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Emergency services called to chemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital Police and fire crews are dealing with – Cambridge Independent
Emergency services called to chemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital Police and fire crews are dealing with Cambridge IndependentAddenbrooke's hospital 'chemical leak': Eight people taken to A&E after lab evacuated Mirror OnlineChemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge sees people in A&E Daily MailChemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge sees people in A&E Herald PublicistView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
Emergency services called to chemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital Emergency services called to chemical leak at – Cambridge Independent
Emergency services called to chemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital Emergency services called to chemical leak at Cambridge IndependentAddenbrooke's hospital 'chemical leak': Eight people taken to A&E after lab evacuated Mirror OnlineChemical leak at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge sees people in A&E Daily MailChemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge sees people in A&E Herald PublicistView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
MFD responds to park for report of van with 'possible hazardous materials' inside, 1 in custody – WDJT
MFD responds to park for report of van with ‘possible hazardous materials’ inside, 1 in custody WDJT
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — One person was arrested after someone called in a suspicious van parked near Kern Park. The Milwaukee Fire Department was called …
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis – Brazil: dog, human, spread, new introductions
Leishmaniasis -- BrazilAbstract--------_Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum_ is the zoonotic agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a disease with a global distribution. The transmission scenario of VL has been undergoing changes worldwide, with the biologic cycle invading urbanized areas and dispersing the parasites into other previously free areas.The epidemiological cycle in Brazil has dispersed from the Northeast to other regions of the country. In this study, an integrative approach, including genotyping Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever- Asia (18): India (GJ) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- IndiaAnother 2 women have fallen victims to Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), known as Congo fever, in a week, taking the total toll due to the virus to 3, the state government said on [Wed 28 Aug 2019]. New cases also have come to light, it added.Speaking at a press conference on [Wed 28 Aug 2019], deputy chief minister Nitin Patel, who also holds the health portfolio, said, "Till [Tue 27 Aug 2019], 2 deaths were reported from Surendran-agar district. The Read more [...]
Six people taken to A&E after chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital – The Sun
Six people taken to A&E after chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital The Sun
SIX people have been taken to A&E after a chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital today. Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports the leak was …
Addenbrooke's hospital 'chemical leak': Eight people taken to A&E after lab evacuated – Mirror Online
Addenbrooke’s hospital ‘chemical leak’: Eight people taken to A&E after lab evacuated Mirror Online
Fire crews and police are currently at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after an “unconfirmed substance” spill.
PRO/PL> Citrus bent leaf viroid – Malaysia
Other Plant Disease -- MalaysiaCitrus viroids are associated with decline in citrus production. Thus, the presence of citrus viroids and their spread needs to be investigated to facilitate the management of these pathogens in orchards. The authors, during a limited survey, collected citrus samples from citrus growing areas of Malaysia to detect viroids.Abstract--------A 328 nucleotide variant of _Citrus bent leaf viroid_ (CBLVd) was characterized from citrus varieties showing leaf bending, stunting Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Classical swine fever – Japan (08): domestic, wild, spread
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan1. Japan's MAFF reports the 5th classical swine fever (CSF) farm outbreak for August 2019, bringing the country's total to 39 farms since the virus re-emerged -- after an absence of 26 years -- just shy of a year ago. While Gifu Prefecture remains the epicenter of this outbreak, we've seen not only a geographic expansion, but an acceleration of outbreaks over the past few months.2. It took Japan more than 5 months (164 days) to report their 1st 10 farm outbreaks, but Read more [...]
Eight people taken to A&E after chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital – The Sun
Eight people taken to A&E after chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital The Sun
SIX people have been taken to A&E after a chemical leak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital today. Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports the leak was …
San Jose: Chemicals involved in death at Fairmont hotel; 9 sickened, three floors cleared – The Mercury News
San Jose: Chemicals involved in death at Fairmont hotel; 9 sickened, three floors cleared The Mercury News1 dead and 6 injured after a hazmat incident at a California hotel CNN1 Dead in Hazardous Materials Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel NBC Southern CaliforniaUnknown chemicals kill a woman, trigger hazmat situation at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose SF GateHazardous materials response at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San FranciscoView full Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (17): USA (IN, ME, NY) horses
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesThe office of the Indiana state veterinarian reported on 29 Aug 2019 2 Elkhart County horses were confirmed with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).The 1st horse, a 6-year-old grade gelding, presented on 16 Aug 2019 with clinical signs of collapsing and becoming cast, lockjaw, and seizures. Veterinarians euthanized the unvaccinated gelding. He was confirmed positive for EEE on 23 Aug 2019.The 2nd horse, a 3-year-old grade mare, presented on 19 Aug 2019 with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis – Europe (09): (Spain) meat, fatal, miscarriages, susp. tourist
Listeriosis -- SpainThree pregnant women have suffered miscarriages, and nearly 200 people have been hospitalised with [listeriosis] as an outbreak of the infection grips Spain's holiday spots.A nationwide alert has been sent out after _Listeria_, bacteria which can cause a type of food poisoning called listeriosis, were suspected in packaged pork. Listeriosis can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis and sometimes results in lifelong harm or even death.Two of the miscarriages Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Mumps update (11): USA (TX, NE)
Mumps -- United StatesOn 12 Oct 2018, 5 confirmed cases of mumps among migrants who had been transferred between 2 detention facilities were reported by the facilities to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS). By 11 Dec 2018, 8 Texas detention facilities and 6 facilities in 5 other states had reported 67 mumps cases to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC) or local health departments.On 12 Dec 2018, TDSHS contacted CDC to discuss mumps control Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (16): (RI) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesPublic health officials say a Rhode Island man has tested positive for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis [EEE].The state health department said Friday [30 Aug 2019] the case was confirmed in a man over 50 from West Warwick. It's the 1st human case in Rhode Island since 2010.State environmental officials said Thursday [29 Aug 2019] a 6-month-old horse tested positive for the virus in Westerly. Mosquitoes carrying the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (71): Global (Pakistan, DR Congo)
Polio -- PakistanNew wild poliovirus cases isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 5Environment: 0Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 71Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 6Environment: 1Others: 2Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 59Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104Headlines- Technical Advisory Group on Polio Eradication in Afghanistan met on 25-26 Aug 2019 to discuss and Read more [...]
