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health11 days ago•19 min saved

CDC tightens at-home monitoring for people at highest hantavirus risk

The CDC has tightened guidance for those at the highest risk of hantavirus exposure tied to a cruise-ship outbreak, requiring stay-at-home isolation, limited contact with others, avoidance of non-home buildings, and coordinated travel with state or local health departments. Experts say the rules may be hard to follow in practice, but officials emphasize the low overall risk to the public while underscoring the virus’s severity and limited treatment options.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc #contact-tracing #disease-outbreaks

health19 days ago•5 min saved

Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Global Tracing, Public Risk Low

An outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise MV Hondius has led to evacuations and a worldwide contact-tracing effort after several deaths; health authorities say the Andes strain can spread in close contact but the overall risk to the general public remains very low, with British passengers facing 45 days of self-isolation as investigations continue.

via BBC|

#andes-strain #contact-tracing #hantavirus

health26 days ago•23 min saved

TB exposure alerts hit California schools as infections rise

California health officials confirmed tuberculosis exposure at Justin Garza High School with one active infection and 22 of 169 exposed testing positive but asymptomatic; a possible exposure was also reported at Sunset Elementary in San Ysidro. No students or staff are currently contagious on campus, and investigators are conducting contact tracing and free screenings. San Diego County TB cases have risen from 193 in 2020 to 265 in 2025, highlighting a rising trend in the state.

via New York Post|

#california #contact-tracing #health

health3 months ago•22 min saved

No Additional Tuberculosis Cases Linked to Patchogue-Medford HS as Suffolk Health Investigates

Suffolk County health officials say one active tuberculosis case has been identified in the Patchogue-Medford High School community; the investigation is ongoing, with free testing offered to potentially exposed individuals and tests conducted at the high school on Jan. 28 and 30, with a follow-up in March after the two‑month incubation period. No additional cases have been identified and privacy protections are in place.

via Patch|

#contact-tracing #health #mantoux-test

local9 months ago•1 min saved

Two Klein Cain High Students Diagnosed with Tuberculosis

Two students at Klein Cain High School have been diagnosed with active tuberculosis, prompting health officials to conduct contact tracing and notify potentially exposed students' parents, while emphasizing that TB requires prolonged close contact to transmit and the affected students are receiving medical care and not on campus.

via Click2Houston|

#contact-tracing #klein-cain-high-school #local

health9 months ago•2 min saved

Tuberculosis Alert Issued at Cache Creek Casino Resort

A case of contagious tuberculosis has been confirmed at Cache Creek Casino Resort in Yolo County, prompting health officials to conduct contact tracing and notify potentially exposed individuals. The disease can spread through coughs, sneezes, or speech, and symptoms include a prolonged cough, chest pain, weight loss, and fever. Guests are advised to seek medical advice if they experience symptoms or have compromised immune systems.

via KCRA|

#cache-creek-casino #contact-tracing #contagious-disease

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Authorities Update on HIV Positive Sex Worker Case and Public Health Measures

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and local health departments are working to contact over 200 people who may have had contact with an HIV-positive sex worker, Linda Leccesse, arrested in May. Despite efforts, there has been minimal increase in HIV testing, and no new positive cases have been reported. Health officials encourage testing for HIV and other STIs.

via Marietta Times|

#contact-tracing #health #hiv

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tuberculosis Outbreak Prompts Urgent Contact Tracing at Chicago Migrant Shelters"

Tuberculosis cases have been reported at migrant facilities in Chicago, prompting urgent contact tracing by health officials following a recent measles outbreak. The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed a small number of cases in multiple shelters and revealed that a fifth of Latin American arrivals carry latent tuberculosis, which is not contagious or symptomatic. While the situation is concerning, officials emphasize that tuberculosis is not a substantial threat to the public and can be treated with antibiotics.

via Daily Mail|

#chicago #contact-tracing #health

health-public-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Measles Outbreak Triggers Public Health Alert for Bus Passengers

A man from Co Westmeath, Ireland, died after contracting measles following a trip to the UK, prompting a search for individuals he may have come into contact with, including bus passengers. Medical authorities are on high alert after suspected measles cases emerged in several counties, particularly among children. Tánaiste Micheál Martin called for a measles vaccine campaign, expressing concern over falling vaccination rates. The HSE urged anyone with symptoms to contact their GP and listed signs of measles, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and early detection.

via Irish Independent|

#contact-tracing #health-public-safety #measles

health2 years ago•1 min saved

UC Davis Implements Contact Tracing for Contagious Tuberculosis Case

UC Davis is conducting contact tracing after an individual with contagious tuberculosis (TB) was identified in the Davis campus community. The university is working with Yolo County health officials to identify and notify close contacts of the infected person. Symptoms of active TB include a persistent cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood. The risk of exposure to the general community is low, and TB can be treated and cured.

via University of California, Davis|

#contact-tracing #health #public-health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Quantifying SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Risk: Insights from 7 Million Contacts"

A study analyzing 7 million contacts recorded by the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales found a strong correlation between app-computed risk scores and actual transmission probability of SARS-CoV-2. The study revealed that longer exposures at greater distances had similar transmission risk to shorter exposures at closer distances. The probability of transmission increased linearly with the duration of exposure and continued to increase over several days. Households accounted for 6% of contacts but 40% of transmissions. The findings suggest that digital contact tracing can provide precise risk analysis to inform public health measures during a pandemic.

via Nature.com|

#contact-tracing #covid-19 #digital-measurement

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Tuberculosis Outbreak Spreads to 26 Las Vegas Schools

Over 600 people have been potentially exposed to tuberculosis after a person with active TB visited 26 schools in the Las Vegas area over a year. Public health officials are investigating the spread of the disease and have begun contacting those who may have been exposed. The infected person, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently receiving treatment. Health officials are coordinating testing for students and staff who had close contact with the infected person, and notifications have been sent to parents. Testing is expected to begin in January, and the health district will use a blood test to detect TB. Similar TB exposures have occurred in other states recently.

via USA TODAY|

#contact-tracing #health #las-vegas

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tuberculosis Outbreak at Nebraska Daycare: Over 500 Exposed and Tested"

Over 500 children and staff at a YMCA drop-in daycare center in Omaha, Nebraska, are being tested for possible exposure to tuberculosis after a case at the site prompted a public health emergency. The infected person, whose identity has not been disclosed, tested positive for tuberculosis, leading to concerns about the potential spread of the disease. Health officials are conducting contact tracing and clinics to test and treat those who may have been exposed. Tuberculosis symptoms include a persistent cough, chest pain, and weight loss.

via USA TODAY|

#contact-tracing #health #nebraska

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"Monkeypox Outbreak: State Launches Island-wide Vaccination Campaign"

The Hawaii Department of Health has reported two additional cases of mpox on Oahu, bringing the total number of cases statewide since June 3, 2022, to 44. The cases primarily spread among social networks of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Health officials recommend contact tracing and advise those at higher risk to consider getting vaccinated with two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which is available statewide.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|

#contact-tracing #hawaii #health

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"India's Battle Against a Deadly Viral Outbreak: Inside the Race to Stop It"

A deadly viral outbreak of the Nipah virus in India has prompted swift action from healthcare authorities. The virus, believed to be spread from bats, has a high fatality rate and no authorized treatments or vaccines. The outbreak was detected after several patients presented with flu-like symptoms and neurological problems. The patients were isolated and tested, confirming three cases of Nipah. Strict lockdown measures and contact tracing have been implemented to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.

via Ars Technica|

#contact-tracing #containment #health