Scientists and health officials are investigating upticks in severe hepatitis cases among young children in the U.S. and Europe, according to Science.
Category: Public Health
Prevalence of BA.2 subvariant rises: 3 COVID-19 updates
A sublineage of the BA.2 omicron subvariant — BA.2.12.1 — is gaining traction in the U.S., with the latest CDC variant proportion estimates showing the strain now accounts for 19 percent of the nation’s COVID-19 cases.
Abortion Clinic on Texas-Mexico Border Faces Unique Legal and Cultural Challenges
Just as Texas has tightened its laws surrounding abortion, Mexico has gone the opposite direction, compelling people to seek potentially less-safe procedures south of the border.
CDC creates center for disease forecasting
The CDC on April 19 launched a new Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics aimed at improving response measures during disease outbreaks.
Judge blocks US’ transportation mask mandate, despite CDC extension
A federal judge in Florida on April 18 voided the nation’s mask mandate on public transportation, including airplanes, trains, buses and airports. The move comes despite the CDC’s recent decision to extend the rule through at least May 3.
Better Ventilation Can Prevent Covid Spread. But Are Companies Paying Attention?
The research is clear that improving indoor air quality is an essential tool in stemming the spread of covid and a host of other diseases. But companies have to be willing to invest.
As Eating Disorders Spike During Pandemic, Rural Treatment Options Lag
More people have visited emergency departments for eating disorders during the pandemic. Those living in rural areas have limited pathways to treatment.
CDC: US flu activity rises
Flu activity in the U.S. increased for the week ending April 9, with the highest test positivity levels in central and south-central states, according to the CDC’s latest FluView report.
COVID-19 shot hesitancy complicates routine vaccination efforts
Growing levels of vaccine hesitancy may be complicating efforts to catch children up on routine vaccinations, health experts told Politico April 18.
Michigan reports US’ 1st known COVID-19 ‘spillover’ cases
Health officials believe four Michigan residents infected with a coronavirus strain linked to minks are the first known animal to-human COVID-19 cases in the U.S., the Detroit Free Press reported April 17.
