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Sussex County health officials are investigating a countywide mystery stomach illness with vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, chills, and fever. No definitive source or link has been identified, testing is not being conducted countywide, most patients recover in 1–3 days, and residents who think they’re affected are advised to see their doctor and report symptoms via [email protected]. Updates will follow as the probe continues.
Mayor Mamdani named Stanley Richards, a former inmate and longtime prisoner advocate, as the head of the NYC Department of Correction—the first formerly incarcerated leader of the agency—while appointing Dr. Alister Martin to head the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The changes come as Rikers Island operates under federal oversight amid a plan to replace the jail with four borough-based facilities by 2027, a shift that comes with a broadened power structure for the court-ordered monitor, ballooning costs, and ongoing labor and budget challenges.
A Spring Hill woman died as Tennessee health officials investigate a cluster of histoplasmosis cases, a rare fungal infection; authorities warned doctors to be on alert for more cases amid the health department’s probe.
A Florida doctor, Lily J. Voepel, faces disciplinary action after her office was found to have unsafe practices that led to at least three patients contracting hepatitis C, resulting in a temporary license suspension, fines, and mandatory training to improve infection control.
The Long Beach Health Department is planning to lay off or reassign up to 40 employees due to a nearly $4 million federal funding cut and an overall $11 million budget deficit, which has led to program closures and concerns about impacts on public health services.
More than 40 people, including patrons and staff, were infected with norovirus at Faccia Luna restaurant in State College, PA. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the outbreak, leading to the restaurant's temporary closure. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the virus, which is highly contagious and can spread easily. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, typically lasting one to three days. The public is advised to practice good hygiene to prevent further spread.
A norovirus outbreak at Faccia Luna, a popular restaurant in State College, Pennsylvania, led to a temporary three-day closure for deep cleaning by the state health department. The restaurant has since reopened, with officials confirming that the illnesses were due to norovirus, not food poisoning. Norovirus is highly contagious and a leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea in the U.S. The health department continues to investigate the source of the outbreak.
Faccia Luna Pizzeria in State College, PA, was temporarily closed after customers and employees fell ill with norovirus, confirmed by the Pennsylvania Health Department. The restaurant has since been cleaned and reopened, with ongoing investigations into the outbreak's source. Norovirus is highly contagious and can spread through contaminated food, water, or surfaces. The health department is working with local authorities to ensure safety and prevent further cases.
A norovirus outbreak at Faccia Luna restaurant in State College, Pennsylvania, led to illnesses among dozens of customers and staff, prompting a temporary closure for sanitization. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the virus as the cause, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The restaurant owner, Bill McFadden, stated that the virus likely spread from an infected individual rather than the food itself. Health authorities are investigating the outbreak's transmission source.
Knox County hospitals are seeing an increase in cases of 'walking pneumonia,' a mild form of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, according to the local health department. Symptoms initially resemble a chest cold but can develop into more severe conditions requiring hospital care. Dr. Megan Edwards from the Knox County Health Department advises that while the situation is not overly concerning, people should be aware of the symptoms, which can last over 10 days, and seek medical attention if needed. Walking pneumonia is contagious, and those affected should rest at home to prevent spreading the infection.
An E. coli outbreak in St. Louis County, which sickened over 100 people, has not been linked to lettuce from Andre's Banquet Center, despite initial suspicions. The Missouri Department of Health found no E. coli in the lettuce, but officials caution that this does not rule out the salads as a source due to the nature of bacterial contamination. The outbreak has led to serious health complications for some, and several lawsuits have been filed against the catering company.
An outbreak of whooping cough has affected eight high school students and one middle school student in the Port Washington-Saukville School District in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The district is collaborating with the local health department to implement mitigation measures, including enhanced cleaning procedures, to contain the spread. Parents have been advised to keep children with symptoms at home. This outbreak is part of a significant statewide increase in whooping cough cases, with 1,732 reported this year compared to just 51 last year.
A case of shigellosis, a highly contagious bacterial infection, has been confirmed at Escuela Fratney Elementary School in Milwaukee. The City of Milwaukee Health Department advises increased hand washing and urges those with diarrhea to stay home and consult a physician. To prevent further spread, sharing food at the school is discouraged until the outbreak is contained. For more information, residents can contact the Health Department.
Pharmaceutical stocks have plummeted following Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known anti-vaccine activist, to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines and health-related conspiracy theories have sparked investor panic, leading to significant declines in shares of major pharmaceutical companies like Moderna, AstraZeneca, and GSK. His nomination has been widely criticized, with concerns about potential impacts on public health infrastructure and vaccine distribution.
Cook Children's Hospital in Texas has reported a significant increase in Salmonella cases since July, with numbers rising from 43 in July to 74 in October. Despite the surge, the Texas Department of State Health Services has not declared an outbreak. The source of the infections remains unidentified, and health officials are urging those with symptoms to seek medical attention. Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, and can be severe in vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly.