CDC investigates multistate listeria outbreak in deli meat, cheese

CDC investigates multistate listeria outbreak in deli meat, cheese

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into a listeria outbreak that has been reported in six different states and has infected 16 people. At least 13 people have been hospitalized and one pregnant person suffered a pregnancy loss due to the illness. Additionally,…
US research station in Antarctica pauses travel after COVID outbreak infects 98

US research station in Antarctica pauses travel after COVID outbreak infects 98

(ANTARCTICA) -- A COVID-19 outbreak has hit a U.S. station in Antarctica, despite being in one of the most remote areas of the world. According to the National Science Foundation, which manages McMurdo Station -- the largest base on the continent -- at least 98 people have tested positive since the beginning of…
Pediatric hospital beds filled at highest rate in two years, data shows

Pediatric hospital beds filled at highest rate in two years, data shows

(NEW YORK) -- Across the country, pediatric bed occupancy is the highest it’s been in two years, with 78% of the estimated 40,000 beds filled with patients, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The rise in occupancy -- a 2% increase from last week…
Amy Schumer reveals son was hospitalized with RSV

Amy Schumer reveals son was hospitalized with RSV

(NEW YORK) -- Amid a nationwide surge in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, comedian and actress Amy Schumer revealed that her 3-year-old son was hospitalized due to the virus. Schumer shared in an Instagram post Sunday that her son Gene was taken to the emergency room and hospitalized…