The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo.

A respiratory illness is spreading among dogs in several states and veterinarians haven’t figured out what is making them sick.

A respiratory illness is spreading among dogs in several states and veterinarians haven’t figured out what is making them sick.

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs.

The Washtenaw County Health Department offers tips to stay healthy this season as ticks, mosquitos become active.

Washtenaw County is seeing an uptick in cases of norovirus, commonly known as the "stomach flu."

AAPS school buildings continue to close due to a high number of staff illnesses, district officials say.

Three public schools will close on Friday due to a large number of staff being out sick.

AAPS shares that student and staff absences are increasing as viruses spread.

Burns Park Elementary School is closed Thursday, Dec. 15, says the district.

Though influenza activity is high, or very high, in most parts of the country, activity remains low in Michigan, according to data from the CDC.

Michigan health officials are urging residents to be extra careful around livestock after about a dozen probable cases of a parasitic illness.

The CDC is expanding its wastewater testing for poliovirus across the country and Oakland County, Michigan, is joining the list of areas that will be tested.

A health alert has been issued on the campus of the University of Michigan as respiratory viruses are rising in Ann Arbor, placing one hockey player on a ventilator.

University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus is experiencing an adenovirus outbreak, officials say.

The flu, a cold, COVID and RSV are all respiratory infections caused by viruses.

From 12:30-1:30 p.m., Packard Health and the Washtenaw County Health Department will be at 1405 Ecorse Road to help community members stay up-to-date on their vaccines.

Washtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.

We asked local pediatricians to share the illnesses they’re expecting to see increase in school-age children this fall, which ones they’re most concerned about, and what advice they have for parents.

Michigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.

Washtenaw County is once again at a "high" COVID-19 transmission level, according to the CDC.

Michigan health officials are urging residents to take precautions to make sure their food is safe as three health departments investigate an increase in the number of illnesses linked to E.coli bacteria.

Testing now shows that bacteria levels are “below actionable levels,” according to Washtenaw County Health Department officials.

Independence Lake beach has closed for the second time this month due to elevated E. coli levels.

U-M's COVID-19 Campus Health Response Committee has shared its updated guidance for the fall term.

Know how to best protect yourself against mosquitoes and ticks.

Washtenaw County is once again categorized as a high risk area for COVID spread.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related child death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season.

When it comes to catching breast cancer before it takes hold, genetic testing is an important tool to help identify people who are at a high risk for hereditary breast cancer.

The infection dubbed “flurona” has captured the world’s attention, but many people aren’t exactly sure what it is or if it has anything to do with the “twindemic” that experts have warned about.

Michigan Medicine is experiencing staff shortages due to the latest COVID surge.

Researchers from the University of Michigan found that natural COVID infections provided some protection against reinfection in a community in Nicaragua.

Cases of influenza have increased on campus while COVID was on the decline over the past week, U-M officials said.

University of Michigan is partnering with the CDC to monitor flu cases on campus this season.

A2STEAM parents were notified last minute that school would be closed on Friday.

Swift said the district is looking into the factors that made several schools shift to remote learning recently.

A2STEAM families were notified this morning that school would be going remote.

“It’s very dangerous. It’s dangerous to dogs. It’s life threatening. It’s also transmittable to humans.”

Michigan health officials are investigating a notable increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases across the state this summer, and excessive rain and flooding appear to be the culprit.

Michigan health officials are investigating a notable increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases across the state this summer, and excessive rain and flooding appear to be the culprit.

Young patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders more than doubled during the pandemic at Michigan Medicine.

The pandemic precautions kept most of the normal childhood illness away but now that many of those precautions are gone children are getting sick again.

The Detroit Dog Rescue is reportedly meeting animal control trucks on the street to take in dogs to avoid them having to be taken in at the Detroit Animal Care and Control’s facility.

Masks, social distancing and staying home didn’t just protect people from COVID -- it also protected people from colds.

Do you have questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Have you seen or heard things about the illness that you’re not sure are true? Do you need a claim about the coronavirus fact-checked? Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge, M.D., is here to help. Use the form below to share your question, or the claim you’d like investigated.

To help raise money for children battling diseases in Michigan, local police officers are coming together in an unconventional way. The Sterling Heights Police Department is participating in “no shave November" to help raise funds for Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids. “What it does is it creates interest,” said Lt. Mario Bastianelli with the Sterling Heights Police Department. The founder says Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids has helped 4800 children and families so far. Click here to learn more at the Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids website.

ALGIERS – Algeria’s secretive presidency confirmed Wednesday that the mysterious illness that caused President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to be hospitalized in Germany last month was the coronavirus. The presidency said that the state of 74-year-old Tebboune’s health is “gradually improving” and he “continues to receive treatment in a specialized German hospital after contracting COVID-19.”It was the first time that officials explicitly mentioned COVID-19 in connection with the Oct. 28 hospitalization. They previously referred to it as being “care in a specialized structure,” without identifying the ailment. Prior to his hospitalization, several senior officials in the president’s entourage had developed COVID-19 symptoms, and Tebboune had been placed in what the government called “voluntary preventive confinement.” But it was initially unclear if Tebboune’s current state was connected.

