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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (06): animal reservoir, intermediate hosts
Coronavirus -- ChinaAbstract--------Recently a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has emerged from Wuhan, China, causing symptoms in humans similar to those caused by SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Since SARS-CoV outbreak in 2002, extensive structural analyses have revealed key atomic-level interactions between SARS-CoV spike protein receptor-binding domain (RBD) and its host receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which regulate both the cross-species and human-to-human transmissions of SARS-CoV. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed pneumonia – Afghanistan: (BD) fatal, children, RFI
Pneumonia -- AfghanistanAt least 35 people including women and children have died in the past few weeks due to pneumonia outbreak in Badakhshan Province in the northwestern mountainous area, the provincial health department confirmed.Dr Noor Khawari, head of the provincial public health department, said [Sat 15 Feb 2020] that the people had died in the Wakhan district, a remote area surrounded by high and impassable mountains.He said that 15 of the dead were children, calling malnutrition and cold Read more [...]
Containment of Hazardous Materials – Facility Executive Magazine
Containment of Hazardous Materials Facility Executive Magazine
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (05): China, global, Taiwan fatality, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [16 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 2048 new confirmed cases and 105 new deaths (100 in Hubei, 3 in Henan, and 2 in Guangdong). 1563 suspected cases were added.On the same day, 1425 cases were cured and discharged, 28 179 close contacts were released from medical observation, and 628 severe cases were reduced.As of 24:00 on [16 Feb 2020], according to reports from 31 provinces Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (16): global (WPV1, cVDPV2) Philippines, Pakistan
Polio -- PhilippinesNew wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 5Environment: 12Others: 0New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 17Environment: 9Others: 1 Headlines- A time-limited working group has been put together to manage and coordinate GPEI's activities to enable a rapid and effective rollout of nOPV2. - With the evolving public health emergency associated with the increase in new emergences of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2, a draft decision Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Australia (02): (NS) sheep
Anthrax -- AustraliaThe NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) yesterday [13 Feb 2020] urged producers to vaccinate their livestock following confirmation of the 1st case of anthrax for 2020.The detection occurred on the NSW Central Tablelands on a property with no previous record of anthrax. The affected animals were ewes having not been vaccinated for anthrax.Biosecurity measures at the affected property, including stock movement restrictions and the vaccination of remaining livestock, were Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Phosphine gas poisoning – France: fatal
Poisoning -- FranceFour of the 7 sailors of the Dolphin cargo ship were victims of aluminum phosphide poisoning on Thu 13 Feb 2020, 60 miles (110 km) southwest of Lanveoc (Finistere). One of them died. The other 3 were transferred to the Cavale Blanche hospital in Brest in serious condition.At around 6:30 p.m. on Thu 13 Feb 2020, the 88-meter Bahamas-flagged vessel set sail from Sables-d'Olonne (Vendee) to Hull (England) to alert the Cross Corsen (Coast Guard at Corsen Point, Brittany) to the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – USA: (MT) elk
Brucellosis -- United StatesState officials say the livestock disease brucellosis has been found in elk in southwestern Montana's Ruby Mountains, the latest evidence the disease continues to slowly spread among wildlife in the Yellowstone region.Two elk tested positive for exposure to the disease during recent sampling by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski says it's the 1st time brucellosis has been found in the mountain range east of Dillon. The 2 infected animals Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (08): Moldova (HI) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MoldovaInformation received on [and dated] Thu 13 Feb 2020 from Dr Vitalie Caraus, head of the Animal Health and Welfare Department, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, MoldovaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 11 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Feb 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 13 Jan 2020Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – India (01): (KL) cattle, spread
Lumpy Skin Disease -- IndiaCapripox virus, or lumpy skin disease [LSD], which infected at least 265 animals in the district [Kochi, Kerala] until now, has left dairy farmers here worried. However, Laiby Paulin, district animal husbandry officer, sought to allay fears, saying the outbreak has been contained. "The newer cases show only mild infection," she said.She said the disease was 1st reported at Valayanchirangara, 7 km [4.3 mi] from Perumbavoor, on 11 Jan 2020. "This is the 1st time the disease Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Nocardioform placentitis – USA: (KY) horse
