First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Jul 18, 2026
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Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure: Disinfection
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands
A hantavirus-stricken cruise ship with more than 140 people on board has arrived at Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, where the passengers and some of the crew are to disembark.
May 10, 2026
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Norovirus sickens hundreds on three cruise ships: CDC
Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows.
Dec 20, 2024
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More than 100 people got sick on a world cruise that just left Fort Lauderdale, CDC says
More than 100 people have fallen ill with stomach problems on a months-long world cruise that recently stopped in Fort Lauderdale.
Feb 5, 2024
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New analysis shows that disinfection is the most effective way to prevent viral contamination of restroom surfaces
A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control demonstrates that viral particles spread to many restroom surfaces during toilet flushing, regardless of whether the toilet lid is up or down. In this ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Infant death linked to contaminated breast pump: CDC
Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday.
Mar 3, 2023
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