US Health Officials
Coverage of US Health Officials in the Nexus archive.
- China rapidly catching up with US in biotech
China is rapidly catching up with the US in biotech capabilities, leading in manufacturing and clinical development while the US maintains an edge in talent and market translation. The US has responded with measures like restricting federal dealings with foreign biotech firms and accelerating drug research to restore leadership in clinical trials.
- US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'
US passengers from a ship have been quarantined after one passenger tested positive for Andes virus and another is showing mild symptoms. Health officials say the public risk is very low. The Andes virus is a rare type of hantavirus.
- Hantavirus cruise ship expected to arrive in Canary Islands, sparks local protests
A Dutch cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands, prompting local protests. US health officials are sending a plane to bring home 19 Americans on board. The ship's arrival has sparked concerns among locals.