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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (14): (KL) fatal
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaKyasanur Forest disease (KFD), or monkey fever, has claimed one more life in Wayanad [district] in Kerala, taking the death toll due the tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever so far this year [2019] in the district to 2.The deceased has been identified as [a 23-year-old] native of Appapara near Thirunelli. According to health department officials, [the man] had been living with family near Bairakuppa in Karnataka after his marriage, and he was bought to the district Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Nepal: (KA) fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- NepalThe death toll from the outbreak of an unknown disease that appeared in Tanjakot Rural Municipality of Humla about 3 weeks ago has reached 10, with one more fatality reported today [30 Apr 2019], as health authorities scramble to identity and contain the outbreak.Today [30 Apr 2019], 62-year-old PB of Bhadaura in Tajakot succumbed to the disease. In the wake of the outbreak, 2 separate teams of health workers including experts from Mugu and Surkhet had reached Tajakot yesterday Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (08): BTV-8, cattle, Germany, congenital, spread assessment
Bluetongue — Germany
PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (02): UN Interagency Coord. Grp. on AMR (FAO, OIE, WHO)
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/UnknownA. Accelerate progress in countriesA1: The IACG calls on all Member States to ensure equitable and affordable access to existing and new quality-assured antimicrobials as well as alternatives, vaccines and diagnostics, and their responsible and prudent use by competent, licensed professionals across human, animal and plant health.A2: The IACG calls on all Member States to accelerate the development and implementation of One Health National Antimicrobial Read more [...]
Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer forces hazmat warning in WNC – WYFF4 Greenville
Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer forces hazmat warning in WNC WYFF4 Greenville
A crash that caused a hazmat situation Tuesday morning in Western North Carolina and shut down a highway has reopened.
Owner of Texas Chemical Plant Charged Over Fire – Courthouse News Service
Owner of Texas Chemical Plant Charged Over Fire Courthouse News Service
HOUSTON (CN)—Texas prosecutors filed criminal charges against the company whose petrochemical storage tanks at its Houston plant caught fire and burned …
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (39): North Korea, susp, RFI
Classical Swine Fever -- North KoreaAfrican swine fever (ASF) is on the rise in China and other areas in Asia recently, and the disease has now spread to North Korea, according to multiple sources inside the country.ASF began to spread in the Hyungjaesan district [Pyongyang], Sungho [county, North Hwanghae province], and other areas on the outskirts of Pyongyang from mid-February [2019] and has led to the deaths of many pigs that had been raised by families.When ASF began to spread, North Korean Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Anthracnose, feijoa – New Zealand: (NO)
Other Plant Disease -- New ZealandFeijoa growers are worried about the potential spread of a new fungal disease that is devastating some orchards in Northland, anthracnose [caused by] _Colletotrichum theobromicola_. Some orchards have been badly affected by the new fungus.Feijoa Growers Association's Roger Matthews said the arrival of the new [fungus] was a concern, and it was difficult to predict if [it] would spread. "Growers further south are thinking that humid conditions might be what the fungus Read more [...]
Hazardous waste mobile collection service coming to West TN – WBBJ-TV
Hazardous waste mobile collection service coming to West TN WBBJ-TV
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — If you have hazardous materials in your home to dispose of, you’ll have a chance to safely get rid of it next month. The Tennessee …
Traffic Alert: Highway 226 CLOSED due to crash, hazmat situation – WLOS
Traffic Alert: Highway 226 CLOSED due to crash, hazmat situation WLOS
A hazmat team has been called to a crash scene in McDowell County. Highway 226 North is CLOSED with traffic detouring along 266 north at the 221 north …
DG Digest: EPA proposes to amend TSCA reporting for small manufacturers
The last two weeks of April featured improving weather across the United States, and then a late season snow storm hit east of the Mississippi! Make sure your workplace’s cold weather and snow removal plans are still effective and protect those employees. Regulatory action was varied across the time period, with EPA action in reference…
UPDATE: Driver of ArcelorMittal haul truck released from hospital following rollover – KBJR 6
UPDATE: Driver of ArcelorMittal haul truck released from hospital following rollover KBJR 6
(UPDATE) VIRGINIA, MN– KBJR 6 has now learned more about the driver who was involved in a diesel fuel spill at the ArcelorMittal Minorca mine Monday …
PRO/PL> Tomato brown rugose fruit virus – Mexico: alert
Other Plant Disease -- MexicoMexico's agricultural authorities have established a series of actions to prevent the so-called rugose tomato virus from spreading in the country, such as modifying requirements for the import of seeds, plants, seedlings and cuttings of tomatoes, chili and eggplant.The virus is known as the _Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus_ (ToBRFV). The first cases in Mexico were detected in 2018 in tomatoes of the Saladette variety. It is present in 20 states and mainly affects tomato Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – France: O26, unpasteurized cheese
E. coli -- France1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999;179(1):115-23; available at .2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000;(29):38S-50S; abstract available at . - Mod.LLHealthMap/ProMED map available at:France: ][See Also:2018----E. coli EHEC - France (03): O26, unpasteurized cheese, more cases Read more [...]
