2025-02-27 08:06:13.029

Pope Francis is showing slight improvement in his battle against double pneumonia, but his prognosis remains guarded, according to doctors. A CT scan showed the infection is evolving normally under treatment. While the 88-year-old pope is still receiving high-flow oxygen, he hasn't had respiratory crises since Saturday. Blood tests show improvement in low platelet counts and anemia, and kidney insufficiency has receded. He's undergoing respiratory physiotherapy. Despite the improvement, his condition remains serious. The pope resumed work from his hospital room, appointing new bishops and approving a fundraising initiative. Pilgrims gathered outside the hospital to show support. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led a prayer vigil, highlighting his importance in a potential papal succession. The faithful from Argentina held special masses praying for the Pope's recovery.

2025-02-27 08:05:35.06

A school-aged child in West Texas has died from measles, marking the first measles death in the US since 2015. The child was unvaccinated. The outbreak, centered in Gaines County, has now spread to eight additional counties, with a total of 124 confirmed cases, mostly in unvaccinated children aged 5-17. Eighteen people have been hospitalized, primarily for respiratory issues related to measles pneumonia. While the death toll was initially misreported as two, Texas officials confirmed only one death. Low vaccination rates, particularly in Gaines County where nearly 1 in 5 kindergartners lack the MMR vaccine, are to blame. Health officials warn that the outbreak could continue for months due to the highly contagious nature of measles and low vaccination rates across West Texas. Free vaccination clinics have been opened in Lubbock, but experts fear that the upcoming Houston rodeo could further spread the virus. The CDC is providing assistance to Texas health officials in their response to the outbreak.

2025-02-27 08:04:09.833

Pope Francis is showing slight improvement in his battle against double pneumonia, but doctors say his prognosis is still guarded. A CT scan showed the infection is evolving normally under treatment. The 88-year-old pope, who had part of a lung removed as a young man, is receiving high-flow oxygen but hasn't had respiratory crises since Saturday. Blood tests show improvement, and kidney issues have receded. He's receiving respiratory physiotherapy. The Pope, hospitalized since February 14th due to a complex lung infection and bronchitis, resumed work from his hospital room. The Vatican announced new bishop appointments and a fundraising initiative, suggesting Francis remains in charge. Pilgrims are gathering outside the hospital to show support. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, will lead a prayer vigil, highlighting his importance in a potential future papal election. Prayers are being offered in Argentina and at the hospital.

2025-02-27 08:03:24.926

Pope Francis is showing slight improvement in his battle against double pneumonia, but his prognosis remains guarded, according to a Wednesday update from the Vatican. A CT scan showed the infection is evolving normally under treatment. The 88-year-old pontiff, who had part of a lung removed as a young man, is still receiving high-flow oxygen but hasn't experienced respiratory crises since Saturday. Blood tests show improvement in low platelet counts and anemia, and kidney insufficiency has receded. He's undergoing respiratory physiotherapy. Despite the improvement, doctors maintain a guarded prognosis. The Pope resumed work from his hospital room, appointing new bishops and approving a new fundraising initiative. Meanwhile, pilgrims gather outside the hospital to offer prayers and well wishes. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led a prayer vigil. Prayers were also offered at the Argentine church in Rome and at the hospital.

2025-02-27 07:43:04.462

Pope Francis has shown slight improvement in his battle against double pneumonia, but his prognosis remains guarded. A CT scan revealed the infection is evolving normally under treatment. The 88-year-old pontiff, who had part of a lung removed in his youth, is receiving high-flow oxygen but hasn't experienced respiratory crises since Saturday. Blood test results indicate improvement in platelet counts and anemia, and kidney insufficiency has receded. He continues respiratory physiotherapy. While the Vatican hasn't explicitly stated he's in critical condition, the prognosis remains guarded. Despite his illness, Francis resumed work from his hospital room, appointing new bishops and approving a new fundraising initiative. Pilgrims gather outside the hospital to offer support. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led a prayer vigil, highlighting his importance in a potential future conclave. Masses were held in Argentina and at the hospital for the Pope's recovery.

2025-02-27 07:39:56.332

A school-aged child in West Texas has died from measles, the first measles death in the US since 2015. The unvaccinated child, hospitalized in Lubbock, Texas, is one of 124 confirmed cases in a growing outbreak. Most cases involve children aged 5-17, all unvaccinated or of unknown vaccination status. Eighteen people have been hospitalized, primarily for respiratory issues related to measles pneumonia, not quarantine as initially stated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The outbreak began in Gaines County and has spread to eight other counties. Low vaccination rates, particularly in Gaines County where nearly 1 in 5 kindergartners lacked the MMR vaccine, are contributing factors. Experts warn that the outbreak could continue for months due to the highly contagious nature of measles and low vaccination rates across West Texas. Free vaccination clinics have been established in Lubbock, but experts fear further spread and the potential for outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases.

2025-02-26 19:17:14.905

Pope Francis is showing slight improvement in his battle against double pneumonia, but doctors say his prognosis remains guarded. A chest CT scan showed the infection is evolving normally under treatment. The 88-year-old pope is receiving high-flow supplemental oxygen but hasn't had respiratory crises since Saturday. Blood tests show improvement in low platelet counts and anemia, and kidney insufficiency has receded. He's undergoing respiratory physiotherapy. While not explicitly stated as critical, his condition is still considered guarded. Despite his hospitalization, Francis resumed work from his hospital room, appointing new bishops and approving a new fundraising initiative. Pilgrims have gathered outside the hospital to show support. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led a prayer vigil, highlighting his importance in a potential future papal conclave. Prayers were also offered in Argentina and at the hospital.

2025-02-26 19:17:14.902

A child in West Texas has died from measles, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month and the first from measles in the U.S. since 2015. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the death, stating the child was unvaccinated and school-aged. The outbreak has grown to 124 cases across nine counties in West Texas and nine cases in eastern New Mexico, marking Texas’ largest outbreak in nearly 30 years. The CDC confirmed this is the first measles death in the country since 2015. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mentioned the outbreak during a cabinet meeting, but the health secretary provided no specifics on federal assistance. Governor Greg Abbott expressed condolences and stated the state will deploy necessary resources. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic, falling below the 95% threshold needed to protect against outbreaks. The outbreak is concentrated in the Mennonite community, where many families opt out of vaccinations for their children. The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is highly effective, and the CDC is providing assistance to West Texas.