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PRO/PL> Black spot, citrus – Europe ex China, intercepts
Other Plant Disease -- ChinaThe EU had rejected a total of 30 shipments of citrus fruits from 3rd countries in January and February [2021] because they contained pests. All of these shipments came from Tunisia (18) and China (12). Citrus detections entering from China contained, among other harmful pests, _Phyllosticta citricarpa_ fungus [citrus black spot] or fruit flies. Harmful organisms detected from Tunisia were mealybugs. However, it should be noted [that] Tunisia has detected the presence Read more [...]
Red Bluff council to talk hazardous materials cleanup – Red Bluff Daily News
Red Bluff council to talk hazardous materials cleanup Red Bluff Daily News
Special HAZMAT team called in to clean up I-70 crash – The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Special HAZMAT team called in to clean up I-70 crash The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (05): Brazil (SC) human, monkey
Yellow Fever -- BrazilIn addition to the zoonotic [monkey] cases, now there are 2 confirmed human cases of yellow fever. The 1st was registered in January [2021], who was a 40 year resident of Taio in the region of Alto Vale do Itajai. The 2nd was confirmed in March [2021], a 62-year-old man, resident of Aguas Mornas, in Grande Florianopolis. Neither had registration of yellow fever vaccination.Yellow fever is an acute infectious disease. The principal symptoms are abrupt febrile onset, chills, intense Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (98): transmission, long COVID, vaccine reactions, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownAbstract--------In 2019-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic spread to over 200 countries in less than 6 months. To understand the basis of this aggressive spread, it is essential to determine the transmission rate and define the factors that increase the risk of transmission. One complication is the large fraction of asymptomatic cases, particularly in young populations: these individuals have viral loads indistinguishable from symptomatic people and do transmit the SARS-CoV-2 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (43): Kuwait (JA) HPAI, poultry, H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- KuwaitSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 7 Mar 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Mar 2021Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 8 Nov 2020Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: laboratory, necropsyThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Cutaneous & renal glomerular vasculopathy, canine – UK (02): (England) dog
Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomAnderson Moores Veterinary Specialists confirmed today [Wed 10 Mar 2021] that there have been another 3 positive cases of the deadly disease in the UK. This includes a case in Knaresborough. A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, we have to confirm a further 3 cases of Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy). The cases were from Preston (Lancashire), Knaresborough (N.Yorkshire) and Poole (Dorset). In total, the UK has now seen Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease – Mauritius: (RO) bovine, susp. RFI
Foot and Mouth -- MauritiusThe veterinary service of the Ministry of Agro-Industry was notified of a suspected case of foot and mouth disease [FMD] in Rodrigues yesterday [Wed 10 Mar 2021] by the Agriculture Commission.Samples taken for analysis will be sent to the ANSES laboratory in France, thanks to the support and logistical facilitation of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).The International Organization of Epizootics (OIE) has also been notified of this suspected case. As a precautionary measure, Read more [...]
