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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (158): global, post recovery positive PCR, Afghanistan, WHO, RFI
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 875 / ... / 82 880 / 82 881 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 780 / ... / 10 801 / 10 804 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 1 131 280 / ... / 1 188 122 / 1 212 835 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (157): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Italy phase 2
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 211 938 cumulative cases- 99 980 people are currently positive for the virus;- 82 879 people have recovered;- 16 823 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1479 in intensive care, and 81 678 are in home isolation;- 29 079 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pediatric inflammatory syndrome (03): USA, Europe, COVID-19 susp, RFI
COVID-19 -- United States- 15 cases compatible with multi-system inflammatory syndrome have been identified in children in New York City hospitals.- Characterized by persistent fever and features of Kawasaki disease and/or toxic shock syndrome; abdominal symptoms common.- Cases may require intensive care unit admission for cardiac and/or respiratory support.- Polymerase chain reaction testing for SARS-CoV-2 may be positive or negative.- Early recognition and specialist referral are essential, including Read more [...]
DG Digest: USPS releases major revisions to Pub 52 in support of rapid transport of COVID-19 samples
The beginning of the first week in May finds the nation collectively grateful to say goodbye to a COVID-19 dominated April that must certainly rank as one of the worst and certainly tragic such months in living memory. As May begins, various locations around the nation are starting to grapple with how to begin to pick...
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Shipping hazmat from a home office? Here’s how to make it work.
Admit it: You used to take hallway conversations for granted. As a supply chain professional, how many times have you had a question about something and just walked down the hall and gotten an answer within minutes? These days, getting that same answer might require a chat, an email or a dreaded video call that...
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Supply Chain Moves: Week of April 27th 2020
Week of April 27th, 2020 Linking technology news with Dangerous Goods compliance Technology helps organizations create flexible and agile operations that supports growth and enables them to adapt when disruptions arise. That’s why it’s important for companies to be forward-thinking in their technology investment. To help companies keep a pulse on technology trends impacting business...
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Webinar: Keeping hazmat air shipments compliant during a pandemic
In urgent times like these, air cargo is more essential than ever to the global supply chain.
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (05): May 2020
Tuberculosis -- IranCould enhanced influenza and pneumococcal vaccination programs help limit the potential damage from SARS-CoV-2 to fragile health systems of southern hemisphere countries this winter?Marc Mendelson.Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 94(May): 32-33.Diagnosis and management of fungal infections: Improvement in medical training and investment in new technologies and treatments.Juan M García-Lechuz, Antonina Arias.Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 94(May): 14-15.Coronavirus (COVID-19) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (156): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Nigeria
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 210 717 cumulative cases- 100 179 people are currently positive for the virus;- 81 654 people have recovered;- 17 242 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1501 in intensive care, and 81 436 are in home isolation;- 28 884 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (155): global, updates, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / 82 877 / 82 880 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / 10 793 / 10 801 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (07): Brazil (SC)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilSanta Catarina has 15 patients infected with yellow fever, according to information issued by the office of Epidemiological Surveillance this past Monday (27 Apr 2020).There are 2 cases more in relation to the previous bulletin issued 15 days earlier. Of the total number of people who have contracted the disease, 6 were diagnosed in Blumenau, in the Vale of Itajai.The number of deaths remains the same; 2 deaths in 2020, both registered in the month of March 2020. The 1st death Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (154): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, research
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsAlthough zoonotic transmission cannot be excluded, the impact on human health is estimated to be negligible in this phase of the epidemic, since effective human-to-human transmission is the driving force of the epidemic.The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in Bilthoven (RIVM) concluded that the infected mink farms do not pose an additional risk to public health. However, together with the Municipal Health Services (GGD) and the RIVM, advice for personal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (02): France, BTV-8, cattle, 2015, epidemiology revisited
Bluetongue -- FranceBull semen frozen for several years before being used to inseminate a cow may have sparked an ongoing bluetongue outbreak among farm animals in Europe, according to a genetic analysis of the virus strain."It's the most likely explanation," says Massimo Palmarini of the University of Glasgow, UK.Bluetongue is a viral disease spread by biting midges. It can cause a variety of symptoms, from fevers to the bluish tongues that give the disease its name. All ruminants, such as cattle, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (11): Americas (USA) cat, skunk, bat, human exp.
