Chemical leak sends 2 to hospital in Kalamazoo WXMI FOX 17 West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two people were taken to the hospital Friday after a chemical spill at a business in Kalamazoo. It happened around 9:59 a.m. at a …
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Officials expect 12 to 15 hour cleanup after train derailment in Montgomery County – WSLS 10
Officials expect 12 to 15 hour cleanup after train derailment in Montgomery County WSLS 10
Emergency crews are responding to a train derailment in Montgomery County on Friday morning.
PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness – Uganda: fatal, cereal susp.
Undiagnosed, Foodborne Illness, Food-related toxin -- UgandaTwo federal agencies in the USA are part of efforts to find the source of food poisoning in Uganda that led to 4 deaths. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are involved in the investigation of the outbreak that occurred in March and April [2019].The World Food Programme (WFP) previously reported 3 people died and hundreds more were admitted to health centers in the Karamoja region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick – USA (02): (NY)
Tick-borne disease -- United States1. Wormser GP, McKenna D, Piedmonte N. First recognized human bite in the United States by the Asian longhorned tick, _Haemaphysalis longicornis_. Clin Infect Dis. 2019. pii: ciz44; abstract available at 2. Pritt BS. _Haemaphysalis longicornis_ is in the United States and biting humans: Where do we go from here?. Clin Infect Dis. 2019. pii: ciz451. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciz451.An image of this tick can be seen at the source URL above. - Mod.TYHealthMap/ProMED map of Read more [...]
5 situations where you might need “extreme” hazmat labels and placards
Say you ship drums of UN 1263 paint every single day. You know the applicable regulations for shipping 1263 like you know your kids’ middle names. You could wallpaper your entire facility with the shipper’s declarations for 1263 you’ve printed over the years. Your phone passcode is 1263. You’re as likely to ship UN 1263…
Preventing Trenching Fatalities
Construction workers are at risk of death or serious injury if they enter an unprotected trench and the walls collapse. A trench is defined as a narrow underground excavation that is deeper than it is wide, and is no wider than 15 feet or 4.5 meters [OSHA]. Hazards associated with trench work and excavation are well defined and preventable. From June 17-21, 2019, the National Utility Contractor Association (NUCA), the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA), the Trench Shoring Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (49): China (Hong Kong) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 5 Jun 2019 from Dr. Thomas Sit, chief veterinary officer / assistant director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)SummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 31 May 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 31May 2019Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (44): WPV1, cVDPV2, WHO, nOPV2
Polio -- PakistanNew wild poliovirus reported this week:AFP cases: 3Environment: 16New cVDPV poliovirus reported this week:AFP cases: 1Environment: 1Headlines- This week, the world's largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights, and well-being of girls and women is happening in Vancouver, Canada. Women are truly delivering a polio-free world. The GPEI proudly recognizes women's valuable contributions in the fight against polio. For more information on women on the frontlines, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (51): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, support, response
Ebola -- DR Congo- 130 254 vaccinated persons- 215 people vaccinated on 4 Jun 2019.- of those vaccinated, 35 952 are high-risk contacts (HRC), 64 286 are contacts of contacts (CC), and 30 016 are front-line providers (FLP);- persons vaccinated by health zone: 33 443 in Katwa, 25,719 in Beni, 17 536 in Butembo, 11 179 in Mabalako [total number of people vaccinated can be seen at the source URL above];- 63 542 280 people under control;- 80 entry points (PoE) and operational health checkpoints (OHC);- Read more [...]
Midvale school evacuated over chemical leak – KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City
Midvale school evacuated over chemical leak KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City
MIDVALE, Utah — Jordan Valley School in Midvale was evacuated Thursday morning due to a chemical leak. According to the Unified Fire Authority, the leak …
PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus – India (02): (KL) Ministry press release
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- IndiaA 21 year old male resident of Paravur, a student at Thodupuzha, district Idukki, presenting with fever on [23 May 2019], while in District Thrissur. He visited a physician in Thrissur but returned to his family in Ernakulum as fever was high grade and was not subsiding. He consulted a private hospital in Ernakulum on [25 May 2019] and was treated with antibiotics. He was referred to another private hospital on night of [30 May 2019] as he developed slight disorientation Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (24): USA (NM) corr.
Hantavirus — United States
Chemical leak forces evacuation of Jordan Valley School – KJZZ
Chemical leak forces evacuation of Jordan Valley School KJZZ
Jordan Valley School has been evacuated because of a chemical leak, according to the Unified Fire Department. UFA HazMat teams are assessing the situation …
Midvale school evacuated due to chemical leak; students and staff safe – KSL.com
Midvale school evacuated due to chemical leak; students and staff safe KSL.com
A chemical leak at a Midvale school has prompted evacuations, authorities said.
