Outbreaks

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

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How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Dangerous pathogens left unsecured at labs across Africa. Halted inspections for mpox, Ebola and other infections at airports and other checkpoints. Millions of unscreened animals shipped across borders. The Trump administration’s pause on foreign aid has hobbled programs that prevent and snuff out outbreaks around the world, scientists say, leaving people everywhere more vulnerable to … Read more

Norovirus Outbreaks Are Spiking. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

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Norovirus Outbreaks Are Spiking. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

If a case of the norovirus, aka a stomach bug, halted your holiday plans this season, you’re not alone. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  there were 91 reported outbreaks of norovirus during the week of December 5. To put that into perspective, between 2012-2020, the maximum number … Read more