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Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the United States, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths from flu so far... Read More.

South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases

Saturday, January 10 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak.This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials.The outbreak has... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC

Saturday, January 10 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity remains elevated throughout the United States, with children being hit especially hard, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC on Friday estimated there have been at least 15 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and... Read More.

Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been 120,000 hospitalizations so far this season, a 38.8% increase from the prior... Read More.

US measles cases surpass 2,000, highest in 30 years: CDC

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. has surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As of Dec. 23, a total of 2,012 cases have been reported in the U.S.... Read More.

Flu cases on the rise amid holiday travel, gatherings, latest CDC data shows

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flu activity is increasing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings, according to the latest data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths from... Read More.

Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Concerns about the flu spreading in the U.S. are growing as the U.K. continues to see a spike in cases among children and young adults.The increased number of cases in the U.K., could be a predictor for the flu season in... Read More.

14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported in Florida, may be linked to gym

Sunday, December 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 14 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in central Florida.In an email to state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, the Florida Department of Health revealed the outbreak is linked to a gym, reported ABC News affiliate WFTV.The letter from... Read More.

US cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August

Tuesday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Cases of norovirus are rising across the United States, doubling over the last few months, according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Nearly 14% of tests came back positive for norovirus during the most recent week... Read More.

Judge dismisses criminal cases against Comey, James

Monday, November 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on the grounds that the appointment of the U.S. attorney who brought the indictments was invalid.The judge dismissed the charges without... Read More.

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