CDC
-
CDC investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet bearded dragons, pet hedgehogs
CDC is investigating two separate multistate Salmonella illness outbreaks, one linked to contact with pet bearded dragons and one linked to contact with pet hedgehogs. It’s important to always wash…
-
Cruise Ship No Sail Order Extended Through October 31, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger…
-
Warning – COVID-19 in Saba
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Saba is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Saba. Travelers at increased…
-
Warning – COVID-19 in Sint Eustatius
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Sint Eustatius is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Sint Eustatius. Travelers…
-
Warning – COVID-19 in Bonaire
Warning – Level 3, COVID-19 risk in Bonaire is high, and new cases are increasing Key Points CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Bonaire. Travelers at increased…
-
Watch – Leptospirosis in Fiji
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease. People (and animals) can get infected when they are exposed to the urine of infected animals. They can also get infected from water, soil, or…
-
Salmonella Investigation Update
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html Key points: 41 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley have…
-
Watch – Chikungunya in Chad
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito bites. Symptoms of chikungunya disease usually begin 3-7 days after a bite by an infected…
-
Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine…
-
New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at…