In The News: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The U.S. is in the midst of the largest COVID-19 wave we’ve seen since July 2022, according to CDC data. And, compared to the rest of the US, Western states are experiencing the biggest bump in wastewater COVID levels, with our region showing levels almost twice as high as the next highest region, the South.
A new virus has emerged in the U.S. and though it has a cuddly name, it's not one to take lightly. Oropouche virus, which is also sometimes called "sloth fever," has the potential to be deadly.
The pandemic may be officially over, but many people are still being affected by the COVID virus. Not only are people continuing to get it (in fact, the Food and Drug Administration may greenlight updated COVID vaccines this week), some people are experiencing lingering symptoms that just won’t go away.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an update on Europe's prospect of another lockdown as mpox spreads like wildfire. Mpox is a viral disease that causes fluid-filled skin lesions, fever and in severe cases, death. A dangerous new variant, called Clade 1b, is gripping parts of Central and West Africa. It is also spreading beyond the continent.
An alarming new strain of mpox, known as Clade 1, is feared to be spreading undetected in the UK, experts have warned. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency and Swedish authorities confirmed Europe's first human case.
One of the best things about ordering pizza for dinner is having it for leftovers the next day. However, while pizza may seem like the gift that keeps on giving, there are some things you may not want to think about when you snag a less-than-fresh slice — for example, how long that pizza has been sitting out in the first place.
A leading virologist is sounding the alarm over a concerning new strain of mpox that's feared to be spreading undetected in the UK. The warning comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared outbreaks in Africa a global emergency and Swedish officials confirmed the first human case in Europe.
An expert has raised concerns over a concerning new strain of mpox that's feared to be spreading undetected in the UK, it has been reported. The warning follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of outbreaks in Africa as a global emergency, alongside the confirmation of the first human case in Europe by Swedish authorities.
A new strain of the deadly mpox virus that has swept into Europe is considered to be ten times more deadly than previous forms of the disease, an expert has warned.
Health officials have ordered doctors to look out for cases of mpox as a deadly strain was confirmed to have reached Europe. The World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency – its highest alert – after an outbreak in Africa.
Travel is a lot of things. It's exciting. It's educational. It's calming. It's downright life-changing. But sometimes, it can be a rather gross experience, too — especially when it comes to checking into a new hotel room. There are plenty of studies out there about the grossest, grimiest places in hotel rooms that will make you want to buy stock in wet wipes. But what, exactly, is the ickiest thing you can do in your hotel room?
The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreaks in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading. Earlier this week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths, and called for international help to stop the virus' spread.