The Latest Breaking News from DPH

Perry LongHorn Steakhouse Diners From October 7 Should Watch for Measles Symptoms Through October 28 After Georgia Alert

A measles patient dined at the Perry LongHorn Steakhouse on Oct. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. Georgia DPH says to watch for symptoms through Oct. 28.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Massachusetts Moves to Revoke All 12 RegalCare Nursing Home Licenses After Four Immediate Jeopardy Findings in Three Years

Massachusetts moved to revoke all 12 RegalCare nursing home licenses, citing the owner's unsuitability. What residents' families should know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Georgia Logs 22nd Measles Case of 2026 in Unvaccinated Macon County Resident Who Had Contact with Pennsylvania Patient

Georgia confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Macon County resident with no travel history who had contact with a Pennsylvania case. What families should do.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

Family demanding answers from nursing home after 93-year-old nun found dead on nearby snow bank in frigid temperatures

Margaret Healey, a former Catholic school teacher and nun with Alzheimer’s, was found unresponsive in the snow after wandering off in subzero temperatures as relatives question Connecticut facility’s response

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Deadly mosquito-borne virus sees Massachusetts towns shutting parks and fields

Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus causes death in around 30 percent of those who catch it and there is no vaccine

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024

T.N. to conduct health screening for Haj pilgrims

Haj screening camp organized by Department of Public Health in Chennai for pilgrims with vaccination and fitness verification.

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

DPH urges civic body to stock medicines for beneficiaries

DPH directs GCC to ensure immunisation schedule for children under RBSK is taken up during post-cyclone recovery; mobile medical units to conduct fever clinics & watch out for rain-related ailments; GCC to provide medicines for Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme & procure drugs from TNMSC for urban health centres.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

California Trial Court Allows First Amendment Claim Against L.A. Department of Public Health …

to go forward based partly on allegations that "DPH caused the suspension of [Alliance of Los Angeles County Parents'] Twitter Account."

Reason · Oct 10, 2023

Battle against mosquitoes: One vector-control activity to be conducted every Thursday in T.N.

TN to carry out vector-control activities every Thurs. to reduce burden of vector-borne diseases. DPH has asked deputy directors to carry out tyre removal, Aedes-free campaigns in schools, colleges, hospitals, PHCs, UPHCs & govt. buildings. Awareness to be created for community mobilisation & sustainability.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Guidelines for seasonal flu issued

DPH issues guidelines to prevent/control seasonal flu; only Category C patients to be tested. Mild fever/cough/sore throat (Category A) need not be tested, but should be isolated at home. Category B patients should be treated with Oseltamivir, isolated at home. Category C patients need testing, Oseltamivir, hospitalisation. Masks, vaccination advised…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023