Uptick in respiratory illnesses across the U.S.

Dr Will Welfare, UKHSA Incident Director, said: “This is the first time we have detected this virus in humans in the UK. As soon as we get such a result, we immediately start work with partners to learn everything we can about it. Our investigation is continuing at pace and we will publish further information…

Some hospitals have reactivated mask mandates in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases and influenza respiratory infections, although the current increase is minimal compared to the spikes seen during the pandemic. (iStock) BACK TO MASKING – Some hospitals in New York and several other states have reinstated mask mandates. Here’s what doctors have to…

Federal safety officials are investigating whether recalled meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club warehouses across the country are involved in an outbreak of salmonella that has stricken two dozen people in 14 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted a food safety alert cautioning consumers about Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat…

Health 25 August 2023, 6:39 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that Novo Nordisk has hired Thermo Fisher as its second contract manufacturer for its hugely popular weight-loss drug Wegovy. Novo Chief Financial Officer Karsten Munk Knudsen told Reuters in May the company had signed up a second contract manufacturer in the United States, but…

Planning focused more on burying the dead than averting disaster, ex-health secretary says.

New year kicks off with a rise in respiratory virus infections and hospitalizations – CBS News Watch CBS News Triple threat of respiratory viruses is driving an increase in infections and hospitalizations across the U.S. Dr. Celine Gounder offers tips to stay healthy and advice for what to do if you feel sick. Be the…