• Current Affairs
• By Elvis C
• 2024 年 8 月 28 日

Health Officials Warn of Rising Threat from Sloth Fever Virus in the U.S.

In a concerning development, health officials in the United States have issued a health advisory regarding the Oropouche virus, colloquially known as ‘sloth fever’. This alarming warning comes as more than 20 individuals returning from travel to Cuba and Brazil have tested positive for the virus in recent months. As the outbreak unfolds, federal health agencies are urging travelers to remain vigilant, especially those visiting regions where the virus is prevalent. The Oropouche virus...

• Current Affairs
• By Elvis C
• 2024 年 8 月 28 日

Health Officials Sound Alarm on Sloth Fever Virus as Cases Emerge in the U.S.

In a startling development, the Oropouche virus, commonly referred to as ‘sloth fever,’ has made its way to the United States, prompting urgent health advisories from officials. This potentially fatal disease, transmitted through insect bites, has raised alarms particularly among travelers returning from regions such as Cuba and Brazil, where cases have been notably reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warnings, highlighting that over 20 individua...