Outbreak

DHEC confirms Hepatitis A “outbreak” across South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is alerting members of the public about the rise in the cases of Hepatitis A throughout the state have reached what health officials are calling “outbreak level”. According to officials, Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that is transmitted by person-to-person contact with someone who…

Everything You Need to Know About the Zika Virus Outbreak

(ABC News) — Health officials in multiple countries are trying to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, with some countries, such as El Salvador and Brazil, taking drastic measures to combat the outbreak. Here’s what you need to know about the outbreak that has put health officials around the world on alert. Where Is the Zika Virus Outbreak…