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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (150): Nepal, India support, Qatar, Japan updates, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- NepalCases began creeping upward in early March [2021], but accelerated rapidly -- the number of daily cases by the end of the month had jumped 6 times higher than at the start of the month. That exponential rise has only continued with increasing speed and severity.The 2nd wave hit so much harder because people were unprepared, experts say. The 1st wave peaked in September [2020] and daily cases declined steadily in the following months; the apparent recovery seemed so successful that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, vulture, dog – Nepal: (PA) poisoning susp, RFI
Poisoning -- NepalAs many as 67 vultures of various species were found dead at Jitpur of Ramgram Municipality Ward No. 4 in Nawalparasi (West) [Parasi district, Lumbini Pradesh] on Wednesday [21 Apr 2021]. The rare birds were found dead near a local pond.According to Bharat Kafle, chief at the district livestock service expert office in Nawalparasi (West), 33 white-rumped, 31 Himalayan griffons, 2 cinereous vultures, and one slender-billed vulture were found dead. An investigation is underway to Read more [...]
Environmentalists ask U.S. EPA to send emergency response team to Limetree refinery – Virgin Islands Daily News
Environmentalists ask U.S. EPA to send emergency response team to Limetree refinery Virgin Islands Daily News
PRO/PL> Tungro disease, rice – Philippines: (AL)
Other Plant Disease -- PhilippinesApproximately 1000 acres [about 405 ha] of rice fields in Albay [Bicol region] are unproductive due to [tungro] virus disease. MP Joey Sarte Salceda said the disease has so far affected various urban farmers. "It should be controlled as soon as possible during the reproductive phase," he said.Rice [tungro] disease is caused by the combination of 2 viruses that are transmitted by leafhoppers. Salceda said he had already asked the Department of Agriculture to do something Read more [...]
PRO/AH> African swine fever – Asia (13): Malaysia (SA) domestic & wild pigs, spread
African Swine Fever -- MalaysiaTen Sabah districts have been found with the African swine fever (ASF) so far, with the latest case detected in the Nabawan district (Interior Division). Other districts previously affected include Pitas, Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid, Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Tongod.Deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan said that at least one ASF case had been reported in Nabawan thus far.Kitingan, who is also state agriculture and fisheries minister, said that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (149): medium term outcomes, immune resp., children, 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): 2 336 827 (19 654) / 36 219 (221)European Region (61): 50 702 775 (165 146) / 1 061 137 (2563)South East Asia Region (10): 19 965 648 (365 986) / 254 958 (3041)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 822 942 (45 124) / 176 950 (831)Region of the Americas (54): 60 950 456 (228 852) / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (66): Russia (DA) wild bird, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 31 Mar 2021Confirmed: 2 Apr 2021Reported: 21 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 10 May 2006Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Alexandrijskaya, Kizlyarskiy rayon, DagestanStarted: 31 Mar Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America (02): impact on bat populations
White nose syndrome -- Worldwide/UnknownSouthwestern Pennsylvania bats were part of a new large national study that flagged a die-off nationally of more than 90% of certain bats in less than 10 years.The bats in question are the northern long-eared, little brown, and tri-colored bats. Researchers also found declines in Indiana bat and big brown bat populations. All of those bat species are found in Pennsylvania. The study was published in Conservation Biology.The bats were killed by white-nosed syndrome Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (33): Guinea, Nigeria
Ebola -- GuineaRef. Kritsky AA, Keita S, Magassouba N et al. Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Republic of Guinea 2021: hypotheses of origin. BioRxiv doi: 23 Apr 2021[excerpt:]Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Republic of Guinea 2021: hypotheses of origin.Case description and hypothesisThe 1st known case is a female healthcare professional who initially contacted Gueke Medical Center on 18 Jan 2021 complaining about headache, physical weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal Read more [...]
