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Risk of mosquito-borne West Nile virus is increasing amid a hot and rainy summer season, the Minnesota Department of Health warned this week. The state so far has confirmed 20 cases, including two deaths, which occur when the infection causes encephalitis or meningitis — swelling of the brain or surrounding tissue. While those numbers aren’t unprecedented in Minnesota, people should …

Major League Baseball has announced that Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine in relation to his behavior during last night’s game. Contreras is appealing the suspension, so he can continue playing with the club until that process has been completed. Contreras got into an argument with the home plate umpire Derek Thomas …

NEW YORK — Health officials in New Jersey are urging locals to stay up to date with the MMR vaccine and be on alert for symptoms after a NJ Transit rider tested positive for measles. The case involved a Hudson County resident who was infected after close contact with a confirmed measles case in a non-New Jersey resident, the state …

NJ Transit rider tests positive for measles, exposure warning issued  New York Daily News NJ Transit riders may have been exposed to measles  NBC New York Warning issued for possible measles exposure on NJ Transit, PATH trains  CBS News NJ warns PATH, Light Rail riders of possible measles exposure  Gothamist What to know about New Jersey’s measles uptick  News 12 – New Jersey Source link

State of Emergency Issued for Dare County – Mandatory Evacuation Issued for Hatteras Island  Dare County, NC (.gov) Hurricane Erin  Dare County, NC (.gov) Dare County orders Hatteras Island evacuation as Hurricane Erin nears  13newsnow.com Dare County issues State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin  WAVY.com Dare County state of emergency, OBX evacuation ordered; Hurricane Erin ‘life-threatening impacts’ likely  CBS 17 Source link

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Health officials have issued an advisory to the community after two dogs were spotted near the body of a fox that tested positive for rabies earlier this week. According to the Campbell County Department of Health, the dogs were seen near a dead fox on the morning of August 5 around the area of 5690 …

Health warning issued after pet cat dies from plague  The Independent Jefferson County on alert after cat tests positive and dies from plague  KUSA.com Colorado on alert after dead cat tests positive for the plague – weeks after Arizona man died from disease  The Independent First plague case of the year confirmed in pet cat in Evergreen, Jefferson County Public Health says  Denver7 Jefferson …

U.S. travel alerts issued as chikungunya outbreaks spread across China and the world  Axios China Wages War on Chikungunya Virus With Drones and ‘Elephant Mosquitoes’  The New York Times China Revives Covid-Era Health Measures to Prevent Mosquito-Borne Virus  Bloomberg.com Chikungunya in China – Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions – Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC …

Balmoral Castle, the private Scottish residence of King Charles, has been forced to close to visitors due to the arrival of Storm Floris. In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Estate urged would‑be tourists to “please do not travel to the Estate” and confirmed that refunds would be issued for all tickets set for today’s visits. The Met Office has …

A popular sugar substitute may interfere with certain cancer treatments, according to new research. The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center have released new research suggesting that using sucralose — a popular sugar replacement used by those trying to lose weight or manage their blood sugar levels — may make it harder to the body to respond to …