1 dead, multiple injured after hazmat incident at a California hotel – WBAL Baltimore
1 dead, multiple injured after hazmat incident at a California hotel WBAL BaltimoreSan Jose: Chemical used in apparent suicide at Fairmont hotel sickens nine, causes evacuation of three floors The Mercury NewsPoisonous chemicals kill one, injure nine at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San FranciscoUnknown chemicals kill a woman, trigger hazmat situation at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose SF GateAt least 8 people sickened from apparent Hazmat suicide at Fairmont Read more [...]
San Jose: Chemical used in apparent suicide at Fairmont hotel sickens nine, causes evacuation of three floors – The Mercury News
San Jose: Chemical used in apparent suicide at Fairmont hotel sickens nine, causes evacuation of three floors The Mercury NewsPoisonous chemicals kill one, injure nine at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San FranciscoUnknown chemicals kill a woman, trigger hazmat situation at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose SF GateAt least 8 people sickened from apparent Hazmat suicide at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California CBS NewsView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
1 Dead in Hazardous Materials Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel – NBC Bay Area
1 Dead in Hazardous Materials Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel NBC Bay Area
A person is dead in what authorities are calling a hazardous materials incident Saturday at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
1 Dead, Dozens Evacuated in Hazardous Materials Incident – NBC Bay Area
1 Dead, Dozens Evacuated in Hazardous Materials Incident NBC Bay Area
One person has been found dead in a room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose Saturday following a hazmat situation. Three floors were evacuated and at least …
Update: One Dead, Nine Being Treated After Chemical Release – SFGate
Update: One Dead, Nine Being Treated After Chemical Release SFGate
SAN JOSE (BCN) Poisonous chemicals killed one woman in an apparent suicide at a downtown San Jose hotel and sent nine other people to the hospital, one …
Workers Sickened, Guests Evacuated After Apparent Hazmat Suicide At SJ's Fairmont Hotel – CBS San Francisco
Workers Sickened, Guests Evacuated After Apparent Hazmat Suicide At SJ's Fairmont Hotel CBS San FranciscoSan Jose: Chemical used in apparent suicide at Fairmont hotel sickens eight, causes evacuation of three floors The Mercury NewsPoisonous chemicals kill one, injure nine at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San Francisco1 Dead in Hazardous Materials Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel NBC Southern CaliforniaUnknown chemicals kill a woman, trigger hazmat Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (15): USA (OH, MA) horse
Encephalitis -- United StatesOhio Department of Agriculture state veterinarian Tony Forshey recently confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in Ashtabula County and is urging horse owners to contact their veterinarian to ensure their animals' vaccine and boosters are up-to-date.The virus responsible for the disease is transmitted to horses by mosquitoes and attacks the animal's central nervous system. In horses, onset is abrupt and usually fatal. Signs include unsteadiness, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Swine dysentery – UK (02): (England) spread, control
Dysentery -- United Kingdom1. Alvarez-Ordonez A, Martinez-Lobo FJ, Arguello H, et al.: Swine dysentery: aetiology, pathogenicity, determinants of transmission and the fight against the disease. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013; 10(5): 1927-47; .- Mod.ASHealthMap/ProMED-mail map:Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom: ][See Also:Swine dysentery - UK: (England) biosecurity http://promedmail.org/post/20190723.65835132017----Swine dysentery - UK: (England), alert Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (59)
Measles -- DR CongoMore than 5600 measles cases were reported during the week ending 11 Aug [2019] in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including 141 deaths, from 23 of the 26 provinces of the country, according to the latest published data.Since the beginning of the year [2019], 155 460 total measles cases have been recorded. 1/3 of the health zones in the DRC have reported confirmed measles outbreaks. A nearly 2% case fatality rate, or 2953 deaths, has been reported. Nearly 60% of cases Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (30): Americas (USA) horse
West Nile Virus -- United StatesRecent testing shows that West Nile virus (WNV) was found in a Swift County horse. WNV is spread by mosquitoes and are a risk to horses and people."This is also a high-risk time of year for horses to become infected with this disease," said Dr. Courtney Wheeler, Board of Animal Health equine program director. "We strongly encourage all horses be vaccinated against WNV."The infected horse was euthanized.For more information on the case, visit the Minnesota Board of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Armenia (03): (AV) cattle, human
Anthrax -- ArmeniaThe Ministry of Health has received information that 2 residents of Getashen rural community of Armavir Province were transferred to the capital city Yerevan infection hospital, and with boil-like wounds (cutaneous anthrax symptoms) on their fingers and wrists, the ministry informed.The patients [reported] that a few days earlier, they had taken part in the skinning of the cow of a fellow villager, and the processing of the meat of this cow.A total of 6 more fellow villagers were Read more [...]
