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Several Northeastern states and New York City have officially formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to share expertise, improve coordination, and strengthen regional public health efforts, focusing on emergency preparedness, vaccine access, data sharing, and addressing health inequities.
Several Northeastern states and New York City have officially formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to share expertise, improve coordination, and strengthen regional public health efforts, focusing on emergency preparedness, vaccine policies, data sharing, and health equity.
New York and several Northeastern states have formed a regional public health coalition to promote vaccination and coordinate health efforts, in response to the Trump administration's policies and federal restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing the importance of science-based health measures and preparedness for events like the 2026 World Cup.
Norovirus, the stomach bug causing vomiting and diarrhea, has been on the rise in northeastern states including New Jersey this winter, with more than 1 in 10 people testing positive for the virus since mid-December. The CDC reports a 13.4% rolling three-week average for norovirus positive tests in the northeast, the highest among the four regions tracked, and a national increase of over 16% compared to previous years.
A salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef has affected at least 16 people, with six hospitalized, in four Northeastern states, including Massachusetts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that ground beef is the only common food reported in the outbreak, with cases reported in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The CDC is currently investigating the outbreak, and although no recall has been issued, people who consumed 80% lean ground beef from ShopRite stores in the affected states have reported illnesses. Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.