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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (120): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 183 957 total cases at the moment;- 107 709 people are currently positive for the virus;- 51 600 people have recovered;- 24 134 patients hospitalized with symptoms, 2471 in intensive care, and 81 104 are in home isolation;- 24 648 deaths have been reported, however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (119): global, serosurveys, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 747 / 82 758 / 82 788 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 674 / 10 683 / 10 694 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 763 836 / 792 759 / 819 164 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 198 674 Read more [...]
What to know about e-waste, hazardous material in Knoxville – UT Daily Beacon
What to know about e-waste, hazardous material in Knoxville UT Daily Beacon
PRO> Novel viruses – Brazil
Other Human Disease -- BrazilElizabeth Fahsbender, Antonio Charlys da-Costa, Danielle Elise Gill, Flavio Augusto de Padua Milagres, Rafael Brustulin, et al. Plasma virome of 781 Brazilians with unexplained symptoms of arbovirus infection include a novel parvovirus and densovirus.AbstractPlasma from patients with dengue-like symptoms was collected in 2013 to 2016 from the Brazilian states of Tocantins and Amapa. 781 samples testing negative for IgM against dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Guinea worm – Ethiopia: (GA) WHO, susp
Guinea Worm -- EthiopiaAfter reporting zero human cases for more than 2 years, Ethiopia has recorded 6 suspected new human cases (1) of dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) over the past 2 weeks. All of them are from Gog district in the region of Gambela."All the 6 suspected new cases of infection are people who used water from farm side-ponds and all of them are now being followed-up in a containment centre (2)" said Dr Zeyede Kebede, Acting NTD Programme Coordinator, WHO Country Office, Ethiopia. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (118): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 181 228:- Positive: 108 237- Recoveries: 48 877- Patients hospitalized with symptoms: 24 906; 2537 in intensive care (lowest number in a month to date); 80 758 in home isolation- Deaths: 24 114 died (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the death).Case distribution by province: number Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (117): global, pandemic surge models, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 747 / 82 758 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 674 / 10 683 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 763 836 / 792 759 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 198 674 / 200 210 / Spain2 Feb 2020: 2 / ... Read more [...]
DG Digest: HHS updates requirements for new class of respirators, PHMSA provides guidance for handling shipping papers
The week just concluded finds the COVID-19 outbreak continuing to dominate regulatory activity, though there is a strong leavening of other news. Meanwhile, all of us continue to work towards moving the nation into a recovery phase, whenever that may become safe. For now, stay the course! Continue social distancing, wash those hands, protect your...
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PRO/PL> Greening, citrus – Kenya: 1st rep Asian greening; Ethiopia, Uganda: surveys
Other Plant Disease — Kenya
Surveys were conducted in Uganda (300 sites), Ethiopia (170 sites) and Kenya (9 sites) to assess the status of citrus greening in these countries, identify the associated Liberibacter species in citrus plants and their psyllid vectors.
