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Early Northern Hemisphere influenza surge and G155E mutation

7 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Influenza season shows rise in severe cases and deaths

Public health officials in the Northern Hemisphere are reporting an unusually early onset of influenza activity. In the United States, the surge is notably driven by the West Coast rather than the South. Surveillance dat

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Southwest US heat, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

32 clusters · 144 sources · last updated

Latest: Four Corners region faces catastrophic flooding and tornado damage

Throughout the late summer and early autumn, the Southwest United States experienced a volatile cycle of extreme heat, wildfire risks, and life-threatening flooding. In August, a severe heat wave impacted California, Ar

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North American rabies activity increase

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Canada reports surge in rabies cases, particularly in Quebec raccoons

Rabies activity has seen a notable rise across North America in 2026. In Los Angeles County, health officials reported a raccoon infected with rabies in Westlake Village, marking a potential first for the area in over 50

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West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Balkans

32 clusters · 367 sources · last updated

Latest: San Fernando declared high risk for West Nile Virus

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and the Balkans continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, the CDC has reported 1,328 human cases across 45 states, with 1,004 classified as neuroi

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West Nile virus surge across Europe and North America

98 clusters · 878 sources · last updated

Latest: Bisceglie launches mosquito control to combat West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus outbreak has expanded significantly across Europe. By early September 2026, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,086 locally acquired infections across 15 countries

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Cyclorphine synthetic drug emergence and fatalities

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Cychlorphine: Potent new opioid linked to death in Los Angeles

Health officials and law enforcement have identified a potent synthetic designer drug, cyclorphine (also referred to as cychlorphine), which is linked to numerous fatal overdoses. Described as being up to ten times more

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Prolonged October heat wave and intensifying wildfires in CA

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: California wildfire threat rises amid Santa Ana winds and power shutoffs

The extreme weather event in Southern California has evolved into a prolonged October heat wave, with temperatures in some locations reaching 15 to 27 degrees above seasonal norms. Extreme heat warnings remain active for

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Death of actor Dennis Haskins

3 clusters · 124 sources · last updated

Latest: Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ star, dies of Parkinson’s

American actor Dennis Haskins, widely recognized for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom ‘Saved by the Bell’, has died at the age of 75. Haskins passed away on September 27 at Providence Saint Joseph Med

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U.S. coastal bacteria level health advisories

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Los Angeles County issues beach bacteria warnings

Public health officials in several U.S. coastal regions have issued warnings due to elevated bacteria levels in ocean waters. In early September, Florida and California reported bacteria concentrations exceeding safety s

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