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CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation

A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.

 : A general view of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta
A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" label and World Health Organization logo are seen in this illustration taken May 7, 2026.

US response to hantavirus outbreak could be hindered by withdrawal from WHO - NBC

The MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, near Tristan da Cunha, May 4, 2026.

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness


Flu season is upon us. Here's what you need to know

Every year, we are urged to get vaccinated against the flu, but this year it is more urgent than ever.

Pre-filled M-001 universal flu vaccine syringes

US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

First Lady Jill Biden is staying in South Carolina after testing positive for COVID-19.

US first lady Jill Biden delivers remarks at Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny Campus, in Ankeny

Polio case identified in Rockland County, New York

Polio case was identified in Rockland County, New York and later confirmed by CDC. Tests showing it originated outside of the US.

 A girl receives polio vaccine drops, during an anti-polio campaign, in a low-income neighborhood as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Karachi, Pakistan July 20, 2020.

CDC Monkeypox guidelines: Have sex with clothes on, masturbate six feet apart

The new CDC guidelines are meant to inform people on how to manage the risk of contracting Monkeypox at social gatherings or during sexual encounters. 

 : A general view of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta

CDC recommends Moderna's COVID vaccine for children 6 months-5 years

President Joe Biden's administration plans to roll out the vaccines to the under-5 age groups as early as next week.

 A healthcare worker holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site operated by SOMOS Community Care during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., January 29, 2021.

Africa reports 1,597 suspected monkeypox cases, 66 deaths this year - CDC

Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa. More than 30 countries where the viral disease is not endemic have reported outbreaks this year, most of them in Europe.

 Electron micrograph of monkeypox virus.

COVID-19: BA.4, BA.5 Omicron subvariants make up 13% of all US cases

BA.4 made up 5.4% of the variants in the country for the week ending June 4, according to CDC estimates, while BA.5 made up 7.6% of the variants during the same time.

 The coronavirus Omicron variant (illustrative).

Third case of monkeypox found in Israel

Over 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 29 countries since early May, according to the CDC.

 Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022.

Teva, Allergan reach $161.5 million opioid settlement with West Virginia

The agreement is the largest state-negotiated settlement in West Virginia history and consists of $134 million in cash plus the contribution of drugs used to treat opioid overdoses.

A building belonging to generic drug producer Teva, Israel's largest company with a market value of about $57 billion, is seen in Jerusalem

WHO, CDC express concern of possible undetected monkeypox spread in UK

The WHO did not recommend any restrictions for travel to and trade with the United Kingdom based on available information at this time.

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