Outbreaks
- 1.4 million vaccines from global stockpile support yellow fever control in Nigeria
- WHO supports the immunization of 874 000 people against yellow fever in Nigeria
- WHO provides 1.2 million antibiotics to fight plague in Madagascar
- Partners commit to reduce cholera deaths by 90% by 2030
- World hunger again on the rise, driven by conflict and climate change, new UN report says
- Sierra Leone to begin cholera vaccination drive in disaster-affected areas
Medical News
- School re-openings in US may increase COVID-19 spread unless targeted interventions are in place
- Carers of adults with intellectual disability report higher rates of lockdown mental health problems
- Research sheds light on how membrane proteins could be influenced by lipid environments
- Cold plasma inactivates SARS-CoV-2
- Study reveals higher incidence of immunology diseases in donor sperm-conceived adults
- Genetic variation not linked with differences in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality
- Study provides the most detailed picture on stimulant use by LGB individuals
- Researchers solve the mystery of how giant molecular proton pump works
- Study identifies genetic mutation associated with rare blood vessel disease
- Navy lab develops long range temperature scanning sensor system
Public Health
- Salmonella Investigation UpdateA CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html
- Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine PreparednessThe 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 preparedness.
- New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasingNew 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 heightened risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.