Arizona
Dengue fever case in Arizona may have been locally acquired, officials say
An individual in Maricopa County, Arizona, has been recognized with dengue fever, well being officers introduced this week, including that this case could possibly be the county’s first that was acquired regionally, moderately than from journey. If true, it will make Arizona simply the second state to date this 12 months to have a case that stemmed from a regionally acquired an infection.
There have been 10 different circumstances of dengue fever reported in Arizona from Jan. 1 by Nov. 2 of this 12 months, in line with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, however all these have been travel-related.
In a information launch Monday, the Maricopa County Division of Public Well being mentioned the contaminated particular person “might need been uncovered by an contaminated mosquito” within the county. The virus was detected in a single neighborhood amid routine surveillance by the county’s Environmental Companies Division.
“Whereas earlier dengue circumstances in Maricopa County have been associated to journey to international locations the place dengue generally happens, it is very important perceive if others may have been uncovered or if that is an remoted incident,” medical epidemiologist Dr. Nick Staab mentioned in a press release. “That is along with our routine investigations of anybody suspected to have dengue or different mosquito-borne illnesses.”
Dengue fever is unfold by mosquito bites, though a fetus can be contaminated if the carrying mum or dad contracts the virus throughout being pregnant. Whereas as much as 400 million folks get contaminated yearly, with about 40,000 dying from extreme sickness, outbreaks within the U.S. solely often occur, the CDC says. Practically all circumstances within the continental U.S. stem from journey.
About 25% of contaminated people develop delicate flu-like signs, Maricopa County well being officers mentioned, however about 1 in 20 folks “can get severely unwell.”
Up to now this 12 months, at the very least 888 circumstances of dengue fever have been reported in 36 states, in line with the CDC. All however one state – Florida – had their circumstances solely stem from journey. Two territories – Guam and Puerto Rico – have additionally been hit with dengue circumstances, with the overwhelming majority of Puerto Rico’s circumstances being local-born.
Maricopa County discipline groups made up of employees and volunteers at the moment are providing dengue testing to residents ages 5 and older within the neighborhood the place the most recent case was found. The testing can determine an an infection which could have occurred within the “final a number of months,” the county mentioned. They’re additionally offering residents with mosquito prevention kits.
The information comes months after a research revealed within the Frontiers in Public Well being journal discovered that local weather change has develop into “one of many key causes” dengue fever transmission has develop into extra intense.
“A very powerful climatic elements linked to dengue transmission are temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity,” the research decided.
Research authors did word that there nonetheless must be important analysis on this space, and that “relationships between quite a few environmental circumstances and dengue transmission are complicated and typically non-linear.”
Rainfall and temperature are each essential elements within the capacity for mosquitos to put eggs and develop, and the rising excessive ranges of each with local weather change may contribute to modifications within the unfold of dengue fever, researchers mentioned.
ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon says the progress of running back James Conner has been “good” this week as the team prepares to battle the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17.
Gannon, however, wouldn’t elaborate more on Conner and didn’t reveal if he’d play in Saturday night’s primetime battle.
Conner is dealing with a knee injury suffered in the second half of Week 16’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, a 36-30 overtime defeat that saw Arizona’s postseason dreams officially end.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said James Conner’s progression from his knee injury has been “good.”
JG did not go further as to whether or not he’ll be good to go on Saturday. — Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) December 26, 2024
Conner was a limited participant in the two prior practice days for Arizona and if he is again the same for Thursday, it’s likely he’ll officially be ruled questionable when the injury report drops later today.
“We’ll see how he goes throughout the week. I know he wants to play, so we’ll do what’s best for him first and then what’s best for the team,” Gannon said of Conner earlier this week.
Once again, Conner has been one of Arizona’s top players throughout the course of the season, once again eclipsing the 1,000-yard rushing mark as the engine of the Cardinals’ offense.
The ink just dried on Conner’s two-year extension to stay in Arizona, as the running back was set to test the free agent market before the Cardinals re-signed him earlier in the year.
If he can go, Conner hopes to help play the role of spoiler in Los Angeles, as the Rams can win the NFC West with a victory over Arizona and a little help.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gunshots reportedly rang out at Terminal 4 of Phoenix Sky Harbor on Christmas night.
Airport officials tell Arizona’s Family that police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday.
One security checkpoint and the PHX Sky Train was temporarily closed as part of the investigation, however the areas have since reopened.
At this time, police have not confirmed if anyone is injured or if anyone has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
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Can’t make the trip to Atlanta for Arizona State football’s Peach Bowl matchup versus Texas? Harkins Theatres has you covered.
The Valley-owned theatre is inviting Sun Devil fans to watch the Peach Bowl live on the big screen at two locations: Harkins Tempe Marketplace and Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Fans can show off their Sun Devil pride and experience the “ultimate gameday setting” with tickets for $22 that include a complimentary small popcorn.
Kickoff is at 11 a.m. on Jan. 1. A win over Texas would propel Arizona State into the College Football semifinals, where it’ll play the winner of Oregon-Ohio State.
Fans can get their tickets on Harkins’ website or in person at the Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square or Tempe Marketplace box offices.
Sun Devils grateful for support
Arizona State getting into the College Football Playoff, or even winning the Big 12 alone, was unprecedented.
The Sun Devils are the talk of the Valley right now, and whether it’s from those traveling across the country to watch in person or cheering from home in the Valley, the team is thankful for all the support they’re getting.
“I’m grateful and blessed to be in the corner that (Sun Devil fans) want to be supporting,” Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo said. “I know what it costs and what it takes to get there. It’s nice to have those people that try their hardest to get there and could be spending every dollar in their bank account to get there.”
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