House Democrat warns that many will die if another COVID outbreak occurs
Concerns About Pandemic Preparedness Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) expressed significant concern on Friday regarding the United States’ readiness for another pandemic, similar to the Covid-19 crisis that claimed many lives. “I’m worried that people will die,” Dingell shared during a CNN interview, reflecting on statements made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]
Boar’s Head is quietly compensating many victims of last year’s listeria outbreak with millions.
Boar’s Head Settles with Widow Following Listeria Outbreak Boar’s Head has agreed to pay $4 million to a Long Island widow after her husband fell ill from contaminated Liverwurst and subsequently died. Robert Hamilton, 73, was admitted to the University of Nassau Medical Center with severe stomach pain, diarrhea, and a high fever on July […]
Employee takes legal action against contractors following NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Workers suffering from Legionnaires’ disease are suing the contractors responsible for maintaining a city-owned water cooling tower in Harlem, believing it’s linked to their illnesses, according to reports. Patrice Smith is set to take Narco to court over its management of the cooling tower at Harlem Hospital. The Health Department has identified this tower as […]
Measure for building owners to test for Legionella halted in NYC Council despite deadly outbreak in Harlem
New York City is considering a law that would require large building owners to routinely test their water systems, including cooling towers, for Legionella bacteria. This measure comes in light of a significant outbreak that led to seven fatalities and 114 illnesses in Harlem. Sponsored by Bronx Councillor Pierina Ana Sanchez, the proposed law would […]
Outbreak of waterspouts in the Great Lakes triggers almost 100 tornadoes
The International Center for Waters Spout Research reported that a chilly air mass moving in from Canada last week triggered nearly 100 water spouts in the Great Lakes area. Of the 97 sightings recorded from August 24 to 28, more than half—about 49—were observed over Lake Erie, while Lake Ontario had 26 sightings. Lake Huron […]
US verifies the first human case of travel-related screwworm linked to Central American outbreak
First Human Case of New World Screwworm in the U.S. On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the first reported human case of a New World screwworm linked to travel, which is a meat-eating parasite. This outbreak has raised concerns across several sectors. The incident was investigated by the Maryland Department […]
Sixth death verified in NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak
Health authorities in New York City have reported a sixth death linked to the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. The New York City Health Department announced on Thursday that this latest fatality comes amid 111 reported cases of pneumonia-like infections in Harlem, with seven individuals still receiving treatment in hospitals. The identities of those who […]
Lawyer claims that the fatal Legionnaires’ disease outbreak was entirely avoidable, warning NYC of a potential lawsuit.
A lawsuit has been filed against New York City related to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which is suspected to have resulted from contaminated water in a city-owned cooling tower. This was disclosed on Wednesday. The claims stem from two construction workers who contend that both the city and affiliated contractors neglected their safety. They believe […]
Bacterial pneumonia outbreak affects many people in a major city
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC Health officials report that five individuals have died due to a bacterial pneumonia outbreak affecting numerous residents in New York City. As of August 19, 108 cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a pneumonia type caused by the Legionella bacteria, have been confirmed. Currently, 14 people are hospitalized. Cluster of Cases Noted […]
State should investigate how the city managed the serious Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem, says former Governor Cuomo
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo stated on Wednesday that Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration needs to initiate an investigation into how New York City managed the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem. Cuomo, who is currently campaigning for mayor, presided over a similar outbreak in the Bronx in 2015 that resulted in 15 fatalities and over 120 […]