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Since late 2024, Panama has reported 613 confirmed cases of Oropouche virus across seven regions, with the disease spreading from Colombia and transmitted mainly through insect bites. Symptoms include high fever, headache, and muscle pain, with risks during pregnancy and potential neurological complications. The health authorities recommend preventive measures, and the CDC has issued travel advisories, but no vaccines are currently available.
A woman in Long Island was diagnosed with chikungunya, a mosquito-borne tropical disease rarely seen in the U.S., after experiencing severe fever and joint pain, raising concerns about the virus's spread in new regions.
New York state has confirmed its first locally acquired case of chikungunya in six years, with the patient having no recent foreign travel, but officials have not found the virus in local mosquitoes and say the risk to the public remains low.
A case of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus typically seen in South America, has been confirmed in a Long Island resident, marking the first local transmission in New York since 2015. The virus causes symptoms like fever and joint pain, and while rare, severe cases can occur. The risk of transmission in New York is currently very low due to colder temperatures, but health officials advise precautions against mosquito bites. The increase in outbreaks globally is linked to climate change and urbanization.
New York reports its first locally acquired chikungunya case in six years, confirmed on Long Island, likely contracted from an infected mosquito, with low public health risk but ongoing precautions recommended to prevent mosquito bites.
New York health officials confirmed the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in six years, with the individual having traveled outside the region but not internationally. The virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a very low current risk due to seasonal mosquito activity, and no local mosquito pools have tested positive. The illness causes symptoms like fever and joint pain, and while rarely fatal, vulnerable populations should remain cautious.
New York has confirmed its first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in six years, detected in Nassau County, though there is no evidence of ongoing transmission. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, is rare in the U.S., with most cases linked to international travel. The current risk of spread is very low due to cooler fall temperatures, and the disease typically causes mild symptoms, though vulnerable populations are at higher risk.
West Nile virus cases in the US are about 40% higher than usual this summer, with roughly 770 human cases reported, including nearly 500 severe cases, raising concerns about an unusual outbreak. Most cases occur in August and September, and experts warn that the intensity of the outbreak and the percentage of infected mosquitoes are concerning, especially for vulnerable populations. Preventative measures include wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.
West Nile virus cases in the US are 40% higher than usual this year, with over 770 cases reported, prompting health warnings and urging the public to take protective measures against mosquito bites, especially in states like Massachusetts and Colorado where infection rates are notably high.
France has seen a significant rise in locally-acquired chikungunya cases this summer, with nearly 400 cases reported, up from just one last year, driven by the spread of tiger mosquitoes due to climate change, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases across Europe.
Vermont has confirmed its first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus, a mosquito-borne disease with mild symptoms for most, but potentially severe for vulnerable populations. The virus was detected in local mosquitoes, prompting health advisories to prevent bites and reduce standing water. Monitoring will continue until the first fall frost, with no current cases of West Nile or EEE viruses reported this year.
A new case of West Nile virus has been reported in Lancaster County, bringing the total to five cases this year. The virus, primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a low risk of human-to-human spread but can cause serious neurological illness in severe cases, especially among older adults and those with certain health conditions. Prevention includes avoiding mosquito bites and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed.
Utah reports 8 human cases of West Nile virus, including 1 death, with Davis County experiencing 3 cases and Utah County 5, prompting increased mosquito control efforts amid active virus transmission.
The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a West Nile virus alert due to increasing cases and two fatalities, urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites during the hot and rainy summer, especially in western and central agricultural regions where the primary mosquito spreader is prevalent.
New Jersey health officials are investigating a potential case of locally acquired malaria in Morris County, the first since 1991, prompting warnings to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water to reduce risk, although the overall threat remains low.