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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (102): 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 159 516 total cases. At the moment 103 616 people are positive for the virus; 35 435 people have recovered. There are 28 023 patients hospitalized with symptoms, 3260 are in intensive care, and 72 333 are in home isolation.There have been 20 465 reported deaths, however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (101): global, review of diagnostic testing, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 160 / 82 249 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 537 / 10 564 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 560 433 / 586 941 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 166 831 / 170 099 / Spain2 Feb 2020: 2 / ... Read more [...]
DG Digest: PHMSA releases interpretive guide and USPS issues special exemption for hand sanitizer transport
The holiday weekend just concluded finds the nation still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic as the overriding priority in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. This applies to the logistics sector as well, with several new items of interest related to the subject. Life does go on in the meantime too of course, and this is...
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Summary of Recommendations from the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program from 2006—2014
Since 1998, NIOSH has conducted independent investigations of firefighter line-of-duty deaths and recommended ways to prevent deaths and injuries through the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP). A recent article, “Summary of recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, 2006–2014” provides information on recent FFFIPP recommendations. The article also examines Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Heartland virus – USA
Tick-borne disease -- United StatesJ E Staples, D M Pastula, A J Panella, I B Rabe, O I Kosoy, W L Walker, J O Velez, A J Lambert, Investigation of Heartland virus disease throughout the United States, 2013-2017AbstractBackgroundHeartland virus (HRTV) was 1st described as a human pathogen in 2012. From 2013-2017, CDC implemented a national protocol to evaluate patients for HRTV disease, better define its geographic distribution, epidemiology and clinical characteristics, and develop diagnostic assays Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Brown rot, potato – Uganda: survey
Other Plant Disease -- UgandaFirst documented in Uganda in 1958, bacterial wilt [BW] is widespread, limiting yields and degrading seed [tuber] quality. But little is known about the extent of the disease and the type of pathogen strains involved. BW is not always apparent: the harvest can look healthy, but will not be fit as seed [tubers]. "There has been no monitoring and documentation of BW in Uganda," said Kalpana Sharma, CIP. Many African countries do not have measures in place to prevent its Read more [...]
Installation stands up specialized cleaning teams – The Rolla Daily News
Installation stands up specialized cleaning teams The Rolla Daily News
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (100): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesSituation in Spain------------------In Spain to date [12 Apr 2020], 166 019 cases have been registered, 16 972 have died, and 62 391 were cured (Table 1 and Figure 1). The Autonomous Communities with the highest cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja [520.8], Castile-La Mancha [415.8], Madrid [358.8], and Navarre [299.3] (Figure 2 Figure 3). The distribution by age groups of hospitalized, ICU and deceased cases is shown in Table 2.Autonomous Community: Total Read more [...]
SCISWA cancels 2020 Household Hazardous Materials collection | Local News – pellachronicle.com
SCISWA cancels 2020 Household Hazardous Materials collection | Local News pellachronicle.com
How Big Businesses Get a 'Deep Clean' in Coronavirus Pandemic – The New York Times
How Big Businesses Get a ‘Deep Clean’ in Coronavirus Pandemic The New York Times
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (99): global, Austria asymptomatic infections, WHO
COVID-19 -- Austria2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 81 708 / 81 740 / 81 802 / 81 865 / 81 907 / 81 853 / 81 953 / 82 160 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 284 / 10 331 / 10 384 / 10 423 / 10 450 / 10 480 / 10 480 / 10 537 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 336 830 / 367 004 Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Taphrina, stone fruit – India: (UT)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaFruit trees in Nainital district are becoming afflicted with taphrina fungus. Hail experienced earlier this year [2020] had damaged the fruit trees, on top of which taphrina is threatening to severely damage the peach and plum production in the mountainous regions.The district horticulture officer said that farmers should have sprayed in November [2019] to protect their trees from taphrina. Currently, peach trees have been afflicted by this fungus, which causes the green Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness – Thailand (03): serotype 1, spread
African Horse Sickness -- ThailandThe death toll from the outbreak of African horse sickness [AHS] in Thailand stands at more than 150, according to media reports.However, the confirmed death toll in Thailand's latest update to the World Organisation for Animal Health [OIE], dated 10 Apr 2020, stands at less than half that, with 5 additional deaths confirmed since last week's report.The discrepancies will relate to delays in the official reporting of data and obtaining confirmation of the cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (98): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownSituation in Spain------------------In Spain to date [11 Apr 2020], 161 852 cases have been registered, 16 353 have died, and 59 109 were cured (Table 1 and Figure 1). The Autonomous Communities with the highest cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja, Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, and Navarra (Figure 2y Figure 3). The distribution by age groups of hospitalized, ICU and deceased cases is shown in Table 2.Autonomous Community: Total / last 24 hours / Incidence Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (10): Americas (USA) raccoon, dog, bull, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesThe Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to know how to recognize the signs of rabies after a raccoon in the town of Sangerfield tested positive for rabies on 18 Mar [2020].The health department says 2 adults and a dog were exposed to the rabid raccoon. Both adults were given post-exposure prophylaxis, while the dog was reportedly current on its vaccinations and received a booster shot.According to the department, signs of rabies include the following:- The animal Read more [...]
