Tag: virus
Alameda County child believed to be latest case of bird flu; source unknown
California health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda County tested positive for H5 bird flu last week.The source of infection...
Canadian teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu in critical condition
Canadian health officials announced Tuesday that a teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu from an unknown source is in critical condition.According to...
As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau
TIPTON, Calif. — There’s a sickness hovering over Tulare County‘s dairy industry.On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and calves were...
Opinion: Don't be stupid: Skipping your COVID booster could reduce your IQ
The nation’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is failing. Last year, only 22% of adults received the latest COVID booster, which is less than...
Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds
Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation’s largest milk producer scrambles to...
Virus that can cause paralysis in children is on the rise in California: A few safeguards
A respiratory virus that in rare cases can cause polio-like paralysis in children is on the rise in California and across the...