Mooresboro plant fire out after overnight evacuation in area; crews testing air quality – WLOS
Mooresboro plant fire out after overnight evacuation in area; crews testing air quality WLOS
The fire marshal says the fire is out at American Zinc Recycling near the NC/SC border, where an evacuation order was issued overnight. The Environmental …
IL officials stress need for safety with transportation of chemicals – MyWabashValley.com
IL officials stress need for safety with transportation of chemicals MyWabashValley.com
Following a significant anhydrous ammonia release in Lake County last week, Illinois officials are stressing the need for safety when transporting chemicals and …
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, tomato – Nigeria: (JI)
Undiagnosed -- NigeriaA strange disease is ravaging many tomato farms in Jigawa State, raising fears about scarcity and the resultant high cost of the produce. The disease causes the plants to turn brown, wilt and then dry up. [It] has persisted despite the application of pesticides and fertilizer, the farmers said. They have reported the case to agricultural experts, but the disease has defied all solutions.[A farmer] said that for the past 10 years he was fortunate for only 2 seasons. Tomatoes Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – Sweden: Iranian dates
Hepatitis A -- SwedenSweden's Public Health Authority, or Folkhalsomyndigheten, is reporting an outbreak of hepatitis A where the suspected source of infection is fresh dates from Iran. Of the 9 cases reported since late February 2019, 8 are confirmed and have the same type of hepatitis A virus (genotype IIIA); one case is suspected. The cases are between the ages of 28 and 73 years; 5 are men and 4 are women. The cases are from 7 different counties (Orebro, Stockholm, Uppsala, Skane, Sodermanland, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Canada (02): imported Thai pastries
Salmonella -- CanadaFrozen profiteroles and mini eclairs sold in grocery stores are the apparent sources of 2 deaths among at least 73 lab-confirmed cases of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis infections in Canada as of 27 Apr 2019, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The outbreak, which was 1st announced on 5 Apr 2019, has spread to 6 Canadian provinces: British Columbia (27), Alberta (12), Saskatchewan (9), Manitoba (10), Ontario (13) and Quebec (2).The outbreak began in early November Read more [...]
Recycling 101: Let's clear up the confusion surrounding Hazardous Waste Day – Fillmore County Journal
Recycling 101: Let’s clear up the confusion surrounding Hazardous Waste Day Fillmore County Journal
By Drew Hatzenbihler. Solid Waste Administrator. As the weather has gotten nicer this spring, we have noticed an increased number of people dropping off …
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Czech Republic: (ZK) hospital food source
Salmonella -- Worldwide/Unknown_Salmonella_ in chicken has been linked to over 70 cases in the Czech Republic. Health authorities in the city of Zlin reported the outbreak in the middle of March 2019 at Tomase Bati Regional Hospital. A total of 68 people, of whom 38 were patients and 30 staff, were found to be connected with the salmonellosis outbreak. In addition, 4 people -- 1 staff member and 3 other patients -- were hospitalized in the town of Uherske Hradiste.A common vehicle of infection was Read more [...]
Firefighters called back from blaze at American Zinc plant in NC due to hazardous materials – WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro
Firefighters called back from blaze at American Zinc plant in NC due to hazardous materials WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro
MOORESBORO, N.C. — Crews spent the night confronting a fire at the American Zinc plant in Mooresboro, also known as the Horsehead plant, Rutherford …
PRO/AH/EDR> Cytauxzoonosis – USA: (IL) cat
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesA local veterinarian's office has found a deadly disease for cats in southern Illinois. The disease, cytauxzoonosis, is commonly known as bobcat fever. It's transmitted from bobcats to other felines through ticks.Larger cats can survive the infection, but smaller, domestic cats typically don't.Veterinarian Leeann Greenwell of Troop Veterinary Services said a cat died from the disease on Thursday [25 Apr 2019], the 1st time it has happened this year [2019]. She Read more [...]
