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PRO/EDR> Pseudomonas yangonensis – Myanmar: (YA) new species, wound infections, RFI
P. aeruginosa -- MyanmarAbstract--------Strains of a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacterium, designated MY50T, MY63 and MY101, were isolated from wound samples of 3 hospitalized patients in Yangon, Myanmar. Strains MY50T, MY63, and MY101 grew at temperatures of 4-44 deg C [39.2-111.2 deg F], in media containing 1.0-7.0 % (w/v [weight/volume]) NaCl and at pH 6.0-9.5. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene and whole genome sequences showed that these strains Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (21): Myanmar (SH) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MyanmarInformation received on [and dated] 9 Jun 2020 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, MyanmarSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 5 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 4 Mar 2020Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (250): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 400 660 / 768New Jersey: 167 192 / 275California: 137 034 / 3045Illinois: 129 212 / 797Massachusetts: 103 889 / 263Pennsylvania: 80 961 / 524Texas: 78 997 / 1748Florida: 66 000 / 1096Michigan: 64 998 / 297Maryland: 58 904 / 500Georgia: 53 249 / 752Virginia: 51 738 / 487Connecticut: 44 179 / 87Louisiana: 43 612 / 562Ohio: 39 190 / 327Indiana: 38 033 / 410North Carolina: 37 226 / 710Minnesota: 28 523 / 299Colorado: 28 347 / 164Arizona: 28 296 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (249): Latin America surging, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- More than 7 million cases of COVID-19 and over 400 000 deaths have now been reported to WHO. Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening. On Sunday, more than 136 000 cases were reported, the most in a single day so far. In countries seeing positive signs, the WHO Director-General warned in his media briefing yesterday [8 Jun 2020] 'the biggest threat now is complacency'.- The WHO Regional Office for the Americas has published a guide with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (20): China (YN) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received on 9 Jun 2020 from Dr. Huang Baoxu, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group, Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China (People's Rep. of).SummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 30 Mar 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Jun 2020Report date: 9 Jun 2020Date submitted to OIE: 9 Jun 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (17): Americas (USA) fox, goat, bat, human exposure
Rabies -- United StatesA fox tested positive for rabies after attacking 2 people in Nash County, the Nash County Health Department said.The fox was found in the area of Hurt Court and South 1st Street. Animal control trapped the fox, then euthanized it."Even though you may see an animal during the day, it does not necessarily mean the animal is potentially rabid," Matthew Ingram, Nash County Animal Control Supervisor said in a statement.Nash County Animal Control says signs of rabies Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths – Nigeria (KN): RFI
Undiagnosed -- NigeriaThe Nigerian president has expressed deep concern over a high number of unexplained deaths in the northern state of Kano, amid fears they could be caused by Covid-19.President Muhammadu Buhari said a lockdown would be imposed in Kano for an additional 2 weeks and that he was sending a government team to investigate.Nigeria's Health Minister Dr Osagie Ehanire says the situation is being "monitored closely." But following preliminary investigations, the state authorities have Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (248): Netherlands (NB, LI) animal, mink, spread, culling, cat
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsThe culling of minks on 10 farms where infections with the coronavirus have been diagnosed, will take the whole week. Last [Sat 6 Jun 2020], all minks were killed on a farm in Deurne. On Sunday [7 Jun 2020], the animals were killed on 3 additional farms; the operation has been continued during [Mon 8 Jun 2020].A total of 10 companies are involved and the NVWA [Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority] expects to complete the operation this week, according to a spokesman. Read more [...]
Hazardous Waste Disposal Planned | Bourne Briefs – CapeNews.net
Hazardous Waste Disposal Planned | Bourne Briefs CapeNews.net
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (247): selected countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownNew York: 399 892 / 1064New Jersey: 166 917 / 911California: 133 989 / 2279Illinois: 128 415 / 658Massachusetts: 103 626 / 190Pennsylvania: 80 437 / 433Texas: 77 249 / 1486Florida: 64 904 / 966Michigan: 64 701 / 288Maryland: 58 404 / 431Georgia: 52 497 / 599Virginia: 51 251 / 570Connecticut: 44 092 / 124Louisiana: 43 050 / 234Ohio: 38 863 / 356Indiana: 37 623 / 226North Carolina: 36 516 / 892Minnesota: 28 224 / 338Colorado: 28 183 / 182Arizona: 27 678 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (246): screening presentation symptoms, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownPublic health authorities across the world have been trying to contain the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) via public awareness and contact tracing -- that is, by identifying and isolating individuals at high risk of being positive./1 In many countries, regular mass swab testing is still inadequate. To reduce the number of infectious people in the community, it is therefore crucial to use the symptom combinations that can identify Read more [...]
