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PRO/AH/EDR> Varroosis – Finland: (AX) honey bee, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/UnknownSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 13 Jul 2021Confirmed: 14 Jul 2021Reported: 14 Jul 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: _Varroa_ spp.Nature of diagnosis: laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Brando, AlandStarted: 13 Jul 2021Epidemiological unit: apiaryTotal animals affected:Species / Susceptible Read more [...]
Fines for illegal fireworks use nearly triples | News – Porterville Recorder
Fines for illegal fireworks use nearly triples | News Porterville Recorder
PRO/EDR> Tetanus – Dominican Republic: fatal
Tetanus -- Dominican RepublicHealth officials in the Dominican Republic have reported 19 tetanus cases so far this year [2021], which has resulted in 6 fatalities, according to epidemiological surveillance.The Dominican Today reports the cases and deaths are in residents of the provinces of Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Independencia [].Tetanus is caused by a very potent toxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium, _Clostridium tetani_. The spores of this organism are very resistant to environmental Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – Europe: Germany (BW) fatal
Legionnaires' -- GermanyIn Heilbronn District, in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, it is reported that 5 men and women have contracted legionnaires' disease and 2 have died. The patients came from Obersulm, Ellhofen, Weinsberg, and Löwenstein, health officials announced. Most of them are middle-aged and older men. The 2 deceased men had a previous illness and were 49 and 81 years old.Health authorities are feverishly looking for the source of the contamination.Experts from the Heilbronn Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hendra virus – Australia: horse, new viral strain
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- AustraliaAbstract--------A novel Hendra virus (HeV) variant was identified through multidisciplinary and interagency syndromic surveillance of a horse having suffered acute fatal disease consistent with HeV infection. Novel molecular assays for HeV detection are described in the light of routine testing failure. In silico analysis of the variant receptor-binding protein in comparison with prototypic HeV supported that the monoclonal antibody m102.4 used for post-exposure prophylaxis, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (245): UK, Israel, mask trial retraction, Eurosurveillance, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThe Research Letter, "Experimental Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Content in Inhaled Air with or without Face Masks in Healthy Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial," by Harald Walach, PhD, and colleagues published online in JAMA Pediatrics on 30 Jun 2021 is hereby retracted. Following publication, numerous scientific issues were raised regarding the study methodology, including concerns about the applicability of the device used for assessment of carbon dioxide levels Read more [...]
Crews respond to hazardous materials incident – The Suffolk News-Herald – Suffolk News-Herald
Crews respond to hazardous materials incident – The Suffolk News-Herald Suffolk News-Herald
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis – Guyana: (EB) flooding
Leptospirosis -- GuyanaFollowing major flooding in the country, Region 6 is reporting 67 cases of dengue and 5 cases of leptospirosis.Regional Chairman, David Armogan, during a press briefing in Region 6 yesterday, relayed that that while there are 67 cases of the mosquito-borne dengue presently there has not been any major escalation since."A number of areas are pretty dry, Black Bush Polder they don't have much difficulties with flooding and so, and a lot of those cases came out from Black Bush Read more [...]
26 hospitalized after chemical leak at Texas water park – Axios
26 hospitalized after chemical leak at Texas water park AxiosDozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park Associated PressOver 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsMemorial Hermann says all 28 patients they saw released following chemical incident at Splashtown KHOU.comChemical leak in kiddie pool sickens dozens at Hurricane Harbor water park in Texas Sacramento BeeView Full Coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park – Associated Press
Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park Associated PressSplashtown closed after over 100 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonOver 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comView Full Coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Dozens taken to hospital after chemical leak at Texas water park – The Guardian
Dozens taken to hospital after chemical leak at Texas water park The GuardianSplashtown closed after over 100 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonOver 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comView Full Coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Splashtown closed after over 100 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston
Splashtown closed after over 100 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonOver 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsDozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park Associated PressDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comDozens affected by chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Read more [...]
Splashtown closed after over 80 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston
Splashtown closed after over 80 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonOver 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsDozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park Associated PressDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comDozens affected by chemical spill at Hurricane Harbour Read more [...]