Midvale school evacuated over chemical leak – fox13now.com
Midvale school evacuated over chemical leak fox13now.com
MIDVALE, Utah — Jordan Valley School in Midvale was evacuated Thursday morning due to a chemical leak. According to the Unified Fire Authority, the leak …
PRO/AH/EDR> American foulbrood, apis – Poland (Krakow)
Other Animal Disease -- PolandA deadly and disruptive bee infection has been discovered in Krakow bees, worrying local beekeepers and ecologists.American foulbrood is a bacterial disease that infects and kills young bee larvae, which can be devastating for the hive. Spores can survive in nectar and honey for as long as 40 years, making it difficult to contain the spread of the illness. Beekeepers usually burn the entire affected hive as a precaution. It is important that they not buy food from untrusted Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Potato diseases – Russia: survey
Other Plant Disease -- RussiaMalko A, Frantsuzov P, Nikitin M, et al. Potato pathogens in Russia's regions: An instrumental survey with the use of real-time PCR/RT-PCR in matrix format. Pathogens 2019; 8(1): 18; --Communicated by:ProMED-mail[1. Brown rot (also called bacterial wilt) of potato is caused by _Ralstonia solanacearum_ race 3 (biovar 2, adapted to cooler temperatures) or race 1 (prevalent in warmer areas). Yield losses are mostly caused by tuber rotting. It has long been considered absent Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis – Europe (03): WGS, smoked fish, ex Estonia, fatal, 2014-19
Listeriosis -- EstoniaMore than 20 people are part of a multi-country _Listeria_ outbreak traced to fish and 5 have died since 2014.An outbreak assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) identified 22 listeriosis cases caused by _Listeria monocytogenes_ sequence type (ST) 1247, clonal complex 8 through whole genome sequencing (WGS).Both agencies warned new cases cannot be ruled out until the point of contamination in an Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Asia (05): Iran, fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- IranSince the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year [21 Mar 2019], 12 people have been diagnosed with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and 2 of them lost their lives, said Mohammad Mahdi Guya, the Director of Communicable Diseases Department at the Ministry of Health, ISNA reported on [Sat 1 Jun 2019].The prevalence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in the country has decreased to half in comparison to the same period during the last year, however the disease Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (10): (OH) hospital
Legionnaires' -- United StatesState health department and hospital officials say 7 patients had confirmed cases of legionnaires' disease apparently linked to _Legionella_ bacteria at the new USD 361 million hospital that opened on [28 Apr 2019]. One of the patients died [Sun 2 Jun 2019]. [3 more legionnaires' cases were reported at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital on 4 Jun 2019 (). Franklin county has the highest number of _Legionella_ bacteria cases in Ohio, stats show ().]_Legionella_ bacteria Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus – India: (KL)
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- IndiaA 23-year-old college student [in Kochi, Kerala] has been confirmed to be infected with the Nipah virus while 86 others are under medical observation, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja said [4 Jun 2019].The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, have confirmed Nipah [virus], she said. The result came this morning [4 Jun 2019], she added. Earlier, blood samples examined at 2 virology institutes -- Read more [...]
Celebrate National Safety Month
We all face risks throughout our lives. The fact is, unintentional injuries have been increasing for decades and are now the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. To reverse this trend, we all need to take simple steps to help keep each other safe. Safety should be practiced all year round, but June is a special time when we come together annually to spread the word about preventing injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. The focus areas for this year’s Read more [...]
What's in floodwater? Hazardous materials could be flowing downstream. – KSHB
What’s in floodwater? Hazardous materials could be flowing downstream. KSHB
Fueled by melting snow and torrential rains upstream, the Missouri River is flowing deep and fast, collecting trash and other hazards along the way. It’s a big …
Japan consults on framework to review PRTR law – Chemical Watch
Japan consults on framework to review PRTR law Chemical Watch
Proposals see shift in approach to assessing chemical exposure.