Rabies -- United StatesThe Prince George's County Health Department is alerting residents about a recent rabies exposure in Riverdale Park. On or around 3 Apr 2020, a stray cat scratched a person near the 5800 block of 67th Ave in Riverdale Park. The stray cat is described as an orange tabby, domestic short hair.The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the cat tested positive for rabies on 8 Apr 2020. The victim exposed to the rabid cat has begun rabies post-exposure treatment. As a precaution, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (153): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 209 328 cumulative cases;- 100 704 people are currently positive for the virus;- 79 914 people have recovered;- 17 357 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1539 in intensive care, and 81 808 are in home isolation;- 28 710 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (152): global, updates, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / 82 875 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / 10 780 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (14): India (AS, AR) susp, RFI
African Swine Fever -- IndiaEven as novel coronavirus infections in northeast India are comparatively under control so far, the 8 northeastern states are staring at a new threat -- African swine fever (ASF) -- which is suspected to be behind the mysterious deaths of hundreds of pigs.Animal resource experts in northeast India suspect that the highly contagious ASF came to the region from Tibet in China through Arunachal Pradesh. Four of the 8 northeastern states are free from coronavirus, whereas Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (03): (TX) horse, st. Indiana
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesVesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in one horse on an El Paso County premises. This confirmation marks the 3rd case of VSV in Texas this year [2020].The horse was tested after the owner observed lesions and contacted their veterinary practitioner. The horse has been isolated on the premises and is being monitored. The El Paso site will remain under state quarantine until 14 days from the onset of lesions in the last-affected animal on the premises."VSV Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (151): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Congo DR
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 207 428 cumulative cases;- 100 943 people are currently positive for the virus;- 78 249 people have recovered;- 17 569 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1578 in intensive care, and 81 796 are in home isolation;- 28 236 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (150): global, USA state prisons, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (149): France (IF) animal, cat, owned
COVID-19 -- FranceSummaryCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in Wuhan, China, and rapidly spread worldwide. Previous studies suggested cats could be a species susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 with only 4 naturally infected cats reported to date.Here, we investigated the putative infection of SARS-CoV-2 in cats from owners previously suspected of being infected with COVID-19. For each cat, rectal and nasopharyngeal Read more [...]
Colorado Has An Eviction Ban, But 'Catastrophic' Threat Still Looms For Renters – Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Has An Eviction Ban, But ‘Catastrophic’ Threat Still Looms For Renters Colorado Public Radio
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (42): Hungary (BE) poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- HungaryInformation received on [and dated] 30 Apr 2020 from Dr. Lajos Bognar, Deputy State Secretary Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, HungarySummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 26 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Apr 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 31 Jan 2020Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hepatitis E – China: (Hong Kong) human, rat virus
Hepatitis E -- ChinaBackground and aims: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) variants causing human infection predominantly belong to HEV species A (HEV-A). HEV species C genotype 1 (HEV-C1) circulates in rats and is highly divergent from HEV-A. It was previously considered unable to infect humans, but the 1st case of human HEV-C1 infection was recently discovered in Hong Kong. The aim of this study is to further describe the features of this novel zoonosis in Hong Kong.Approach and results: We conducted a territory-wide Read more [...]
Cleanup underway at tank fire site | AcadiaParishToday.com – Rayne Acadian-Tribune
Cleanup underway at tank fire site | AcadiaParishToday.com Rayne Acadian-Tribune
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (20): Congo DR (NK,IT) WHO, cases, summaries, perspective
Ebola -- DR CongoFrom 22 to 28 Apr 2020, one new confirmed case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) was reported from Beni Health Zone in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Figure 1 --available at the source URL above). This person was listed as a contact of a confirmed case, a family member who was reported on 17 Apr 2020. The person was vaccinated on 20 Apr 2020 and was followed by the contact tracing team, though not on a regular basis due to insecurity.Since the resurgence of the Read more [...]
Dirksen Federal Courthouse evacuated for possible chemical spill – Chicago Sun-Times
Dirksen Federal Courthouse evacuated for possible chemical spill Chicago Sun-Times
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (148): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 205 463 cumulative cases- 101 551 people are currently positive for the virus;- 75 945 people have recovered;- 18 149 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1694 in intensive care, and 81 708 are in home isolation;- 27 967 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (147): global, contact tracing China, new countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / 1 045 717 / 1 095 023 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (09): Ethiopia (SN)
Yellow Fever -- EthiopiaA yellow fever outbreak that was reported early last month [March 2020] in Gurage Zone of Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region [SNNPR] has been contained since 29 Mar 2020, according to Ministry of Health.According to the ministry, 4 deaths have been reported.In its notification today [Tue 28 Apr 2020], the ministry stated that some 86 yellow fever cases were reported at Enemoreena Enor District, Gurage Zone, at the beginning of March [2020]."The outbreak started Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (146): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, epidemiology
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsThe announcement of the infection [on a mink farm in Milheeze on Thu 23 Apr 2020] with the virus that can cause COVID-19 was released last weekend. The alarm bells immediately rang for Jan Hoevenaars [chairman of the Social Gemert-Bakel group; map at ]. He is very committed to this matter, not only as a councilor, but also as a retired general practitioner. The consequences of intensive livestock farming, where risks can arise for humans and animals, have been keeping him busy Read more [...]
