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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (01): (IA) sprouts, alert, recall
E. coli -- United StatesSprouts Unlimited has initiated a recall of clover sprouts because of possible _E. coli_ O103 contamination. The clover sprouts were distributed to Hy Vee Food stores and Fareway Food Stores and used by Jimmy John's restaurants in Iowa."Sprouts Unlimited Inc. became aware of the potential contamination after receiving information from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines, IA, that a cluster of _E. coli_ O103 illnesses [had been] epidemiologically linked Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife – Estonia: fox
Canine distemper -- EstoniaCases of canine plague [from the translation of "koertekatku", Estonian for canine distemper] have been recently diagnosed in the Tallinn area, according to a report on ETV current affairs show Aktuaalne kaamera.According to the Estonian Wildlife Center (Eesti metsloomauhing), foxes are also carrying the disease. An infected [red] fox was spotted by a member of the public at Lake Harku, in the west of the city, and reported to the wildlife center, which captured the fox Read more [...]
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人造石檯面，又稱「石英石檯面」，由石英骨料和樹脂粘合劑聚合而成。這些材料的外觀與天然石材相似，正越來越廣泛地用於住宅建築和家居裝飾中。在 Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (01): global (WPV1, cVDPV2), Pakistan (KP, SD)
Polio -- PakistanNew wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 6Environment: 11Others: 0New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 2Environment: 5Others: 0The Notes and highlights section has not been provided this week.[While the official report for this week doesn't highlight where virus isolations came from, the information is available on the WHO and GPEI websites, and in an attachment that accompanied this week's update]:Pakistan:- 6 AFP-associated WPV1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (01): Saudi Arabia (SH)
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaOn 26 Dec 2019, our last post of 2019 on MERS-CoV, we announced that "During the period 15-26 Dec 2019, there have been no newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported by Saudi Arabia." Subsequent to that, there was a case with date of onset 20 Dec 2019 that was reported, as well as outcomes including 2 fatalities.There have been no newly confirmed cases reported since the below case, including through today, Fri 3 Jan 2020.Information on newly confirmed case:Date of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pneumonia – China (02): (HU) updates, other country responses, RFI
Pneumonia -- ChinaThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health writes to update you on the latest situation of the cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan of Hubei Province.According to the latest information available from the National Health Commission (NHC) on [3 Jan 2020], there were a total of 44 pneumonia cases with unknown cause detected in Wuhan since December 2019 (as of 8 am, [3 Jan 2020]). Among them, 11 cases (25%) were in serious condition and the remaining cases were Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India: (KA) human, monkey, effective control
Hemorrhagic Fever -- IndiaA slew of preventive measures taken by the Department of Health and Family Welfare against Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, has paid off as no positive cases have been reported in the State since July this year [2019].In the KFD season of 2018-19 (from September 2018 to June 2019), 14 people died in Karnataka because of this viral infection. Of them, 12 were from Shivamogga district. Of the 440 positive cases reported during this period, 341 were Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Late blight, potato – Africa: strain 33_A2, 1st rep (Nigeria)
Other Plant Disease -- NigeriaPotato (_Solanum tuberosum_) cultivation was introduced into Nigeria in the Jos Plateau [Plateau state] in the early 20th century. Nigeria is the 4th biggest producer of potato in sub-Saharan Africa.The late blight pathogen, _Phytophthora infestans_, has been present in Nigeria since at least 1978, but its severity in the Jos Plateau was reported to have increased dramatically in the 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons. Favourable conditions for late blight and the importation Read more [...]
