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Crews work to clean up homeless encampment near downtown Phoenix – FOX 10 News Phoenix
Crews work to clean up homeless encampment near downtown Phoenix FOX 10 News Phoenix
UPDATE: I-83 reopens Saturday night after crash, fire more than 12 hours earlier – York Daily Record
Richlands Reels: 200 sent scrambling by flooded streets, homes – Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Richlands Reels: 200 sent scrambling by flooded streets, homes Bluefield Daily Telegraph
As New Coronavirus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight – The New York Times
As New Coronavirus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight The New York Times
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human: China (Hong Kong) H9N2
Avian Influenza -- ChinaA 7 year old boy in Hong Kong has been infected with H9 bird flu, adding to the health woes in a city already fearing a wider outbreak of the deadly coronavirus. The boy was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital's isolation ward. The Centre for Health Protection on Friday [7 Feb 2020] confirmed that the boy's nasal swab tested positive for the strain of avian flu, with the subtype still to be determined. The boy had recently returned to the city from mainland China.The centre Read more [...]
Large flare at Raven Chemical Plant in Baytown not dangerous, officials say – KPRC Click2Houston
Large flare at Raven Chemical Plant in Baytown not dangerous, officials say KPRC Click2Houston
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (22): China (HN) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 5 Feb 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: 24 Jan 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Feb 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 5 Jun 2018Manifestation of disease: clinical Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis – Belgium ex Thailand
Japanese Encephalitis -- BelgiumWe would like to report a case of Japanese encephalitis in a 14 year old Belgian girl who had travelled with her family (total 8 persons) to Khao Lak, Phang Nga province, Thailand, on 20 Dec 2019 for a short holiday. During the following 10 days, she undertook day trips to Krabi, Similan Islands, Phi Phi Islands, Krasom, and Amphoe Kapong.On 30 Dec 2019, 11 days after arrival in Thailand, symptoms began with fever, headache, fatigue, and difficulty in swallowing. On Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Novel coronavirus (37): China, global, cruise, clinical, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [7 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported that 3399 newly diagnosed cases (2841 in Hubei) and 1280 severe cases (1193 in Hubei) were newly added. There were 86 deaths (81 in Hubei, 2 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Beijing, Henan, and Gansu), and 4214 suspected cases (2073 in Hubei).On the same day, 510 cases recovered and were discharged (298 cases in Hubei), and 26 702 close contacts were lifted Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (07): Greece (MC) domestic, 1st rep, OIE
African Swine Fever -- GreeceInformation received on [and dated] 6 Feb 2020 from Mrs Chrysoula Dile, head, Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, GreeceSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 5 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Feb 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the countryCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory (basic and advanced), necropsyThis Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Africa (03): Mali (MO) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- MaliTransmission to humans of CCHF occurs "either through tick bites or through contact with the blood or tissue of infected animals, during or immediately after slaughter", according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Human-to-human transmission of the disease "may occur as a result of direct contact with blood, secretions, organs or body fluids of infected people," the organization said. The hemorrhagic fever virus causes death in 10% to 40% of cases. The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (02): Indonesia (BA) conf
African Swine Fever -- IndonesiaHundreds of pigs have died from African swine fever [ASF] in Bali, authorities said on Wednesday [5 Feb 2020], marking the Indonesian holiday island's 1st recorded outbreak, after the virus claimed some 30 000 hogs in Sumatra. Ida Bagus Wisnuardhana, Bali's agriculture and food security agency chief, said that nearly 900 pigs succumbed to swine fever since mid-December [2019]. "The results are positive for African swine fever," Ida told reporters, referring to tests Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (09): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- NigeriaKey pointsTable 1: Summary of current week (5) indicatorsSuspected cases: 531Confirmed cases: 104Probable cases: 0Deaths: 6Case fatality rate (CFR): 5.8%Number of states affected: 15Local government areas (LGAs) affected: 39Table 2: Cumulative data compared with previous year (weeks 1-5)Suspected cases- 2019: 794- 2020: 1226Confirmed cases- 2019: 294- 2020: 365Deaths for confirmed cases- 2019: 52- 2020: 47CFR%- 2019: 17.7%- 2020: Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Leaf spot & crown rot, strawberry – USA: (FL)
