2 hospitalized after possible chemical leak at Lincolnshire community pool Chicago Sun-Times
Authorities believe that carbon monoxide or chlorine leak is responsible for causing the pair to pass out.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Myanmar: (ML) bovine, OIE
Anthrax -- MyanmarInformation received on 25 May 2018 from Dr. Ye Tun Win, Chief Veterinary Officer Director General, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, MyanmarSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 4 May 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2018Report date: 25 May 2018Date submitted to OIE: 25 May 2018Date event resolved: 14 May 2018Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus – India (03): (KL)
Scrub Typhus -- IndiaStaff of the Health Department distributed preventive medicines among residents of a tribal colony at Karassery grama panchayat in Kozhikode district on [Wed 22 May 2019] after lab results confirmed that the death of one of the residents there was due to scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bacterium _Orientia tsutsugamushi_.According to sources, the patient, 65 [years of age], of Mayangal colony in the panchayat [village] had died on [4 May 2019] after undergoing treatment Read more [...]
Car traveling at 100 mph prior to fatal crash – Davie County Enterprise Record – Davie Enterprise Record
Car traveling at 100 mph prior to fatal crash – Davie County Enterprise Record Davie Enterprise Record
Speed was likely a contributing factor to a wreck that claimed the life of an Advance man Friday night. Eric Vaughn Johnson, 46, was driving a 2003 Nissan 350Z …
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Europe: Germany
Hantavirus -- GermanyMore and more people are catching the harmful hantavirus. There have already been more than 200 registered cases in Baden-Wurttemberg in 2019, compared with only a dozen or so in the same period last year. Those infected experience flu-like symptoms, which in more severe cases can lead to kidney failure and lung disease.The number of cases in Stuttgart has risen particularly sharply. The regional council announced on 15 May [2019] that so far this year 211 cases have already Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – Europe (02): Belgium (OV)
Legionnaires' -- BelgiumAn additional patient, the 19th, was admitted to the hospital in Flanders, [East Flanders province] suffering from legionellosis.This case comes in addition to the 18 others who have been exposed to _Legionella_ bacteria in the Evergem area [East Flanders], right next to Ghent, and who developed legionnaires' disease, a lung disease that is not transmitted from human to human.Of the total of 19 patients, 2 men died: one Monday night [20 May 2019] and the other [Wed 22 May Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Southern tomato virus – UK: 1st rep
Other Plant Disease -- United KingdomA new and previously unrecorded outbreak of '_Southern tomato virus_' (STV) has been reported in the UK. The virus has been previously reported around mainland Europe for some years.The virus (which displays symptoms akin to ToBRFV [_Tomato brown rugose fruit virus_]/PepMV [_Pepino mosaic virus_]) does not seem to be very damaging to tomato plants and is thought to be seed borne. Where outbreaks occur the virus is not easily mechanically moved so removal of affected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria – Algeria, Argentina: WHO certified malaria-free
Malaria -- AlgeriaAlgeria and Argentina have been officially recognized by WHO as malaria-free.The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least 3 consecutive years.Contracted through the bite of an infected mosquito, malaria remains one of the world's leading killers, with an estimated 219 million cases and over 400 000 malaria-related deaths in 2017.Approximately 60% of fatalities are among children aged under 5 years. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary – India: (KL) fatal
Amoeba -- India1. Sood A, Chauhan S, Chandel L, Jaryal SC. Prompt diagnosis and extraordinary survival from _Naegleria fowleri_ meningitis: A rare case report. Indian J Med Microbiol 2014; 32(2):193-6; .2. Jain R, Prabhakar S, Modi M, Bhatia R, Sehgal R. _Naegleria_ meningitis: a rare survival. Neurol India 2002; 50(4): 470-2; .There have been 5 well-documented survivors in North America: one in the US in 1978, one in Mexico in 2003, 2 additional survivors from the US in 2013, and one from the US Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (23): USA (CO)
Hantavirus -- United StatesThe 1st confirmed Colorado case of hantavirus in 2019 has recently been reported, according to Northeast Colorado Health Department Public Information Officer Alicea Einspahr.Einspahr said in a press release this serves as a good reminder that the virus is found throughout the state, including in Northeast Colorado.Human cases infrequently occur however, the illness is severe and potentially life-threatening if not identified early.Hantavirus is a respiratory disease carried Read more [...]