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesWhen a Lexington-area spike in foal deaths caused by nocardioform placentitis 1st hit the news at the end of January [2020], there was considerable anecdotal chatter in the Bluegrass region that the number of equine abortions, stillborns, and neonate euthanizations might be higher than what is being reported by the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL), the main entity that tracks such cases.Two weeks ago, when TDN 1st reported on the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (04): China, global, Thailand, cruise ships, WHO
-- ChinaAt 04:00 on [15 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 2009 new confirmed cases, 219 severe cases, and 142 death cases (139 in Hubei, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Hunan), with 1918 new suspected cases.On the same day, 1323 cases were cured and discharged, and 29 788 close contacts were lifted from medical observation.As of 24:00 on [15 Feb 2020], according to reports from 31 provinces (autonomous regions, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine ephemeral fever – Australia (QL, NS, NT) cattle
Other Animal Disease -- AustraliaCattle in areas of Queensland, New South Wales [NSW], and the Northern Territory that have been exposed to solid rain over the past month are already being impacted by heavy external parasite and disease challenges.Three-day sickness, or bovine ephemeral fever [BEF], is being reported across wide areas of central, northern, and southern Queensland, and buffalo fly populations have exploded in many areas fortunate enough to get rain since mid-January [2020]. Heavier Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (08): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, WHO, conference
Ebola -- DR Congo- 12 233 people were vaccinated, as of 7 Feb 2020, with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 293 958 people have been vaccinated.Surveillance at entry points----------------------------- A 28-year-old woman, contact never seen and at high risk on the 16th day of follow-up, was intercepted at the PK5 checkpoint in Beni in North Kivu. This Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium – USA: pet turtles
Salmonella -- United StatesThe CDC is investigating, along with the help of local public health officials, a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium associated with small pet turtles. This particular _Salmonella_ Typhimurium outbreak, associated specifically with small pet turtles with shells less than 4 inches, began in July 2019 and is ongoing. The CDC states that this investigation is different than the October 2019 outbreak.Public health officials are aiding investigations by using the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Melioidosis – Brazil: (PI)
Melioidosis -- BrazilGiven the laboratory confirmation of 5 human cases of melioidosis (ICD-10 A24.4) that occurred in the state of Piaui in 2019 (including one death), the FMS Health Surveillance Directorate recommends Hospital Infection Control Commissions, to the Hospital Surveillance Centers, public and private microbiology laboratories, infectious disease specialists, pulmonologists, microbiologists, biochemists and physicians in general who are attentive, immediately report any case with a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, poultry – Philippines: (NC) RFI
Undiagnosed -- PhilippinesAn unknown disease has killed several fighting cocks in Barangay Rosary Heights 1 [Cotabato City] in the past few days.Among those killed by the disease were 5 cocks at Mangga Boys game farm. The animals all died inside their cages and showed symptoms like swollen head, blindness and severe flu.[RC], one of the gamefowl owners, said the chickens had colds and fever, and became weak."We noticed that the unknown disease has led to death of fighting cocks starting last week. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Africa (04): South Africa (NW)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- South AfricaA 56-year-old was admitted at the Klerksdorp Tshepong Hospital on Saturday [8 Feb 2020] with a history of tick bite followed by flulike symptoms including headaches and fatigue.The North West Health Department says while no active bleeding was noted, treatment was started immediately.Crimean-Congo fever, also known as Congo fever/haemorrhagic fever, is a disease caused by a tick-borne virus with a case fatality rate of 10% to 40%.Transmission to humans Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (02): USA (NY, NE, TX) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesFive horses in Barn 29 at Saratoga Harness Track, in Saratoga Springs, New York, have shown signs of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), including fever, mild coughing, and mild nasal discharge. On 28 Jan 2020, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) and New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) officials received laboratory test results on one of the horses, which indicated an active EHV-1 infection. None of the horses are exhibiting neurologic Read more [...]
