School attendance plummeted during Texas measles outbreak
When a measles outbreak hit West Texas earlier this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the…
France confirms 2 MERS coronavirus cases in returning travelers
Two cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been confirmed in France in individuals who recently…
ByHeart recalls organic baby formula amid infant botulism outbreak
ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some…
Angelo’s Debuts in Wilmington, Expanding Beloved Philly Cheesesteak Legacy | The Latest from WDEL News
The popular Philly cheesesteak restaurant Angelo’s celebrated its official debut in Wilmington this week. On Wednesday, the Wilmington…
Mexico reports new human case of H5 bird flu
Mexico has reported a new human case of H5 avian influenza in a 23-year-old woman in Mexico City,…
Chikungunya virus case confirmed in New York City suburb
A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
Limited access and funding hinders Ebola response in southern Congo, WHO says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Limited access and required funding are the key challenges facing health officials trying to…
Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7
NEW YORK — New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease…
Legionnaires death toll rises to 7 in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’…