You may not be a disease detective, but now you can play one at home.
The nation's public health agency has released a free app for the iPad called "Solve the Outbreak." It allows users to run through fictional outbreaks and make decisions: Do you quarantine the village? Talk to people who are sick?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the app was designed in-house and wouldn't give an estimate for development costs.
The agency says it is using social media to educate the public about diseases and to promote an appreciation for public health work. The app went live this week.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:26 GMT
DHEC Director Catherine Templeton tells 7 On Your Side the agency is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak in South Carolina.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:47:41 GMT
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:34:07 GMT
Budget cuts put a dent in the number of officers patrolling the roads, but Trooper Recruiter Jason Metcalf says the agency is looking to quickly fill those empty positions.
Budget cuts put a dent in the number of officers patrolling the roads, but Trooper Recruiter Jason Metcalf says the agency is looking to quickly fill those empty positions.
N.C. Highway Patrol is currently down 203 officers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:26 GMT
DHEC Director Catherine Templeton tells 7 On Your Side the agency is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak in South Carolina.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
A judge let a restraining order against the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control expire. The order forced the agency to open the Greenwood County Health Department on weekends.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:04:41 GMT
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
A student at Clemson University has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, and now state health officials are working to contact dozens of others who came into contact with them.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
TB is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain.
