Billie Jean King went back to college and got her history degree. She had left school to pursue her tennis career. Congrats, Billie Jean! #RolandGarros #WTA #champions #equality #LGBTQ #sports #athletes

NIH and Acting CDC Chief Bhattacharya signed the quarantine orders for the MV Hondius passengers. #IDsky #hantavirus #politics

CDC has updated its weekly measles report. 1943 cases (not from travel) so far this year, now in 39 states. There were 2263 cases total in 2025. #IDsky #Episky #MMR #vaccines #publichealth #outbreak #pediatrics

MV Hondius passenger in isolation at U of Nebraska is angry that CDC reversed its position after all were initially told they could quarantine at home. Passengers are being required to stay until May 31. #IDsky #Episky #healthpolicy #publichealth #hantavirus

CDC's measles page has not been updated today. Usually the weekly update is posted earlier in the day each Thursday. #IDsky #pediatrics #MMR #publichealth #familymedicine #EpiSky

American physician Peter Stafford is critically ill with Ebola in Charite Hospital in Berlin. "But not acutely deteriorating," and has received 2 IV treatments, presumably monoclonals. His family remains asymptomatic, as does P LaRochelle, MD in Prague. #IDsky #outbreak #CDC #WHO

Cool study tracing the lineage of some of Maryland's first residents to millions of Americans. #DNA #Americanhistory #UShistory #Maryland #genetics #ancestry #Smithsonian

"Unusual"? Come on, NYT.

93% of Trump's speeches so far this term contained at least one vulgar term. He has gone off topic 37 or more times in half of speeches so far, up from a median of 10 or more during similar period in his first term. #politics #decorum #UShistory #AmericanPresidents

CDC: all foreign travelers who have been in DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in last 21 days being redirected to Dulles airport for screening. Any traveler with symptoms will be "transferred to a hospital"-looks like in the US--and put in isolation. #IDsky #Ebola #publichealth

Hello? Congress? Some Vietnam War veterans have sued to stop construction. And the FAA is reviewing whether the arch could pose a hazard to planes going into National. Still seems like this monstrosity will happen. #DC #architecture #monuments #culture #abomination

We stand with the house of medicine in supporting the USPSTF and the family physicians whose invaluable perspective helps guide evidence-based preventive care recommendations.

But will it have a McDonald's with a drive-up window?

It's about time someone gave Meyer Lansky and Charlie Luciano a fair fucking shake. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/u...

Stat is reporting that Jeffery Taubenberger left his role as acting chief of NIAID 2 weeks ago. He replaced Jeanne Marrazzo in April 2025. No confirmation from HHS or Taubenberger that he has stepped down. #IDsky #research #influenza #pandemic #publichealth #HIV

Can any of us be surprised? The desecration of the nation's capital will continue, unabated.

Andes hantavirus NEJM paper. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

As has been anticipated, for awhile, RFK has gone after the US Preventive Services Task Force, firing its two leaders. #Medsky #prevention #primarycare #politics #HHS #cancer #mentalhealth

The drug of choice for this administration (in addition to psychedelics): nicotine pouches. #Medsky #addiction #pediatrics #FDA #regulation #PsychSky #smoking #vaping

Cardi B might have a cause for action here. #WAP #hiphop #Americanmusic #recalls #menshealth

How has the US withdrawal from WHO impacted the American response to the hantavirus outbreak? story by @ritarubin.bsky.social @jama.com #IDsky #Episky #virology #publichealth #CDC #politics

More details on Peter Stafford, the American physician who has contracted Ebola. The State Department also announced the US is funding up to 50 clinics and associated frontline costs in Congo and Uganda. #IDsky #publichealth #Africa #outbreak #EpiSky

Here's something that can't be replaced by AI. #Italy #pasta #foodie #travel #tradition #culture #Sardinia #buongustaio

The @tampabaytimes.bsky.social is looking to talk with graduating college students from one of the 39 nations under some form of travel ban to the US. If you have family members in those countries and want to share your experience, email [email protected] #education #immigration #highered

The obit has a tip of the hat to a @science.org Q&A with Cox in 2009 by @cohenjon.bsky.social #flu #influenza #IDsky

I had not seen this obit until now. RIP Nancy Cox, a vast resource on influenza. #IDsky #Episky #flu #virology #immunology #CDC

The Rafael Nadal docuseries 'RAFA' is hitting Netflix later this month. Watch the first trailer, see the release date and first photos

PROTEST?

