Climate Change Drives New Cases of Malaria, Complicating Efforts to Fight the Disease

The number of malaria cases rose again in 2022, propelled by flooding and warmer weather in areas once free of the illness. NYT > Health

What to know as FDA approves new COVID booster amid rising cases, hospitalizations

The Food and Drug Administration approvedd new, updated COVID boosters on Monday as cases and hospitalizations rise across the United States. ABC News: Top Stories

William Consovoy Dies at 48; Took Conservative Cases to the Supreme Court

He argued against affirmative action and the Voting Rights Act. He also represented former President Trump in his fight to avoid the release of his tax returns. NYT > Obituaries

Cases & Deaths by County

Find national and local rates for COVID cases and deaths in the United States. 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Cases & Deaths by County

Find national and local rates for COVID cases and deaths in the United States. 2019 Novel Coronavirus

In Women and Nonbinary People, Monkeypox Cases May Have Been Missed

Despite monkeypox fading from public attention, scientists are still learning how it spreads — including without sexual contact or any symptoms. NYT > Health

CVS and Walgreens Near $10 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Cases

The dual agreements would resolve thousands of lawsuits over the retailers’ role in the addiction crisis. But a large majority of state, local and tribal governments must sign on. NYT > Health

COVID cases plateau in NYC, indicating latest surge may be over

COVID cases in New York City have plateaued and other key metrics, such as test positivity rate, have fallen, indicating the latest surge in the Big Apple may be over. ABC News: Top Stories

Apple union push faces setback as Atlanta organizers withdraw vote bid, citing alleged intimidation, rising Covid cases

The vote was previously scheduled for next week. If successful, it would have been the first unionized Apple store in the U.S. U.S. News

Cases, Data, and Surveillance

CDC is aggressively responding to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and preparing for the potential of community spread in the United States. 2019 Novel Coronavirus

WHO says omicron cases are ‘off the charts’ as global infections set new records

“The sheer volume of cases is putting a burden on health-care systems,” said Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19. International: Top News And Analysis

Record high cases, more rules and partial lockdowns: A new Covid wave engulfs Europe

The latest wave of Covid cases is hitting Europe with a vengeance. International: Top News And Analysis