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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to grow, with reported cases approaching 7,900 and deaths near 3,800, according to a report from CIDRAP, an infectious disease news outlet. The virus has now spread to two additional health zones, signaling that containment efforts have not yet stopped transmission. Readers following the story are seeing updates on the outbreak's expanding geographic reach and its heavy death toll.
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A US Senate committee has voted to hold Anthony Fauci, the former top US infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress. The vote escalates a standoff with Republican lawmakers who have investigated his role in the federal response to Covid-19 and related research funding. Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for decades before retiring in 2022, has denied wrongdoing.
- 3Survey Finds Most US Adults Back Vaccines but Confusion Persists▼New Survey: Most US Adults Support Vaccines, but Many Remain Unclear About Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases finds that most US adults support vaccines, yet many remain unclear about current recommendations for respiratory vaccines. The findings point to a gap between broad public confidence in vaccination and understanding of who should get which respiratory shots and when, highlighting a need for clearer guidance from health authorities.
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Researchers are highlighting efforts to combat infectious diseases and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, according to a science news release. Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health concern, as bacteria increasingly evade existing drugs, prompting calls for new treatments and better stewardship of current antibiotics.