In Ethiopia, citrus greening symptoms were not seen at low altitudes
HAZMAT crews on scene of Smith County propane spill, driver swerved to avoid dog – KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com
HAZMAT crews on scene of Smith County propane spill, driver swerved to avoid dog KETK | FOX51 | EastTexasMatters.com
HuffPo: A Decade Later, Gulf Residents Suffer From BP's Toxic Legacy – Government Accountability Project
HuffPo: A Decade Later, Gulf Residents Suffer From BP’s Toxic Legacy Government Accountability Project
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (19): Congo DR (NK,IT) WHO, cases, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tracked 2 new Ebola cases, raising the outbreak's resurgence total to 5 cases [note WHO most recent case number is 6] that have emerged just as the country was poised to announce an end to an outbreak that began in August 2018.All 5 of the recent cases have been in Beni, one of the hot spots of the outbreak.Yesterday [16 Apr 2020] demonstrations broke out across Beni as citizens criticized the government's response to the flare-up of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (116): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 178 972 total cases- Positive: 108 257- Recoveries: 47 055; 25 033 hospitalized with symptoms; 2635 in intensive care; - Deaths: 23 660 ( this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the death.Case distribution by province: number of cases (number of new cases in past 24 hours)Lombardy: 66 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (115): global, more naval ship outbreaks, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 249 / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / 82 719 / 82 735 / 82 747 /Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 564 / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / 10 653 / 10 661 / 10 674 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 586 941 / 613 886 / 622 412 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Panleukopenia virus, feline – India: (KL) lethal
Other Animal Disease -- IndiaIn the wake of a tiger in a New York zoo testing positive for Covid-19 recently, the death of 13 cats in Mananthavady last week has created panic among villagers of Lakshamveedu Colony, Kaniyaram and Kuzhinilam under Mananthavady Municipality [see comment]. In Lakshamveedu and Kuzhinilam areas, 10 and 3 cats were found dead, respectively.However, in the primary investigation, the district veterinary epidemiologist confirmed that the cause of death was feline panleukopenia Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (114): China, South Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, at the moment 172 434 people are positive for the virus.42 727 people were healed.- Recoveries: 42 727- Patients hospitalized with symptoms: 25 786; 2812 in intensive care; 78 364 in home isolation.- Deaths: 22 745 (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the deaths).Case distribution by province: Read more [...]
For disaster preparedness officials, the song remains the same – Martinsburg Journal
For disaster preparedness officials, the song remains the same Martinsburg Journal
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (113): USA (NY) cats, animals, suspected, RFI
COVID-19 — United States
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (112): global, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / 82 719 / 82 719 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / 10 653 / 10 653 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 613 886 / 622 412 / 677 570 / 710 021 / 728 293 USA2 Feb 2020: 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (18): (KA) human
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaThree persons have tested positive for Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, in the district since Thursday [16 Apr 2020].On Thursday [16 Apr 2020], a 44-year-old woman from Muppane village in the Sharavathi backwater region in Sagar taluk tested positive for KFD. She was suffering from high fever and pain in joints since 12 Apr [2020]. She has been hospitalised and is being closely monitored. Another woman from Thorebailu village in Tirthahalli Read more [...]
Acrid smoke hangs over Kiev after Chernobyl fire – The Jakarta Post – Jakarta Post
Acrid smoke hangs over Kiev after Chernobyl fire - The Jakarta Post Jakarta PostFires near Chernobyl make Kiev air most polluted in world ReutersKiev Air Is Now the Most Polluted in the World Due to Recent Chernobyl Fires Interesting EngineeringAcrid smoke lingers over Kiev from fires in Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone TheJournal.ieFires near Chernobyl make Kiev air the most polluted in the world ExplicaView Full Coverage on Google News Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (111): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt Civil Protection Department Headquarters, the Operational Committee keeps working to ensure the coordination of all operations by the components and operational structures of the National Civil Protection Service.Regarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 168 941 total cases.- Positive: 106 962- Recoveries: 42 727- Deaths: 22 745 died (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (110): global, asymptomatic, ship & homeless shelter, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 249 / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / 82 719 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 564 / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / 10 653 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 586 941 / 613 886 / 622 412 / 677 570 / 710 021 / USA2 Feb 2020: Read more [...]
PHMSA Issues Hazmat Shipping Paper Guidance During COVID-19 Social Distancing
On April 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a guidance document addressing the transfer of hazardous material shipping papers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. PHMSA has received many questions related to the transfer of shipping papers between shippers and carriers, and the difficulties with maintaining...
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Eaton Fire/EMS Division releases report – Register-Herald
Eaton Fire/EMS Division releases report Register-Herald
Savannah’s March fire report includes multiple acts of suspected arson – Savannah Morning News
Savannah’s March fire report includes multiple acts of suspected arson Savannah Morning News
Michigan Guard civil support team leads to safer communities – United States Army
Michigan Guard civil support team leads to safer communities United States Army
