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Investigation and Findings Case Identification A confirmed outbreak-associated case was defined as a laboratory-confirmed infection with S. Typhimurium with allele code SALM1.0 – 6745.4.2.1x that is closely related based on whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to other isolates in the same outbreak,† in a person with symptom onset (diarrhea, fever, vomiting, or abdominal pain) during September 15, 2023–May 4, 2024. This period …

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) — An outbreak of Giardia has begun to migrate across Kentucky, according to health officials. A statement issued by Kentucky Public Health Monday states that officials are investigating a Giardia outbreak in Western Kentucky, with Hopkins County being the primary area affected. As of July 21, 2025, there have been 66 laboratory-confirmed cases of Giardia reported …

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever …

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As the number of Texas measles cases tied to a West Texas outbreak slows to a trickle, South …

Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Canadian Press Catalina Friesen serves with a mobile clinic in Ontario Morgan Birch was puzzled when her four-month-old daughter, Kimie, suddenly fell ill with a fever and rash. At first, the Alberta mother assumed it was a common side effect of immunisations – or perhaps a case of chicken pox. Ms Birch then consulted her …

Over 140 sickened by mystery outbreak on Royal Caribbean cruise out of California  San Francisco Chronicle More than 130 passengers fall ill on Royal Caribbean cruise  CNN Over 140 people on Royal Caribbean cruise sickened by stomach bug outbreak  NBC News More than 140 people sickened on Los Angeles to Mexico cruise  KTLA Over 140 guests, crew sick due to a gastrointestinal outbreak on …

Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship were sickened by a gastrointestinal illness that led to vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak happened on the Navigator of the Seas ship during its July 4 to 11 voyage, the CDC said. The ship sailed from Los Angeles …

Emergency vaccination during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles have over the past quarter-century reduced deaths from such illnesses by nearly 60 percent, according to a new study. A similar number of infections are also believed to have been prevented, while billions of euros have been generated in estimated economic benefit. The Gavi vaccine alliance, which backed the …

Utah confirms measles in Provo wastewater amid ongoing outbreak  KTVB Measles detected in Provo wastewater, officials find  FOX 13 News Utah Measles found in Provo wastewater sample, health officials confirm  Deseret News Measles virus detected in Provo area waste water  Gephardt Daily Measles detected in Provo area wastewater, officials remind residents to take precautions  ABC4 Utah Source link

The US is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in 33 years, according to figures released this week. Driven by an outbreak in Texas, the US has now seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992. Experts said they expect the growth in measles cases to continue, spurred on in part by the summer …