Health

Four wild mice collected in routine monitoring in open space in the Campo area have tested positive for hantavirus. County officials are reminding people they should never sweep or vacuum up after rodents if they find them in living spaces like homes, garages, sheds and cabins, but instead use “wet-cleaning” methods. Hantavirus is potentially deadly,…

Court of Covid — County executive vows to keep "ignorance, stupidity, or obstinance" from risking lives. Beth Mole - Jul 2, 2020 10:07 pm UTC Enlarge / This picture taken on April 5, 2019, shows nurses waiting for patients at the Rockland County Health Department in Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York, amid a measles outbreak.…

ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is forcing bars, restaurants and casinos to close, as well as all activities and events with over 25 people to be canceled. This order comes as the Allegheny County Health Department announced 233 new Coronavirus cases on Thursday. Over the last two weeks, the health department…

A COVID-19 outbreak in connection to UW fraternities grew to at least 66 infected students, according to the university. SEATTLE — A coronavirus outbreak on Greek row at the University of Washington’s Seattle campus continues to grow. As of Thursday, at least 62 fraternity residents tested positive for COVID-19, according to the university. Four other…

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