Poliovirus detected in more wastewater near New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts as the virus was detected in the wastewater of another county in the New York City area.
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Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
The country's monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so far limited vaccine supplies.
Vaccine-derived polio is on the rise. A new vaccine aims to stop the spread
Countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are counting more cases of vaccine-derived polio. One reason for this, say experts, is that vaccination efforts have lapsed during the pandemic.
Ready, Set ... Think! Hackathon Aims To Kill Off Fake Health Rumors
How do you fight misinformation around neglected tropical diseases? In this competition, teams of college students across the globe had 24 hours to cook up a cool plan.
Public Health Workers In Kansas Walk Away Over Pressure From Pandemic Politics
Across the country, they are quitting and the exodus is particularly pronounced in rural Kansas where opposition to mask mandates and other public health edicts remains strong.
Some States To Out-Of-Towners: If You Come Visit, Plan To Quarantine For 2 Weeks
The 14-day quarantine rule — which in some areas carries fines of up to $10,000 — is meant to help contain the spread of COVID-19, but enforcement varies from state to state.
Former Top Health Officials: Do More Testing And Contact Tracing Or Expect Outbreaks
Former federal health officials Andy Slavitt and Scott Gottlieb tell Morning Edition that more coronavirus testing and contact tracing are needed for U.S. businesses to reopen safely.