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Teen fighting for his life after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Florida beach

Only 25 per cent of those infected survive the lethal Naegleria Fowleri amoeba

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

California’s COVID-19 numbers show some improvement. Has the latest surge hit a peak?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s COVID-19 numbers are showing early signs of improvement, after the state’s case and hospital rates climbed steadily from early April through mid-July, though some regions of the state are faring better than others.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022

What it's like to date with HIV

"I'm still worthy, and I can respect myself while also respecting others."

Mic · Jul 26, 2022

Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for COVID-19

Manchin announced he had contracted the virus and was experiencing mild symptoms Monday morning.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2022

Sens. Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski have tested positive for COVID-19

Manchin said he was experiencing mild symptoms, while Murkowski said she was experiencing flu-like symptoms.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2022

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Fauci insists Americans should ‘listen’ to ‘doable mitigation methods’ despite pandemic fatigue

’It’s becoming more and more difficult to get people to listen, because even the people who are compliant want this behind them,’ Dr Anthony Fauci said

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Monkeypox ‘can be contained, absolutely’ in US, White House doctor says

There are 2,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the US, detected in 44 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2022

CDC shuts down its COVID-19 program for cruise ships

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships.

Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022