Made for Each Other – a Valentine’s Day Note about Approved Respirator Configurations
It’s Valentine’s day, which means that NIOSH has some relationship advice for you … and your respirator. Have you ever become infatuated with thinking about your compatibility in a relationship – inspecting and examining every detail? Yeah. We do that too. In fact, NIOSH evaluates every respirator assembly configuration to determine that the performance requirements are met to ensure reliability. Much like when you bring your new “special someone” home to meet Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (03): China, global, Egypt, influenza surveillance, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [14 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 2641 newly diagnosed cases, 849 severe cases, and 143 death cases (139 in Hubei and 2 in Henan). [In addition, there were deaths reported from Beijing and Chongqing - 1 each]. There were 2277 suspected cases added.On the same day [14 Feb 2020], 1373 new cases were cured and discharged, and 30 081 close contacts were lifted from medical observation.As Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Africa (01): Sierra Leone, domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Sierra LeoneInformation received on [and dated] Tue 11 Feb 2020 from Dr. Amadu Tejan Jalloh, Deputy Director - Animal Health, Livestock and Veterinary Services Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Freetown, Sierra LeoneSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 20 Sep 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Nov 2019Report date: 11 Feb 2020Date submitted to OIE: 11 Feb 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (03): Americas (USA) cat, fox, otter, coyote, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesBy law, people who own a dog or a cat in West Virginia must get them vaccinated against rabies by the age of 6 months.The vaccine administered should be capable of providing immunity for 3 years, with a booster shot given 1 year after the initial vaccination and every 3 years thereafter.Officials urged people to keep themselves, their family and their pets safe by keeping their pets up to date on their vaccines. Make sure your animals' rabies vaccinations are current and avoid Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (02): China, global, reporting criteria, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [13 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported an increase of 5090 confirmed cases, 2174 severe cases, and 121 death cases (116 in Hubei, 2 in Heilongjiang). Deaths were also reported 1 each in Anhui, Henan, and Chongqing), with 2450 new suspected cases.1081 new cases were cured and discharged on the same day, and 26 905 close contacts were lifted from medical observation.As of 24:00 on [13 Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Anthracnose, banana – Uganda: (Western) susp
Other Plant Disease -- UgandaThe government has confirmed an outbreak of [a] new and more deadly banana disease in western Uganda. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) says the fast-spreading disease is drying up banana plants and wilting fruits at a terrifying rate. The ministry also said there is as yet no known drug that can be used to stop the disease.Sources from affected areas say the disease started last month [January 2020], with Ntungamo and Kabarole being worst-hit Read more [...]
Firefighters called to chemical leak on Kingsland Grange – Warrington Guardian
Firefighters called to chemical leak on Kingsland Grange Warrington Guardian
Hazmat Quizmaster: Do you know how to ship lithium batteries by air?
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Stourbridge's Corbett Hospital evacuated after chemical leak – expressandstar.com
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – India: (AS) children, fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- IndiaPeople of Karnamadhu village in Karimganj district are in panic mode due to a mysterious disease that has already taken the lives of 6 children. 3 of the children were from the same family.According to reports many more have been infected with the disease with symptoms of pain in the throat, fever and bleeding from the mouth, ultimately leading to death. Due to the fear of infection, children have been made to wear protective masks. So far around 25 people have been affected by Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (02): (FL) women, prison
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, a Bureau of Prisons [BOP] facility near Wildwood, Florida, is home to more than 6000 inmates, roughly 500 of them women. The Central Florida federal prison in the midst of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak has 5 more cases, and at least one case of scabies, too. But state health officials won't talk about what they're doing to alleviate the public health issue.Over the past 2 weeks, officials with the Coleman Federal Correctional Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A – Canada: (BC) emm6, homeless, IDU
Strep -- Canada"Between December 2016 and April 2017, two cases of invasive Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections were reported at a Canadian military training facility. An outbreak was declared and a field investigation was launched to characterize the outbreak and identify associated risk factors to limit transmission. Throat culture data from military personnel at the garrison were analyzed. Investigators tracked invasive GAS cases and non-invasive hospitalized GAS cases, and conducted site visits Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, poultry – Philippines (02): (NC) comment