Hazmat hopes 2020: If Dangerous Goods professionals ran the world
Every fall, we invite everyone who attends the Dangerous Goods Symposium (and lots of other hazmat pros) to answer one simple question: If you could wish for one thing in the entire Dangerous Goods galaxy, what would it be? Now, for the third straight year, we’ve compiled those answers to kick off our year with…
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Eastern Africa (01): Uganda (NO) human
Rift Valley Fever -- UgandaA 2nd fatal human Rift Valley fever (RVF) case in recent weeks was reported in Uganda. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the 2nd confirmed case of RVF was reported from Ntoroko district, Uganda.The individual was a 25-year-old male from the Democratic Republic of Congo who was living and working in Kimara Village, Butungama sub-county, in Ntoroko district, Uganda. The patient developed hemorrhagic symptoms on 5 Dec [2019] and despite treatment, the patient Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (01): USA, Canada
Whooping Cough -- United StatesSeveral confirmed cases of whooping cough have been reported in Harnett County. Rebecca Campbell, the school nurse at Western Harnett High School, alerted parents to the outbreak. According to an announcement sent out Monday [9 Dec 2019] night, there are several confirmed cases of the highly contagious infection.Students who have been directly exposed in class or on the school bus were sent home with a letter explaining what steps to take if they develop symptoms, which Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox – Africa (01): Congo DR 2019, WHO
Monkeypox -- DR CongoSince the beginning of 2019, a cumulative total of 5060 monkeypox cases, including 103 deaths (CFR [case-fatality rate] 2%), were reported from 18 provinces. In week 49 (week ending 8 Dec 2019), 56 cases and one death were reported nationally.--Communicated by:Mary Marshall[It is curious that this many monkeypox (MPX) cases (5060) during 2019 did not come to our attention until now. MPX virus is endemic and widespread geographically in the DR Congo, with cases in 18 provinces; Read more [...]
I-696 chemical leak mixed with rainy forecast is causing concern – FOX 2 Detroit
I-696 chemical leak mixed with rainy forecast is causing concern FOX 2 DetroitEPA taking extra precautions at I-696 contamination site due to rain WDIV ClickOnDetroitHexavalent chromium contamination likely leaking onto Detroit-area freeway since 2016 World Socialist Web Site'Dilution not the solution,' Miller says of I-696 ooze spill The Macomb DailyView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Evacuation Lifted In Martinsburg 24 Hours After Accidental Chemical Mixture – West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Evacuation Lifted In Martinsburg 24 Hours After Accidental Chemical Mixture West Virginia Public Broadcasting
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe: (ME) cattle, human cases
Anthrax -- ZimbabweThree people were diagnosed and treated for Anthrax in Mashonaland East's Bosha Clinic in Chikwaka after they had consumed the meat of a dead cattle the Herald reports. DVS chief director, Dr. Josphat Nyika revealed the incident and said they couldn't find a carcass for sample collection because people consumed all the meat.Suspicion of anthrax was consolidated by human contacts. There were 3 patients who were diagnosed of anthrax after they had consumed the meat of dead cattle. Read more [...]
2 people rescued from derailed train in Idaho river – KXLF Butte News
2 people rescued from derailed train in Idaho river KXLF Butte News
2 people rescued from derailed train in Idaho river – KRTV Great Falls News
2 people rescued from derailed train in Idaho river KRTV Great Falls News
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (01): Poland (LU) poultry, H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Worldwide/UnknownInformation received on [and dated] 2 Jan 2020 from Dr Bogdan Konopka, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, General Veterinary Inspectorate, Warszaw, PolandSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 30 Dec 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 31 Dec 2019Report date: 2 Jan 2020Date submitted to OIE: 2 Jan 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 20 Read more [...]
