World Aug 19 At least 22 people killed in cholera outbreak in Sudan, health minister says By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Health May 02 A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among people. Already, Congo is seeing its biggest mpox outbreak with more than 4,500 suspected infections and nearly 300 deaths. By Maria Cheng, Christina Malkia, Associated Press
Politics Aug 30 WATCH: White House Monkeypox Response Team holds news briefing About 10 percent of monkeypox vaccine doses have been given to Black people, even though they account for one-third of U.S. cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
Health Aug 09 WATCH: White House monkeypox response team says U.S. will stretch vaccine supply with smaller doses The federal government declared a public health emergency Thursday to bolster the response to the monkeypox outbreak that has infected more than 7,100 Americans. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Aug 04 U.S. declares health emergency over monkeypox outbreak The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body. By Zeke Miller, Mike Stobbe, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Oct 21 U.S. salmonella outbreak tied to onions sickens more than 650 By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. health officials say a salmonella outbreak tied to onions has sickened more than 650 people in 37 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 129 people have been hospitalized. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 3:37 As virus deaths rise, Congress agrees on $8.3 billion to fund public response By William Brangham The novel coronavirus has claimed more lives in the U.S., with a total of 10 deaths in Washington state and one in California. As the number of infections also continues to rise, the House and Senate have agreed on a… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 4:29 With novel coronavirus deaths rising, health officials face grilling on Capitol Hill By William Brangham As states discover increasing numbers of new novel coronavirus cases, public health officials are scrambling to respond -- while also facing questions from a Senate panel on Tuesday about why the U.S. has been so slow to roll out effective… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 7:10 In Iran, government distrust rises amid deadly outbreak of novel coronavirus By Reza Sayah The global spread of novel coronavirus has hit Iran hard. Nearly two dozen members of the nation’s parliament as well as its director of emergency services are infected with the illness, and a third government official died from the virus… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 7:14 Why U.S. officials are escalating their concerns over novel coronavirus U.S. health officials are expressing a new level of urgency over the possibility that novel coronavirus could spread extensively within the country. The virus appears to have peaked in China, but other global hotspots are emerging. Lisa Desjardins reports and… Continue watching