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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.

A Raccoon Distemper Outbreak Has Been Declared in the Toronto Area
Toronto Animal Services have declared a distemper outbreak in raccoons in the Toronto area. Distemper is a serious and contagious disease found in wildlife.

Cornell Shuts Down Ithaca Campus as COVID-19 Cases Surge 20x in a Week
Cornell University has announced that its Ithaca, New York campus will shut down following a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases among its students.

CDC Issues Warning of Drug-Resistant Superbug Fungus After Facilities in 2 Cities Report Cases
The C.D.C. has issued a warning regarding a drug-resistant superbug fungus, Candida auris, that preys upon those with weakened immune systems.

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

Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Calling Capt. Brett Crozier 'Stupid' for COVID-19 Memo
The outbreak on the naval ship has now grown to 150 crew members since Monday.

Italy Quarantines Around 16 Million People Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Among those infected is the Chief of Staff for the Italian Army, Salvatore Farina.

Coronavirus Outbreak: What We Know About the Viral Threat
From its origins in Wuhan, China to outbreaks spread across the world, here’s everything we know about the coronavirus outbreak.

CDC Confirms Second Wuhan Coronavirus Case in the U.S. (UPDATE)
The man who contracted the virus is being kept in isolation at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington.

Vaping-Related Deaths Largely Linked to THC Products, Not Nicotine
There are currently 1,604 lung injury cases related to e-cigarette products.

New York Declares Health Emergency Due to Measles Outbreak in Brooklyn
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the emergency declaration during a news conference in Williamsburg, saying, "We want to simply solve the problem."

Mumps Outbreak Reported at Houston ICE Detention Center
At least seven detainees have fell victim to the virus, but there is no evidence of the disease spreading outside of the center.

CDC: Throw Away Your Romaine Lettuce—Now
The agency is investigating a North American E. Coli breakout linked to the leafy vegetable.

CDC Warns Romaine Lettuce Is Suspect Amidst E. Coli Outbreak
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stern warning not to eat romaine lettuce - unless it's guaranteed it's not from Arizona.

Flesh-Eating Ulcer Disease Spreads in Australia
The flesh-eating Buruli ulcer disease has rapidly spread in Australia in the past five years, with professionals demanding an "urgent scientific response."

CDC Warns Synthetic Weed Can Lead to ‘Life-Threatening’ Bleeding
Even though states like New York have banned synthetic weed like K2 a long time ago, it's still around, and people are dying.

Roughly 1,200 Olympic Security Guards Quarantined After Virus Outbreak
With the Olympic Games fast approaching, 1,200 security guards have been quarantined.

A Utah 7/11 Is Spreading Hepatitis, So Everybody Run
The Salt Lake County Health Department has referred over 200 people so far.