- Staying Informed: The Latest Updates on Mpox from the CDC
To better protect yourself and your community, as well as contribute to the collective efforts to combat the spread of mpox, it’s essential to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest information on the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as a reliable source of comprehensive data, including national and global ...
- Mpox Outbreak in Chicago and Possible Summer Rise in Cases
The Chicago Public Health Department reported that the city has seen an uptick of mpox cases since mid-April. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert regarding the rising mpox diagnoses, with the Chicago Public Health Department reporting 20 new cases since mid-April. Howard Brown Health, an LGBTQ-focused clinic in Chicago, diagnosed ...
- Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness: The Importance of Social Connection in Mental Health
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announces an advisory addressing the “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” Recognizing the urgent need to address this collective mental health crisis, Dr. Murthy released an advisory on the matter, laying out a comprehensive framework for a “National Strategy to Advance Social Connection,” highlighting the importance of social infrastructure, public ...
- The ‘Arcturus’ COVID Variant: What You Need to Know
Although COVID cases are steadily decreasing, new COVID variants continue to emerge, posing unique challenges to global health efforts. A new omicron subvariant, Arcturus – named after the constellation – is a newly identified strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
According to the CDC, Arcturus is responsible for more than 9% of COVID cases ...
- Staying Informed: Accessible and Up-to-Date COVID-19 Data
Data plays a pivotal role in understanding the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. By tracking infection rates, deaths, and vaccination numbers, we gain insights into the effectiveness of public health measures and the impact they have on our communities. Timely access to this data empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being, ...
- End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: What Does That Mean?
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) authorized by the U.S. government ended on May 11, 2023. The end of the PHE simply means that the virus is no longer at a point where it poses an overwhelming threat to our healthcare infrastructure, but it does not mean that COVID-19 is no longer an issue in ...
- At-Home COVID-19 Testing Programs Share How to Engage Diverse Communities in Public Health
FOR RELEASE: October 6, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Sonya Sutton, sonya.sutton@duke.edu, 919-608-0480 (m)
DURHAM, N.C. – Programs that distributed more than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests to counties in North Carolina, Tennessee, and California with large underrepresented racial and ethnic populations were successful in getting test kits into the hands of community members and changing people’s behaviors in ...
