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Hantavirus strain capable of human transmission found in cruise ship passengers
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (929+ words) Eight cases have been recorded, three confirmed by laboratory testing, according to the World Health Organization. Three people have died. Hantavirus usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings and can spread person-to-person, though the WHO calls that rare. The Dutch…...
Influencer found dead during birthday trip to Africa with her fianc
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (68+ words) WCAX Influencer found dead during birthday trip to Africa with her fianc Bipartisan lawmakers push to withhold congressional pay during government shutdowns Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress Republicans launch messaging campaign on tax changes, economy Teen…...
This Day in History: Feds seize sheep over mad cow disease concerns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (105+ words) GREENSBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Federal agents conducted a first-of-its-kind round-up on this day in history. Foreign sheep were the target. On March 1st, 2001, U. S. agricultural officials seized 234 of the animals from a farm in Greensboro. Another 126 were taken from a farm in Warren…...
From apartheid to town plow repairs, many communities continue tradition of the floor vote
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (72+ words) WCAX From apartheid to town plow repairs, many communities continue tradition of the floor vote 20 Vermont communities vote on local option taxes on Town Meeting Day Vermont bank rings Nasdaq closing bell, celebrates 175 years in business Welch condemns Iran attack,…...
World champs bring jump rope magic to Northeast Kingdom students
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) wcax. com World champs bring jump rope magic to Northeast Kingdom students Vote for Team Vermont's snow sculpture for the People's Choice Award! Burlington joins in as another town facing region-wide road salt shortages Ambulance crash in Swanton sends four…...
Afghan refugees in Vermont threatened with deportation
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Afghan refugees in Vermont face an uncertain future after the Trump administration this spring announced plans to end their protected status. In 2022, the Biden administration designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS. Now, many Afghans fear…...