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3 Dead After Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise
Anchored off Cape Verde, the MV Hondius remains under restrictions as health officials investigate a suspected hantavirus outbreak on board.
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Long Island Waters
From raw oysters to tiny cuts, Long Island’s warming waters are raising concerns about a rare infection that doctors say can turn deadly fast.
Bat-Borne Nipah Virus Cases Detected in India, Raising Outbreak Concerns
Indian health authorities are investigating confirmed Nipah virus cases and expanding surveillance as they assess the potential for wider spread.
Everything We Know About Candida Auris — The Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreading Worldwide
Since its discovery in 2009, Candida auris has emerged as a serious global health concern due to its drug resistance.
California Resident Tests Positive for Plague
It's believed the person was bitten by a flea in South Lake Tahoe.

Canadian 'Super Pig' Threatening Northern U.S. Vegetation and Animals
A new type of "super pig," a cross-breed between domestic pigs and wild boars has been threatening flora and fauna in northern states after emerging from Canada

Biden Administration Announces COVID-19 Emergency Declarations Will End in May
The Biden administration informed Congress of its intention to bring the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies to an end this May.

Dozens of Dogs Dead From Unidentified Illness in Michigan
Officials are working to identify a mystery parvovirus-like illness spreading across Michigan that has already killed dozens of dogs in the state.

CDC Updates Monkeypox Guidance After First Suspected Case of Human-to-Dog Transmission
On Monday, the CDC announced that its monkeypox guidance has been updated after the first suspected case of human-to-dog transmission of the virus was reported.

Scientists Identify New Langya Virus in China That Has Infected 35 People
A team of international scientists identified a new virus called the Langya virus, which has already been detected in 35 individuals in China.

U.S. Declares Monkeypox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
Biden's Health and Human Services Secretary made the declaration Thursday, more than a week after WHO declared monkeypox a global emergency.

California and Illinois Declares State of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Outbreak
California becomes the latest state to declare a state of emergency, joining New York and Illinois, in an effort to combat the rising cases of monkeypox.

World Health Organization Declares Monkeypox Outbreak a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the growing monkeypox outbreak to be "a public health emergency of international concern."

Monkeypox Cases Could Spike Following Pride Month
Health experts are worried that monkeypox cases could spike following Pride month because a majority of confirmed cases have been among gay and bisexual men.

Justin Bieber Reveals He's Been Diagnosed With Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Which Causes Facial Paralysis (UPDATE)
The 28-year-old artist shared the news on social media Friday, after he was forced to cancel a number of tour dates: "My body is telling me I got to slow down."

Experts Suggest Monkeypox May Have Been Circulating for Years
Scientists and experts are trying to figure out why the virus has suddenly been seen in widespread areas over the past month with hundreds of reported cases.

Researchers Found Animal Virus in Pig Heart Transplanted Into Man Who Later Died
Researchers confirmed the virus was harbored in the genetically modified organ; however, it remains unclear if the virus caused the patient's death.

Two New Highly Transmissible South African Omicron Subvariants Detected in U.S.
Two new even more transmissible Omicron subvariants have been found in the United States, after first being recorded in South Africa earlier this year.