Tag: Public health alert
Stay Safe: Get Vaccinated Before Summer Travel Amid Measles Surge
Los Angeles County had another measles case this week, involving either a resident or traveler. Officials are freaking out and telling everyone to check if they got their shots. The latest case is the...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Washington, DC and Northern Virginia
Washington, DC and Northern Virginia residents have been advised to boil their drinking water due to algae blooms in the Potomac River. The Washington Aqueduct recommended this precaution after observing increased algae blooms in...
Rare sexually transmitted ringworm reported in NYC New Title: Rare Sexually Transmitted Ringworm NYC Outbreak
Health officials in New York City are alerting the public about a rare case of ringworm that is believed to have been transmitted through sexual contact. This particular infection is caused by a fungus...
FDA’s warning on paralytic shellfish poisoning Caution: FDA alert on paralytic shellfish poisoning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning to consumers, advising them to avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state due to potential contamination with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning....
Two local crows test positive for West Nile Virus
Local Crows Test Positive for West Nile VirusTwo wild American Crows in the City have tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV) according to the Health Unit. The samples were submitted on June...
Local bird tests positive for West Nile Virus
Local Bird Tests Positive for West Nile VirusThe public health unit in the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District has reported that a local bird tested positive for West Nile Virus. The bird in question,...