Normal operations resume after firefighters evacuate Times Supermarket in Mililani – Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Normal operations resume after firefighters evacuate Times Supermarket in Mililani Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Firefighters evacuate Times Supermarket in Mililani after chemical leak – Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Firefighters evacuate Times Supermarket in Mililani after chemical leak Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Worcester area cleaning companies step up fight to sanitize workplaces – Worcester Telegram
Worcester area cleaning companies step up fight to sanitize workplaces Worcester Telegram
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (97): global, new countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 81 708 / 81 740 / 81 802 / 81 865 / 81 907 / 81 853 / 81 953 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 284 / 10 331 / 10 384 / 10 423 / 10 450 / 10 480 / 10 480 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 336 830 / 367 004 / 400 412 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Mexico: (CH) domestic, serotype not typed, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- MexicoInformation received on Fri 10 Apr 2020 from Dr. Gay Gutierrez Juan, Director-General of Animal Health, National Service of Health, Safety and Agro-Food Quality (SENASICA), Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), Mexico City, MexicoSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Apr 2020Report date: 9 Apr 2020Date submitted to OIE: 10 Apr 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (08): South Sudan, WHO
Yellow Fever -- South SudanOn 3 Mar 2020, the Ministry of Health of South Sudan reported 2 presumptive positive cases of yellow fever in Kajo Keni County, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Both the cases were subsequently confirmed positive by plaque reduction neutralization testing (PRNT) at the regional reference laboratory, Uganda Viral Research Institute (UVRI) on 28 Mar [2020].The cases were identified through a cross-border rapid response team investigation mounted in response to the recently Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (96): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesSituation in Spain------------------In Spain, to date [10 Apr 2020], 157 022 cases have been reported, of which 15 843 have died and 55 668 have recovered (table 1 and figure 1 -- at source URL above). The Autonomous Communities with the greater cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja (580.8 per 100 000 population), Castile-La Mancha (449.1 per 100 000 population), Madrid (383.3 per 100 000 population), and Navarre (322.1 per 100 000 population), (figures 2, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria – Namibia: (KW, KE)
Malaria -- NamibiaThe ministry of health in Kavango West and Kavango East regions has reported about 827 malaria cases, while inhabitants are being encouraged to use mosquito repellents to curb the spread."We are having cases, but we are not in an outbreak; we are keeping it under control, but the cases that we have now are more than what we had last year [2019]. Remember we experienced low rainfall last year," said the regional chief medical officer for the 2 Kavango regions, Dr. Abiola Adesina.Adesina Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (95): global, Italy lockdown, obesity risk factor, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 81 708 / 81 740 / 81 802 / 81 865 / 81 907 / 81 853 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 284 / 10 331 / 10 384 / 10 423 / 10 450 / 10 480 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 336 830 / 367 004 / 400 412 / 435 128 / 468 Read more [...]
Road closures after chemical leak at Telford plant – shropshirestar.com
Road closures after chemical leak at Telford plant shropshirestar.com
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (11): China (GS, CQ) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 4 Apr 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: 1 Apr 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 28 Nov 2019Manifestation of disease: clinical Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (14): Moldova, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MoldovaThe Falesti event started on 17 Dec 2019. A total of 35 outbreaks (submitted) have been reported to date (10 Apr 2020). The event is continuing with the last follow-up report no. 24 provided on 9 Apr 2020.Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredWild boar / - / 88 / 88 / 0 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Ungheni: wild boarDate: Thu 9 Apr 2020Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (04): potential hydroponic/aquaponic risk
E. coli -- United States_Escherichia coli_ is part of the normal microflora of the intestines of mammals. However, among the enteric pathogens, it is one of the leading causes of intestinal diseases, especially Shiga toxigenic _E. coli_, which can cause diarrhoea, haemorrhagic colitis and complications like haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura. _E. coli_ is considered a serious public health problem. Water and fish samples were subjected to biochemical tests to confirm Read more [...]
