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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (224): pollen and spread, Indonesia, CIDRAP, sport events, WHO
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): 3 537 204 (15 969) / 54 287 (218)European Region (61): 55 837 403 (59 150) / 1 183 255 (974)South East Asia Region (10): 34 765 110 (73 478) / 487 570 (1550)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 948 678 (32 325) / 216 276 (477)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease – Asia (10): Laos, cattle, 1st rep
Lumpy Skin Disease -- LaosAccording to a report by Lao National Radio, lumpy skin disease [LSD] has spread to cattle throughout 128 villages across 7 districts in Vientiane Capital. Head of the Vientiane Capital Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Mr. Lasai Nuanthasing, says the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestock has been recorded in the districts of Hadsayfong, Sangthong, Naxaythong, Sikhottabong, Xaythany, Saysettha, and Pakngeum."Some 2330 animals have become infected with the disease, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Shigellosis – USA: (KS) wildlife park, RFI
Shigellosis -- United StatesKansas state health officials and health officials from Sedgwick County continue to investigate cases of illness of shigellosis associated with Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, Kansas, just outside of Wichita. Initially, there were 3 cases that were identified as linked to the park. These cases have tested positive for the _Shigella_ bacterium. Additional testing is underway to determine if the bacteria from each person are related.The Kansas Department of Health and Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Bluetongue – Europe (03): Spain (PM) cattle, susp, RFI
Bluetongue -- SpainThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of the Balearic Government has confirmed a positive case of bluetongue on the island of Mallorca. Following the protocols of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), the Department will collect samples from various farms. The results of these samples are expected on Tue 29 Jun 2021 and will confirm the existence or not of an outbreak.The samples that tested positive are from a specimen of beef cattle, from a livestock Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (223): US hosp. cases (2020), long immunity, Japan Olympics, WHO
COVID-19 -- United StatesOn average, the numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths per 100 000 people were 17.69 and 0.395, respectively, on the day restrictions were eased in each state. Afterward, about 1.61 people more per 100 000 were hospitalized, suggesting that another 5319 people were admitted each day after that point, the authors said.While the death trend after reopening was significant and positive, the change from before to after the easing of restrictions was not significant, Read more [...]
DG Digest: FMCSA to extend compliance date for some provisions of Medical Examiner’s Certification for three years.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (04): USA, Canada, horses
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesThe Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported a case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in Leon County in the panhandle. This is the 4th confirmed EEE case for Florida in 2021.EEE is spread to horses and humans by infected mosquitoes, including several _Culex_ species and _Culiseta melanura_.In horses, the virus causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. General signs include central nervous system Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (222): Russia, delta variant, US, Afghanistan, WHO
COVID-19 -- RussiaRussia confirmed 20 538 COVID-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total case tally to 5 451 291, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Sun. The incidence rate grew by 0.38% in relative terms.Moscow registered 6723 COVID-19 cases over the past day. Some 2608 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the Moscow Region, an all-time high during the pandemic. Another 1298 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in St. Petersburg, 334 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 305 in the Republic Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Weltevreden – USA (03): (NV, AZ) cooked shrimp, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United StatesA small outbreak of _Salmonella_ cases linked to frozen cooked shrimp begat a nationwide recall of 8 brands, including name brand Chicken of the Sea and the house brands of Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Meijer, and Hannaford. All the recalled shrimp comes from manufacturer Avanti Frozen Foods of India and were distributed from December [2020] to February [2021]. Of the 6 people sickened with salmonellosis, the CDC safety alert says 4 live in Nevada and 2 live in Arizona.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (88): Europe (Russia) wild bird, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 28 May 2021Confirmed: 10 Jun 2021Reported: 23 Jun 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 4 Aug 2010Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (2)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (2)Outbreak location 1: Ubsu-Nur, Ovyurskiy rayon, TuvaStarted: 29 May 2021Epidemiological Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rocky Mountain spotted fever – Mexico: (BN) fatal
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- MexicoEight children and adolescents have been the fatal victims of rickettsia during this 2021 in Baja California. It is expected that this disease transmitted by ticks lurks more closely during these summer months. Daniela Miranda Guzman, a veterinarian attached to the Zoonosis program, explained that in the entity, 23 cases of rickettsiosis have been diagnosed, of which 8 died. The young population has been more vulnerable; the expert mentioned that the children Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (88): China (NX) wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- ChinaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 11 Jun 2021Confirmed: 17 Jun 2021Reported: 24 Jun 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Nanhu area, Majiatan Town, Lingwu, Yinchuan, Ningxia Read more [...]