Hazmat Situation: Chemical Leak Sends 19 to Hospital in Hudson Valley – Hudson Valley Post
Hazmat Situation: Chemical Leak Sends 19 to Hospital in Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Post
Chemical leak at egg processing plant sends 19 to hospital – Mid-Hudson News
Chemical leak at egg processing plant sends 19 to hospital Mid-Hudson News
Health Department asks St. Croix residents affected by Limetree emissions to report symptoms – Virgin Islands Daily News
Health Department asks St. Croix residents affected by Limetree emissions to report symptoms Virgin Islands Daily News
PRO/AH/EDR> Sheep pox & goat pox – Russia (02): (IV) sheep, OIE
Sheep/Goat Pox -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 5 Apr 2021Confirmed: 22 Apr 2021Reported: 23 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 11 May 2020Causal agent: Sheep pox virus and goat pox virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Kolyshino, Privolzhskiy rayon, IvanovoStarted: 5 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (07): Asia, Pakistan (SD) human, Israel (HZ, HD) dog, spread
Rabies -- PakistanA man from the city of Thatta in Sindh province, Pakistan died from rabies after a dog bite due to the local hospital not having rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).The victim was reportedly attacked by a rabid dog around a week ago and suffered injuries on the head and torso.Relatives took him to the local civil hospital only to find anti-rabies vaccine was not available.Doctors there recommended the family take him to a private hospital; however, they could not afford the cost Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (07): China (FJ, HU) H9N2
Avian Influenza — China
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (148): India, thrombosis, breakthrough, 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): 2 316 683 (18 924) / 35 988 (233)European Region (61): 50 531 232 (202 018) / 1 058 504 (3626)South East Asia Region (10): 19 599 662 (361 687) / 251 917 (2895)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 777 818 (52 387) /176 119 (896)Region of the Americas (54): 60 721 604 (206 302) Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – Singapore: school
Foodborne Illness -- SingaporeMore than 150 students and staff from the International French School in Ang Mo Kio have contracted food poisoning after eating from its canteen. The cafeteria has been closed this week as a precaution, said the school.As at noon on Fri 23 April 2021, 151 people had reported symptoms of gastroenteritis, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Food Agency told The Straits Times. So far, none have been hospitalized.The school's communications director, Mr Sebastien Barnard, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism – USA (04): canned beans, risk, recall
Botulism -- United StatesFaribault Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 15-ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans, and 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans because the cans may have a compromised hermetic seal. The compromised hermetic seal may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak, bloat, or allow bacteria to grow inside the product, which could lead to serious illness.Symptoms [of botulism] may include double vision, blurred Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (08): USA (CT), Africa
Measles -- United StatesThe Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today [23 Apr 2021] said it has confirmed a 2nd case of measles in a Fairfield County child. The child did not attend school while infectious. The child is a household contact of the child who contracted the 1st case of measles announced on 9 Apr 2021. DPH is collaborating with local partners to identify contacts and implement appropriate control measures. These are the 1st cases of measles in Connecticut since 2019.Measles Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (147): vaccines, pregnancy, South Asia, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownACIP members heard from Tom Shimabukuro, MD, MPH, MBA, the deputy director of the Immunization Safety Office at the CDC, who shared that the agency had detected a total of 15 TTS cases, including 3 fatalities, up from 6 when the pause was first instated. The cases had been detected using the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)."TTS is rare but clinically serious and potentially life threatening, and a potentially life-threatening adverse event that has been Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria vaccine trial, high efficacy
Malaria -- Worldwide/UnknownBackground: Stalled progress in controlling _Plasmodium falciparum_ malaria highlights the need for an effective and deployable vaccine. RTS,S/AS01, the most effective malaria vaccine candidate to date, demonstrated 55.8% (97.5% confidence interval [CI], 51-60) efficacy over 12 months in African children.Methods: We conducted a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial of a low-dose circumsporozoite protein-based vaccine, R21, with 2 different doses of adjuvant, Matrix-M(TM) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (65): Europe (Romania, Slovakia) poultry, HPAI H5N5, H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza, Avian Influenza H5N1 -- RomaniaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 18 Feb 2021Confirmed: 24 Feb 2021Reported: 20 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 13 Jan 2021Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N5Nature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Folea, Voiteg, TimisStarted: 19 Feb 2021Ended: Read more [...]
Tanker leaked hazardous materials in Grundy County – WSMV Nashville
Tanker leaked hazardous materials in Grundy County WSMV Nashville
St. Croix schools evacuate as Limetree Bay refinery release overcomes students – Virgin Islands Daily News
St. Croix schools evacuate as Limetree Bay refinery release overcomes students Virgin Islands Daily News
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – USA: dips, cheeses, poss. st Duisburg, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United StatesFederal officials are investigating a new _Salmonella_ outbreak that is linked to brie and dips from Jule's Foods. The company has initiated a recall of all of its products. The _Salmonella_ outbreak has sickened 5 people, according to a notation in the weekly outbreak update from the Food and Drug Administration. The table does not reference the recalled Jule's Foods products. The CDC had not posted an outbreak notice."To date, FDA has preliminary confirmation of _Salmonella_ Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (146): nursing home outbreak, variants, 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): 2 277 107 (18 638) / 35 592 (204)European Region (61): 50 075 398 (242 407) / 1 050 780 (4047)South East Asia Region (10): 18 891 620 (329 450) / 246 486 (2451)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 668 953 (58 700) / 174 316 (919)Region Read more [...]
