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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Enteritidis – UK, EU (02): Germany, Polish frozen chicken
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownGerman officials have urged people to follow hygiene rules and take care when handling raw meat following a number of _Salmonella_ infections linked to poultry.The number of confirmed people sick stands at more than 20 in 6 federal states, which is up from the 6 mentioned in a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assessment in February 2021. At that time, 193 cases of a certain sequence type of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis had also been reported in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (09): Brazil (RS)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilThe Secretary of Health, Arita Bergmann, signed, during a virtual meeting held on Wed 28 Apr 2021, Ordinance 341/2021, which declares a Public Health Emergency of State Importance (ESPIE) in Rio Grande do Sul due to the confirmation of the circulation of the yellow fever [YF] virus.During the meeting, the creation of the Arboviroses Emergency Operations Center (COE) was also announced, with the participation of representatives from the Federation of Municipalities of RS (FAMUR) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (155): B1.617, flight trans, Papua New Guinea, SoAs, 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): 2 448 916 (19 525) / 37 260 (150)European Region (61): 51 778 296 (155 791) / 1 082 290 (3218)South East Asia Region (10): 22 266 848 (419 456) / 276 280 (3827)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 9 109 162 (44 641) /182 654 (860)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (03): O145, unidentified source
E. coli -- United StatesAnyone who has developed symptoms of _E. coli_ infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses. The symptoms of _E. coli_ infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within 5-7 days. Others can develop severe Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Azerbaijan: (SM) sheep, goat, OIE
Anthrax -- AzerbaijanSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 25 Apr 2021Confirmed: 29 Apr 2021Ended: 29 Apr 2021Reported: 30 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 27 Jul 2020Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Caparli, Semkir [Shamkir], Ganja-QazakhStarted: 25 Apr 2021Ended: 29 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – Algeria, Israel: cattle, human, B. melitensis
Brucellosis -- AlgeriaThe directorate of agricultural services in the state of Constantine registered a new outbreak of brucellosis among cattle in the Djebel El Ouahch district. The number of people infected with this disease in Bouziane Hamma increased to 7, and the directorate decided to impose strict penalties and implement legal procedures for every seller of milk and milk products who did not comply with the protocol.The veterinary inspector, Dr. Bin Amer Murad, confirmed that the analyzes Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> HIV – USA: 42% transgender women HIV-positive, 7 US cities, CDC, 2019-2020
HIV/AIDS -- United States"Lowering the number of new HIV infections among transgender women is a major HIV prevention goal [1]. This goal can be achieved by implementing 3 important strategies for reducing HIV infections:(1) intensifying HIV prevention efforts in populations where HIV is most heavily concentrated, including transgender women; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (hereafter referred to as MSM); black or African American persons; Hispanic or Latino persons; and persons Read more [...]
30 years ago, a chemical leak sent a green haze over Henderson – Las Vegas Review-Journal
30 years ago, a chemical leak sent a green haze over Henderson Las Vegas Review-Journal
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (03): O26, CDC, flour, 2019
E. coli -- United StatesCitation: Vasser M, Barkley J, Miller A, et al. Notes from the field: multistate outbreak of _Escherichia coli_ O26 infections linked to raw flour -- United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021; 70: 600-1. On 20 Feb 2019, PulseNet, the molecular subtyping network for foodborne disease surveillance, identified 6 Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ (also called enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_, EHEC) O26:H11 infections with the same pulsed-field gel electrophoresis Read more [...]
The role weather played in Thursday’s chemical plant fire and emergency response – KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
The role weather played in Thursday’s chemical plant fire and emergency response KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (154): Israel, vaccines, Asia, UK, 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): 2 408 498 (17 514) / 36 879 (195)European Region (61): 51 419 852 (195 095) / 1 075 460 (3589)South East Asia Region (10): 21 444 420 (396 122) / 268 598 (3942)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 9 017 147 (49 444) / 180 906 (1021)Region Read more [...]
Isle of Palms Connector reopens as gas spill cleanup continues – Live 5 News WCSC
Isle of Palms Connector reopens as gas spill cleanup continues Live 5 News WCSC
9 essential Dangerous Goods pointers for returning to your workplace
Like millions of organizations worldwide, we at Labelmaster are starting to return to our offices. While our warehouse and shipping teams have been working onsite since the earliest days of the pandemic—for which we cannot even begin to thank them enough—we office types have been working from home since last March. And let’s be honest....
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Large fire forces evacuations in south St. Louis County – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Large fire forces evacuations in south St. Louis County St. Louis Post-Dispatch
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (153): impact on children, ischemic stroke, India, 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): 2 390 224 (16 511) / 36 678 (136)European Region (61): 51 208 363 (181 039) / 1 071 697 (3859)South East Asia Region (10): 21 048 298 (376 684) / 264 656 (3573)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 967 703 (48 869) / 179 885 (989)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome – Nepal: (Sunsari) pigs, 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- NepalGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 26 Feb 2021Confirmed: 26 Apr 2021Reported: 26 Apr 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in the countryCausal agent: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.Outbreak location: Khairenitar, Dharan-4, Sunsari, Koshi, EastDate of start of the outbreak: 26 Feb 2021Epidemiological unit: FarmAffected Read more [...]
Large Fire at St. Louis-Area Chemical Plant Forces Evacuations – Powder Bulk Solids
Large Fire at St. Louis-Area Chemical Plant Forces Evacuations Powder Bulk Solids
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (152): animal, Croatia, dog, OIE
COVID-19 -- CroatiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: 7 Apr 2021Confirmed on: 26 Apr 2021Reported on: 28 Apr 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 100Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: noDiagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2New outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Split City, Split, Splitsko-DalmatinskaStarted on: 7 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: otherTotal animals affected:Species / Read more [...]
Union raises safety concerns about refinery – KARE11.com
Union raises safety concerns about refinery KARE11.com
19 People Hospitalized After Apparent Chemical Leak at Egg Factory in Woodridge – http://hamodia.com
Wacker fined in 2020 factory death, injuries – Yahoo News
Wacker fined in 2020 factory death, injuries Yahoo News
