 special teams, including specialist doctors and medical staff, organised the camp. …

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How Science lost America’s trust and surrendered health policy to skeptics
1 month ago

How Science lost America’s trust and surrendered health policy to skeptics

Live Mint  

The rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from fringe figure to the prospective head of U.S. health policy was fueled by skepticism and distrust of the medical establishment—views that went viral in the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities focused on ways to stop the disease and failed to consider “this actually, totally disrupts peoples’ lives, ruins the economy and has many kids …

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At least 20 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza, raising fears of surrender-or-starve plan
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

At least 20 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza, raising fears of surrender-or-starve plan

The Hindu  

At least 20 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, with the majority being women and children. The strike hit a home in Beit Lahiya, near the border with Israel, and killed several displaced families sheltering there. Another airstrike killed 10 people in Gaza City, including four children and two women. The Israeli military has denied …

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Who is eligible for the mpox jab? As UK confirms first case of deadly new strain that can be transmitted through sex...everything you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who is eligible for the mpox jab? As UK confirms first case of deadly new strain that can be transmitted through sex...everything you need to know

Daily Mail  

The deadly new strain of mpox which has ripped through several African nations has officially reached the UK, health officials revealed yesterday. However, mpox isn't considered a sexually transmitted disease, because it also spreads via other forms of close contact, such as skin-to-skin contact or sharing towels, clothing or bedding with someone who has the virus. After clade 2 sparked …

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