Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Rate of 93 Percent Recorded in 6 Months; Suggests Booster Shots Against Delta Variant

Medicine & Technology Aug 06, 2021

The pharmaceutical company Moderna recently produced a press release that includes the efficacy report of their COVID-19 vaccines over the past 6 months.

Candida Auris Strikes Again! CDC Reports Two Outbreaks of Deadliest Drug-Resistant Strain in the US

Jul 28, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of the risk of a new, pan-resistant strain of Candida auris after detecting two outbreaks in the US. This could be the deadliest strain ever reported in the country.

DC Health COVID-19 Update: 'Minimal' Breakthrough Cases Recorded, Less Than 300 Delta Variant Cases Confirmed

Jul 28, 2021

A new COVID-19 update was released by DC Health, which shows the status of the COVID-19 variants, along with the 'breakthrough cases,' in the region.

Monkeypox Reported in Texas Urging CDC to Conduct Immediate Contact Tracing; What is This Viral Disease?

Jul 17, 2021

Texas officials confirm one case of the rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. He is now in a stable condition but the CDC begins contact tracing for passengers who were on the same flights as the individual.

Mask-Wearing Again? Dr. Fauci Advises Fully Vaccinated People to Do So, For Protection Against Delta Variant

Jul 07, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly not sold on the implementation of new mask policies just yet, especially that the United States has done well with vaccinations.

Listeria Outbreak Sickens Three People in Delaware, One Dead in Texas; CDC Links It to Pre-Cooked Chicken

Jul 04, 2021

Public health officials are now investigating what precooked chicken product may have caused the Listeria outbreak in Delaware and Texas that sickened three people and killed one.

RSV Cases Have Skyrocketed in Tampa Bay, Affecting Young Children

Jun 30, 2021

Tampa Bay has seen a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that was first alerted in the southern states. Doctors now warn parents with young children.

Indoor Mask Wearing: WHO Recommends Doing So Regardless of Vaccination Status

Jun 29, 2021

Los Angeles health officials yesterday recommended everyone, whether they are vaccinated or not, practice indoor mask-wearing because of the increased spread of the highly communicable Delta variant.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus: CDC Says Older Infants, Toddlers More Likely to Develop Severe Illness Linked to It

Jun 18, 2021

The CDC recently released a health advisory after seeing a rise in the occurrence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, more typically known as RSV, throughout the southern United States.

Brazil Confirms First Cases of Super Fungus Brought by COVID-19

Jun 16, 2021

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed the public about a super fungus that might be the next global threat next to COVID-19.

CDC Warns Public of RSV Spreading Across the South that Affects Babies and Small Children

Jun 11, 2021

The southern part of the US has seen an increased rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which led the CDC to issue a warning to be alert for the virus and broader testing.

Virus Potentially Fatal to Humans Found in 3 Dead Birds for the First Time in Sacramento County

May 28, 2021

According to local vector control officials, three scrub jays found dead in the Galt area tested positive for the West Nile virus and confirming the first case of the disease in Sacramento County.

COVID-19 Vaccines: CDC Looking Into Reports of Heart Problems Among Young Recipients

May 23, 2021

A small number of teenagers and young adults who received their COVId-19 vaccines reported experiencing heart inflammation, and CDC has responded that it will conduct further investigation on the rare condition.

Salmonella Outbreaks in 43 States Linked to Backyard Chickens, CDC Warns

May 21, 2021

The CDC warns backyard poultry owners to not kiss and snuggle poultry chickens or eat and drink near them after recording 163 salmonella cases across 43 states.

New CDC Guidelines Lift Mask Mandates, Allows Fully Vaccinated Not to Wear Mask

May 15, 2021

A recent study by the CDC confirms that fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask. This lifts the mask mandate and further proves the effectiveness of vaccines, specifically from Pfizer and Moderna.