HEARTLAND FLOOD: EPA cleans up hazardous materials in Mills County – WOWT
HEARTLAND FLOOD: EPA cleans up hazardous materials in Mills County WOWT
At a closed rest stop in Mills County, Iowa, sits several containers washed away by flood currents months ago. Now, they are being gathered by the …
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (49): Saudi Arabia (RI) secondary case
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaIn the 4 days since the last update (see MERS-CoV (48): Saudi Arabia (RI) WHO http://promedmail.org/post/20190518.6475362), there have been 2 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported and one newly reported fatality in a previously confirmed case.Information on newly confirmed cases (2)[1]Date of confirmation report: 19 May 2019Case No: 19-1918MERS from Alkharj city: 22-year-old female from Alkharj city, Riyadh regionContact with camels: NoCase classification: Read more [...]
Local News, Large-scale hazardous materials training underway – Daily Inter Lake
Local News, Large-scale hazardous materials training underway Daily Inter Lake
Members of the Kalispell Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team are conducting a joint training scenario tod.
PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (05): USA
Whooping Cough -- United StatesA baby in California has died after contracting whooping cough, officials said, marking the 1st such death in Orange county in more than a decade. A news release posted on [Thu 18 Apr 2019] by the county's health officials did not identify the child or list the baby's age. "We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and send our condolences to the family," Dr Nichole Quick, interim county health officer, said in the news release.The health department counted 171 cases Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – USA (03): (WI, MN) vegetable tray
Salmonella -- United StatesPublic health officials are investigating an ongoing multi-state outbreak of salmonellosis linked to consumption of certain Del Monte vegetable trays. To date, 3 people in Wisconsin and one in Minnesota, have reported becoming sick after consuming a Del Monte vegetable tray purchased from a Wisconsin or Minnesota Kwik Trip, according to a news release.Patients reported becoming ill between 13 and 27 Apr 2019. It is possible additional illnesses will be reported due to the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever – USA (02): (MA) food worker, imported
Fever -- United StatesA cook at Kelly's Roast Beef in Saugus, Massachusetts is sick with _Salmonella_ Typhi, a bacteria which causes typhoid fever. The restaurant confirmed the information Tue 21 May 2019. The illness is rare in the United States, but more common in some developing nations. Kelly's says the employee had just returned from out of the country."We were coming to have clams, roast beef, the usual," said a customer, one of the many regulars showing up unaware that the restaurant temporarily Read more [...]