Semi rollover closes I-70 WB at DeBeque, snowstorm impacts roads across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska – Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Semi rollover closes I-70 WB at DeBeque, snowstorm impacts roads across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska Glenwood Springs Post Independent
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (97): testing, contact tracing, variants, immunity, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownBackgroundSensitive molecular diagnostics and correct test interpretation are crucial for accurate COVID-19 diagnosis and thereby essential for good clinical practice. Furthermore, they are a key factor in outbreak control where active case finding in combination with isolation and contact tracing are crucial.AimWith the objective to inform the public health and laboratory responses to the pandemic, we reviewed current published knowledge on the kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA: (VA) raccoon, alert
Canine distemper -- United StatesSix raccoons picked up by Arlington County Animal Control in North Arlington in recent weeks have tested positive for canine distemper, the county said Thursday [11 Mar 2021].Five of the raccoons were removed from various neighborhoods in North Arlington over a 3 week period after showing neurological signs and symptoms, according to Animal Welfare League of Arlington spokeswoman Chelsea Jones. Those raccoons were euthanized due to their condition. The 6th raccoon Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – Israel: (HZ) cattle, M. bovis, spread
Bovine TB -- IsraelLast night [Wed 10 Mar 2021], Keshet 12 TV News magazine aired an article by Guy Varon, which covered the closure of [a family's] dairy operation in Kinneret colony, following the infection with bovine tuberculosis of their herd of nearly 200 cattle. In recent months we have accompanied the family and other affected dairy farms, helping them in dealing with the crisis that befell them. Among other things, we led the change in regulations to allow farms in a similar situation to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Norway (02): German beef
Salmonella -- NorwayIn a follow-up on the salmonellosis outbreak reported across Norway, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has, in collaboration with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, detected _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis with the outbreak profile in a batch of beef imported from Germany.The imported batch of beef is used for, among other things, chop dough [Our investigations have failed to reveal what this is. - Mod.SH]. This product has been withdrawn from the market. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Australian bat lyssavirus – Australia (02): (SA) microbat, human exp
Other Animal Disease -- AustraliaWhen 7 year old Port Lincoln schoolgirl JF was bitten by a microbat, her mum KF's gut feeling was to go to the hospital. She was right to be concerned; bats can carry the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus (ABL), and the consequences could have been dire. JF had been bitten while collecting her bag at the end of the school day after the bat flew into a window and fell onto her hand. "There were 4 tiny little pinpricks on her hand," KF said. "You could barely even see Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, avian – North America (02): USA (CA) songbird
Salmonella -- United StatesThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reports more than 2000 songbirds have died in the state from 20 Dec 2020 through 8 Mar 2021 -- and the culprit is sitting in people's backyards. The agency determined the birds are contracting salmonellosis, a disease cause by salmonella bacteria, by sharing bird feeders with other infected avian species. Pine siskins, a species of finch that winters in California, are the primary species affected by the outbreak, along Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (25): Guinea, Congo DR (NK)
Ebola -- GuineaOutbreak update: Since the last brief (3 Mar 2021), 1 new confirmed case, 2 new deaths, and no new recoveries of Ebola virus disease (EVD) have been reported in Nzerekore, Guinea. This represents a 91% decrease in the number of new cases reported this week compared with new cases reported in the last brief. Cumulatively, 29 EVD cases, 13 deaths (case fatality rate [CFR] 45%), and 4 recoveries have been reported from Democratic Republic of Congo (11 cases; 4 deaths; 2 recoveries) and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (96): HCWs, child mental health, Africa vaccines, 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): 1 694 716 (7465) / 30 076 (133)European Region (61): 40 640 050 (199 249) / 900 997 (3259)South East Asia Region (10): 13 819 871 (31 159) / 211 740 (257)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 6 793 641 (37 052) / 149 400 (442)Region of the Americas Read more [...]
Using Workplace Absences to Measure How COVID-19 Affects America’s Workers
Since September 2017, NIOSH has monitored the monthly prevalence of health-related workplace absences among full-time workers in the United States using nationally representative data from the Current Population Survey (CPS). This data can be a useful way to measure the effect COVID-19 has had on the U.S. working population.
Chemours Works to Reduce Emissions and Other Chemical Industry News – Powder Bulk Solids
Chemours Works to Reduce Emissions and Other Chemical Industry News Powder Bulk Solids
Significant delays on WB I-70 to the mountains – 9News.com KUSA
Significant delays on WB I-70 to the mountains 9News.com KUSA
PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease – Israel (03): (HZ) cattle, spread
Foot and Mouth -- IsraelOn Mon 8 Mar 2021, samples obtained from beef cattle in Tuba-Zangariyye, suspected of FMD, were received in the Kimron Veterinary Institute at Beit-Dagan. The Institute's FMD laboratory has confirmed FMD by PCR, followed by virus growth in tissue culture.A protection zone (3 km [1.9 mi]) and a surveillance zone (10 km [6.2 mi]) have been established around the outbreak.--communicated by:ProMED-mail[The location of Tuba-Zangariyye (2 merged Bedouin settlements combined) is Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths – USA: (TX): dog, toxic algae susp
Algae -- United States"Toxins are compounds that have a harmful effect on other cells, tissues, and organisms. In the natural environment, these toxins are generally contained within the blue-green algal cell but they are released into the water when the cell is damaged or dies."Blue-green algal toxins can be divided into the following groups:1. Hepatotoxins- Hepatotoxins cause blood to collect in the liver causing circulatory shock and can lead to death by internal hemorrhaging.- Hepatotoxins can Read more [...]
