Outbreak news today

Here are some of the latest outbreak news from around the world:

COVID-19

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 4.5 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 a surge in hospitalizations. (Source: CDC)
• The UK has reported a record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with over 40,000 people in hospital with the virus. (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 monkeypox, with 20 confirmed cases in 12 states. (Source: CDC)
• Australia has reported an outbreak of Ross River virus, with over 1,000 cases reported in the past month. (Source: ABC News)

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

• The WHO has reported a surge in measles cases globally, with over 100,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: WHO)
• The United States has reported a surge in whooping cough cases, with over 20,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: CDC)
• The UK has reported a surge in mumps cases, with over 5,000 cases reported in the past year. (Source: BBC)

Foodborne Illnesses

• The United States has reported an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce, with over 100 cases reported in 19 states. (Source: CDC)
• Canada has reported an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to soft cheese, with over 20 cases reported in 5 provinces. (Source: Health Canada)
• Australia has reported an outbreak of Salmonella linked to chicken, with over 100 cases reported in 5 states. (Source: ABC News)

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and outbreaks can occur at any time. It's always a good idea to check with reputable sources, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local health authorities, for the latest information on outbreaks and disease surveillance.