International Paper Chemical Release Class Action Certified – Bloomberg Law
International Paper Chemical Release Class Action Certified Bloomberg Law
International Paper Co. will face a class action by Louisiana residents who were allegedly injured by the release of a pulp mill byproduct, a federal court in …
PRO/AH/EDR> Diphyllobothrium latum – France: (BT)
Other Human Disease -- FranceLovers of sushi, maki, sashimi, and other raw fish, beware of your stomach! 7 cases of fish tapeworm, better known as tapeworm [ProMED presumes it is _Diphyllobothrium latum_], have been reported in 2 years by the Rennes hospital in Ille-et-Vilaine [Brittany].An exceptional number of cases was counted between July 2016 and September 2018, especially since no case had been detected for at least 20 years.The infection is acquired by "eating raw or marinated fish which contains Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine piroplasmosis – USA: (TN) horses
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesThe state veterinarian's office is investigating an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis [EP] in a group of racing quarter horses in the midstate [Tennessee, USA].22 horses have tested positive for EP in 5 locations within Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson counties. The horses are all under quarantine and being treated.EP is a blood parasite affecting equines. The disease is not contagious to humans. Although it can be transmitted through infected ticks, it is more Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (22): Bolivia (TR)
Hantavirus -- BoliviaTarija Departmental Health Services (SEDES) reported a new case of hantavirus [infection] in Padcaya municipality. The number of patients with this illness is within what is expected, because this season is when more people acquire the disease. Epidemiological surveillance is continuing in Arce province. The person who acquired this illness is male and is under medical care until his recuperation.The head of the Epidemiological Unit of SEDES, Claudia Montenegro, stated that the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe (05): (MN) wildlife, under control
Anthrax -- ZimbabweAnthrax - Zimbabwe (07): (MN) human, wildlife, contained http://promedmail.org/post/20170906.5298609Anthrax - Zimbabwe (06): (MN) human, wildlife http://promedmail.org/post/20170511.5028820Anthrax - Zimbabwe (05): (MN) wildlife http://promedmail.org/post/20170505.5015961Anthrax - Zimbabwe (04): (MN) wildlife http://promedmail.org/post/20170504.5013992Anthrax - Zimbabwe (03): (MN) wildlife, human death http://promedmail.org/post/20170421.4985924Anthrax - Zimbabwe (02): (MN) wildlife, Read more [...]
Chemical plant that sent chlorine gas billowing across North Jersey has history of fires – NorthJersey.com
Chemical plant that sent chlorine gas billowing across North Jersey has history of fires NorthJersey.com
The chemical plant where a fire spewed enough chlorine into the air to shut nearby highways and force residents indoors over the past weekend has a history of …
Unknown liquid dumped in Fairfield prompts street closure – SFBay
Unknown liquid dumped in Fairfield prompts street closure SFBay
The Fairfield Police Department says Madison Street is closed between Texas and Missouri streets for a hazardous materials incident involving the apparent …
FBI to investigate hazardous materials incident at Clearwater bank – Tampa Bay Newspapers
FBI to investigate hazardous materials incident at Clearwater bank Tampa Bay Newspapers
CLEARWATER — Police say an envelope with a suspicious substance found at a Clearwater bank May 20 will be turned over to the FBI for investigation.
Burlington drill simulates hazardous materials emergency – Burlington Times News
Burlington drill simulates hazardous materials emergency Burlington Times News
Burlington police and a dozen other agencies staged a hazardous material drill at a Burlington chemical company Tuesday, May 21.The simulated drill …
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (20): (PA)
Hepatitis A -- United StatesPennsylvania's Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine has announced that the state has declared a hepatitis A outbreak with 171 cases in 36 counties. According to the map provided by the Department of Health, Allegheny and Philadelphia counties are hit the hardest with anywhere between 31-50 cases.The counties hit hardest by this outbreak are Philadelphia and Allegheny, but we have seen an increase of cases throughout much of the state," Dr. Levine said. "We are taking Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (36)
Measles -- Ukraine"When universal routine immunisation in childhood improves and the virus is still in circulation, the disease will naturally move to the older age group who may be unimmunised or whose vaccine-derived immunity has begun to wane. At a time when the state is moving towards measles elimination, adult measles is a major concern," a senior health official said.Historically, measles has been a childhood disease. The epidemiological shift to older population presents new public health Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary – Pakistan (02): (SD)
Amoeba -- PakistanPeople in Karachi are in the grip of deadly infectious diseases at the moment as officials in Karachi said [Fri 17 May 2019] that a 34-year old man was infected with the lethal _Naegleria fowleri_ amoeba or the brain-eating bug and was struggling for life at a private hospital in the city._N. fowleri_ is a single-celled organism that can cause a rare infection of the brain called "primary amoebic meningoencephalitis", also known as PAM, which is usually fatal, officials said adding Read more [...]