CDC officials confirm: MV Hondius passengers in isolation at U of Nebraska will be required to stay until May 31, the 21st day of post-exposure monitoring. "A decision was made"-CDC's David Fitter. #hantavirus #IDsky #publichealth #quarantine #Andesvirus

CDC issues Health Alert for Ebola ahead of 3pm press briefing. Agency says the risk of spread to the United States is considered low. But, "it is possible for travelers from affected areas in DRC or Uganda to enter the United States." Guess they mean US passport holders... #IDsky #publichealth

This is just...existential. #NewYork #DoYouLoveNewYorkNow #NYC

From a Research Highlight in Nature. #CTE #NFL #NCAA #NHL #athletics #MLS #PremierLeague #WorldCup2026

Reason number billionty we don't have to forgive MTG - She's an anti-vaxxer now!

Average deductibles are now the highest ever, as people switch to the cheapest “bronze plans” in response to premium hikes. #affordability #healthcare #insurance #Obamacare #healthpolicy #healthlaw

CDC issued an updated Health Alert notice late yesterday on hantavirus, notifying health departments and clinicians that testing is available through the agency for the Andes strain. More detail to follow after CDC presser this afternoon. #IDsky #publichealth #outbreak #MVHondius #diagnostics

From Aaron Kesselheim and Jerry Avorn: Marty Makary's "tenure has left FDA weaker, rudderless, and less respected than it has been in the last 50 years." #HHS #politics #pharma #biotech #regulation #Medsky #publichealth

ICYMI: HHS reorganized its Civil Rights Office. Focus is now on religious protection, and here and there, some HIPAA violations. #healthpolicy #healthlaw #Medsky #discrimination

For context on Ebola on Northeastern DRC, here's a map from my 2019 story on an outbreak in the same general region. Each red dot is a killing, kidnapping, mass rape or other violent attack. Conflict has continued, if not worsened. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Brett Giroir says he has no interest in taking on the role of FDA Commissioner--again. #politics #HHS #healthpolicy #pharma #biotech #medicaldevices #regulation

Read this post for textbook insight on how to erode morale at a federal agency. #Medsky #IDsky #publichealth #politics #HHS

Lockdown Jay www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/u...

Nature: Exclusive: Race begins to trial Ebola drugs amid current outbreak remdesivir and MBP134 by Ewen Callaway @nature.com @ecallaway.bsky.social go.nature.com/4tNp4eD

Ebola Raged for Weeks in Congo Before Anyone Raised the Alarm #IDsky #Episky #outbreak #publichealth

84-year-old Taj Mahal has a new album, Time, backed by his Phantom Blues Band, which includes New Orleans pianist Jon Cleary on record and tour. The title track is a previously unreleased song written by Bill Withers. Great profile. #music #art #worldmusic #NOLA

NEWS: NPR plans newsroom restructure and modest jobs cuts as it confronts era without federal funding. CEO Katherine Maher says NPR intends to save $8M from newsgathering & related units; shows and podcasts not eligible for buyouts or targeted for layoffs. www.npr.org/2026/05/18/n...

A doctor working for a missionary group in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola. The CDC confirmed this just now and says it is working on moving him to a base in Germany. His wife, also a doctor, their 4 children, and another physician will also get moved. #IDsky #publichealth

Tennis players are the blingiest while playing. At #RolandGarros, Aryna Sabalenka is planning to wear a custom-designed Material Good set of necklaces composed of 22.51 carats of diamonds and more than 203 carats of garnets, along with coordinating earrings. #WTA #ATP #FrenchOpen #branding

Basic facts about Trump, along with all other presidents, are still on offer; wall texts haven’t been removed, though some have been edited. The National Portrait Gallery exhibition continues to present an accurate, pithy overview of American history, warts and all. #museums #Smithsonian

Great that #DRC posted the initial genomes from the Bundibugyo outbreak It helps improve diagnostics, track transmission, and accelerate development of vaccines and therapeutics. Transparent, real-time data sharing is essential for outbreak control. virological.org/t/initial-ge...

NEW: With the departure of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and CDER Director Tracy Beth Høeg last week—which follow the exit of CBER Director Vinay Prasad last month—the list of Robert Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vax allies in high-ranking roles at HHS has shrunk considerably. Our report.