GENESSE COUNTY, Mich. – Six cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are linked to an Aug. 15 wedding reception at the Flushing Valley Golf & Country Club, the Genesee County Health Department confirmed Tuesday. County officials said more than 100 people attended the indoor reception and could be at risk of contracting the virus. Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-110 in June that limited attendances to no more than 10 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. The Genesee County Health Department is conducting an investigation and reaching out to people who attended the event. Anyone who attended the reception is asked to call the county health department at 810-257-1017 to report any illness, to get tested as soon as possible and self-quarantine at home through Aug. 29.

Harvard researchers wanted to see if increases in emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses among older adults happened in the days surrounding thunderstorms because vulnerable groups and those with common chronic respiratory disease may be able to take steps to prevent worsening. The study in JAMA Internal Medicine found thunderstorms are linked with an average of 3,700 emergency department visits annually in the U.S. among seniors with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They collected the data from 1999 through 2012 in more than 3,000 counties and looked at emergency department visits due to respiratory conditions in older patient populations in the days before and after thunderstorms. They found an uptick of ER visits of those with asthma and COPD on the day before thunderstorms. You can find the full study here.

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. – Ten people aboard a boat on Lake Michigan were sickened after exposure to carbon monoxide, authorities in Michigan said Saturday. Authorities received a distress call from the captain of the 32-foot boat that was traveling in Michigan from St. Joseph to South Haven around 2:45 p.m. The boat was intercepted near the South Haven pier. Authorities said all ten people were evaluated and treated at a hospital. Several law enforcement agencies responded including the Van Buren County Sheriff’s office and South Haven Area Emergency Services.

Listed below are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC last updated the symptoms on May 13, 2020 after adding six symptoms for the disease in April. From the CDC:Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Watch for symptomsPeople with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.

WARREN, Mich. – Warren Consolidated Schools announced Thursday’s parent-teacher conferences will be canceled so buildings can be cleaned amid coronavirus concerns. See which schools, events are being impacted hereThe first two cases of coronavirus in Michigan were confirmed Tuesday night. Neither of those cases were in Macomb County, but the district said it is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations to prepare. Below is a letter from the district:

This newest coronavirus, COVID-19, has been making headlines nonstop ever since it arrived in the United States. The virus has infected 110,000 people worldwide and killed around 3,900 — even though in the U.S., those numbers are much smaller, according to The Associated Press. There’s a lot to know about how to protect yourself from the coronavirus, but one of the most important things to know is how it spreads. The first infections were linked to a live animal market, but it’s now spreading from person to person, health officials said. The CDC recommends keeping infected and possibly infected people quarantined so that the virus can’t spread anymore.

DETROIT – The coronavirus outbreak is growing across the U.S., but according to Michigan health officials, there are still no confirmed cases in the state. Results from a patient tested in Ingham County came back negative Saturday afternoon. “I encourage preparation, not panic at this time,” said Ingham County Health Officer Linda S. Vail. As of Saturday, 26 people in Michigan have tested negative for the virus and 97 are being monitored. Nationally, there are more than 400 confirmed cases and 19 deaths.

DETROIT – Two people have died from coronavirus in Florida, officials confirmed Friday. The United States death toll from the virus is now 17. The two people who died in Florida were in their 70s and both had traveled overseas. One of the people was a man who had underlying health issues, officials said. Internationally, there have been more than 100,000 confirmed cases of the virus, which is highly contagious.

DETROIT – President Donald Trump approved emergency funding to fight coronavirus Friday as the number of cases hit 100,000 worldwide. The president signed an $8 million spending bill that will help fund vaccines, testing, treatment and preparations to stop the spread of the illness. Trump’s administration is trying to calm fears after growing scrutiny that the goal to have one million tests ready by the end of the week won’t be met. Top health official Dr. Anthony Fauci said the number is on track to hit one million in the next couple of weeks. Meanwhile, countries are urged to do everything they possibly can to stop the spread of coronavirus.

This newest coronavirus, COVID-19, has been making headlines nonstop ever since it arrived in the United States. The virus has infected 98,000 people and killed more than 3,300 globally — even though in the U.S., those numbers are much smaller. There’s a lot to know about how to protect yourself from the coronavirus, but one of the most important things to be aware of is how it spreads. The first infections were linked to a live animal market, but it’s now spreading from person to person, health officials said. The CDC recommends keeping infected and possibly infected people quarantined so that the virus can’t spread anymore.

DETROIT – The response to coronavirus is escalating as the United States sees the number of confirmed cases continue to rise. Ask Dr. McGeorgeWashington and California are both under a state of emergency, and a cruise ship linked to three confirmed cases of the illnesses is docked outside of California. In New York, there are now 22 cases. The Senate passed an $8 million emergency funding bill, and President Donald Trump’s administration said they are working to get more test kits out. In the meantime, the World Health Organization has warned countries to not underestimate the coronavirus threat.

DETROIT – A person in California has died from coronavirus, raising the death toll in the United States to 11. The death is the first death from the illness outside of Washington. Six new cases also emerged in Los Angeles County, prompting officials to declare a local health emergency so they can access more resources. Ask Dr. McGeorgeWhile the majority of people who contract the virus will recover, officials want to be prepared to fight the outbreak. Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on $8.3 billion in emergency funding, which would help increase diagnostic testing.