Crews clean bio-hazmat leak in Jeffersontown – WHAS11.com
Crews clean bio-hazmat leak in Jeffersontown WHAS11.com
PRO/EDR> Chlamydia trachomatis – Australia: RDB clin. trial, doxy vs azithro, rectal, MSM
Chlamydia -- AustraliaThe results of a randomized clinical trial conducted in Australia indicate a 7-day course of doxycycline is superior to single-dose azithromycin for treating rectal chlamydia in men who have sex with men, researchers reported yesterday [24 Jun 2021] in the New England Journal of Medicine [].The double-blind, randomized trial was conducted at 5 sexual health clinics in Australia from August 2016 through August 2019 to determine which of the 2 regimens, which are both recommended Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (221): Indonesia, face masks, Australia, WHO
COVID-19 -- IndonesiaCOVID infections have surged in Indonesia, a nation of 270 million people, in the past week, with more than 2 million cases reported as of Sat 26 Jun 2021, and hospital occupancy rates soared to more than 75 percent in the capital Jakarta and other hard-hit areas.The country is also grappling with new virus strains, including the highly infectious Delta variant 1st identified in India.In Jakarta, the surge in cases have forced hospitals to set up emergency tents, according to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (220): animal, Poland (LU) mink, OIE
COVID-19 -- PolandSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: 16 Jun 2021Confirmed on: 21 Jun 2021Reported on: 23 Jun 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 0.01Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: yesZoonotic potential description: The infected animals showed no clinical signs.Diagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2This event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Outbreak Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (219): USA, life expectancy, Africa 3rd wave, 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): 3 465 715 (18 050) / 53 315 (232)European Region (61): 55 595 648 (57 126) / 1 178 896 (994)South East Asia Region (10): 34 435 926 (81 803) / 480 681 (1930)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 827 780 (34 454) / 214 390 (493)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other – India (04): (JH)
Japanese Encephalitis -- IndiaAmidst a spike in COVID-19 cases, at least 5 fresh suspected cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) have brought the health department on its toes. Officials from the State Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (SVBDCP) said that the Central Health team during a virtual conference with the local counterparts alerted the health department and ordered them to take preventive measures.The suspected cases have been reported from East Singhbhum district, and the Civil Surgeon Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (37): research, STAT3 & immune system, lessons, improving response
Ebola -- Worldwide/UnknownMonash University, Australia, researchers have discovered a key way that one of the world's deadliest pathogens, Ebola virus, evades the immune system. Understanding this process provides new potential targets for the future development of antiviral therapies for a disease that killed over 11 000 people in an outbreak in West Africa between 2014 and 2016, with mortality rates in past outbreaks of 25% to 90%.An outbreak of Ebola, for which treatment options are extremely Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (03): USA (GA) mosquitoes
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesA Lowndes County mosquito pool has tested positive for EEE, or eastern equine encephalitis [virus], according to the South Health District. The South Health District said this is the 1st positive pool testing notification of 2021. The health district also said that Georgians should take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses."Taking the necessary steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites is the best defense we have against mosquito-borne Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – France: (AC) pig, domestic, OIE
Brucellosis -- FranceSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 10 May 2021Confirmed: 31 May 2021Reported: 23 Jun 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 30 Jun 2019Causal agent: _Brucella suis_Nature of diagnosis: LaboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Suhescun, Bayonne, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-AquitaineStarted: 11 May 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Diphtheria – Americas (04): PAHO, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Haiti, vacc. lapse
Diphtheria -- BrazilIn 2021, between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 24 [13-19 Jun 2021], 3 countries have reported confirmed cases of diphtheria: Brazil with one (1) confirmed case, the Dominican Republic with 13 confirmed cases including 10 deaths, and Haiti with 12 confirmed cases including 2 deaths.In recent years and mainly during the pandemic due to COVID-19, Latin America has experienced a decline in coverage of the 3rd dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTP3) among Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Finland: (CF) preschool children
Salmonella -- FinlandAccording to a report by Yle [Finland's national public broadcasting company], at least 100 children have been hospitalized after they contracted diarrhea from food contaminated with _Salmonella_ in Central Finland. The trend, which is especially common in small children, has become increasingly frequent since last week.A majority of the cases are from the city of Jyvaskyla; however, the children's unit of the Central Finland Healthcare District has been treating patients with Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (15): Africa (Nigeria)
Cholera -- NigeriaSeven people were confirmed killed following an outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's capital Abuja, local health authorities said Thursday [24 Jun 2021]. A total of 91 suspected cases have been recorded in Abuja as of Wednesday [23 Jun 2021].Mohammed Kawu, acting secretary in charge of Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS) of the Federal Capital Territory, told a press conference in Abuja. Kawu said out of the 91 suspected cases, 3 have so far tested positive for cholera through Read more [...]
Mission Possible: Measuring Worker Well-Being
How can we measure worker well-being? Worker well-being is an important occupational health concern, but our current understanding is limited by the lack of a standard way to define and measure this concept. The development of a new tool, the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire – or NIOSH WellBQ, may help employers and workers overcome this limitation and answer this important question. In 2014, the NIOSH Total Worker Health® Program, in partnership with RAND Corporation, led an effort Read more [...]
Hazardous materials alert closed CVCC campus Thursday – Lynchburg News and Advance
Hazardous materials alert closed CVCC campus Thursday Lynchburg News and Advance
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Ethiopia, Somalia (02): human, camel, zoonosis susp, RFI
Undiagnosed -- EthiopiaCamel sudden death syndrome (CSDS) is a highly fatal, contagious, and infectious systemic disease with unknown etiology that mostly affects camel populations living in East Africa, particularly horn African countries. Usually, the disease causes sporadic outbreaks, but in horn African countries it has been reported several times during pre and post rainy seasons in different years since 1983.The exact etiology of this disease hasn't been confirmed scientifically. The disease Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Rocky Mountain spotted fever – Mexico (02): (BN) fatal, tick vector comment