The multi-country cholera outbreak has recently expanded to reach the 29th country this year, with the African region remaining the most affected, with 16 countries reporting cholera cases.
In the Caribbean, both the Dominican Republic and Haiti have reported cholera outbreaks this year.
In 2023, 603,731 cholera cases and 3,804 deaths have been reported.
29 Countries Report Cholera Outbreaks in 2023
Airport Screening Identifies 30 Known Pathogens
A new air passenger screening program announced today will provide early detection of influenza, RSV, and about thirty respiratory viruses.
Confirmed on November 6, 2023, the U.S. CDC's Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program has tested about 360,000 air travelers from more than 135 countries.
Individual samples collected from air travelers provide the most granular and reliable data for detecting pathogens. All samples are voluntary and de-identified.
Flu Season Remains Mostly Green
The best news concerning the 2023-2024 flu season in the United States is that most people have yet to be impacted by an influenza virus.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six states reported a moderate level of seasonal flu cases as of November 3, 2023, and two areas (Alaska and Puerto Rico) reported more intensive influenza outbreaks.
Flu Season Remains Mostly Green
The best news concerning the 2023-2024 flu season in the United States is that most people have yet to be impacted by an influenza virus.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six states reported a moderate level of seasonal flu cases as of November 3, 2023, and two areas (Alaska and Puerto Rico) reported more intensive influenza outbreaks.