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PRO/AH> Infectious laryngotracheitis – Luxembourg: (DI) poultry, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- LuxembourgGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 2 May 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 6 May 2021Reported: 4 Jun 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 29 Nov 1999Causal agent: Gallid herpesvirus 1Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Dudelange, Neunhausen, Wiltz, DiekirchDate of start of Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (10): Nigeria (BO), Kenya (WP,GA)
Measles -- Nigeria"Background: From January to May 2019, large measles outbreaks affected Nigeria. Borno State was the most affected, recording 15 237 suspected cases with the state capital of Maiduguri having 1125 cases investigated and line-listed by March 2019. In Borno State, 22 of the 27 local government areas (LGAs or districts), including 37 internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps, were affected. In response to the situation, an outbreak response immunization (ORI) campaign was conducted Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – USA (08): (SD) domestic, RHDV2, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 4 May 2021Confirmed: 19 May 2021Reported: 3 Jun 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusGenotype: RHDV2Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Custer County, Custer, South DakotaStarted: 5 May Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Israel: (HM) domestic, RHDV2, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- IsraelSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 23 May 2021Confirmed: 31 May 2021Reported: 3 Jun 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 30 May 2018Causal agent: rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusGenotype: RHDV2Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory, necropsyThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Rehovot, HaMerkazStarted: 23 May 2021Ended: 2 Jun Read more [...]
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Wood River after chemical leak – KSDK.com
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Wood River after chemical leak KSDK.comChemical leak causes shelter-in-place order in Metro East KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisChemical leak prompts Wood River police to issue shelter in place order KMOV.comWood River police issue shelter-in-place order due to rail car chemical leak Belleville News-DemocratResidents in southwest Wood River warned to stay inside, shut windows after chemical leak STLtoday.comView Full Coverage Read more [...]
No danger to public after chemical leak in Ajax: police – durhamradionews.com
No danger to public after chemical leak in Ajax: police durhamradionews.com
PRO/PL> Bacterial leaf streak, wheat – Canada: emerging
Other Plant Disease -- CanadaOf cereal diseases to worry about, bacterial leaf streak [BLS] is likely to become a major issue across the Canadian Prairies [Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba] over the coming years. "The first time I saw bacterial leaf streak was 2012 and it was only a couple of fields," says Michael Harding, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. "Each year, it has been ratcheting up."Alongside increased incidence and severity, the disease is now hitting economic levels with 20 to 30 per Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (193): Australia, mucormycosis, dialysis, 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): 3 055 683 (16 833) / 45 949 (232)European Region (61): 54 400 840 (52 477) / 1 152 872 (1624)South East Asia Region (10): 32 075 662 (152 048) / 411 976 (3550)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 164 719 (30 320) / 203 118 (516)Region Read more [...]
In Dangerous Goods, every month is National Safety Month.
Since June is National Safety Month, we thought it would be a good time to reiterate the most important reason Dangerous Goods professionals do what we do. Yes, it’s safety. Why do we help shippers understand and comply with Dangerous Goods regulations? Safety. Why do we consistently point out areas where shippers may need extra...
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (08): global (cVDPV2), Afghanistan
Polio -- AfghanistanNew wild poliovirus (WPV) isolates reported this week:Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases: 0Environmental samples (ES): 0Others: 0New circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 4Environment: 5Others: 1Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives):- Afghanistan: 1 cVDPV2 case- Pakistan: 1 cVDPV2 case- Nigeria: 2 cVDPV2 cases and 3 cVDPV2 positive environmental samples- Tajikistan: 2 cVDPV2 positive Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Africa: South Africa ex Europe (Croatia)
Hantavirus -- South AfricaThe first laboratory-confirmed imported case of a hantavirus infection in South Africa was recorded in May 2021. The case involved a 37 year old South African businessman, living and working in Crikvenica, Croatia. He had been ill prior to a return visit to South Africa, and was hospitalised in Johannesburg with acute febrile illness and renal dysfunction. He presented with moderate thrombocytopenia, a normal white cell count and marginally raised liver enzyme levels. Other Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pneumococcal disease, invasive – Canada: (AB) fewer cases in pandemic
Pneumococcal Pneumonia — Canada
Chemical leak causes shelter-in-place order in Metro East – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical leak causes shelter-in-place order in Metro East KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
PRO/AH> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA (02): (CA) raccoon, coyote, alert
Rabies -- United StatesThe Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reporting an increase in distemper cases in coyotes and raccoons in the county and is encouraging people to get their pets vaccinated to prevent its spread.Distemper, a contagious disease that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of animals and affects both domesticated pets and wildlife, has been mostly reported on the west side of Santa Cruz, but cases have popped up elsewhere in the county such as near Seabright Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – USA: raw frozen breaded chicken
Salmonella -- United StatesCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis infections linked to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products.Epidemiologic data------------------As of 2 Jun 2021, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis Read more [...]
