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Health Ministry backs full reopening of schools, without pods – The Times of Israel
Health Ministry backs full reopening of schools, without pods The Times of Israel
Hall to appear in court – Ledger Independent
Hall to appear in court Ledger Independent
Today marks 35th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster – Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news
Today marks 35th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news
Crews work to clean up fuel leak after tractor-trailer overturns – WWBT NBC12 News
Crews work to clean up fuel leak after tractor-trailer overturns WWBT NBC12 News
Pamplin Media Group – Earth Day cleanup reaps eye-popping trash – Pamplin Media Group
Pamplin Media Group – Earth Day cleanup reaps eye-popping trash Pamplin Media Group
Semi accident, fire closed parts of 36 for several hours on Saturday – Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
Semi accident, fire closed parts of 36 for several hours on Saturday Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
Knox man killed, La Porte man injured in US 35 head-on crash – What's New LaPorte?
Knox man killed, La Porte man injured in US 35 head-on crash What’s New LaPorte?
Eyes on the deep – Knowable Magazine
Eyes on the deep Knowable Magazine
DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE US 35 FATALITY CRASH – WIMS AM 1420
DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE US 35 FATALITY CRASH WIMS AM 1420
SEE IT: Video shows truck flip on BQE • Brooklyn Paper – Brooklyn Paper
SEE IT: Video shows truck flip on BQE • Brooklyn Paper Brooklyn Paper
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Europe: Polish chocolate wafers, alert, recall, RFI
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownSwedish officials have traced the source of a _Salmonella_ outbreak to a brand of chocolate wafers from Poland. Between late December 2020 and early April 2021, 32 people living in 15 counties fell ill after infection with the same type of _Salmonella_ [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis. 19 patients were children under the age of 10 while 9 people were above 70 years old. 17 females and 15 males were affected.The outbreak was investigated by local infection control units, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus – Bahamas: conch
Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- The BahamasConsumers seeking to satisfy their cravings for popular raw conch dishes may wish to reconsider amid rising cases of conch poisoning. The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) yesterday [27 Apr 2021] cautioned consumers to avoid eating "fresh conch" or conch that is suspected to have been improperly handled or prepared until the source of contamination can be determined.At least 10 people with conch poisoning have been admitted to Princess Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Non-viral hepatitis – USA: (NV) drinking water susp
Hepatitis -- United StatesState and federal officials are investigating an outbreak of non-viral hepatitis traced to "Real Water" brand bottled water. Health officials are warning the public to not drink the water. The company has not initiated a recall.Five children were hospitalized in late 2020 in Clark County, but all of them have recovered, according to a Southern Nevada Health District investigation report. The water is apparently still being sold. The health district, based in Las Vegas, received Read more [...]
Workers Memorial Day 2021: Recognizing NIOSH’s First 50 Years
Workers Memorial Day is recognized every year on April 28. It is a day established to honor workers injured or killed on the job, while reaffirming our commitment to safe and healthy workplaces for all. This date is also the anniversary of the date the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 went into effect, a law signed by President Nixon in December of 1970. The OSH Act started the process of establishing the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Oropouche virus – Brazil: (PI)
Other Human Disease -- BrazilThe Municipal Health Foundation (FMS) confirmed the 1st case of Oropouche fever in Teresina. The FMS "received test results indicative of Oropouche virus infection in a patient hospitalized in the Teresina Emergency Hospital (HUT) in January 2021." This fever has symptoms similar to those of dengue, but with less risk of complications.The FMS reported that the hemagglutination-inhibition test, ELISA, and RT-PCR done by the Instituto Evandro Chagas (the reference laboratory Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (67): Europe (Germany, Bulgaria) poultry, HPAI H5N8, H5, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8, Avian Influenza -- GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 22 Mar 2021Confirmed: 25 Mar 2021Reported: 12 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 14 Mar 2021Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (35)[The 35 outbreaks of HPAI H5N8 occurred in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. See details of each outbreak Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (151): India vaccine, variant, USA, weekly update, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThe drastic rise in the number of cases in Maharashtra, India has created a matter of concern for public health experts. Twelve isolates of VUI lineage B.1.617 were propagated in VeroCCL81 cells and characterized. Convalescent sera of the COVID-19 cases and recipients of BBV152 (Covaxin) were able to neutralize VUI B.1.617.From the text: Several variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) [B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South Africa), B.1.1.28 Read more [...]
Chemical leak at egg processors, Hankins Pond Dam update and more – The River Reporter
Chemical leak at egg processors, Hankins Pond Dam update and more The River Reporter
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (04): Congo DR, Sudan vaccination, WHO
Yellow Fever -- DR CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo today [27 Apr 2021] launched a preventive yellow fever vaccination campaign targeting more than 16.3 million people -- the 1st such drive against the disease in Africa in 2021.The campaign -- being carried out in 7 of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 26 provinces among people aged 9 months to 60 years, including nearly 300 000 refugees -- is a collaborative effort involving the country's health authorities with the support of the Read more [...]
Recent News about Night Shift Work and Cancer: What Does it Mean for Workers?
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) recently released a report about how persistent night shift work is related to cancer risk (1). This report follows a similar evaluation released in July, 2019 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) (2), an update of their 2007 report (3). Both agencies reviewed existing studies of night shift work and cancer and both convened experts in the fields of human, animal, and basic science research. In the recent NTP report, it was concluded that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – Algeria (02): (BU)
Brucellosis -- AlgeriaThe agricultural and veterinary authorities of Mashdalala, east of the Wilaya (state) of Bouira, have sent an appeal to residents to avoid purchase and consumption of milk and any related products from unknown sources offered for sale along roads and in some shops to avoid infection with brucellosis. More than 10 confirmed cases of infection have been recorded in the population.The announcement, published by the authorities 3 days ago [18 Apr 2021], stated that several confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – UK: (England) O157, imported cucumbers, 2020
E. coli -- United KingdomAn _E. coli_ O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom that affected 36 people has been linked to a fast-food product containing imported cucumbers.Investigations into the Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ (also called enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_, EHEC) outbreak in 2020 pointed to a certain fast-food meal sold at one restaurant chain with contaminated cucumbers from the Netherlands. Findings provide further evidence that salad items are an important vehicle of EHEC outbreaks, said Read more [...]