Residents Evacuated After Chemical Fire at Brea Manufacturing Plant – KTLA Los Angeles
Residents Evacuated After Chemical Fire at Brea Manufacturing Plant KTLA Los Angeles
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA: (IL) vet home, updated water treatment, new case, RFI
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a single new case of legionnaires' disease. Tuesday [31 Dec 2019], staff is revealing how policies helped them respond to this case they say: quickly and efficiently. They said for now, no other resident has been infected at the vets home, but they say they will continue to monitor for legionnaire's disease.Staff at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy is on edge after a new confirmed case of legionnaires' disease. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pneumonia – China (02): (HU) wildlife sales, market closed, RFI
Pneumonia -- ChinaThe World Health Organisation said it is in ongoing contact with authorities in China over an unidentified outbreak of viral pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan, amid concern it may have been transmitted from animals.Wuhan health authorities on Tuesday [31 Dec 2019] said 27 people - most of them stallholders at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market - had been treated in hospital, with 7 said to be in serious condition. Pathology tests were under way to try and identify the virus, Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Aerospace Plant Fire – NBC Southern California
Hazardous Materials Team Responds to Aerospace Plant Fire NBC Southern California
PRO/EDR> Measles update (01)
Measles -- Worldwide/UnknownThe Pacific country of American Samoa announced it is continuing its measles virus vaccination campaign, which focuses on immunizing all school-aged children. According to a Situation Report published on 30 Dec 2019, about 98 percent of American Samoa children (12 months -- 18 years old) have received the 1st dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and 90 percent of these children have completed the 2nd recommended dose of MMR.On 11 Dec 2019, American Samoa began Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA: (KY) raccoons
Canine distemper -- United StatesThree raccoons found in Franklin County tested positive for canine distemper, according to results from the past week.Kevin Kelly, a spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, told The State Journal on Mon 30 Dec 2019 that 2 of the raccoons were found in Downtown Frankfort, and the 3rd was found dead behind the Salato Wildlife Education Center. The samples were submitted before Christmas for testing, and the department received confirmation on Fri Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Feline panleukopenia – USA: (HI)
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesVeterinarians on O'ahu are raising concerns about a deadly virus affecting cats. It's called the panleukopenia virus, and so far, there have been at least 10 reported cases in just a week at animal clinics.It attacks cats' bone marrow and intestinal tract, and veterinarians say it only comes with about a 20 percent survival rate. It's spreads through contact with body fluids and fecal material.Dr. Kelly Dowdall-Garberson with Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (01): Nigeria (PL)
Yellow Fever -- NigeriaThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed 13 cases of yellow fever, which has resulted in 3 deaths in 4 local government areas of Plateau State.WHO State Coordinator, Wonk Vingey Bassey, confirmed the incident while presenting a report on a survey conducted on affected councils during an emergency stakeholders' meeting in Jos. The meeting followed the outbreak of the disease in Jos North, Bassa, Riyom and Wase local government areas of the state.Bassey, who gave the Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (01): January 2020
Tuberculosis, Antimicrobial resistance, Other Human Disease, Pneumonia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Q Fever, HIV/AIDS, Measles, Influenza, Dengue, Hepatitis B, Hantavirus, Gastroenteritis, Schistosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, Chikungunya, Rickettsia -- SyriaFrequent testicular involvement in multibacillary leprosyHendra Gunawan, Pati Aji Achdiat, Rachel Marsella Rahardjo, Reti Hindritiani, Oki SuwarsaInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 90, January 2020, pp. 60-64Antibiotic use among Read more [...]
Brote de silicosis entre los trabajadores de mesones de piedra de ingeniería en cuatro estados
Los mesones hechos con piedras de ingeniería, que también se llaman “superficies de cuarzo”, se producen fusionando agregados de cuarzo con un aglutinante de resina. Estos materiales tienen una apariencia similar a la de la piedra natural y su uso se ha vuelto cada vez más popular en la construcción de casas y las mejoras del hogar. La importación de superficies de cuarzo a los Estados Unidos ha aumentado aproximadamente un 800 % entre el 2010 y Read more [...]
Asociación para educar sobre la seguridad y salud del trabajador a personas que están aprendiendo inglés en Alaska
En los Estados Unidos, la adquisición de conocimientos básicos de inglés juega un papel importante en la salud pública, como también en la seguridad y salud en el lugar de trabajo. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) han indicado que las personas necesitan tener conocimientos básicos sobre salud para lo siguiente: Encontrar información y servicios. Comunicar sus necesidades y preferencias, y responder a información Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (106): Pakistan (KP) RFI
Polio — Pakistan
Province: 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019
Punjab: 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 6
Sindh: 12 / 8 / 2 / 1 / 19
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 33 / 10 / 1 / 8 / 83
Balochistan: 7 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 9
Gilgit-Baltistan: 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Azad Jammu & Kashmir: 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Ict: 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Total Polio Cases: 54 / 20 / 8 / 12 / 117
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease – USA (21): (MT) moose
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United StatesIf hunters are interested in having their harvested deer, elk or moose tested for CWD, this fall FWP will pay for sampling for hunters who collect their own samples and send them to the FWP lab in Bozeman. Prior to the general season, hunters can collect samples themselves and mail them to the FWP Lab -- instructions and a video are available on the FWP website. Starting with the general season, hunters can still submit samples themselves or take the samples Read more [...]
