Health August 20 Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.
Health August 19 Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.
Health August 18 Valley fever cases spike to record levels in West Coast state, health officials warn Valley fever fungal infection surges across California, affecting thousands with symptoms similar to COVID-19 and potential serious health complications.
Health August 15 Mosquito-borne dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination Dengue fever cases have surged in Hawaii with the latest travel-related infection, prompting health department warnings about mosquito-borne virus prevention for returning travelers.
Health August 8 More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 16 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.
VIDEO August 8 CDC warns of new virus outbreak in China  91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
Insects August 7 Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here's what Americans should know Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has caused an outbreak in China, but public health experts say the risk for spread and infection in U.S. remains low.
VIDEO August 7 U.S. issues travel warning for chikungunya virus 91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss China's outbreak of the chikungunya virus and the U.S. issuing a travel warning in the region.
VIDEO August 6 CDC issues travel warning amid Chikungunya outbreak in China 91±¬ÁÏ State Department correspondent Gillian Turner reports on the outbreak of Chikungunya in China, the response from the Chinese as well as the U.S. on 'Special Report.'
Health August 6 Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain China is battling a widespread chikungunya outbreak using drones, insecticides and quarantine measures, as a mosquito-borne virus has infected over 7,000 people in Guangdong.
Health August 4 Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.