Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began enhanced Ebola entry screening at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport on May 22, 2026, adding to the program already operating at Washington‑Dulles since May 20. Atlanta’s airport already had enhanced procedures, allowing a swift rollout. The screening is one pillar of CDC’s layered public‑health strategy, which also includes overseas exit checks, airline illness reporting, and post‑arrival monitoring. The move expands the nation’s frontline defenses against Ebola importation.
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Begins at Washington-Dulles International Airport
On May 18, 2026 the CDC issued an order barring entry to the United States for foreign nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the previous 21 days. A Federal Register notice...
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
On May 18, 2026, the CDC announced that 18 U.S. passengers repatriated from the M/V Hondius cruise ship will remain in a Nebraska quarantine facility until May 31, marking the end of a 21‑day monitoring period. Since disembarkation, three additional...
Transcript - Update on CDC's Hantavirus Response 5/15/2026
The CDC announced that no U.S. cases of the Andes‑virus hantavirus have been detected, but it is closely monitoring high‑risk individuals linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship and related flights. A 42‑day observation period has been mandated for...
UPDATE - Ongoing Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry Sickens 150 More People with over a Quarter of Cases in...
The CDC has added 150 new Salmonella infections to three multistate outbreaks tied to backyard poultry, raising the total to 184 cases across 18 states. The surge includes 53 hospitalizations and one death, with more than a quarter of patients...
NewSalmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Veiled Chameleons; All Sick People Are Children 2 Years Old or Younger
The CDC has linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to pet veiled chameleons, identifying five children under two years old across four states as patients. All cases involve the same bacterial strain, underscoring that healthy‑looking reptiles can still carry harmful germs....
Statement on the M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
The CDC announced that U.S. travelers aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed with hantavirus. The Department of State is leading a whole‑of‑government effort to contact passengers, coordinate repatriation, and work with international health authorities. Officials emphasize that the...
CDC Data Show Weekly ER Visits for Tick Bites Higher than Usual
The CDC’s Tick Bite Tracker shows weekly emergency‑room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels since 2017 in every U.S. region except the South‑Central states. The surge comes as the nation heads into Lyme Disease Awareness Month, prompting...
CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak in 13 States Linked to Backyard Poultry.
The CDC has confirmed a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 34 people in 13 states, with 13 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Healthy‑looking chickens and ducks can carry the bacteria, exposing owners and their families through direct...
CDC Disease Detectives Present at Annual CDC EIS Conference
The CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will convene its disease detectives for the 2026 Annual EIS Conference, marking the program’s 75th anniversary. The four‑day event runs April 21‑24 on the CDC campus in Atlanta, featuring outbreak investigations, new scientific findings,...
CDC's NIOSH Continues Annual Free Health Screenings for Coal Miners, Announces 2026 Dates
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched its 21st annual mobile health‑screening program for coal miners, running from March through May 2026. The free, confidential service travels to West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana,...
Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC announced the appointment of two physicians to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Dr. Sean G. Downing, an internal medicine and pediatrics specialist from Florida, and Dr....
Statement on the Resignation of the CDC Principal Deputy Director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as Principal Deputy Director, effective immediately, to address unforeseen family obligations. Abraham, who joined the role in 2024, was recognized for enhancing national preparedness and streamlining...
CDC Newsroom Releases
The episode reviews recent CDC press releases, highlighting a series of Salmonella outbreaks tied to moringa leaf powder and other dietary supplements, as well as raw oysters. It also notes the launch of the nation’s largest National Firefighter Registry for...
Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Powder Capsules
The CDC announced a multistate outbreak of extensively drug‑resistant Salmonella linked to Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules, with seven confirmed illnesses across seven states and three hospitalizations. The strain’s resistance means standard antibiotics may be ineffective, requiring alternative treatments. Listeners...