How many animal species have caught COVID? First global tracker has (partial) answers Just as human counts are incomplete, so are animal counts. But the first worldwide compilation of animal cases is a start at understanding the extent of human-to-animal transmission, scientists say. Max Barnhart
WA health officials stress prevention amid rise of monkeypox cases ‘It's a virus that's gaining speed, and the state has a team dedicated to trying to control it.’ Kim Malcolm
The FDA is not expanding eligibility for 2nd COVID boosters The Food and Drug Administration's decision against allowing more people to get second boosters has left many younger adults in limbo and angry. Rob Stein
White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency Declaring a public health emergency can free up resources to help the administration respond to the monkeypox outbreak. So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected. Will Stone
How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness. Christine Ro
As the world moves on, one mom's plea for Covid caution More than 13,500 people have lost their lives to Covid-19 in Washington state. And deaths continue. That leaves many families grappling with the grief of a recent Covid death while the rest of the world moves on. Kate Walters
Criminalization of pregnancy has already been happening to the poor and women of color The symbol of the post-Roe era might not be coat hangers. It may instead be prison bars. Sandhya Dirks
In searching for answers on homelessness, UW expert says it all comes down to the housing market 'The way that I explain it is that when rent is $600 a month, you can kind of figure it out through familial support, through public assistance, and through low-wage labor. When rent is $1,500 to $2,000 a month, the margin for error is very low.' Kim Malcolm
An Idaho abortion law draws a Justice Department lawsuit The DOJ argues that a restrictive new ban conflicts with a federal law that requires doctors to give pregnant women appropriate medical care, including abortion when necessary. The Associated Press
California and Illinois declare states of emergency to help fight monkeypox outbreaks Monkeypox cases in California, Illinois and New York make up nearly half of the nationwide total. The governors in those states have all declared a state of emergency to help address the outbreaks. Ayana Archie
