Health officials close Takamiya Market due to roach infestation
by Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Star-Advertiser— The Hawaii Department of Health has issued a red placard to Takamiya Market in Wailuku, Maui, closing it down due to a severe cockroach infestation.
WRIC—Petersburg Health Department Closed due to ‘maintenance issue’. The Virginia Health Department has announced the abrupt temporary closure of the Petersburg Health Department.
USA Today—Walmart will close all of its 51 health centers in 5 states due to rising costs. Walmart announced plans to shutter its network of 51 health clinics, which are located in five states, along with its telehealth business.
Los Angeles Times—Long Beach health officials declare tuberculosis outbreak a public health emergency. Long Beach officials declared a public health emergency Thursday afternoon after one person died and nine others were hospitalized due to a tuberculosis outbreak in the city. The city’s chief health officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, said the outbreak was localized to a single-room occupancy hotel, which health officials declined to identify. As of Monday, a total of 14 cases had been identified. The health department’s tuberculosis control staff, however, has identified an additional 170 people who...