Feeling under the weather? Local health officials are tracking a variety of viruses making rounds in the community right now.

H5N1 virus continues to spread among animals, pet owners are increasingly concerned... The post How To Protect Your Cat ...

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has escalated dramatically, now impacting not only poultry but also mammals, including domestic ...

Hand sanitizer isn't as effective as handwashing at preventing the spread of norovirus, doctors and the CDC warn.

Franciscan Health added more visitor restrictions at its hospital in Crown Point at a time when hospitals nationwide are ...

In the U.S., HMPV typically circulates during specific seasons, starting in winter and continuing through spring. Health ...

Cases of norovirus are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to data from to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with holiday gatherings set to continue this ...

As of March 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer advises a five-day isolation period when you test positive for COVID-19, but recommends taking other precautions once ...

You can still spread norovirus during that time," the CDC warned. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly> Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.

Not anymore. In March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its COVID isolation guidelines based on symptoms, not time since testing positive. Bottom line: If you’re sick ...

The latest weekly report from the Arkansas Department of Health shows flu activity is increasing significantly in the state.

One person was seriously injured after striking a wire attached to a utility pole in New Haven early Thursday. Firefighters responding to an unrelated call discovered the single-car crash just after 3 ...