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesFlorida strawberries are being attacked by an aggressive fungus. Experts say _Pestalotiopsis_ is not a new fungus, but this seems to be a "different species". It's reported to be a lot more progressive than what has been seen before.One grower lost as many as 80 acres. Wish Farms said it has been widespread since Christmas [2019]. "At this point, we've lost about 40% of the crop; we've just abandoned the fields because it got so bad." They said it mainly affected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (06): Greece (MC) domestic, 1st outbreak
African Swine Fever -- GreeceGreece detected its 1st case of African swine fever [ASF] at a breeding farm in the north of the country this week, agriculture ministry officials said on Thursday [6 Feb 2020].The infected pig was found in a small farm in Serres, a region of northern Greece close to the border with Bulgaria and North Macedonia, the ministry said, adding that the trade of pork meat from the area had been banned.--communicated by:Sabine ZentisCastleview English LonghornsGut LaachD-52385 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Novel coronavirus (36): China, global, incubation, airport screen, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [6 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 3143 newly confirmed cases (2447 in Hubei), and 387 newly recovered cases (184 in Hubei), which were [discharged] on the same day. There were 26 762 close contacts under medical observation. 962 new reports of severe cases (918 in Hubei), 73 new cases of death (69 in Hubei, 1 in Jilin, Henan, Guangdong, and Hainan), and 4833 suspected cases (2622 Read more [...]
How to ship lithium batteries by air—in 2020 and beyond
Since 2016, when the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) implemented drastically more restrictive global regulations on shipping lithium batteries by air, shippers have adapted and done their best to comply. Yet many still find the regulations confusing and have questions about what they can and cannot do. In March 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials...
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Some Hospitalized After Hazardous Materials Incident at WCU, Cause Investigated – WLOS
Some Hospitalized After Hazardous Materials Incident at WCU, Cause Investigated WLOSWestern Carolina building evacuated after 'hazardous materials incident,' university says CNNWestern Carolina University investigating hazardous material in building on campus WYFF4 GreenvilleUS university evacuates building due to "hazardous materials incident" - Xinhua | English.news.cn XinhuaUp to 17 people taken to hospital after hazardous material emergency at university The Read more [...]
Israel becomes first nation to cyber regulate hazardous materials industry – The Jerusalem Post
Israel becomes first nation to cyber regulate hazardous materials industry The Jerusalem Post
EPA asked to investigate Detroit’s Marathon Refinery after leak last year – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
EPA asked to investigate Detroit’s Marathon Refinery after leak last year WDIV ClickOnDetroit
PRO/AH/EDR> Toxoplasmosis – USA: (HI) seal
Toxoplasmosis -- United StatesWildlife officials have determined that a sick female Hawaiian monk seal, Pohaku, under its care is suffering from toxoplasmosis. Following test results, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials determined that Pohaku is suffering from the parasitic infection often spread into the environment via feral cat feces. "Despite aggressive treatment, she is very lethargic, a sign that the infection is causing pain and severe inflammation throughout her Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> BSE, cattle – Switzerland: (SZ) atypical L-type, OIE
BSE -- SwitzerlandInformation received on 5 Feb 2020 from Mr Hans Wyss, chief veterinary officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, Liebefeld Berne, SwitzerlandSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 29 Jan 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Feb 2020Date of event resolved: 3 Feb 2020Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: March 2012Manifestation of disease: clinical Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (04)
Measles -- AustraliaTwo new measles cases have been diagnosed, and warnings have been issued for Melbourne Airport. On Wednesday [5 Feb 2020], Victoria's chief health officer, Dr Brett Sutton, confirmed a baby boy and a man in his 20s were recently diagnosed. Those diagnosed had travelled to Melbourne Airport from Nepal and the Philippines. The cases are unrelated, and both patients are recovering at home.Research has found that having measles can have long-term effects on people's immune systems, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism – Argentina: pickled meat, susp, alert, recall
Botulism -- ArgentinaAuthorities in Argentina are investigating 2 suspected cases of foodborne botulism linked to a brand of pickled wild boar. The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported those ill are associated with eating "Escabeche de jabali" 400 g [14 oz] of the "Fatto in casa" brand with a date of 1 Jul 2020, produced by Norma Coatti.A 27 year old woman and a 30 year old man are affected, and both needed hospital treatment.An inspection of the production Read more [...]
