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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (218): Russia, vaccine booster, Israel, 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): 3 447 690 (15 463) / 53 038 (315)European Region (61): 55 535 235 (57 960) / 1 177 734 (999)South East Asia Region (10): 34 351 183 (86 468) / 478 700 (1813)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 793 326 (33 469) / 213 897 (490)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (10): (WA,AZ) O157, children, yogurt, recall, secondary cases
E. coli -- United StatesAnother person has been confirmed infected in an _E. coli_ O157 outbreak linked to organic yogurt from Pure Eire Dairy in Washington State. Officials with the Washington Department of Health have not released details about the patient, except to say that the person lives in Arizona and is considered a "secondary" case.Investigations by the Washington health department and the state agricultural department are ongoing. The state health department announced the outbreak on 12 Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (04): (OR) fatal, apt. complex, more cases after remediation
Legionnaires' -- United StatesResidents at an apartment building in North Portland are still getting sick with Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia or lung infection, despite efforts to fix the building's water system.The outbreak at Rosemont Court has dragged on for more than 6 months, and health officials don't know why. "It's really hard to pinpoint a source in this case," explained Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County Health Officer. The most recent case was disclosed just last week.Since Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Nut rot, sweet chestnut – Portugal: 1st rep
Other Plant Disease -- Portugal_Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi_, the causal agent of chestnut brown rot, is first reported from Portugal. It was detected during surveys in 2018 in chestnut orchards (_Castanea sativa_) in northern Portugal. _G. smithogilvyi_ had been also identified in an industrial processing plant in 2017, 2018, and 2019; the proportions of infected nuts were 8.0, 5.3, and 5.0%, respectively.[Source publication: Coelho V, Gouveia E. (2021) _Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi_, the causal agent Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine influenza – North America: USA (FL) dog
Canine Influenza -- United StatesMultiple dogs at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove [Palm Beach County] have tested positive for canine influenza, a highly contagious respiratory disease.The details were confirmed Wednesday [23 Jun 2021] by founder Laurie Simmons and the shelter's spokesman Chase Scott.Scott said Big Dog Ranch Rescue took in a dog after it was surrendered by a Palm Beach County owner.That dog later tested positive for canine influenza 3 days later, which Simmons said then Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia (02): (VI) dog
Tick-borne disease -- AustraliaVictorian dog owners and veterinarians have been advised to be on the lookout for a new disease spread by brown dog ticks after a case was reported at Horsham.The Horsham detection of ehrlichiosis in a dog from the Northern Territory is the 1st case of the disease found in an Australian-born dog in Victoria.Ehrlichiosis was found for the 1st time in an Australian dog in the Kimberley region in mid-2020. Since then, it has spread around the country and now found in most Read more [...]
Chemical leak prompts evacuation in Midtown – WKRN News 2
Chemical leak prompts evacuation in Midtown WKRN News 2
Time to get excited about the 2021 Dangerous Goods Symposium!
Does DG stand for “Delirious Groupies”? Based on this new video, the answer is “yes.” Okay, maybe you’ve never been that excited about an upcoming Dangerous Good Symposium. But there are lots of good reasons to be excited about the 16th annual Symposium this year. What do you most want to see on this year’s...
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (12): global (cVDPV2, WPV1 ES)
Polio -- PakistanPoliovirus weekly update, as of 23 Jun 2021, World Health OrganizationNew wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 0Environment: 1Others: 0New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 15Environment: 2Others: 11Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives):- Pakistan: 1 WPV1 positive environmental sample- Cote d'Ivoire: 1 cVDPV2 case- Nigeria: 3 cVDPV2 cases- South Sudan: 2 cVDPV2 cases- Tajikistan: 9 cVDPV2 cases and 2 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (217): cognitive, Delta plus variants, immunity, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownA key issue as we move closer to ending the pandemic is determining more precisely how long people exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 virus, will make neutralizing antibodies against this dangerous coronavirus. Finding the answer is also potentially complicated with new SARS-CoV-2 "variants of concern" appearing around the world that could find ways to evade acquired immunity, increasing the chances of new outbreaks.Now, a new NIH-supported study shows that the answer Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox – UK (02): ex Africa (Nigeria)
Monkeypox -- United KingdomPublic Health Wales and Public Health England have confirmed they are monitoring 3 cases of imported monkeypox identified in North Wales.The 1st case was acquired overseas, and all 3 cases are members of the same household. All cases were admitted to a hospital in England, where 2 currently remain. The index case has made a full recovery, does not present an infection risk, and has been discharged, it is confirmed.Monitoring and follow-up of the cases and their close contacts Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (14): Africa (Somalia) WHO
-- SomaliaThe Ministry of Health of Somalia has announced 211 new suspected cases of cholera, with 5 reported deaths, for epidemiological week 22 [31 May-6 Jun 2021]. All cases were reported from Banadir, Bay, and Lower Shabelle regions.The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases in 2021 is 2761, including 24 associated deaths with a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 0.9%. Of the total cases reported from Somalia since the first week of 2021, 60.3% (1666) were children under 5 years of age Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness – Ethiopia, Somalia: camel meat
Foodborne Illness -- EthiopiaAbstract--------"Dromedary, or one-humped, camels _Camelus dromedarius_ are an almost exclusively domesticated species that are common in arid areas as both beasts of burden and production animals for meat and milk. Currently, there are approximately 30 million dromedary camels, with the highest numbers in Africa and the Middle East. The hardiness of camels in arid regions has made humans more dependent on them, especially as a stable protein source. Camels also carry Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Jamestown Canyon virus – USA: (NJ)
Encephalitis -- United States- Wear EPA-registered insect repellant when outdoors and wear protective clothing (long sleeves and pants). Light-colored clothing helps you spot ticks! Cover crib, stroller, and baby carriers with mosquito netting.- Avoid being outdoors during dawn and dusk when mosquitos are most active.- Shower as soon as possible after spending time outdoors and wash and dry your clothing. Tumbling clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes will kill ticks on dry clothing (damp Read more [...]
