Power Outages in Southeast Texas After Hurricane Beryl

After Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas, over 760,000 residents remain without power, leading to a shortage of resources like air conditioning, food, water, and healthcare. The outages have caused serious health risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning and deaths. The crisis has prompted a public health emergency declaration and raised concerns over the state's power grid.

Deadly Tuberculosis Outbreak in California Hotel

A deadly outbreak of tuberculosis at a California hotel housing homeless people has led to one death and nine hospitalizations. Around 170 people have likely been exposed, and the Health Department is screening contacts for TB. The outbreak is isolated to a specific population, with low risk to the general public.

Dengue Outbreak in Puerto Rico and Other Countries

Puerto Rico declares public health emergency due to rapid increase in dengue cases, joining other countries in facing surge of infections. Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease affecting millions globally and can be potentially fatal in severe cases. Prevention methods include insect repellents, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.