DG Digest: FMCSA publishes revised Hazardous Materials Route Registry
The week just ended found us all seemingly stuck on “repeat,” which has become an enduring facet of one of the most difficult years the United States has faced in the modern era. Efforts to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and deal with our nation’s civil crisis continued. In the meantime, regulatory action continues, although...
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ixodes tick hybrids – Russia: Siberia region
Pests -- RussiaA new mutant blood-sucking tick has been discovered in Russia amid a surge in tick bite victims, according to official government papers.In one region of Siberia, there is reportedly 428 times more ticks than usual, reports from the Russian Defense Ministry's own newspaper suggest.And scientists have now reportedly discovered a mutant form of the arachnid, which is said to have the worst qualities of 2 common forms of ticks found in Russia.The news has also sparked growing fears Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (16): Poland (LB) domestic pig, commercial farm
African Swine Fever -- PolandLast week, the 3rd pig farm was registered in Poland, where African swine fever [ASF] broke out this year [2020]. It concerns a farm with 70 pigs in the Wlodawa district in eastern Poland.The company is located at a distance of 550m [approx. 601 yards] from the border with Belarus, Agro messaging abroad reports. Those pigs are of the rare Mangalica breed, which were kept in a barn with a free range.All pigs present were bred on this farm, there was no purchase. Previous Read more [...]
Washington County, Va. to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day July 18 – WJHL-TV News Channel 11
Washington County, Va. to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day July 18 WJHL-TV News Channel 11
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (245): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 398 828 / 1018New Jersey: 166 006 / 331California: 131 710 / 2763Illinois: 127 757 / 867Massachusetts: 103 436 / 304Pennsylvania: 80 004 / 490Texas: 75 763 / 935Michigan: 64 413 / 430Florida: 63 938 / 1180Maryland: 57 973 / 491Georgia: 51 898 / 539Virginia: 50 681 / 1284Connecticut: 43 968 / 150Louisiana: 42 816 / 330Ohio: 38 507 / 364Indiana: 37 397 / 400North Carolina: 35 624 / 907Colorado: 28 001 / 153Minnesota: 27 886 / 385Arizona: 26 889 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (244): PCR testing results, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States- A joint task force has been established by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Central European Initiative to strengthen regional coordination for the COVID-19 response and mitigate the impact of the pandemic. The task force will serve as a strategic platform for updating member states, exchanging information, and sharing experiences, best practices and training.- This year on World Food Safety Day on [7 Jun 2020], the WHO Regional Office for Europe has reminded Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Tomato chlorosis virus: 1st reports, new hosts
Other Plant Disease -- EgyptIn autumn 2013, tomato plants (_Solanum lycopersicum_) presenting symptoms of leaf yellowing were observed both in the greenhouses and fields of the experimental station of the Faculty of Agriculture at Giza governorate.The presence of _Tomato chlorosis virus_ (_Crinivirus_, ToCV - EPPO A2 List) in tomato plants was confirmed by RT-PCR. Plants in the vicinity of the infected sites were tested for the presence of ToCV. Out of 52 different plant species tested within 22 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (15): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- UkraineVinnitsa: event started [14 Feb 2020]. Three outbreaks (submitted) reported to date [7 Jun 2020]. The event is continuing with the last follow-up report no. 2 provided on [3 Apr 2020].Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredSwine / 497 / 6 / 6 / 491 / 0Wild boar / - / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Kherson: domestic swineDate: Sun 7 Jun 2020Source: OIE, WAHIS [edited]Kherson: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (243): selected countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownNew York: 397 810 / 1111New Jersey: 165 675 / 513California: 128 947 / 2539Illinois: 126 890 / 975Massachusetts: 103 132 / 575Pennsylvania: 79 514 / 594Texas: 74 828 / 1542Michigan: 63 983 / 444Florida: 62 758 / 1270Maryland: 57 482 / 712Georgia: 51 359 / 738Virginia: 49 397 / 865Connecticut: 43 818 / 358Louisiana: 42 486 / 470Ohio: 38 143 / 351Indiana: 36 917 / 419North Carolina: 34 717 / 1423Colorado: 27 848 / 233Minnesota: 27 501 / 521Tennessee: 26 071 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, camel – Kenya: (MD) RFI
