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Elkton, MD
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Maryland Issues Measles Alert After Possible Exposure At Elkton ER Maryland Issues Measles Alert After Possible Exposure At Elkton ER Maryland Issues Measles Alert After Possible Exposure At Elkton ER
Maryland Issues Measles Alert After Possible Exposure At Elkton ER A new Maryland measles case has prompted a public health alert after officials said people may have been exposed inside a hospital emergency department on the Eastern Shore. The Maryland Department of Health announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, that a Maryland resident tested positive for measles after potentially exposing others at the ChristianaCare Union Hospital Emergency Department in Elkton. Anyone who was inside the emergency department at 106 Bow St. between 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, may have been exposed, health officials said. State health officials are conducting contact tr…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
'Super Flu' Variant Now Spreading Across US: What To Know About Subclade K 'Super Flu' Variant Now Spreading Across US: What To Know About Subclade K 'Super Flu' Variant Now Spreading Across US: What To Know About Subclade K
'Super Flu' Variant Now Spreading Across US: What To Know About Subclade K A fast-moving “super flu” variant is driving a sharp rise in cases, raising fresh questions about how well this season’s vaccine will hold. Health officials say that subclade K is a branch of influenza A(H3N2) that is now circulating widely in the US and overseas, emerging too late to be included in this season’s vaccine. The CDC has identified it as the predominant H3N2 lineage in surveillance, with a large majority of characterized samples falling into subclade K, and first flagged the variant in August as an antigenically drifted strain with genetic differences from the 2025–2026 vaccine…

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
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First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself
First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself Health officials have confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in Albany County in seven years. The Albany County Department of Health confirmed the contraction Thursday, Sept. 18, but declined to provide further details, citing patient privacy policies. It marked the first case of West Nile virus in Albany County since 2018. "News like this is a reminder that while cases of West Nile Virus are rare, we must remain vigilant,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy. “Our health department is monitoring the situation closely, and we will continue to keep the public informed.” West Ni…

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by Michael Mashburn
New City, NY
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Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say
Measles Case Confirmed In Rockland: First One In Several Years, Officials Say Health officials are urging Rockland County residents to check their vaccinations after the first confirmed case of measles in the county since 2019.  The case was confirmed in a Rockland resident who had recently returned from traveling and developed symptoms after a possible exposure, County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Mary Leahy said in an announcement on Monday, Aug. 25.  The person visited a healthcare facility on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and reported a rash two days later. The case was later confirmed to be measles, officials said.  The Health Department i…

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by Ben Crnic
Sterling, VA
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Measles Warning: Possible Exposure Reported At Dulles International Airport Measles Warning: Possible Exposure Reported At Dulles International Airport Measles Warning: Possible Exposure Reported At Dulles International Airport
Measles Warning: Possible Exposure Reported At Dulles International Airport Virginia health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at Dulles International Airport, urging anyone who passed through key areas earlier this month to check their vaccination status. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) says the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed a measles case in a traveler who passed through Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 12. According to officials, the confirmed case is a resident of another state. Health investigators are working to identify people who may have been exposed, including passengers on specific fligh…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
COVID-19: ‘Razor-Blade Throat’ Variant Spreading Rapidly In US COVID-19: ‘Razor-Blade Throat’ Variant Spreading Rapidly In US COVID-19: ‘Razor-Blade Throat’ Variant Spreading Rapidly In US
Covid-19: ‘Razor-Blade Throat’ Variant Spreading Rapidly In US A new COVID-19 variant marked by a painful “razor-blade throat” symptom is spreading rapidly in the United States. The strain, NB.1.8.1, also called Nimbus, is an offshoot of the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant JN.1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has labeled NB.1.8.1 a Variant Under Monitoring, and public health officials say existing vaccines are still expected to protect against severe illness. NB.1.8.1 now accounts for 43 percent of US COVID cases, according to CDC data through Saturday, June 21. Globally, 22 countries have now reported its presence, including major spikes …

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by Joe Lombardi
Carmel, NY
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Harmful Algae Blooms, Bacteria Close These Putnam County Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms, Bacteria Close These Putnam County Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms, Bacteria Close These Putnam County Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms, Bacteria Close These Putnam County Beaches Several popular swimming areas in Putnam County have been temporarily shut down due to harmful algae blooms and elevated bacterial levels.  The closures affect a dozen lakes and parks across Putnam Valley, Carmel, Kent, Patterson, Philipstown, and other parts of the county, just as summer heats up and residents seek relief from rising temperatures.   The affected locations include:  North Beach, Lake Peekskill in Putnam Valley – Closed since June 5 due to harmful algae blooms; Lake Casse Beach, Carmel – Closed June 26 for elevated bacteria; Patterson Veterans Beach, Pa…

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by Ben Crnic
Catonsville, MD
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Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology
Dozen Evaluated After Gas Leak Disrupts Classes At Western School Of Technology A dozen people were evaluated for symptoms after a gas leak prompted a temporary evacuation at a Baltimore County school, officials said. First responders from the Baltimore County Fire Department were called around noon on Friday, Nov. 22, to the Western School of Technology on Kenwood Avenue in Catonsville, where a gas leak was reported outside the building. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) crews quickly secured the leak while students and staff were temporarily relocated. Classes resumed within an hour, and the fire department cleared the scene before 1 p.m. Paramedics evaluated 12 indi…

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by Zak Failla