Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, reaching this milestone in just over two months, making it the fastest-spreading ever. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it's largely confined to eastern Congo, unlike the 2014-2016 epidemic, and officials warn the peak may still be ahead.
The U.S.'s largest multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' Mexican plant, has spread to nine states, infecting nearly 2,000 people. The CDC and FDA are investigating, while President Trump mentioned tariffs on Mexico due to the lettuce. Taylor Farms faced criticism for its response and a retraction regarding an FDA apology.
Taco Bell leadership scrambled to contain a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce, removing affected produce and reassuring customers. The outbreak has led to thousands of illnesses and a significant drop in foot traffic at restaurants.
The largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has expanded to nine states, with over 12,000 cases and 308 hospitalizations linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Health officials continue investigations.
A Detroit woman, Ella-Salone Jones, recounts severe cyclosporiasis symptoms after eating at Taco Bell, leading to hospitalization and legal action. Her case is part of a multi-state outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' shredded iceberg lettuce, despite a "false positive" test report.
The WHO warns the current Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, involving the untreatable Bundibugyo strain, could be one of the worst globally. Compounded by protracted conflict, community distrust, and unpaid health workers, the crisis has led to over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths by July 21, with health workers facing attacks and infection risks.
A new report details Taco Bell leadership's efforts to manage a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms, which led to thousands of illnesses. The chain removed affected lettuce, saw a drop in foot traffic, and launched a social media campaign to reassure customers.
The FDA announced its sixth Cyclospora outbreak investigation this year, with 72 new cases, contributing to over 11,500 total cases nationwide. This surge, already exceeding annual norms, follows a previous outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico, raising concerns about public health and agency capacity.
Thousands of commercial vessels stranded for months in the Persian Gulf due to the US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure risk a global marine bioinvasion 'super-spreader' event, as biofouling organisms on hulls could spread worldwide when trade resumes, according to a new study.
A Detroit woman, Ella-Salone Jones, recounts her severe cyclosporiasis illness, including up to 40 daily bathroom trips, after eating at a Southfield Taco Bell. She is now suing Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, the lettuce supplier, amid a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce.
Over 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with 2,536 cases recorded since May 15. The outbreak is spreading at a record pace, exacerbated by armed conflict, funding shortfalls, and a fragile health system, prompting the Prime Minister's visit.
A Wisconsin newlywed, Gretchen Pleuss, contracted Cyclospora during her Yellowstone honeymoon, leading to an emergency room visit. Her illness is part of a 41-state outbreak linked to shredded lettuce, causing 4,173 confirmed cases and 308 hospitalizations across the U.S.
The ongoing US-Iran war has led to a five-month chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, stranding over 1,500 vessels in the Persian Gulf. New research warns that prolonged biofouling on these ships' hulls could trigger a global marine invasive species super-spreader event when trade resumes, posing significant ecological and economic risks.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS faces a major test as a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands across the U.S., exposing a fragile food safety system. Experts blame chronic underfunding, budget cuts, and personnel turnover for hampering the response and eroding public trust, despite agency assurances.
Federal officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak with over 12,000 cases nationwide, including 72 linked to an unknown product under FDA traceback. This summer's surge is the highest on record, with Michigan reporting 7,171 cases, prompting a recall of some products.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen over 1,000 deaths and 2,400 cases in two months. Contact tracing is failing, with over 80% of new cases appearing outside known contacts, exacerbated by conflict, transient workers, and community mistrust.
Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
easyJet reported a 70% slide in Q2 pre-tax profits to £85m, primarily due to a £105m increase in fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and a trend of later customer bookings. The airline's agreed £5.7bn takeover by Apollo Global Management faces potential EU ownership rule scrutiny.
Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are recalled across five US states due to potential Salmonella contamination. This recall coincides with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, affecting thousands nationwide, raising concerns about foodborne illnesses.
Research reveals low-income urban neighborhoods in Baltimore and Washington, DC, have more mosquitoes due to invasive nonnative trees. Rotting leaves from these plants provide a rich food source for larvae, leading to faster growth, increased survival, and larger adult mosquitoes, enhancing disease transmission.
Over 1,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, confirmed by Africa's health body. With 2,473 cases, it's the fastest-growing outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which a vaccine clinical trial has just begun in Oxford.
The World Health Organization published new data showing the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, involving a new Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 deaths in Congo and Uganda. Lack of vaccines, medicine, and funding, alongside attacks on health workers, are compounding the crisis.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak, likely linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, has sickened over 7,100 people in Michigan, highlighting leafy greens as a major source of foodborne illness due to high consumption, growth methods, and raw consumption without a 'kill step'.