The Latest: NTSB sending team to investigate ammonia leak – Washington Post
The Latest: NTSB sending team to investigate ammonia leak Washington Post
BEACH PARK, Ill. — The Latest on a chemical leak in a northern Chicago suburb (all times local):. 5:20 p.m.. The National Transportation Safety Board is …
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (17): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- UkraineKiev: event started 16 Oct 2016. 19 outbreaks (submitted) reported to date (28 Apr 2019). The event is continuing, with the last follow-up report provided on 4 Feb 2019.Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredSwine / 11 506 / 61 / 61/ 11 450 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Donetsk: domestic swine and wild boarDate: Sun 28 Apr 2019Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System) Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease – Europe: ECDC epidemiological report, 2017
Syphilis -- United Kingdom- A total of 89 239 cases of gonorrhoea were reported by 27 EU/EEA Member States for 2017.- The overall crude notification rate was 22.2 cases per 100 000 population.- Rates of reported gonorrhoea infection vary considerably across Europe, with higher rates reported in northern Europe.- Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for almost half of the reported cases (47%) in 2017.- The overall notification rate increased in 2017 following the slight reduction seen in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (23): Asia (Thailand) human
Rabies -- ThailandA 32-year-old man in Surin province has become the 1st person to die of rabies this year [2019].The Disease Control Department Director-General, Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, says the man was bitten by a stray dog last November [2018] but never sought an anti-rabies vaccination.The man developed fever and had difficulty swallowing before lab tests confirmed he had rabies, according to Suwannachai.Providing advice to reduce chances of contracting rabies (which is already Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (06): (IL) hospital
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating 2 cases of Legionnaires' disease in patients possibly exposed at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, and a report of _Legionella_ in the facility's water system. The investigation is currently limited to this facility; the general public is not at risk.IDPH, along with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), were onsite Thursday [25 Apr 2019] to evaluate the reported presence of _Legionella_ Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (41): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, WHO
Ebola -- DR CongoMeeting on the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic at the Presidency of the Republic-This Sat 27 Apr 2019, the Head of State, Felix Tshisekedi, chaired a meeting on the Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic underway in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. Several members of the government, including Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Security, the Minister of State for the Budget, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Finance Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning – USA: (WI) dogs, wild animals
Poisoning -- United StatesThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest or charges against the person responsible for poisoning deaths of wildlife and several dogs since December 2018.At least 4 dogs have died from eating poisoned meat in 3 northern Wisconsin counties -- Bayfield, Marinette and Florence -- according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It's unknown whether other counties could be involved. Investigators found dead Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – USA (03): (MI) cattle
Bovine TB -- United StatesBovine tuberculosis was recently confirmed in a small beef herd in Alpena County. This herd, which is the 74th cattle herd to be identified with bovine TB in Michigan since 1998, was identified through routine surveillance testing.Bovine TB, a bacterial disease primarily affecting cattle, is endemic in the free-ranging white-tailed deer population in Michigan's modified accredited zone (MAZ). The MAZ is a U.S. Department of Agriculture designation for Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Konzo disease – Congo DR: cassava poisoning
Poisoning -- DR CongoKonzo, a food-borne illness that paralyzes the legs and back, has been raging in Feshi territory in southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s Kwango province for several months, the ACP Director General of the Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP) of Feshi, Professor Simon Masaki, staying in Kinshasa, said here Tuesday [23 Apr 2019].This disease, he said, particularly affects children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years. Many children are paralyzed and abandoned to their Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Raw pet food diets – USA: warning
Salmonella, Listeriosis, E. coli -- United StatesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended not feeding dogs and cats a raw diet, meaning meat that is not cooked to a proper temperature. However, it's a trend that's growing.It's referred to as fresh dog and cat food, and it's lining pet store aisles. It means the dog and cat food is either raw or barely cooked meat and vegetables."What it is it's going back to nature so it's biologically Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Mayotte (10): animal, human, spread
Rift Valley Fever -- Région d'outre-mer de Mayotte, FranceThe circulation of Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte. The epidemiological situation as of 26 April 2019 [follows]:In total, since the beginning of the epidemic (end of November 2018), samples collected by veterinarians from sick animals or during abortions have identified 109 foci of sick animals (including 86 bovine animals). Animal foci are mainly located in the center and northwest of the island. Additional outbreaks have Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ammonia poisoning – USA: (IL) human injury
Poisoning -- United StatesThe latest on a chemical leak in a north suburban Chicago, Illinois, community that caused 37 people to be hospitalized (all times local, CDT):6:27 a.m.Authorities are urging residents in a suburban Chicago community to stay indoors with their windows closed following a chemical spill that resulted in a toxic gas cloud. The Lake County Sheriff's Office reported the hazardous material spill just before 5 a.m. Thursday [25 Apr 2019] in Beach Park, saying the spill has created Read more [...]
Workers’ Memorial Day, 2019: Statement by John Howard, M.D., Director, NIOSH
Workers’ Memorial Day, observed annually on April 28, recognizes workers who were injured, became ill, or died because of exposures to hazards at work. In 2017, work-related injuries claimed the lives of 5,147 U.S. workers according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This represents less than a 1% decrease in the fatality rate from the previous year. We can do better. Together, the occupational safety and health community—including government, labor, academia, Read more [...]
Workplace Accidents, Occupational Illness and the Long Road to Workers’ Compensation and Safety Policies around the World
Workers’ Memorial Day1 takes place annually around the world on April 28 as an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. This day also commemorates the enactment of the United States’ Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, put into effect on April 28, 1971. The Act sought to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for every working man and woman in the country. To this end, it established the National Institute Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Carrau – USA (02): precut melon, CDC
Salmonella -- United StatesCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Carrau infections.Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ bacteria isolated Read more [...]
Crews respond to hazardous material in Oxnard – Ventura County Star
Crews respond to hazardous material in Oxnard Ventura County Star
Crews responded Friday afternoon to a hazardous materials incident at the Smucker plant in Oxnard.
