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Cyclosporiasis infections top 10,000 people in Michigan - the epicenter of the Midwest outbreak. Gift link for @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 10,000 in Michigan as Parasite SpreadsA severe-diarrhea-inducing parasite has now infected more than 10,000 people in Michigan, the epicenter of an outbreak that’s been reported in 45 states in the US since May.www.bloomberg.comNEW: Measles infections for this year have already surpassed 2025 levels. And it's only late-July. My story for the milestone for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Measles Infections Surpass 2025 Total to Reach 35-Year HighUS measles cases in 2026 have already outpaced last year’s total and have reached a level not seen in more than three decades.www.bloomberg.comNEW: As cyclosporiasis cases jumped, the company linked to the outbreak - Taylor Farms - effectively delayed a recall that mounted in consumer confusion. Gift link for @business www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As Parasite Spawned Chaos, Taylor Farms Slow-Walked Its ResponseThe US Food and Drug Administration had apologized, Taylor Farms said in a post on X. An agency lab test linking its produce to the country’s worst cyclosporiasis outbreak in decades was a false posit...www.bloomberg.comSCOOP: Lettuce supplier Taylor Farms (tied to the ongoing parasite outbreak causing severe diarrhea) plans to initiate a recall, according to a document viewed by Bloomberg. The scope is not immediately clear. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Lettuce Grower Taylor Farms to Recall Products Tied to ParasiteLettuce supplier Taylor Farms told US regulators the company is preparing to issue a recall of ingredients linked to a parasite outbreak that’s sickened thousands in Michigan and nearby states, accord...www.bloomberg.comMichigan saw a 69% increase in Cyclosporiasis infections over the weekend. Latest from me for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Parasite Infections Tied to Severe Diarrhea Surge in MichiganInfections with a foodborne parasite that causes severe diarrhea surged over the weekend in Michigan, where more than 2,600 people have contracted the pathogen that’s spreading across the US.www.bloomberg.comNEW: NYC Health officials have identified 31 buildings in the Upper East Side with dead or alive Legionnaires' bacteria - 19 of the buildings are already cleaned. 12 will be cleaned by tomorrow. For @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC Finds Legionnaires’ Bacteria in 31 Upper East Side BuildingsNew York City officials identified dozens of buildings with Legionnaires’ bacteria in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, closing in on the source of an outbreak that has infected at least 46 people and hosp...www.bloomberg.comCyclospora - a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea - is spreading through the US and has infected 1,251 people in Michigan. Wash your fruits and veggies!! @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Explosive Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Infects 1,250 in MichiganA dangerous parasite that causes explosive diarrhea is spreading throughout the Midwest, as federal health officials investigate the still-undetermined source of the outbreak.www.bloomberg.comThe Upper East Side outbreak of Legionnaires' has infected at least 28 people and hospitalized 21. The health dept is racing to find the source and residents are growing concerned. Gift link for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Upper East Side Legionnaires’ Outbreak Source Remains UnknownNew York City officials have not yet identified the source of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side that has infected at least 28 people and hospitalized 21.www.bloomberg.comIt's a huge weekend in NYC: 4th of July and obvi Taylor Swift's wedding. But feels like temps reaching 110F is threatening plans. Make sure to hydrate and take care of others! Latest for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Extreme Heat Threatens Holiday Weekend Plans With 110F Real FeelA dangerous heat wave that is trapped over New York City is also trapping people in the city.www.bloomberg.comScoop with @rachelcohrs.bsky.social : The Trump admin has brought on 2 pandemic response staff - including a leader for the vacant Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response. @bloomberg.com 🎁🔗: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
White House Adds Pandemic Response Staff as Ebola Cases RiseThe Trump administration brought on two new pandemic response officials at the White House as the administration faces multiple infectious disease threats, a White House spokesperson confirmed.www.bloomberg.comSuspected Ebola case in the UK... story here for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Person in UK Tested for Possible Ebola as Cases Rise in AfricaA hospital in Scotland is a testing a patient for Ebola as central Africa faces a deadly outbreak of the virus.www.bloomberg.comScoop!! New CDC leaders vow to hire new staff following cuts from Musk’s DOGE, including filling the large numbers of acting roles, in all hands meeting today. @bloomberg.com 🎁🔗: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
New CDC Leaders Vow to Boost Skeleton Staff Left After DOGE CutsNew top leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told staff they’re focused on hiring more people, including for senior roles, to alleviate pressure on the agency, according to a r...www.bloomberg.comThe US public health workers sent to staff an Ebola facility in Kenya described a shambolic and hurried effort to stand up an isolation unit, leaving behind state of the art facilities back home. Latest for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Chaotic Push to Train Staff for US Ebola Outbreak Facility Alarms Health WorkersThe three-day session focused more on administrative tasks than spread prevention.www.bloomberg.comScoop!! Acting CDC leader Jay Bhattacharya is headed to Houston to meet with the DRC World Cup team as a sign of goodwill during the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, according to a person familiar. Latest for @bloomberg.com : www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Acting CDC Leader Makes Goodwill Visit to Congo’s World Cup TeamJay Bhattacharya, interim head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is meeting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s World Cup team, a sign of goodwill as their homeland grapples with an...www.bloomberg.comScoop!! CDC has activated a Level 3 response for the ongoing New World screwworm outbreak. Level 3 is the lowest level for responses and just allows the CDC to coordinate its response across the agency. The risk to humans is low. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
CDC Activates Screwworm Emergency Response as Cases IncreaseThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has started taking emergency measures against New World screwworm after the dangerous parasitic infection was detected in cattle in the country for th...www.bloomberg.comThe world built up preparedness efforts after the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Now, the system is being tested again after global health funding has been rolled back. Gift link for our @bloomberg.com Big Take today. With Jason Gale: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
How Funding Cuts Left the World Vulnerable to EbolaA strain with no known treatment or vaccine is spreading fast, and the international system built to contain outbreaks is in crisis.www.bloomberg.comScoop! CDC is asking its workforce to volunteer to assist with Ebola screenings in airports in the latest turn of response efforts. The agency has lost at least a quarter of its staff in the past year. Gift link for @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
CDC Asks Workforce to Volunteer for Airport Ebola ScreeningsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking volunteers from its workforce to go to domestic airports and help screen for Ebola as the deadly viral outbreak in the Democratic Republic ...www.bloomberg.comA paranoid leader, staff clashes and industry backlash. Inside Marty Makary's FDA. One high-profile misstep could put his job at risk, but there are attempts to right the ship. Gift link for @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Paranoia, Turmoil and Backlash: Inside the FDA Under Marty MakaryInsiders say one more high-profile misstep could put the commissioner’s job in jeopardy.www.bloomberg.comWhen measles comes to town, some vaccine hesitant parents are changing their minds about the MMR. “What are we doing? Why are we doing this?” one mom told me. “I wanted to protect my kids.” Gift link! @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
As Measles Takes Toll on Kids, Anti-Vaxxers Have Change of HeartEnough parents are quietly embracing the MMR that it’s helping to slow the outbreaks.www.bloomberg.comThe Trump Administration is trying to woo the MAHA moms after a disappointing executive order on pesticides ahead of the midterms. The MAHA moms and influencers came with a strategy. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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