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Arizona: Maricopa County measles tally now 14

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (277+ words) On Friday, Maricopa County health officials reported an additional confirmed measles case, bringing the total numver to 14 in 2026. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) reports This case is linked to a confirmed local case, which had no travel…...

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Arizona: Human plague case reported in Apache County

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (129+ words) Health officials in Apache County, Arizona, report a confirmed case of human plague in a county resident. The individual was treated and has recovered. This is the first confirmed case of this disease in Apache County since 2015 and fourth case…...

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New Mexico reports first hantavirus case of 2026

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (346+ words) New Mexico health authorities report a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). The patient has recovered from the illness. This is the first hantavirus case reported in New Mexico this year. Since 1993, New Mexico has…...

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Mexico: Rickettsiosis deaths rise to 7 in Sonora in first weeks of 2026

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (294+ words) Sonora has accumulated seven deaths and 19 confirmed cases of rickettsiosis in 2026, as of February 21, according to official figures reported by Universo Ortiz Arballo, Director of Epidemiology for the State Health Department. According to the report, so far this year, 135 suspected…...

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Texas: El Paso health officials report 17 measles cases, including 13 at ICE Camp East Montana, Congresswoman Escobar responds

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (306+ words) The City of El Paso Health Department reported 17 measles cases in the area on Thursday, including 13 at the Camp East Montana Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, which is outside the City's jurisdiction. The four community cases within the City…...

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Costa Rica: E. coli outbreak sickens more than 100 at Alajuela prison

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (167+ words) Costa Rica health officials report an outbreak of Escherichia coli at La Reforma Penitentiary Center, in Alajuela, which has caused gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting in more than 100 people, including inmates and staff. Given this situation, the corresponding…...

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Mexico: Chihuahua reports first case of rickettsiosis in 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (517+ words) The State Health Secretariat (SSE) confirmed the first case of rickettsiosis in Chihuahua in 2026. The case, which occurred between January 1st and 19th, was located in the municipality of Aquiles Serd'n and involved a child between the ages of 5 and 14, the state…...

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Utah reports 14 additional measles cases in past week, total cases now 156

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (125+ words) Utah health officials reported 14 additional measles since December 23, bringing the state total to 156 as of December 30. The newly confirmed cases are in the Southwest Health District, up 13 cases, for a 114 total; and in the Salt Lake County Health District, up…...