During 2024, the number of pandemic-prone and epidemic-prone disease outbreaks worldwide was estimated at 301. The data highlight a shift in disease outbreak patterns, with a decline in the number of ...

First, a reminder of the timeline. Canada’s recent trouble with measles began late in October 2024, when an infected traveller brought it to New Brunswick. By November 1, public health officials ...

The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest outbreak in the U.S.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An outbreak of tuberculosis was reported at a private Catholic high school in the Bay Area. Cases of TB have been ...

Here’s something to bark about. Experts say a respiratory virus that originated in man’s best friend could be a major threat to public health. Canine coronavirus, also known as CCoV, is associated ...

The Trump administration is closely monitoring the deadly Nipah virus outbreak after two confirmed cases in India. There is no vaccine for the virus, and it's more deadly than the coronavirus. NBC's ...

There have been two confirmed cases of Nipah virus in a hospital in West Bengal, India. Close to 200 people were also exposed to the infection. This has sparked concern across Asia, as the virus is ...

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Following the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, airports are screening travelers from the “affected areas” PR Thai Government The deadly Nipah virus has led some airports to start COVID-style ...

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After decades of control, measles is resurging across the United States, pushing the country closer to losing its elimination status. While Massachusetts and other New England states remain ...

New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals has launched the Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map, a tool designed to help clinicians and emergency response teams track global disease outbreaks and ...