Madison Board of Health July 17: 2027 budget, UW fellowship, grant approvals
Madison’s Board of Health meets Friday, July 17 (hybrid) to review a 2027 budget proposal, a UW fellowship sole-source deal, and grant-related approvals.
Public health
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Charles River/Inner Harbor CSO avoid-contact warning ended July 9, 2026
A City health warning tied to MWRA’s Prison Point CSO (MWR203) told residents to avoid Charles River/Inner Harbor contact; it expired July 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM.
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Heat Safety for Butler and Bates County: Key Steps During the NWS Extreme Heat Warning
Butler and Bates County were under an Extreme Heat Warning update issued July 3 at 2:24 PM CDT, set to run through 8 PM CDT July 4. Tips below.
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West Hills residents: WHNC’s July 15 hantavirus meeting—what to watch
West Hills CA—WHNC’s July 15 virtual Public Health & Safety meeting includes a hantavirus presentation. Here’s the CDC basics for families to ask about.
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WHO warns Greater Horn hunger driving illness/death risk; $25.4M Jul–Dec 2026
WHO’s Greater Horn report warns hunger–malnutrition convergence raises preventable illness/death risks—especially for kids—and $25.4M is needed Jul–Dec 2026.
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CDC/FDA July 6 update: Infant botulism cases linked to recalled Nara formula
July 6 federal update: CDC and FDA report 4 infant botulism cases linked to recalled Nara powdered formula. Stop using it and watch symptoms.
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Worcester mosquito truck spraying tentatively July 7/14/21/28: request & opt out
Worcester MA – Truck-mounted mosquito control is tentatively set for July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Check daily areas after 3:30 p.m., request help, and opt out.
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Easton hydrant sprinkler hours (July 1–4) ended—drought watch water tips
Easton PA – City hydrant sprinklers ran July 1–4, noon–6 p.m. Easton Suburban Water Authority also urges residents to voluntarily cut water use at least 5%.
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WHO cholera update: Cases jump 43% in May 2026—what it signals
WHO says May 2026 cholera/AWD reports rose 43% and deaths 30% across 16 settings (data as of May 31)—what it signals for WASH and care.
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Hull-area Heat Advisory today: Georgia PSC rules can limit electric shutoffs
Saturday, July 11: Heat Advisory noon–8 PM for Hull area. Georgia PSC’s high-heat rule can limit Georgia Power nonpayment shutoffs during the advisory.
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Chicago heat warning: CPS indoors Mon–Wed + Cook County cooling centers
CPS said all summer programming would be held indoors Monday–Wednesday during the June 29–July 1 heat warning. Cook County courthouse centers ran June 29–July 2.
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Boston heat advisory set for July 9–10: what residents should do, cooling resources, and who’s most at risk
Boston MA – The City of Boston’s heat advisory runs July 9–10, with heat indices near 96–99°F. Here’s who’s at risk and where to cool off.
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HHS ends COVID-19 EUA declarations for devices and drugs: key dates
HHS signed COVID-19 EUA declaration terminations: devices end Dec. 26, 2026, drugs/biologics June 29, 2027—tied to FDA/EUA oversight changes.
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Spokane burn restrictions start June 30, 2026: what’s allowed and what’s not
Spokane-area burn restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, limiting backyard fire pits and most open burning countywide.
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Phoenix extreme heat warning ends July 10 at 8 p.m.—cooling and trail steps
Phoenix AZ – NWS Extreme Heat Warning runs until 8 p.m. July 10. Here are City cooling centers, trail limits, and heat-safety steps for residents.
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CDC extends Ebola entry suspension through July 21; comments due July 10
CDC says its June 21 order keeps suspending entry for Ebola-linked travelers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan until July 21; comments due July 10.
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Margate City just closed on a $6 million lead service-line loan—what residents should do
Margate City’s lead service-line project moved forward after NJ Water Bank closed a $6 million loan on July 7, 2026. About $2,000,000 may be forgiven—here’s the opt-out rules.
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WHO/Europe warns more deadly heat weeks may still lie ahead
WHO/Europe says extreme heat is continuing and warns more deadly weeks may still lie ahead—what health systems must do now for vulnerable people.
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Philadelphia Heat Health Emergency ended July 6: Heatline, cooling centers
Philadelphia PA – Heat Health Emergency ran July 1 through 8 p.m. July 5, then ended July 6, ending PCA Heatline and extended cooling-center hours.
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Pomona Lake harmful algae advisory: KDHE moves to LIFT on July 2
KDHE moved Pomona Lake’s blue-green algae advisory to LIFT on July 2, but USACE’s Michigan Valley Park swim beach stayed closed until water improves.
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Water Valley lead letters: July 1 deadline—what to know
Water Valley MS residents are receiving lead-service-line letters. Here’s what the notices cover under federal rules, what “July 1” means, and next steps.
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FDA OKs modified-risk marketing claim for 20 ZYN nicotine pouches—what changes
United States Public Health Safety and Legal Rules – FDA’s June 30, 2026 order lets Swedish Match market 20 ZYN nicotine pouches with a specific “lower risk” claim.