Outbreaks

Health 14 hours ago

Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities

Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."

VIDEO 2 days ago

Milk supply under scrutiny as bird flu cases rise

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down the recent USDA orders for milk testing amid a bird flu outbreak on ‘Fox News Live.’

Health 4 days ago

‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness

An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.

Health 5 days ago

Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory

An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.

Restaurants 5 days ago

Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants to return after 20-year absence

Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are slated to make a comeback more than two decades after closing amid a hepatitis A outbreak. The son of its original founder will reopen the restaurant chain in 2025.

Cold and Flu November 19

Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'

Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.

Health November 14

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC says

Recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to cruise ship hot tubs, according to CDC reports. Infectious disease experts discuss symptoms and prevention.

Health November 11

Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized

The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.

Health October 31

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Doctors weigh in on potential concerns.

Health October 23

Washington state officials identify four new cases of bird flu, as H5N1 outbreak spreads

Four agricultural workers in Washington state were recently diagnosed with avian influenza A (H5N1). The cases mark the first human infections of the disease under investigation in the state.