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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Braenderup – Europe (03): imported melon
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownMelons have been linked to a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Braenderup outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 countries.Patients have been reported in Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada and Switzerland. Illnesses started in late March 2021. Czech Republic and Spain have also recorded recent _Salmonella_ Braenderup infections but it is not yet clear if they belong to this outbreak.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (75): Europe (Lithuania, Germany) poultry, bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- LithuaniaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 28 May 2021Confirmed: 28 May 2021Reported: 31 May 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 7 Jan 2021Causal 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: Klisiai, Jurbarko, Taurages [Taurage]Started: 28 May Read more [...]
PRO> Malaria – Burkina Faso: genetically modified mosquito
Malaria — Burkina Faso
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, banana – Uganda: (BR)
Undiagnosed -- Uganda[A] strange banana disease is ravaging plantations in Kabarole [district, Western Region]. According to the residents, the fruits turn yellowish as if they are ripe and others turn rust brown. One resident said that the affected fruits first appear as grey and dusty turning rusty. As the fruits continue to grow, sometimes the peel cracks. The unidentified disease is rendering the affected bananas unmarketable.[The farmers] said they have on several occasions sought help from Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (190): Viet Nam, Thailand, UK, vaccine carditis, WHO
COVID-19 -- VietnamSummary Since April 2021, increased cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have been reported in the United States after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna), particularly in adolescents and young adults. There has not been a similar reporting pattern observed after receipt of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).In most cases, patients who presented for medical care have responded well to medications and rest and had prompt improvement of symptoms. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Official animal disease status: countries/zones free 2021, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown"Two countries were the first to receive the endorsement of their dog-mediated rabies control programs and 13 new official disease statuses were recognized by OIE delegates."Paris, 27 May 2021 - Namibia and the Philippines are the first 2 countries with OIE-endorsed official control programs for dog-mediated rabies. It is the 1st time that OIE members could apply for such approbation by the OIE World Assembly. This is a great move forward in the fight against Read more [...]
DG Digest: Transport Canada to impose new fees for dangerous goods packaging producers
Transport Canada In action impacting Canadian producers of dangerous goods packaging, the Ministry is holding a webinar on the proposed regulations that introduce new fees for companies required to be registered under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate’s Means of Containment Facilities Registration Program. The Ministry is proposing to introduce new fees and service...
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Chemical 'Release at Solenis (MA) Plant in Chicopee Triggers Hazmat Response – FireEngineering.com
Chemical ‘Release at Solenis (MA) Plant in Chicopee Triggers Hazmat Response FireEngineering.com
‘Ominous cloud’ sickened hundreds in Henderson 30 years ago – Las Vegas Review-Journal
‘Ominous cloud’ sickened hundreds in Henderson 30 years ago Las Vegas Review-Journal
Malfunction at Haifa oil refinery, heavy smoke as excess gas burned off – The Jerusalem Post
Malfunction at Haifa oil refinery, heavy smoke as excess gas burned off The Jerusalem Post
Fire at Udhampur unit doused out, no casualties: Dhanuka Agritech – Free Press Journal
Fire at Udhampur unit doused out, no casualties: Dhanuka Agritech Free Press Journal
ExxonMobil explains 1-gallon spill on Neches after rumors swirl – Beaumont Enterprise
ExxonMobil explains 1-gallon spill on Neches after rumors swirl Beaumont Enterprise
Philly’s air pollution soars in summer. This neighborhood has the worst of it. – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly’s air pollution soars in summer. This neighborhood has the worst of it. The Philadelphia Inquirer
There’s No Such Thing as ‘Precision’ Explosives in Urban Warfare – World Politics Review
There’s No Such Thing as ‘Precision’ Explosives in Urban Warfare World Politics Review
Fire Aboard Boxship X-Press Pearl Subsides – The Maritime Executive
Fire Aboard Boxship X-Press Pearl Subsides The Maritime Executive
X Press Pearl; Lanka to seek foreign expertise to assess damage – Sri Lanka Mirror
X Press Pearl; Lanka to seek foreign expertise to assess damage Sri Lanka Mirror
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (189): th.thrombocytop. synd. opinion, air purifier, immune. 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): 2 977 088 (23 217) / 44 748 (383)European Region (61): 54 180 850 (59 997) / 1 147 368 (1458)Southeast Asia Region (10): 31 419 007 (196 666) / 397 908 (4013)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 049 980 (30 665) / 201 125 (469)Region of the Americas (54): 67 001 389 (197 170) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (13): Americas, USA (MI) dog, human exposure