Dozens being treated after chemical leak at Six Flags' Hurricane Harbor Splashtown – 5newsonline.com
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (244): lambda var S America, long COVID & children, Europe, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown1. Tada T, Zhou H, Dcosta BM, et al. SARS-CoV-2 lambda variant remains susceptible to neutralization by mRNA vaccine-elicited antibodies and convalescent serum. bioRxiv. 2021. 2. Acevedo ML, Alonso-Palomares L, Bustamante A, et al. Infectivity and immune escape of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant of interest lambda. medRxiv. 2021. [Byline: Sanjay Mishra]--Communicated by:ProMED******[2] Long COVID in childrenDate: Wed 14 Jul 2021Source: Nature [edited]As COVID-19 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (04): Americas (Brazil)
West Nile Virus -- BrazilCosta ÉA, Giovanetti M, Silva Catenacci L, Fonseca V, Aburjaile FF, Chalhoub FLL, Xavier J, et al. West Nile Virus in Brazil. AbstractBackground: West Nile virus (WNV) was 1st sequenced in Brazil in 2019, when it was isolated from a horse in the Espírito Santo state. Despite multiple studies reporting serological evidence suggestive of past circulation since 2004, WNV remains a low priority for surveillance and public health, such that much is still unknown Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (26): Americas (USA) fox, bat, dog, human exp, cattle
Rabies -- United StatesA trip to a theme park now has 2 guests having to undergo [preventative] treatment for rabies.The Hampton-Peninsula Health District has alerted guests a rabid fox attacked 2 people at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg [Virginia], WTKR reported. A boy was bitten on 5 Jul 2021 by the fox and had to have 4 injections of rabies treatment. [Post Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP - Mod.TG] WTKR reported. He is OK.A man was also exposed to the fox. The fox was captured and died shortly after, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Food poisoning – Nigeria: (KW) deaths, susp cassava cyanide contamination
Poisoning -- NigeriaAnother tragedy struck in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State on [Tue 13 Jul 2021] as 3 members of the same family died of suspected food poisoning.It was gathered on [Wed 14 Jul 2021] the victims were from one of the communities in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. According to information, the incident involved 5 siblings of the same parents after consuming a locally prepared yam flour meal (Amala).They were reportedly rushed to a hospital Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (22): Africa (Nigeria), Asia (India)
Cholera -- NigeriaThe Enugu State Ministry of Health has confirmed that there is a cholera outbreak in New Artisan Market, Enugu, which resulted in the death of 7 people, while 19 ill persons are identified with the symptoms of loose stool and vomiting.Confirming the cholera outbreak in the market, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi, disclosed that the Ministry's rapid response team, upon receiving reports of the incident carried out an immediate investigation and "it was Read more [...]
Over 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park – NBC News
Over 60 people decontaminated after chemical leak at Texas water park NBC NewsSplashtown closed after 65 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonChemical leak at Six Flags water park in Texas affects 65 people, HAZMAT team reponds Fox NewsDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comDozens treated after chemical leak Read more [...]
Splashtown closed after 65 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston
Splashtown closed after 65 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonChemical leak at Six Flags water park in Texas affects 65 people, HAZMAT team reponds Fox NewsDozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comDozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park Associated PressMore than 60 people decontaminated after chemical Read more [...]
Dozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say – KHOU.com
Dozens of people experience skin irritation, respiratory issues after chemical leak at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, officials say KHOU.comAt least 34 being decontaminated after chemical leak at Splashtown in Spring, officials say KPRC Click2HoustonDozens affected by chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring Houston Chronicle Chemical leak at Six Flags water park in Texas affects dozens, HAZMAT team reponds Fox NewsDozens Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia (03): (NT) ticks, dog
Pests -- AustraliaKey points:Ehrlichiosis was 1st detected in Australia last year in May [2020]Experts say the disease is now "endemic" across the Northern TerritoryThey say preventing ticks is the best way to protect dogsPatricia Powell's Staffordshire-cross, Leo, came close to death earlier this year -- and it isn't out of the woods yet. The 2-year-old dog became lethargic, thin and listless, deteriorating to the point that it was admitted to a pet hospital for a week for a blood transfusion. "I Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (18): India (AS) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- IndiaNearly 39 000 pigs have died of African swine fever (ASF) in Assam in the last 1.5 years, the Assembly was informed on Wednesday [14 Jul 2021]. In a written reply to a query by BJP MLA Chakradhar Gogoi, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said 38 700 pigs died due to ASF since its detection in the northeastern state in 2020.As many as 13 200 families have been economically affected as a result of the pig deaths, the minister said. However, the government Read more [...]
