West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say. More than 770 cases, including about 490 severe cases, were reported as of early September, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted this week. About 550 cases — 350 of them severe … Read more
It takes one music icon to know one. Nile Rodgers, the legendary producer and Chic bandleader, worshiped Sly Stone long before he became friends with the funk pioneer, who passed away at 82 on Monday, June 9. And he has the receipts to prove it. Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers helped welcome the … Read more
Fall has arrived — but the mosquitoes haven’t left. A New York resident who tested positive last week for a rare mosquito-borne illness has died, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) an imminent threat to public health. The unidentified Ulster County patient, the state’s first … Read more
This week, Dr. Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, revealed that he was recovering from West Nile virus. Fauci, 83 was hospitalized for six days and is now recuperating at home. “A full recovery is expected,” his spokesperson said, according to the Washington Post. What is West Nile virus … Read more
It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The first human case of West Nile virus this year in Wisconsin was confirmed Monday, the state’s top health agency announced. The person who tested positive for the virus is a Sheboygan County resident, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services stated. State Health Officer Paula Tran told Wisconsinites that even as … Read more
A Louisville resident has died from the West Nile virus, health officials confirmed. It is the first death reported this year in the Metro.According to Louisville Metro Health and Wellness, two more people in the area have also tested positive.Watch our report on the first two cases in the player below:This news comes just days … Read more