Rabies -- United StatesA dog from Detroit tested positive for rabies, a 1st in the state since 2011, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).Officials said the 6-month-old dog had never been vaccinated against rabies. The last rabid dog detected in the state was in 2011 in Oakland County."Rabies virus is present in the saliva and brain tissue of an infected animal," said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles – North America (04): Canada (PE) USA (MA) horses
Strangles -- CanadaThere is one new confirmed case of strangles at the Red Shores racetrack in Charlottetown.A horse started showing signs on Sat 8 May 2021 and was removed from the stables. It later tested positive for the illness.Lee Drake, manager of racing and broadcast with Red Shores, says no other horses are showing any signs at this time."We know the protocols; everything has been handled the way we felt it should be handled in terms of removing any horses that have any potential signs," Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (09): Africa, Nigeria
Cholera -- NigeriaGombe state government on Thu 27 May 2021 confirmed that 7 persons, including a 2-year-old boy, have died from the outbreak of cholera in Akko local government area of the state.The state Commissioner for health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, who confirmed this to journalists at the Heal Emergency Operation Centre, said the 2-year-old boy died in Kalajanga village of Akko local government area.Dahiru said that, so far, 32 cases have been treated and discharged, while 6 are currently on admission. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Methanol poisoning – India: (UP) suspected, fatal
Poisoning -- IndiaAt least 11 people have died and 6 have been hospitalized in critical condition after drinking tainted alcohol in northern India, an official said Friday [28 May 2021].Police arrested 4 people involved in the sale of unlicensed liquor in a village near Aligarh, 300 km (190 mi) southwest of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state, District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh said.The dead included 2 truck drivers who bought the liquor from a vender in the village and drank it at Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (188): vaccine safety, immunity, 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): 2 953 064 (20 624) / 44 363 (401)European Region (61): 54 117 138 (70 197) / 1 145 899 (1694)South East Asia Region (10): 31 222 341 (208 644) / 393 895 (3990)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 019 315 (31 593) / 200 656 (469)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (187): animal, Uruguay, dog, cat, OIE
COVID-19 -- UruguaySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: [17 Dec 2020]Confirmed on: 1 Feb 2021Reported on: 25 May 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 50Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: yesDiagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2New outbreaks (2)Outbreak location 1: Montevideo, MontevideoStarted on: 22 Dec 2020Ended on: 22 Feb 2021Epidemiological unit: otherTotal animals affected:Species Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (186): animal, Russia, vaccine
COVID-19 -- RussiaSeveral regions in Russia have started vaccinating pets against COVID-19, Daily Mail reported.Russia had in March [2021] reported that it registered the world's 1st vaccine for animals against COVID-19, Carnivac-Cov, that was developed by the Federal Centre for Animal Health. Tests showed antibodies are generated in dogs, cats, foxes and minks after vaccination."It is the world's 1st and currently only coronavirus vaccine for animals," Konstantin Savenkov, head of the Federal Service Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders – India: (HR) horse
Glanders -- IndiaTwo horses were tested positive for glanders disease in Jhajjar district of Haryana. Glanders, a contagious disease, primarily affects horses. It is caused by the bacterium _Burkholderia mallei_. "Glanders among equines is incurable. Horses that contracted the disease will be euthanised. [A total of] 143 blood samples were sent for testing," said Dr Manish Dabas, Deputy Director, Animal husbandry.--Communicated by:ProMED[Glanders is a contagious and fatal disease of horses, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis – New Caledonia
Leptospirosis -- Collectivité spéciale de New Caledonia, FranceIn a follow-up on the leptospirosis situation in New Caledonia, the Department of Health and Social Affairs is now reporting 190 cases including 3 deaths through 18 May 2021. This compares with a total of 69 cases in all of 2020.Leptospirosis is widespread throughout the world, and of which there are several varieties. It is usually contracted during activity in connection with urine-contaminated fresh water or contaminated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis – Australia (04): (NS)
Leptospirosis -- Australia[The patient] could have been dead in days. The 70-year-old Dunedoo pub owner caught a deadly infection from the mice plaguing NSW [New South Wales], leaving him in hospital with acute kidney failure, liver failure and a leaky heart valve.[The mouse plague this news article apparently is referring to regards the loss of farm crops due to increasing numbers of mice, which have devastated eastern Australia, from northern parts of Queensland down to South Australia, including Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (185): So. America, Australia, blood clots, B1.617 Finland, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownAustralia's Victoria state has reported 4 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, the 1st day of a one-week hard lockdown imposed to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak in state capital Melbourne. Victoria, Australia's 2nd most populous state, entered into the lockdown on Thursday [27 May 2021] night, due to run until 3 Jun 2021, forcing its near 7 million residents to remain home except for essential business.--Communicated by:ProMED Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka[For additional Read more [...]
