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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – USA (04): (MT) cow
Brucellosis -- United StatesA cow on a Madison County ranch has tested positive for brucellosis according to a release from the Montana Department of Livestock on [Mon 30 Dec 2019]. The ranch, which is inside Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), is quarantined as they undergo an epidemiological investigation. No other animals were found infected on the ranch.According to Montana Department of Livestock, previous brucellosis cases show animals picked up the disease from infected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Streptococcus zooepidemicus – USA (05): (PA) swine
Strep -- United States- Starting on [28 Sep 2019] a high mortality event occurred in a cull sow slaughter plant in Tennessee. A chiller malfunction caused the hold of 22 loads of cull sows. On [30 Sep 2019], Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported over 40% of the 2222 sows in holding pens, dead or euthanized when condemned on antemortem inspection. Samples from the affected sows in Tennessee showed Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus (_S. zooepidemicus_).- Preliminary information Read more [...]
DG Digest: Semi-annual regulatory agendas & the new PHMSA Lithium Battery Committee
The final DG Digest of 2019 finds regulatory activity at a surprisingly high and extensive level for the holiday period; it’s usually a slow time, but not this year! 2019 is over; what will 2020 bring to the regulatory scene? Perhaps the biggest unresolved question in the United States remains the final status of the…
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pneunonia – China (HU), RFI
SARS -- ChinaOn the evening of [30 Dec 2019], an "urgent notice on the treatment of pneumonia of unknown cause" was issued, which was widely distributed on the Internet by the red-headed document of the Medical Administration and Medical Administration of Wuhan Municipal Health Committee.On the morning of [31 Dec 2019], China Business News reporter called the official hotline of Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee 12320 and learned that the content of the document is true.12320 hotline Read more [...]
MCSWMA aims to keep hazardous materials out of landfill – Marquette Mining Journal
MCSWMA aims to keep hazardous materials out of landfill Marquette Mining Journal
PRO/PL> Red blotch disease, grapevine – USA
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesGrapevine red blotch disease threatens the US grape industry. First noticed in 2007 at the UC [University of California] Davis Oakville research station, the virus wasn't identified until 2012, and much remains unknown about it or ways to manage it. Currently, the only treatment is to remove the entire vine.In 2016, Frank Zalom, UC, and collaborators discovered the three-cornered alfalfa hopper [ProMED-mail post http://promedmail.org/post/20160610.4276953] was Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis – Switzerland: hookah usage
Tuberculosis -- Switzerland"A 20-year-old Swiss male presented at the emergency department with acute onset of febrile temperatures and hemoptysis and a 3-month history of productive cough. An X-ray and CT scan of the chest, sputum samples for acid-fast bacilli, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cultures for _Mycobacteria_ revealed pulmonary infection with _Mycobacterium tuberculosis_. None of the classical risk factors for tuberculosis were present, but the patient reported regularly smoking Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (45): Nigeria (EB)
Lassa Fever -- NigeriaLassa fever has reportedly killed one man in Igbeagu community in the Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He died on Friday [27 Dec 2019].O and his sibling, UO, had been admitted to St Vincent Hospital in the area. The 2 of them were suspected to have been infected by the disease.A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "We are in a big trouble again. This killer disease has come again. The last time we experienced it, it wasn't funny. It killed over 4 persons. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (32): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownInformation in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.Summary------------- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity continued to increase in most countries.- In the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity was low overall, except for Cuba, where increased detections Read more [...]
‘We are concerned’ — Sunday’s rain could impact chemical leak on I-696 – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
‘We are concerned’ — Sunday’s rain could impact chemical leak on I-696 WDIV ClickOnDetroit
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (28): Mali (BA, SK) further details, WHO
Yellow Fever -- MaliFrom 3 Nov through 8 Dec 2019, 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of yellow fever including 2 deaths (case fatality rate = 67%) were detected through the national surveillance system in Mali. The 1st case-patient was a 15-year-old girl from a village in Kati district, Koulikoro region, Mali. The 2nd and 3rd cases were in 17- and 25-year-old men, nationals from Cote d'Ivoire, living in the district of Bouguimi, Sikasso region, Mali. All 3 cases tested positive for yellow fever by immunoglobulin Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (26): USA (ND) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesA horse in Bottineau County has tested positive for a disease caused by an equine virus, North Dakota animal health officials said Thursday [26 Dec 2019].The horse was confirmed positive for EHM (equine herpes myeloencephalopathy), a disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Since October [2019], several outbreaks of EHM have been reported in Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania and California.The virus can be spread through the air and on contaminated equipment, Read more [...]