Chemical leak causes shelter in place in Metro East – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical leak causes shelter in place in Metro East KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical leak prompts Wood River police to issue shelter in place order – KMOV.com
Chemical leak prompts Wood River police to issue shelter in place order KMOV.comRailcar chemical leak prompts shelter-in-place order in Metro East WSIL TVResidents in southwest Wood River warned to stay inside, shut windows after chemical leak STLtoday.comChemical leak prompts police to issue shelter in place order KTVZView Full Coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Chemical vents from rail cars causing safety concerns in part of Metro East – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical vents from rail cars causing safety concerns in part of Metro East KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical leak causes road closures, shelter in place order in Metro East – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical leak causes road closures, shelter in place order in Metro East KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Chemical release reported in Wood River – Alton Telegraph
Chemical release reported in Wood River Alton Telegraph
An Ancient Hazard in a 21st Century Workplace: The Power of Partnerships and Collaboration Investigating Respirable Crystalline Silica in Hydraulic Fracturing
In 2013, NIOSH researchers published exposure assessment results for respirable crystalline silica in oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers performing hydraulic fracturing. The results were noteworthy; a previously unidentified but serious occupational exposure hazard was discovered, and risks were significant‒in some cases, personal breathing zone exposures exceeded 10 times the occupational exposure limits. This research and resulting engineering and administrative control outcomes Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (10): Africa (Congo DR)
Cholera -- DR CongoAt least 6 cases of cholera were reported on Sunday [30 May 2021] among the displaced people in the city of Sake, about 26 kilometers [16 miles] north of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano nearby on 22 May 2021.According to the announcement by local authorities, the 6 confirmed cases of cholera are currently being treated on-site by the team of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF; Doctors Without Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (09): China (JS) H10N3, 1st rep
Avian Influenza -- ChinaSummaryInformation from the National Health Commission showed that this is the 1st case of human infection with avian influenza A(H10N3) in the world. The case involved a 41 year old male patient living in Zhenjiang City in Jiangsu Province who developed symptoms on [23 Apr 2021]. He was admitted to hospital for medical treatment on [28 Apr 2021] and is now in a stable condition. His relevant close contacts did not show any abnormalities during the medical surveillance period. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (77): Europe (Netherlands) poultry, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- NetherlandsAll current national measures, such as the obligation to house commercially kept poultry, will remain in full force. As of this week, for keepers of laying hens, breeding animals, and broilers a stricter reporting obligation is in place. They must report the loss of animals to the NVWA sooner. This allows bird flu infections to come to light earlier and reduces the risk of spreading.In addition, zoos, petting zoos, and hobby bird owners are required to shield their Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (76): Lesotho (MS) poultry, 1st rep, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- LesothoGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 28 May 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2021Reported on: 31 May 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in the countryCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Ha Penapena, MaseruDate of Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Infectious hematopoietic necrosis, trout – Finland: (AX) 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- FinlandSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 24 May 2021Confirmed: 27 May 2021Reported: 28 May 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: infectious haematopoietic necrosis [IHN] virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Foglo, AlandStarted: 24 May 2021Epidemiological unit: farmTotal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (191): strain designation, Viet Nam, diagnosis
COVID-19 -- VietnamAll viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, change over time. Most changes have little or no impact on the virus's properties. However, some changes may affect the virus's properties, such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures.WHO, in collaboration with partners, expert networks, national authorities, institutions and researchers Read more [...]
Hazardous material collection returns | Local – Ashland Daily Press
Hazardous material collection returns | Local Ashland Daily Press