Chemical leak reported at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Spring – Houston Chronicle
Chemical leak reported at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Spring Houston Chronicle
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot rot – Australia: (NS) sheep
Other Animal Disease -- AustraliaIncreasing footrot infections in some New South Wales (NSW) sheep areas have led to the formation of a new producer-led steering committee to help develop a plan to fight the spread. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) today [12 Jul 2021] announced the new NSW Footrot Steering Committee (FSC) will provide ongoing oversight and strategic direction to the NSW Footrot Management Program.Incoming chair of the NSW Footrot Steering Committee, Derek Schoen, said the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox – USA: (TX) ex Nigeria
Monkeypox -- United StatesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed on 15 Jul [2021] a case of human monkeypox in a US resident who recently traveled from Nigeria to the United States. The person is currently hospitalized in Dallas. CDC is working with the airline and state and local health officials to contact airline passengers and others who may have been in contact with the patient during 2 flights: Lagos, Nigeria to Atlanta Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (243): Olympics, Africa, MIS-C possible causes, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 3 875 342 (26 044) / 58 726 (338)European Region (61): 57 472 767 (130 355) / 1 200 672 (1068)South East Asia Region (10): 36 400 628 (126 002) / 520 095 (2086)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 644 006 (56 411) / 224 702 (582)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – USA: (TX) cervid
Anthrax -- United StatesTexas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in a captive white-tailed deer herd on a Val Verde County premises on Sun 11 Jul 2021. This is the first anthrax case in Texas this year.The premises is located in the south central portion of the county, north of Comstock, and has been quarantined. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses on the premises prior to release of the quarantine."The TAHC will continue to closely monitor Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (12): O121, CDC
E. coli -- United StatesThe CDC is working with other public health agencies to investigate an 11-state outbreak of _E. coli_ O121 infections. As of 15 Jul 2021, a total of 15 patients had been confirmed with infections, a CDC spokesperson told Food Safety News. No other information from the agency was available for release.The Food and Drug Administration reported on 14 Jul 2021 that it was investigating an _E. coli_ O121 outbreak involving 15 patients, but the agency did not release any other details Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Typhimurium – USA (04): prepackaged salad, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United StatesFast FactsIllnesses: 8Hospitalizations: 0Deaths: 0States: 2Recall: NoInvestigation status: ActiveThe CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium infections. Epidemiologic and traceback data show that BrightFarms brand Sunny Crunch salad may be contaminated with _Salmonella_ and may be making people sick.As of 14 Jul 2021, 8 people infected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (12): China (SC) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- ChinaJust over 7 years ago (May 2014) we saw a report from Sichuan, China of the first known infection by HPAI [highly pathogenic avian influenza] H5N6 avian influenza in humans. At the time, H5N1 and (LPAI) [low pathogenic avian influenza] H7N9 were the biggest avian flu threats, with H10N8 and H9N2 (which is still very much with us) pulling up the rear. While H5N1 has declined markedly since 2015, and China's massive poultry vaccination program, which began in 2017 has -- Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (04): (OR) human, livestock, control study
Anthrax -- IndiaBhubaneswar's Regional Medical Research Centre has started a study across 14 blocks in Odisha's Koraput for coordinated interventions to check animal-to-human transmission of anthrax. The study is likely to be completed by end of next year [2022]. It will test the effectiveness of public health interventions to check the disease transmission in Koraput, the epicentre of anthrax in Odisha. Of the 30 districts of Odisha, 19 are reported as endemic for human anthrax. In all 19 districts, Read more [...]
Roberta shelter-in-place ended after chemical reaction at plant – 13WMAZ.com
Roberta shelter-in-place ended after chemical reaction at plant 13WMAZ.comRoberta citizens asked to shelter-in-place following chemical plant fire wgxa.tvRoberta chemical plant fire prompts officials to issue shelter-in-place warning Macon TelegraphResidents of Georgia Town Stay Inside as Chemical Fire Burns | Georgia News | US News U.S. News & World ReportCrawford County chemical fire puts Roberta under shelter in place order 41 NBC NewsView Read more [...]
