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U.S. companies have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to curb the invasive tiger mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with monitoring by Étienne Normandin of the Université de Montréal. The biological control trial aims to reduce disease risk by outcompeting the disease‑carrying species.
The Quebec coroner urges Montreal to broaden swimming‑lesson access after drownings rose to 51 this year, noting many victims lacked swimming skills and class availability is insufficient.
American companies have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of sterile mosquitoes in Montreal to curb the invasive tiger mosquito that spreads dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with monitoring by a University of Montreal researcher.
Hannaford is recalling jalapeño‑containing deli and produce items sold in Capital Region stores after a supplier warning of possible salmonella, urging customers to stop use and return the products.
The Quebec coroner urges Montreal to expand swimming lessons after drownings rose to 51 this year, noting many victims could not swim and current class capacity is insufficient.
U.S. companies have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to suppress invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with researchers noting the effort aims to reduce disease risk.
U.S. companies have released hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to compete with disease‑carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes, a trial being monitored by University of Montreal researchers.
Quebec's government said no new e‑scooter regulations will be introduced, even as health professionals report a rise in serious injuries among child riders. The decision comes amid ongoing safety concerns about the growing popularity of electric scooters.
The NYC Health Department will conduct aerial larviciding next week in Queens, Staten Island and city wetlands to combat rising numbers of West Nile virus‑carrying mosquitoes, following recent seasonal spikes.
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating over 50 decomposing bodies found at a Southeast Side funeral home, focusing on identification and public safety.
Los Angeles County health officials have warned that bacteria levels at several beaches, including Ramirez Creek at Paradise, exceed state standards, prompting an advisory to avoid swimming during the ongoing heat wave.
U.S. firms are releasing hundreds of thousands of mosquitoes in Montreal to biologically control Asian tiger mosquitoes and reduce the spread of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, with oversight from University of Montreal researchers.
AccuWeather predicts that dangerous heat and humidity will persist across New York City through Saturday, August 8, due to a lingering tropical air mass, prompting health advisories and precautionary measures.
City health officials report nearly double the West Nile detections in mosquito pools compared to last year, prompting expanded control measures and public advisories. The rise indicates heightened virus activity, leading to intensified treatment and prevention efforts.
Approximately 41 Harlem residents sickened in a 2025 Legionnaires’ outbreak have filed three lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions in damages, alleging city negligence. A new outbreak in summer 2026 spurred the legal action, which could impact future public‑health policies.
Illinois health officials reported 995 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases and 58 hospitalizations, noting the parasitic infection causes diarrhea and can lead to complications.
California health officials report a higher than expected number of cyclosporiasis cases in 2026 with no identified outbreak, and the cause of the increase remains unknown.
Los Angeles County health officials have identified a possible measles exposure at Universal Studios Hollywood after an infected visitor was present, urging guests to verify vaccination status and monitor symptoms.
Illinois health officials reported 995 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases with 58 hospitalizations, emphasizing the illness's severe gastrointestinal effects and ongoing investigations into its source.
Ventura County health officials confirmed a measles case on August 5, 2026, the first since 2017, linked to recent international travel, and have launched an investigation to contain it.
