An inspection that was originally focused on one unit has expanded to include an entire hallway in a Montgomery apartment complex for seniors. Source: WSFA 12 News Staff
Latinas at Greater Risk for Zika, Planned Parenthood Seeks to Help (via RGVPROUD)
Last month, Planned Parenthood launched their Zika prevention project at a clinic festival, now they are going door to door to provide people with information about Zika prevention. Source: RGVPROUD
West Nile concerns at the start of the school year (via WCNC)
“The thought of my kids being sick or in the hospital or just not feeling well is kind of scary.” Source: WCNC
Lawsuit claims rodent was baked into Chick-fil-A sandwich (via USA TODAY)
Ellen Manfalouti sued in Bucks County Court over the tiny rodent she claims was baked into the bottom bun of her chicken sandwich. Source: USA TODAY
New study offers hope for early Lyme disease diagnosis (via ABC News)
Researchers differentiated Lyme disease from similar tick-borne illnesses. Source: ABC News
More West Nile-positive mosquitoes in state (via Connecticut Post)
The number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus has grown to 33, and more positive mosquitoes have been found in several towns, including Westport, Stamford and Greenwich. Symptoms of West Nile generally occur three to 14 days following the bite of an infected mosquito, and range from fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and less frequently skin rash and … Read More
Rabid bat found near Littleton elementary school (via KKTV)
A rabid bat was found near an elementary school in Littleton, the 26th confirmed animal to test positive in Colorado’s leading county for animal rabies cases. Source: KKTV
Brown County zoo says raccoon attacked owner, not monkey (via KTXS)
The owner of a zoo in Brown County remains hospitalized after reports that he received an animal bite over the weekend. Source: KTXS
Zika virus tied to neurological issues in adults (via chicagotribune.com)
Adults infected with the Zika virus can develop a number of serious neurological conditions, a new study finds. Source: chicagotribune.com
This invasive insect from the Mediterranean is now infesting Utah homes (via The Salt Lake Tribune)
Elm Seed bug. Its tiny size makes it difficult to control, pest expert says. Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