San Jose: Suicide using poisonous chemical at Fairmont hotel causes evacuation of three floors – The Mercury News
San Jose: Suicide using poisonous chemical at Fairmont hotel causes evacuation of three floors The Mercury NewsHazardous materials response at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San FranciscoUnknown chemicals kill one person, trigger hazmat situation at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose SF GateFairmont Hotel in San Jose partially evacuated after reported suicide by gas San Francisco Chronicle1 dead in hazmat incident reported at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KRON4View Read more [...]
At Least 1 Dead in Hazmat Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel – CBS San Francisco
At Least 1 Dead in Hazmat Incident at San Jose Fairmont Hotel CBS San FranciscoSan Jose: Suicide using poisonous chemical at Fairmont hotel causes evacuation of three floors The Mercury NewsHazardous materials response at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose KTVU San FranciscoUnknown chemicals kill one person, trigger hazmat situation at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose SF GateFairmont Hotel in San Jose partially evacuated after reported suicide by gas San Francisco Read more [...]
San Jose: Apparent hazardous materials incident at Fairmont Hotel – The Mercury News
San Jose: Apparent hazardous materials incident at Fairmont Hotel The Mercury News
Guests were evacuated and Market Street blocked off by fire crews after an apparent hazardous materials incident Saturday at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (15): (CO) horse, USDA update
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesVesicular stomatitis has been confirmed in 26 Colorado counties: Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Conejos, Delta, Douglas, Fremont, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Mineral, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Ouray, Park, Pueblo, and Weld."While we have an overall greater number of premises that have been released from quarantine, we still have a steady number of cases being reported on a daily basis," said Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine epidemic diarrhea – North America (06): Canada (MB) pig
Novel Swine Enteric Coronavirus -- CanadaManitoba Pork has released an update on the number of cases of the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus as of 28 Aug 2019:- 68 cases of PED (29 finisher, 13 nursery, 25 sow, 1 quarantine): of these, 8 are transitional and 60 are positive;- 56 in southeast Manitoba, 9 west of the Red River in the Lowe Farm/Morris area, 2 in Whitemouth, 1 in Notre Dame de Lourdes.Pork producers are encouraged to consult their herd veterinarians and visit Manitoba Pork's biosecurity Read more [...]
A Culture of Preparedness: How America Builds Resiliency – HSToday
A Culture of Preparedness: How America Builds Resiliency HSToday
September is National Preparedness Month, and Homeland Security Today will be bringing readers original *content* all month long from top emergency …
Colorado Springs Martin Drake Power Plant fire ruled accidental – KKTV 11 News
Colorado Springs Martin Drake Power Plant fire ruled accidental KKTV 11 News
Crews were called to Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs Tuesday night for a reported fire.
Resident goes onto site of former courthouse to test for hazardous materials, tells officials – cambridgeday.com
Resident goes onto site of former courthouse to test for hazardous materials, tells officials cambridgeday.com
An East Cambridge resident said he entered the grounds of the neighborhood’s former courthouse Sunday to test samples for dangerous substances, reporting …
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (43): Hungary (HE, BZ) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- HungaryInformation received on [and dated] 29 Aug 2019 from Dr. Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, HungarySummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 21 Aug 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Aug 2019Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 19 Aug 2019Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: African Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (84): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, Uganda, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR Congo- Since vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 206 774 people have been vaccinated. The only vaccine to be used in this outbreak is the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, manufactured by the pharmaceutical group Merck, following approval by the Ethics Committee in its decision of 20 May 2018.Monitoring at entry points-------------------------- Perturbation of activities at the PoC [sanitary control point] Vulindi (Butembo): It is an attack of the incivists not otherwise identified, whose provisional Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Canada (02): (SK) cattle
Anthrax -- CanadaSaskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture says 7 farm animals are dead due to anthrax. The province says the case was confirmed in the RM of Golden West located approximately 140 kilometres [about 87 mi] southeast of Regina [The Provincial Ministry of Agriculture has since issued a correction -- the outbreak is in Chester, not Golden West; see . - Mod.MHJ]. It says lab results from [Thu 29 Aug 2019] confirmed anthrax caused the sudden death of 7 animals. Dr Betty Althouse, the ministry's Read more [...]
