CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases
CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases Amid the largest monkeypox outbreak ever in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance. Since May 2022, monkeypox cases, which have historically been rare in the United States, have been identified in 18 states and territories among both persons returning from international travel and their close contacts domestically, the CDC said. The CDC said there have now been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox -- a big jump from the 19 cases reported at the beginning of June. Globally, more than 1,600 cases have been reported from more than 30 countri…
New Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In NY New Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In NY
New Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In NY New monkeypox cases have been identified in New York. The New York State Department of Health said on Monday, June 13 that the number of confirmed cases this year is 11, with 10 in New York City and one in Sullivan County. The cases have been confirmed through testing for orthopoxvirus, the department said, adding that "from a public health perspective, it's important to treat these as probable monkeypox cases because": The monkeypox virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus family; The rarity of orthopoxvirus, generally; The presentation of symptoms, in confirmed orthopoxvirus cases, being cons…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 16 NY Counties Mask mandates in New York are being eased by federal health officials following the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate at 6.73 percent as of Thursday, June 2, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul, and hospitalizations on the decline, many counties in New York ar…
New Monkeypox Case Identified In NY New Monkeypox Case Identified In NY
New Monkeypox Case Identified In NY Another person has tested positive for monkeypox in New York. That brings the number of cases in the state to five, with all the cases being in New York City so far. "We are monitoring the situation and will investigate any other suspected cases," the NYC Department of Health said. The department said that those who recently traveled to Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada or Central or Western African countries are more likely to have been exposed to monkeypox. Monkeypox is spread through direct contact with an infected animal or human. Person-to-person transmission is rare and us…
Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide
Recall Issued For Popular Peanut Butter Brand Sold Nationwide A recall has been issued for a popular brand of peanut butter amid a multi-state salmonella outbreak. The Jif products were sold at stores nationwide, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. The lot code numbers are 1274425 through 2140425. A total of14 illnesses and two hospitalizations have been reported in the 12 states shown here. "Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. "If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. …
Possible Monkeypox Case Under Investigation In New York Possible Monkeypox Case Under Investigation In New York
Possible Monkeypox Case Under Investigation In New York A possible case of monkeypox is now under investigation in New York. The patient is currently in being treated at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, according to a statement from the New York City Health Department. "All the appropriate isolation protocols are being followed," the department said on Thursday, May 19. "The Health Department’s Public Health Lab will conduct preliminary tests, which — if positive — will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmatory testing." The Department said its epidemiologists will follow up with any individual who may have …
First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England
First US Case Of Monkeypox This Year Reported In New England Health officials in New England have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the United States this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday, May 18, that it has confirmed a  single monkeypox virus infection in the state.  The man who tested positive for monkeypox had recently traveled to Canada, health officials said. DPH said it is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the patient's health care providers to identify those who may have been in close contact with the man. "This contact tracing approach is the mos…
COVID-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases COVID-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases
Covid-19: NYC Raises Alert Level To High Amid Surge In Cases New York City has raised its COVID-19 alert level to “high” on Tuesday, May 16 amid the latest wave of new infections and hospitalizations. The New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan issued a new alert for all five boroughs after settling in at “medium” for more than two weeks. According to the Health Commissioner, all New Yorkers are being advised to mask up in any public indoor setting, and it is being recommended that those older than 65 or who are at risk of a severe illness from COVID-19 should wear facial coverings in crowded outdoor settings and should avoid gatherings. "Th…
New York State To Provide Resources For Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage New York State To Provide Resources For Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage
New York State To Provide Resources For Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage Many New Yorkers got an unexpected alert on their cellphones as state officials seek to assist families struggling amid the nationwide baby formula shortage. On Friday, May 13, anyone who downloaded the NY State Excelsior Pass during the COVID-19 pandemic to prove their vaccination status received an alert advising that the state is prepared to provide resources to families. Original story - Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, since the recall of certain powdered infant formula products in February, the US Food and Drug A…
Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak
Death Confirmed Days After CDC Issues Nationwide Alert For Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Just days after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued a national alert to doctors over a mystery hepatitis outbreak, the death of a child has now been confirmed, the World Health Organization announced. At least 169 cases have now been reported in the United States and 11 other countries, the WHO said, adding that the cases range from those in the ages of 1 month to 16 years old. The CDC notified clinicians and public health authorities on Thursday, April 21 about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection, asking all physicians to be on …
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says
Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Detected In New York's Wild Birds, DEC Says State officials are cautioning about a new wave of bird flu that is being reported across New York. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species in several areas of the state. While cases have been reported in birds statewide, there have been no known HPAI human infections documented in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the new cases in New York “do not present an immediate public concern.” DEC cautioned that HPAI out…
CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin
CDC Issues Nationwide Alert After Hepatitis Outbreak Of Unknown Origin The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has issued a national alert to doctors over a mystery hepatitis outbreak. The CDC notified clinicians and public health authorities on Thursday, April 21 about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection, asking all physicians to be on the lookout for symptoms and to report any suspected cases of hepatitis of unknown origin to their local and state health departments. The CDC said it is currently working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to investigate a cluster of nine cases of hepatitis of unknown ori…