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Zika Update: Some Symptoms You Need To Know

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

A group of New York-based doctors have published their findings involving Zika symptoms they have observed in a patient. Knowing what to look for is important as the approaching mosquito season may lead to a sudden upsurge of Zika outbreaks across the United States.

Zika Virus News Update: Asian Tiger Mosquito May Carry Virus Further In the US

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 11:57 AM EDT

The Zika virus has recently been detected in Aedes albopictus also known as Asian Tiger mosquito which inhabit and thrive in some parts of the US including the New England region. The dreaded virus is held responsible for rising microcephaly cases, a condition where an infant has an abnormally small head, in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Nearly 400 Cases of Norovirus tied to Theater Restaurant in Kansas

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 29, 2016 03:41 PM EST

Almost 400 people have fallen ill from a norovirus outbreak that has been tied to a Kansas theater restaurant.

Chipotle to Shut Down all Stores on Feb. 8

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 15, 2016 03:41 PM EST

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it will be closing down all locations across the United States on Feb. 8 for an undisclosed amount of time.

Chipotle Changes Cooking Methods, Recipes after E. coli Outbreak

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 31, 2015 04:29 PM EST

Chipotle Mexican Grill will be changing its cooking methods and recipes amid the recent E. coli outbreak.

Majority of U.S. States are Unprepared for an Outbreak, Study Says

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 18, 2015 01:45 PM EST

The majority of states in the U.S. are not prepared to deal with a disease outbreak, a new study found.

Chipotle to Enforce Stricter Produce Supplier Rules amid E. coli Outbreak

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 03, 2015 05:09 PM EST

Chipotle Mexican Grill will be revamping its guidelines in regards to its produce suppliers after the restaurant chain was linked to the E. coli outbreak.

NYC Legionnaire’s Disease Update: What to Know about the Outbreak that has Killed 8 People

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 06, 2015 03:21 PM EDT

The death toll from the Legionnaire's disease outbreak in New York City has risen to 8.

Legionnaire’s Disease Death Toll Rises to 7 in NYC

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 04, 2015 10:36 AM EDT

The Legionnaire's disease outbreak in the South Bronx has killed three more people, New York City officials announced on Monday.

Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Kills 2, Sickens 31 in New York City

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 30, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

Legionnaire's disease has sickened at least 31 people from the South Bronx in New York City since July 10.

MERS South Korea Latest Update: Schools to Reopen Even After Epidemic Kills 20, Infects Hundreds

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 17, 2015 03:16 PM EDT

South Korea has reopened its schools amidst the MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome virus) outbreak.

WHO Declares Liberia Ebola-Free

By Cheri Cheng - May 09, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

Liberia is officially free of Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Linked to Low Vaccination Rate

By Maria Slither - Mar 18, 2015 11:37 AM EDT

Disneyland measles is said to be spreading around the United States. Experts said that the spread is caused by the lack of vaccine.

Super Bowl 2015: Health Officials to Keep an Eye out for Measles

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 30, 2015 11:42 AM EST

Arizona health officials are working hard to contain and prevent a measles outbreak from spreading ahead of Super Bowl XLIX.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Update: Virus Spreads to Bay Area

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2015 03:30 PM EST

The measles outbreak linked to two Disney theme parks has continued to spread, health officials reported.

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