What is Norovirus? surge, facts and prevention tips
There is a significant surge in cases of norovirus, also known as 'stomach flu' or 'stomach bug,' in the United States (US).
Global measles cases jumped in 2023 due to ‘inadequate’ vaccine coverage
(Reuters): Measles cases rose 20 per cent last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world’s poorest countries and those riddled with conflict, the World Health Organisation and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Nearly half of all the large and
One person dies after eating McDonald’s hamburger
A severe outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has resulted in one death and dozens of illnesses, as confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday. The outbreak, which began in late September, has affected individuals across many western states, with