Suffolk Fire, Police respond to hazmat spill – WTKR News 3
Suffolk Fire, Police respond to hazmat spill WTKR News 3
Vermont college cited for hazmat management violations – Houston Chronicle
Vermont college cited for hazmat management violations Houston Chronicle
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (100): China, S. Korea, Viet Nam, Indonesia, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China- North Korea: The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the 1st ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [no new outbreaks or any additional information has become available since then].- South Korea: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the 1st ASF outbreak on 17 Sep 2019, ASF was detected in domestic pigs in 14 farms [Gyeonggi-do (9), Incheon City (5)] and in 52 wild pigs from Gyeonggi-do (36) and Gangwon-do (16).- Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (78)
Measles -- United StatesCounty / Total / Last updatedKing / 13 / 19 Aug 2019Pierce / 2 / 15 May 2019Snohomish / 1 / 15 May 2019Clark / 71 / 21 Nov 2019Total / 87 / 21 Nov 2019Age range of confirmed measles cases------------------------------------Ages [Number (% of cases)]Under 1 year old [2 (2%)]1-10 years old [53 (61%)]11-18 years old [17 (20%)]19-29 years old [3 (3%)]30-39 years old [5 (6%)]40-49 years old [4 (5%)]50-59 years old [3 (3%)]Vaccination status of confirmed measles Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (105): Pakistan (KP, SD)
Polio -- PakistanA total of 4 new polio cases were detected in Pakistan Friday [27 Dec 2019]; 2 of these were from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and 2 from Sindh.With the new cases, the tally for this year [2019] has risen to 115, said the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for polio. If the vaccine-derived polio cases are also taken into account, the total comes to 127.The 1st case was a 15-month-old boy from KP's Tank district. He had received no routine dose of the polio vaccine and 7 doses Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Little cherry virus 1, apricot – Africa: 1st rep (Morocco)
Other Plant Disease -- MoroccoIn Morocco, during a survey conducted in 2018, _Little cherry virus 1_ (_Velarivirus_, LChV-1) was detected in 2 samples which had been collected from asymptomatic apricot (_Prunus armeniaca_) trees. This 1st record in Morocco is also a 1st record for Africa.[Original publication: ]--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[Little cherry disease (LCD) is a serious problem for sweet and sour cherry producers in parts of northern Europe and North America. In cherry, the disease can Read more [...]
Evacuation lifted near Martinsburg plant wastewater treatment plant – WHSV
Evacuation lifted near Martinsburg plant wastewater treatment plant WHSVChemical response team responding to hazardous materials situation in Martinsburg WCHS-TV8UPDATE: Martinsburg evacuees returning home after air considered safe WDTVMartinsburg evacuation lifted following chemical incident Herald-Mail MediaMartinsburg evacuations lifted after chemical leak at wastewater plant - WV MetroNews West Virginia MetroNewsView full coverage on Google Read more [...]