Undiagnosed -- KenyaA mystery disease has killed over 70 camels in northeastern Kenya, locals told Anadolu Agency on Friday [5 Jun 2020]. Most of the unexplained deaths have occurred in Mandera County, inhabited mostly by nomadic pastoralists.[AB], a herder who has lost 20 camels in just a week, says the community is facing a dire situation and needs help immediately."So many of our camels have died mysteriously, especially here in Mandera. Most of these cases are in Banissa and Ramu areas, where Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (242): WHO, seafood plant outbreak, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- Community health mobilizers are on the frontlines of Angola's COVID-19 response, increasing awareness of COVID-19 among the general population by conducting home visits and social mobilization campaigns in local markets and other busy communal areas.- This year on World Environment Day on 5 Jun [2020], people around the world celebrated biodiversity and called for the preservation of nature, as human impact on the environment has increased the risk of emerging infectious Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (05): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownInformation in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.Summary------- The current influenza surveillance data should be interpreted with caution, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have influenced to varying extents health-seeking behaviours, staffing/routines in sentinel sites, as well as testing priorities and capacities in Member States. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America: USA (ND)
White nose syndrome -- United StatesSo far, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) hasn't found signs of the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the state's bat populations, but biologists are closely monitoring the situation. And recent reports of bat deaths from WNS just over the border in North Dakota make monitoring efforts even more critical."Bats provide important services in protecting crops and timber from flying pests," said Lauri Hanauska-Brown, nongame wildlife management bureau chief Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (16): Asia (Israel) cattle, regional aspect, control
Rabies -- IsraelTo: Veterinary practitioners Re: Rabies case number 18 -- a cow in FassutaReference: Laboratory test no. A00381599 dated 2 Jun 20201. On Sun 31 May 2020, a cow was observed to show neural signs in a cattle herd in Fassuta.2. Tissue from the cow was brought to the Kimron Veterinary Institute at Beit Dagan and tested positive for rabies.3. The cattle herd was not vaccinated and was put under quarantine as prescribed by law [see comment].4. In Fassuta area, 2 rabies cases had been Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (241): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 396 699 / 12 800New Jersey: 165 162 / 643California: 126 408 / 3600Illinois: 125 915 / 1156Massachusetts: 102 557 / 494Pennsylvania: 78 920 / 487Texas: 73 286 / 2080Michigan: 63 539 / 5298Florida: 61 488 / 1305Maryland: 56 770 / 912Georgia: 50 621 / 774Virginia: 48 532 / 676Connecticut: 43 460 / 221Louisiana: 42 016 / 454Ohio: 37 792 / 371Indiana: 36 578 / 482North Carolina: 33 294 / 1220Colorado: 27 615 / 255Minnesota: 26 980 / 707Tennessee: 25 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (240): journal retractions, Yemen, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Yemen- At the media briefing on COVID-19 today [5 Jun 2020], WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros announced updated guidance on the use of masks for the control of COVID-19. This guidance is based on evolving evidence and provides updated advice on who should wear a mask, when it should be worn and of what it should be made. There is further guidance for the public available here.- WHO has published interim guidance on considerations, opportunities and challenges of integrating digital tools Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (25): Congo DR (EQ, NK) cases, response WHO, new spillover
Ebola — DR Congo
PRO/AH/EDR> Tilapia lake virus – Colombia: (VC) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- ColombiaInformation received on [and dated] Thu 4 Jun 2020 from Dra. Deyanira Barrero Leon, General Manager, Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bogota, ColombiaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 2 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Apr 2020Report date: 4 Jun 2020Date submitted to OIE: 4 Jun 2020Reason for notification: Emerging diseaseMorbidity: 50%Mortality: 46.2%Zoonotic impact: Read more [...]
Police searching for suspect in Tullahoma shooting; Keckritz from Franklin County – Winchester Herald Chronicle
Police searching for suspect in Tullahoma shooting; Keckritz from Franklin County Winchester Herald Chronicle
