Cooling towers at a Harlem hospital contribute to the spread of Legionnaires’ disease in a fatal NYC outbreak
Pastor Al Sharpton recently claimed that untreated rainwater in a cooling tower at Harlem Hospital contributed to the deadliest Legionnaires’ disease outbreak New York has seen in a decade. He plans to join civil rights attorney Ben Crump in announcing a lawsuit against the construction company involved in a project in Harlem. “People should be […]
Texas announces conclusion of measles outbreak following final reported case
Measles Outbreak in Texas Officially Declared Over The measles outbreak in Texas has officially concluded, as announced by the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) in a press release on Monday. This was confirmed after no new cases were detected in previously affected counties. Since the outbreak began in late January, Texas has recorded a […]
Texas announces the end of the measles outbreak following 762 confirmed cases
Health officials in Texas announced on Monday that the measles outbreak that started in western Texas earlier this year has officially ended after over 700 confirmed cases. As of August 18, the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) reported 762 confirmed cases of measles since January, primarily affecting children, most of whom were unvaccinated or […]
Harlemites upset over being uninformed about deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to city-owned buildings: ‘Irresponsible’
Recent cases of Legionnaires’ disease have put city officials under scrutiny as locals reacted to the delayed reporting of affected areas. On Friday, residents expressed outrage upon discovering they lived or worked in one of ten buildings that tested positive for the bacteria responsible for the illness, which has claimed four lives. Nicole Ingram, who […]
Fatal outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in NYC linked to 12 locations, including Harlem Hospital’s cooling tower
The cooling tower at Harlem Hospital is one of 12 sites connected to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the city. Health officials reported Thursday that this outbreak has resulted in four fatalities and nearly 100 reported illnesses. Also on the list of affected cooling towers are locations like the Central Harlem Sexual Health Clinic, the […]
New York City suggests tougher regulations to address Legionnaires’ disease amid worries from the Harlem outbreak.
New York City Implements Stricter Cooling Tower Regulations New York City is set to enforce tougher regulations on cooling towers following a significant outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem. The health department is ramping up enforcement, penalties, and reporting requirements related to water system construction, which is linked to many Legionnaires’ cases. In just two […]
Chikungunya Virus Carried by Mosquitoes in China Raises Concerns of an Outbreak in the U.S.
The Chikungunya Virus Raises Concerns in China and the US The Chikungunya virus, which is spread through mosquito bites, is currently making headlines in China, raising concerns about its potential spread to the United States. On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 warning following reports of an […]
Local leaders announce that the peak of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has passed, though 24 individuals are still in the hospital.
Officials in New York City indicated on Thursday that the worst of a significant outbreak of illness, which resulted in three fatalities and affected several dozen individuals, is likely over. Health officials reported that five postal codes were impacted, leading to at least 24 hospitalizations nearly two weeks after the initial detection of pneumonia-like illnesses […]
Experts believe China’s chikungunya outbreak is not expected to reach the US.
Mosquito-borne viruses are currently causing a significant outbreak in China, raising questions about whether they could arise in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Level 2 alert regarding the Chikungunya virus outbreak in Guangdong, which has already seen over 7,000 reported cases, as noted by the Associated Press. […]
Chikungunya virus outbreak in China raises worldwide health worries
The outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus in China has raised alarms about its potential global impact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the situation as a Level 2 alert due to the Chikungunya virus surge in Guangdong, where over 7,000 cases had been reported as of this week. The virus […]