Hazardous materials spill closes Bridge Road lanes – The Suffolk News-Herald – Suffolk News-Herald
Hazardous materials spill closes Bridge Road lanes – The Suffolk News-Herald Suffolk News-Herald
Martinsburg evacuation lifted following chemical incident – Herald-Mail Media
Martinsburg evacuation lifted following chemical incident Herald-Mail Media
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (76): Qatar, Saudi Arabia, new vaccine trial, WHO
MERS -- QatarOn [5 Dec 2019], the National IHR Focal Point for Qatar reported 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection to WHO.The 1st case-patient (case #1) is a 67-year-old female from Doha, Qatar. She developed fever, cough, shortness of breath, and headache on [23 Nov 2019] and presented to a hospital on [25 Nov 2019]. On [27 Nov 2019], she went to the same hospital for follow-up. However, on [28 Nov 2019], her condition worsened, and she was admitted Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (57): Americas (USA) raccoon, cat, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesA mother and her young child who were attacked by a raccoon at a school bus stop last week are undergoing rabies treatment. The attack happened last Thursday [5 Dec 2019] at a bus stop off of Georgetown Road in Weston.Animal control officer Mark Harper said the child was getting out of a vehicle and the raccoon "came out of nowhere" and started grabbing at the child's legs. The mother then went around the vehicle and grabbed the raccoon.The mother and child, who were bitten Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (99): Taiwan ex Viet Nam, contaminated food
African Swine Fever -- ChinaA Viet Nam-produced pork liver paste has been ordered to be taken off shelves in Taiwan and banned from import over African swine fever (ASF) contamination fears.The product was found to have been infected with the ASF virus on 9 Dec 2019, as part of a spot check targeting canned meat, processed foods, condiments, as well as sauce and broth-based products manufactured in risk areas, according to Council of Agriculture (COA) minister Chen Chi-chung.Asian countries that Read more [...]
Attorney files lawsuit against city in chemical leak – Herald-Mail Media
Attorney files lawsuit against city in chemical leak Herald-Mail Media
Martinsburg evacuations lifted after chemical leak at wastewater plant – WV MetroNews – West Virginia MetroNews
Martinsburg evacuations lifted after chemical leak at wastewater plant - WV MetroNews West Virginia MetroNewsMartinsburg on rebound on Christmas Eve after noxious chemical leak WDVM 25West Virginia City Partially Evacuated Due to Chemical Spill NBC4 WashingtonChemicals Spill In Martinsburg, Part Of Downtown Evacuated West Virginia Public BroadcastingEvacuation At Wastewater Treatment Plant in Martinsburg, WV WFMDView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Martinsburg on rebound on Christmas Eve after noxious chemical leak – WDVM 25
Martinsburg on rebound on Christmas Eve after noxious chemical leak WDVM 25West Virginia City Partially Evacuated Due to Chemical Spill NBC4 WashingtonChemicals Spill In Martinsburg, Part Of Downtown Evacuated West Virginia Public BroadcastingEvacuation At Wastewater Treatment Plant in Martinsburg, WV WFMDView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
8 minor miracles in honor of the first-ever hazmat Hanukkah
It’s the holiday season, so naturally it’s time for a holiday post. And this time we’re doing something different. We’ve done holiday gift guides. We’ve also done Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, Independence Day and, of course, Halloween. But as far as we know, no one’s ever done a Hanukkah-themed post about Dangerous Goods... Read more [...]
Martinsburg evacuations lifted after chemical leak at wastewater plant – West Virginia MetroNews
Martinsburg evacuations lifted after chemical leak at wastewater plant West Virginia MetroNewsWest Virginia City Partially Evacuated Due to Chemical Spill NBC4 WashingtonMartinsburg on rebound on Christmas Eve after noxious chemical leak WDVM 25Chemicals Spill In Martinsburg, Part Of Downtown Evacuated West Virginia Public BroadcastingEvacuation At Wastewater Treatment Plant in Martinsburg, WV WFMDView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (56): Asia (Pakistan) human, dog
Rabies -- PakistanA man from Tando Allahyar is battling for life at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after he was diagnosed with rabies encephalitis, a disease caused by bites of rabid dogs and other animals from which there is no chance of survival if the affected person was not vaccinated on time.Health officials said [the patient], a 35-year-old man from Tando Allahyar town of Sindh, was brought to JPMC with suspected rabies encephalitis, which was later confirmed."The patient has been Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (98): South Korea, wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- South KoreaTwo more cases of wild boars infected with the deadly African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in South Korea.The National Institute of Environmental Research said on Sunday [22 Dec 2019] that the virus was found in 2 wild boar carcasses found by officials in the inter-Korean border city of Paju. One was found last Wed [18 Dec 2019] and the other on Fri [20 Dec 2019].The total number of wild boars infected with ASF has now risen to 19 in Paju, bringing the number Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (104): global (WPV1, cVDPV1, cVDPV2) commentary