The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating fish from a California market

Her infection may become more common as climate change causes the oceans to warm, researchers say

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna rolled out nationwide: Latest

An updated Coronavirus booster that targets a new variant is expected to be made available in September

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Nearly 60,000lbs of ground beef recalled over E. coli fears

Traces of E. coli found in raw beef produced in Wisconsin and shipped to Georgia, Michigan and Ohio

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

COVID levels are so high, they're approaching 2020's initial peak, as the WHO urges those at high risk to take any booster they can get their hands on

It’s yet another sign that while the official pandemic state may be over, the days of COVID are far from it.

Fortune · Sep 16, 2023

US FDA approves new COVID vaccine: Here’s everything you need to know

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken cognizance of the COVID situation and has approved the use of updated COVID vaccines. The vaccines have been authorized "for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines formulated to more closely target currently circulating variants and to provide better protection against serious consequences…

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

How dangerous is extreme heat for America’s workers?

Nearly 40 US workers die annually due to environmental heat exposure. Thousands more are injured.

USAFacts · Sep 15, 2023

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Rare brain-eating amoeba kills Arkansas resident

Arkansas public health department said a resident died from Naegleria fowleri after likely being exposed at a country club

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Snakes alive! Man shocked to find he had 20 rattlers in his garage

Nest of venomous western diamondbacks found lurking near water heater in Mesa, Arizona

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Up First briefing: UAW strike; Birmingham church bombing anniversary; NPR news quiz

The United Auto Workers union strikes against the Big 3 automakers. Lessons learned 60 years after the Birmingham church bombing. See how much news you remember with this week's quiz.

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023