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Toronto Animal Services have declared a distemper outbreak in raccoons in the Toronto area. Distemper is a serious and contagious disease found in wildlife.

Toronto Animal Services have declared a distemper outbreak in raccoons in the Toronto area. Distemper is a serious and contagious disease found in wildlife.

BY JACOB CAREY

A Raccoon Distemper Outbreak Has Been Declared in the Toronto Area

Cornell University has announced that its Ithaca, New York campus will shut down following a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases among its students.

Cornell University has announced that its Ithaca, New York campus will shut down following a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases among its students.

BY JOE PRICE

Cornell Shuts Down Ithaca Campus as COVID-19 Cases Surge 20x in a Week

The C.D.C. has issued a warning regarding a drug-resistant superbug fungus, Candida auris, that preys upon those with weakened immune systems.

The C.D.C. has issued a warning regarding a drug-resistant superbug fungus, Candida auris, that preys upon those with weakened immune systems.

BY GAVIN EVANS

CDC Issues Warning of Drug-Resistant Superbug Fungus After Facilities in 2 Cities Report Cases

Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that the coronavirus strain known as the Delta variant is likely to become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that the coronavirus strain known as the Delta variant is likely to become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Former FDA Commissioner Says COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreading Rapidly in U.S. (UPDATE)

The outbreak on the naval ship has now grown to 150 crew members since Monday.

The outbreak on the naval ship has now grown to 150 crew members since Monday.

BY TARAMHDVN

Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Calling Capt. Brett Crozier 'Stupid' for COVID-19 Memo

Among those infected is the Chief of Staff for the Italian Army, Salvatore Farina.

Among those infected is the Chief of Staff for the Italian Army, Salvatore Farina.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Italy Quarantines Around 16 Million People Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

From its origins in Wuhan, China to outbreaks spread across the world, here’s everything we know about the coronavirus outbreak.

From its origins in Wuhan, China to outbreaks spread across the world, here’s everything we know about the coronavirus outbreak.

BY TRACE COWEN

Coronavirus Outbreak: What We Know About the Viral Threat

The man who contracted the virus is being kept in isolation at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington.

The man who contracted the virus is being kept in isolation at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington.

BY ABELSHIFFERAW1

CDC Confirms Second Wuhan Coronavirus Case in the U.S. (UPDATE)

There are currently 1,604 lung injury cases related to e-cigarette products.

There are currently 1,604 lung injury cases related to e-cigarette products.

BY TARAMHDVN

Vaping-Related Deaths Largely Linked to THC Products, Not Nicotine

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the emergency declaration during a news conference in Williamsburg, saying, "We want to simply solve the problem."

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the emergency declaration during a news conference in Williamsburg, saying, "We want to simply solve the problem."

BY HANNAH LIFSHUTZ

New York Declares Health Emergency Due to Measles Outbreak in Brooklyn