Hanwha Total's chemical leak affects 650 people in South Korea – The Straits Times
Hanwha Total’s chemical leak affects 650 people in South Korea The Straits Times
SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Two massive leaks of chemical vapour at Hanwha Total Petrochemical’s factory in Seosan in South …
HazMat situation closes downtown Fairfield street, alleyway – Fairfield Daily Republic
HazMat situation closes downtown Fairfield street, alleyway Fairfield Daily Republic
FAIRFIELD — A section of Madison Street was shut down midafternoon Monday after three barrels of chemicals were found in an alley. The incident was …
Outer Loop of Capital Beltway reopens after 3 tractor-trailers jackknifed – WTOP
Outer Loop of Capital Beltway reopens after 3 tractor-trailers jackknifed WTOP
Three jackknifed tractor trailers and a fuel spill blocked lanes of the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway after Old Georgetown Road in Montgomery County, …
Chemical plant that sent chlorine gas billowing across Pulaski Skyway has history of fires – NorthJersey.com
Chemical plant that sent chlorine gas billowing across Pulaski Skyway has history of fires NorthJersey.com
Fires in 1988 and 1993 and a chlorine leak in 2005 at Alden Leeds shut highways and forced residents indoors, much as this weekend’s incident did.
Update: Street Reopened Following Hazardous Materials Incident – SFGate
Update: Street Reopened Following Hazardous Materials Incident SFGate
FAIRFIELD (BCN) The Fairfield Police Department says Madison Street has reopened between Texas and Missouri streets. The street was closed late Monday …
DG Digest: PHMSA seeks nominees for first ever lithium battery committee
We begin the final month of the spring with a fairly busy week. Before too long the summer vacation and holiday season will begin; it’s easy for some employees to become a little preoccupied. Let’s make sure we all keep focused on the safety of our workplace! It’s been a busy week in the regulatory…
Henderson County News: Landfill fire prompts warning about tossing hazardous materials in garbage – Hendersonville Lightning
Henderson County News: Landfill fire prompts warning about tossing hazardous materials in garbage Hendersonville Lightning
Henderson County (May 20, 2019) – After a fire broke out at the Henderson County Transfer Station late Thursday night, the county’s environmental programs …
PRO/EDR> Syphilis – Thailand: increased incidence, congenital
Syphilis -- ThailandAs many as 249 babies were born with syphilis in Thailand this year [2019], according to the Public Health Ministry. "The babies were affected because their mothers were infected," the ministry's permanent secretary, Dr Sukhum Karnchanapimai, said yesterday [18 May 2019].Sukhum said that between 1 Jan and 13 May 2019, 3080 people of all ages were diagnosed with syphilis. Of them, 40.42 per cent are between 15 and 24 years old. Some 24.48 per cent of others are between 25 and 34 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Population declines, apis – Australia: native bees
Other Animal Disease -- AustraliaThe world's honey bees have been in steep decline for over a decade, with extraordinary losses in population witnessed across the globe resulting in a 30 percent loss of some honey bee colonies every year.Beekeepers across the US and Europe have reported these mass bee deaths, known as 'colony collapse' since 2006 and in the absence of any singular explanation, the disturbing decline was dubbed 'colony collapse disorder' or CCD.This was a shocking and frightening Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (47): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, situation, research
Ebola -- DR Congo- Investigations continue around the 1st confirmed patient in the Alimbongo health zone. According to the initial results, the patient was contaminated after participating in an unsecured burial of a family member who died in Katwa.Figures of the response------------------------ 119 652 vaccinated persons- 792 people vaccinated on 18 May 2019;- of those vaccinated, 32 577 are high-risk contacts, 58 347 are contacts of contacts, and 28 728 are front-line providers;- persons Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Black spot, citrus – Italy: ex Tunisia, intercept
Other Plant Disease -- ItalyCitrus black spot was detected in some shipments of citrus fruit imported by the European Union from Tunisia. "[This] confirms all our worries about the spread of this devastating disease in the Mediterranean and we require the immediate block of imports from Africa. Over the past few years, we have asked the authorities to implement stricter checks," explains Giovanni Selvaggi, Consorzio Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP [Sicilian blood orange growers' association]."We require Read more [...]