Hazardous material abatement to begin at library later this month – Columbus Telegram
Hazardous material abatement to begin at library later this month Columbus Telegram
Release Reporting Requirements Under RCRA: Info from Experts – EHS Daily Advisor
Release Reporting Requirements Under RCRA: Info from Experts EHS Daily Advisor
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (95): vacc reactions, vacc approval, Americas, WHO
COVID-19 -- DenmarkUse of vaccine paused for 14 days in Denmark while investigators probe reports of possible 'serious side-effects'Denmark will not use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for 2 weeks after reports that some recipients had developed serious blood clots, and in one case may have died as a result, the country's authorities said on Thursday [11 Mar 2021]. They did not say how many reports of blood clots there had been, but Austria has stopped using a batch of AstraZeneca shots while investigating Read more [...]
Eastman Chemical Company finds right formula for emergency alerting with Blackberry – Intelligent CIO Africa
Eastman Chemical Company finds right formula for emergency alerting with Blackberry Intelligent CIO Africa
PRO/AH> Equine rhinopneumonitis – Spain (04): (VC) EHV-1, horse, intl spread, Luxembourg
Equine Herpes Virus -- SpainIn recent days, many cases of the equine virus EHV-1 have been identified across Europe, leading to the cancellation of several equestrian competitions. It has since been confirmed that a case has been reported in the Grand Duchy.The Luxembourg Ministry of Agriculture announced the discovery of the 1st case to be found in the Grand Duchy on Tue 9 Mar [2021]. The Administration of Veterinary Services has stated that the virus is not transmissible from animals to humans.In Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (04): global, WPV1, cVDPV
Polio -- Worldwide/UnknownData as of 10 Mar 2021, World Health Organization- New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:Acute flaccid paralysis [AFP] cases: 0Environmental samples [ES]: 6Others: 0- New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 30ES: 17Others: 3Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives):- Afghanistan: 14 cVDPV2 cases and 10 cVDPV2 positive ES- Pakistan: 6 WPV1 positive ES- Cote d'Ivoire: 3 cVDPV2 positive ES- Dr Congo: 3 cVDPV2 cases- Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> N. meningitidis: clonal expansion, fluoroquinolone-resistant CC4821, ex China
Meningitis - Neisseria -- ChinaChen M, Harrison OB, Bratcher HB, et al. Evolution of sequence type 4821 clonal complex hyperinvasive and quinolone-resistant meningococci. Emerg Infect Dis. 2021 Apr [date cited]. ; DOI: 10.3201/eid2704.203612.Abstract-------Expansion of quinolone-resistant _Neisseria meningitidis_ clone ChinaCC4821-R1-C/B from sequence type (ST) 4821 clonal complex (CC4821) caused a serogroup shift from serogroup A to serogroup C invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in China. To determine Read more [...]
These 4 words can be a key to Dangerous Goods terminology
Your typical Dangerous Goods regulatory manual is more than a thousand pages long and may contain close to one million words. How is it possible that four of them could be so important? According to Labelmaster Senior Manager Jim Shimko, “There are four words that can help you interpret the regulations. And they can work...
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Norway: RFI
Salmonella -- NorwayPublic health officials in Norway are investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis with up to 20 patients. Folkehelseinstituttet (the Norwegian Institute of Public Health) reported the outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis has seen 10 people need hospital treatment. A dozen people have been diagnosed with the outbreak strain, and there are 8 suspected cases. Samples were taken from the end of January [2021] through the end of February [2021].Patients are geographically Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease – Namibia (01): (OH) cattle, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- NamibiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 27 Jan 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Feb 2021Report date: 9 Mar 2021Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate last occurrence: 19 Jul 2018Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Lumpy skin disease virus Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory This event pertains to: a defined zone within the countryNew outbreaks (2)Outbreak 1: Otjiuapehuri, Read more [...]
