A case of measles has been confirmed in the Calgary area, prompting Alberta Health Services to issue a warning about potential exposure. The infected individual visited several locations while infectious, including Airdrie Superstore on March 8 and Sky Castle Family Entertainment Centre in Balzac on March 9. People who were present at these locations during specific times may have been exposed. Individuals born after 1970 with less than two doses of measles-containing vaccine are advised to review their vaccination records and monitor for symptoms, as they are at risk of contracting the virus.
https://thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/alert-issued-on-potential-measles-exposure-after-case-confirmed-in-calgary/article_841caa79-ed32-5ade-9821-e90cd6cbe1d7.htmlThe US has seen more measles cases in 2024 than in all of 2025 so far, with most cases linked to an outbreak in Texas. The CDC reports confirmed cases in 14 states including Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington, with two child deaths attributed to measles, one directly and the other under investigation.
https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2025/03/14/measles-cases-most-since-2019-wave/Celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, a former heart surgeon and popular TV pitchman, appeared before the Senate on Friday to pitch his qualifications for the top role at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). With a new "Trump-like" hairstyle, Oz promised senators he would fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier. He emphasized the importance of technology like artificial intelligence and telemedicine in making care more efficient and accessible. As CMS administrator, Oz could wield significant power over health companies operating in the country, with 150 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or Affordable Care Act coverage.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14500787/dr-oz-unrecognizable-donald-trump-hair-style.htmlA bushfire is burning out of control near homes in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, prompting Ambulance Victoria to issue a rare alert, warning residents to exercise extreme caution and only contacting emergency services in life-threatening situations.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/ambulance-victoria-rare-alert-experiencing-exceptionally-high-demand-life-threatening-calls-only/986ebfaa-33e0-4194-bdac-a3ee2037091eMeta, the parent company of Facebook, has obtained a ruling to temporarily bar former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her tell-all book "Careless People" due to allegations of sexual harassment by executive Joel Kaplan and the company's exploration of compromising user data in China. The arbitration court granted Meta's request, requiring Wynn-Williams to retract critical comments about the company or its executives and preventing her from promoting the book until a private arbitration process is settled.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/meta-seeks-to-bar-ex-employee-from-promoting-explosive-tell-all-book-13871540.htmlMacmillan Publishers will continue to distribute copies of author Wynn-Williams' memoir despite Meta's attempts to silence her through a non-disparagement clause in a severance agreement. The International Centre for Dispute Resolution ruled that Wynn-Williams was "fired for poor performance and toxic behavior," but the decision does not address the merits of the case. Meta has faced criticism for stepping back from workplace diversity efforts and battling misinformation, with some accusing it of aligning with former US President Donald Trump.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/meta-stops-former-employee-from-promoting-explosive-memoir-7926928Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is seeking to silence former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams after she made scandalous allegations in her new book "Careless People". The book claims that Joel Kaplan, a longtime Meta executive and ally of President Donald Trump, engaged in sexual harassment. Meta obtained a ruling to temporarily bar Wynn-Williams from promoting the book or making derogatory statements about the company. The arbitration court also ordered her to retract previous critical comments about Meta or its executives. Macmillan Publishers has stated it will continue to support and promote the book despite Meta's efforts to silence Wynn-Williams.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/03/15/former-staffer-says-meta-seeks-to-gag-her-from-promoting-memoir-exposing-alleged-china-plans-sexual-harassment-cover-up/169669Boris Johnson received a classified dossier on the coronavirus pandemic from former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove, which warned of a possible lab leak in Wuhan. However, Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance allegedly ignored the report, possibly due to concerns about offending China or jeopardizing research funding. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's director at the time, Robert Redfield, believed Covid-19 was caused by scientists infected while working with bat viruses. A German intelligence agency report suggested a 80-95% likelihood of the virus being accidentally released from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, citing safety regulation violations. The report also hinted that US funding for bat virus research in Wuhan may have been a factor in the alleged cover-up.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14503159/Labour-Wuhan-lab-leak-pandemic-Boris-johnson.htmlMissoula Public Health is urging people to take precautions against pertussis, a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be severe in young children and infants. Symptoms include persistent coughs, vomiting after coughing, and difficulty breathing. To prevent the spread of pertussis, getting vaccinated with the Tdap and DTaP vaccine is recommended for certain groups, including infants, pregnant individuals, and adults who have never received a Tdap booster. The public health department can provide additional information or vaccination resources by contacting them at 406-258-3896.
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