Chemical release reported at Sarnia refinery – wphm.net
Chemical release reported at Sarnia refinery wphm.net
Officials in Sarnia have given the all clear after an an isolated hydrocarbon release at Imperial Oil’s Sarnia refinery this morning. According to Sarnia Emergency …
Researchers to study Arctic Spill Response and Clean-up – HazMat Management Magazine
Researchers to study Arctic Spill Response and Clean-up HazMat Management Magazine
Researchers from Dalhousie University recently received $523,000 in Canadian federal government funding to investigate strategies to better separate oil from …
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (43): Pakistan (KPTD)
Polio -- PakistanAccording to the End Polio Pakistan website, a 22nd case was reported in the past 24 hours. It is a 24-month old male from the North Waziristan District in KPTD (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tribal District).--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[This is now the 22nd case of WPV1 associated paralytic disease reported by Pakistan and the 7th case reported from the KPTD with onset of paralysis this year (2019). It would not be surprising to learn the child did not receive adequate doses of the polio Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Israel: (HZ) cattle, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- IsraelInformation received on [and dated] 3 Jun 2019 from Dr Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, IsraelSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 30 May 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Jun 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: September 2013Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Lumpy Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – USA (02): (SD) risk prediction
Anthrax -- United StatesSouth Dakota cattle producers are encouraged to include anthrax vaccine in their vaccination program when they turn out cattle to summer pastures. Recent flooding may increase the risk of cattle encountering anthrax this season [2019], according to Dr Dustin Oedekoven, South Dakota State Veterinarian.Anthrax is caused by bacteria that can develop into an environmentally resistant spore form when in the soil. Under the right conditions, these spores can become available for Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Sea lice, salmon – Canada: (BC)
Other Animal Disease -- CanadaConservation groups that monitor Clayoquot Sound are sounding the alarm for the 2nd spring in a row about high levels of a parasite that can harm juvenile wild salmon.Several salmon farms in the region on the west coast of Vancouver Island have again reported levels of sea lice in recent months that exceed what is allowed.Under Pacific Aquaculture Regulations, fish farms must monitor and manage the parasite -- which can be deadly to farmed and wild fish.Conservation Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Sexually transmitted diseases – UK: (England) 2018
Sexually Transmitted Infection -- United KingdomGonorrhoea diagnoses in England have risen to their highest level for 40 years and jumped 26 per cent since 2017, sparking warnings from health chiefs about the threat from drug resistant strains.Public Health England [PHE] figures show there were 447 694 sexually transmitted infections [STIs] diagnosed in 2018, a rise of 5 per cent in a year. The biggest increase was in gonorrhoea where there were 56 259 cases diagnosed, 14 000 more than in 2017.Experts Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (33): Asia (Cambodia) human, dog
Rabies -- CambodiaA 50-year-old man from Svay Rieng province died on Tuesday night [28 May 2019], 19 days after being bitten by a dog in Trapaing Trav village in Kampong Ro district's Nhor commune.The wife of the bitten man told The Post that before the incident, while she was at home, her husband went to a paddy field with their 5-year-old niece and sheltered in a hut where he always rests on sunny days.When they arrived at the hut, they saw a dog asleep on the ground. The dog woke up and bit [the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (36): China (XJ) poultry, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 1 Jun 2019 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)SummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 24 May 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 22 Mar 2017Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
Labelmaster Releases Hazmat Labels, Placards and Marks for Extreme Conditions – Yahoo Finance
Labelmaster Releases Hazmat Labels, Placards and Marks for Extreme Conditions Yahoo Finance
Labelmaster, the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials …
PRO/AH/EDR> Anaplasmosis, bovine – USA: information, corr.
Anaplasmosis -- United StatesSome of the information in the recent posting about bovine anaplasmosis in the USA is inaccurate and incomplete. As a veterinary pathologist who has worked on researching various aspects of bovine anaplasmosis for more than 10 years, I would like to correct a couple of inaccuracies and add my 2 cents worth in regards to the posting from the American Thinker [referenced above].First, the article confounds 2 different pathogens. _Anaplasma marginale_, causes bovine anaplasmosis Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (32): Americas, Brazil (PA) susp, RFI
Rabies -- BrazilThe epidemiology department of the Santarem public health network in western Para is investigating a case of suspected human rabies in a patient who arrived in the city on Thursday night [30 May 2019) from Ruropolis, in Para state.The patient, a boy only 9 years old, who came from Ruropolis with a referral to TOD (treatment out of domicile) is hospitalized at the Municipal Hospital Dr Alberto Tolentino Sotelo (HMS/Santarem Municipal Hospital). Due to the suspicion of human rabies, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance: antimicrobial drug pollution of river water
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/UnknownSome of the world's best-known rivers, including the Nairobi River, are contaminated with antibiotics that exceed levels considered to be safe in health terms.According to a global study conducted by York University researchers, concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world's rivers exceed "safe" levels by up to 300 times. Sites, where antibiotics exceeded these levels by the greatest degree, were in Bangladesh, Kenya, Ghana, Pakistan, and Nigeria.Speaking Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (13): Americas
Dengue -- Worldwide/UnknownCases by Country/ Week updated / Serotype / Total / Conf. / Severe / DeathsNorth AmericaUSA / 17 [week ending 26 Apr 2019] / D? / 91 / 91 / 0 / 0Central America and MexicoBelize / 16 [w/e 19 Apr 2019] / D? / 647 / 90 / 0 / 0Costa Rica / 19 [w/e 10 May 2019] / D1,2 / 834 / 0 / 0 / 0El Salvador / 17 [w/e 26 Apr 2019] / D2 / 2602 / 293 / 20 / 0Guatemala / 16 / [w/e 19 Apr 2019] / D1,2,3,4 / 2259 / 171 / 7 / 6Honduras / 19 [w/e 10 May 2019] / D1,2 / 8017 / 0 / 2586 / 24Mexico Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Switzerland: (TI)
Q Fever -- SwitzerlandThe low incidence of Q fever is about 0.15 cases per 100 000 inhabitants, corresponding to around 10-12 infections per year (), prompted public health authorities to stop mandatory reporting in 1999, but mandatory reporting of Q fever was resumed in 2012 after a cluster of human cases was detected ().The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office () mandates:- Livestock keepers must report any abortion of cattle, sheep, or goats to their vet. When an animal holding experiences Read more [...]
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent on June 7-9 – Kent Reporter
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent on June 7-9 Kent Reporter
King County residents have a safe and convenient upcoming opportunity to dispose of household hazardous materials when the Wastemobile roving household …