Lanes open in Baker County after crash involving 'hazardous materials' – FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX
Lanes open in Baker County after crash involving ‘hazardous materials’ FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX
Getting Creative
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (19): Africa (Egypt) dog, human exposure
Rabies -- EgyptA mad dog reportedly mauled 11 people in Egypt, causing them to be taken to hospital for treatment, local media reported. According to the Qena police, the dog attacked several residents in Al Kalh village, with 11 people sustaining injuries.A number of ambulances rushed to the scene to transport the injured to the hospital, where they received the rabies vaccine.Stray dogs and other animals are common throughout Egypt and can usually be seen digging through garbage or trotting along Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (216): Delta, Delta plus variants, Chinese vaccines, 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): 3 418 284 (14 836) / 52 505 (275)European Region (61): 55 418 292 (41 137) / 1 175 318 (914)South East Asia Region (10): 34 182 792 (69 623) / 474 870 (1656)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 726 321 (30 639) / 212 900 (475)Region Read more [...]
Hazardous materials to be removed from northeast Kearney Thursday – Grand Island Independent
Hazardous materials to be removed from northeast Kearney Thursday Grand Island Independent
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – India (05): (RJ)
Foodborne Illness -- IndiaSome 200 people fell sick of food poisoning in Udaipur city and Vallabhnagar block on Monday [21 Jun 2021], reportedly after consuming sehgar (food eaten during fasting [not clear when the food is eaten likely after fasting, not during - Mod.LL]) made of Kangani flour [from Foxtail millet seeds - Mod.LL] on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi [an absolute fast day without partaking even water - Mod.LL].Initially a few persons were admitted in the MB hospital on Monday [21 Jun Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Asia (08): Cambodia (OC) cattle, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- CambodiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 26 May 2021Confirmed: 4 Jun 2021Reported: 16 Jun 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Kriel, Samraong, Otdar Mean Chey [Oddar Meanchey]Started: 26 May 2021Epidemiological unit: villageTotal animals Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease – North America (06): USA (TX) cervid, restrictions
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United StatesThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an emergency order to impose additional movement and testing restrictions on deer breeding facilities affiliated with 6 facilities where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been positively detected. Existing rules already restrict the movement of deer from 264 sites in 95 counties directly linked to these CWD-positive facilities, but further measures are necessary given the gravity of this situation.TPWD Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Dublin – Norway: imported raw milk cheese
Salmonella -- NorwaySix people in Norway have fallen ill in recent months with the source of infection thought to be contaminated raw milk cheese from France. The foodborne outbreak was suspected to be caused by _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Dublin in chilled cheese made with unpasteurized milk.The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) investigated the outbreak with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) and Norwegian Veterinary Institute.Early in 2021, Norwegian Read more [...]
Pipeline Safety: Performance Measures Needed to Assess Recent Changes to Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Regulations – Government Accountability Office
Pipeline Safety: Performance Measures Needed to Assess Recent Changes to Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Regulations Government Accountability Office
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (215): G7 Summit Super spreader, Brazil, Updates, WHO
COVID-19 -- BrazilIndia said it administered a record 8.5 million vaccine doses on [Mon 21 Jun 2021], the first day vaccines were available free to all adults. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the numbers were "gladdening" but the nation's inoculation drive has a long way to go -- about 283 million doses have been given in India, enough to cover only about 10% of its population.COVID Rebounds in U.S. South (3:50 p.m. NY)-------------------------------------------COVID-19 transmission is accelerating Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Melioidosis – Brazil: (CE) children, 1989-2019
Melioidosis -- BrazilLima, R. and Rolim, D. Melioidosis in Children, Brazil, 1989-2019. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2021: 27(6), 1705-1708. 2021. .Melioidosis in Children, Brazil, 1989-2019------------------------------------------Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium _Burkholderia pseudomallei_, is associated with severe symptoms and high death rates (1). Although considered an emerging disease, melioidosis has little formal public health recognition (2). Researchers initially Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (87): Europe (Netherlands) wild bird, HPAI H5N3, OIE
Avian Influenza -- NetherlandsSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 4 Jan 2021Confirmed: 4 Feb 2021Reported: 15 Jun 2021Reason for notification: new strain in the countryCausal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N3Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Hornhuizen, De Marne, GroningenStarted: 4 Jan 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (07): Panama comment
Hantavirus — Panama