Outbreak news
Here are some recent outbreak news stories:
COVID-19
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 5 million new cases reported in the past week. (Source: WHO)
- The United States has reported over 1 million new cases in the past week, with many states experiencing record-high hospitalization rates. (Source: CDC)
- The UK has reported a new variant of COVID-19, which is believed to be more contagious than previous strains. (Source: BBC)
Other Outbreaks
- The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported an outbreak of Ebola, with 12 confirmed cases and 6 deaths. (Source: WHO)
- The United States has reported an outbreak of measles, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: CDC)
- Australia has reported an outbreak of dengue fever, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: ABC News)
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- The WHO has reported a surge in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in several countries, including the United States, France, and Japan. (Source: WHO)
- The CDC has reported an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in several states in the United States, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: CDC)
Foodborne Illnesses
- The CDC has reported an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to romaine lettuce, with over 100 cases reported in the United States and Canada. (Source: CDC)
- The FDA has issued a recall of over 200,000 pounds of ground beef due to concerns over E. coli contamination. (Source: FDA)
Animal Outbreaks
- The CDC has reported an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in several states in the United States, with over 100 cases reported in the past year. (Source: CDC)
- The USDA has reported an outbreak of swine flu in several states in the United States, with over 100 cases reported in the past year. (Source: USDA)
These are just a few examples of recent outbreak news stories. It's important to stay informed about outbreaks and take steps to protect yourself and your community.