Parker

Voice of OC, August 5, 2024

Orange County Grapples With Summer COVID Wave

"It’s just massive under testing on multiple levels – you used to have all these clinics where you could go get tested and get a bunch of tests sent to your house. At-home tests don’t get reported to state and county officials, which makes it difficult to determine what the actual positivity rate is. " (Daniel Parker)

The Washington Post, June 4, 2024

How hardcore mosquito experts fight summer’s most annoying pest

"Small fish such as guppies and dragonfly larvae are natural predators to mosquito larva. Adding some to the water will help with population control. Varieties such as bromeliads, pitcher plants and certain types of hollow bamboo can hold small bodies of water on their leaves or in crevices and are therefore a favorite home for mosquito larvae." (Daniel M. Parker)

Healthline, August 4, 2023

Leprosy May Become Endemic in Florida. Why Experts Are Concerned

"Globally, cases have been decreasing in recent decades, so this pattern is worrisome and may indicate some underlying public health or socioeconomic problems." (Daniel Parker)

CNBC, July 7, 2023

U.S. officials say risk of locally acquired malaria remains low as nationwide cases jump to seven

"The CDC was partially born out of our malaria elimination efforts. While I would argue that we’ve neglected some of our public health infrastructure, there are systems in place...that can quickly be put into action when cases are identified." (Daniel Parker)

OC Register, April 19, 2023

Orange County Grapples With Summer COVID Wave

How hardcore mosquito experts fight summer’s most annoying pest

Leprosy May Become Endemic in Florida. Why Experts Are Concerned

U.S. officials say risk of locally acquired malaria remains low as nationwide cases jump to seven

Mosquito season just got worse; here’s what you need to know

Why do some in Orange County die from COVID-19 but others don’t?

Covid-19 Cases Rise in the U.S., With Limited Impact

Why you may still want to carry a face mask, even without the mandate

Why COVID-19 Cases May Continue to Decline in the United States

New COVID variant is spreading across the US. Here’s what you need to know about BA.2