Outbreak News

In this news report, I look at the state of New Mexico who reported the first hantavirus case and animal plague case of 2026 this week.

On today's news report, I discuss the increase in Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) infections, that can be spread through sex, in Minnesota.

In this news report, I look at the measles situation in Singapore and the public health measures they are taking.

In this news report, I look at the increase in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) cases reported in Chicago.

In this short news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreak in Bolivia, which prompted the CDC to issue a travel notice.

In this news report, I look at what the Brazil Ministry of Health is doing to vaccinate 1.2 million healthcare workers against dengue fever, using their homegrown vaccine.

In this news report, I look at the chikungunya outbreaks in Suriname and Seychelles.

In this news report, I look at the New World Screwworm (NWS) situation in Central America and Mexico and the efforts being made by the state of Texas and the US government to prevent its spread into the United States.

In this newscast, I look at the measles confirmed cases and deaths in Mexico since the beginning of 2025.

The Ethiopian government has declared the end to the its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on Monday. The completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days.