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Flu-like Illness
Yonkers, NY
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First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers
The first human case of West Nile Virus this year has been confirmed in Westchester County, health officials announced. The case involves a man from Yonkers, the Westchester County Department of Health said on Wednesday, Aug. 20. "This first case of West Nile Virus should remind all of us to remove standing water around our homes every time after it rains, and use repellents when we spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active," Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said. Health Department staff will inspect and treat the area a…
Towson, MD
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First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Of 2024 Reported In Baltimore Metro Area
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in 2024. On Monday, an alert was issued by the agency advising that an adult living in the Baltimore metro region of Maryland has tested positive for the virus and is recovering from the infection. West Nile virus infections have been rare in Maryland, with the state recording four cases in 2021 and just single cases in 2020 and 2022. That number rose to seven in 2023. "We are in the season when the West Nile virus can spread in Maryland,” Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Nilesh Kalyanar…
Fredericksburg, VA
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Classes Cancelled At Virginia HS Due To Widespread Illness Impacting Hundreds Of Students
Classes and after-school activities were canceled at Stafford High School due to a widespread illness that has impacted the majority of the student body, officials say. Approximately 1,000 students are reportedly being treated for flu-like symptoms, forcing school officials to cancel classes through Sunday, Oct. 23, at which point the district plans to assess the situation. All SHS activities canceled through Sunday, Oct 23. Conditions will be assessed Monday. — Stafford High School (@shsindiantribe) October 21, 2022 It is unclear what caused the illness that is impacting hundreds of s…
Clifton Park, NY
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These Are Most Common Monkeypox Symptoms
As more cases of monkeypox are being investigated in countries, including the US, where the disease is not typically found, the most common symptoms have been released. According to the CDC, monkeypox presents as a flu-like illness accompanied by: Swelling of the lymph nodes Rashes and lesions on the face and body Fever Chills Muscle aches In addition, the World Health Organization named these other possible symptoms: Headache Back pain Asthenia (profound weakness) The WHO said on Saturday, May 21 that "current evidence suggests that those who are most at risk are those who …
