Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Spain (02): (PV) bouldering, Baltzola caves, RFI
Q Fever -- SpainAt least 5 cases of Q fever have been detected in the Baltzola caves by the Health Department of the Basque Government since last December [2020]. Climbers use the interior of these cavities to train throughout the year. The outbreak of this disease forced closure on Friday [30 Apr 2021] of this natural space located in Dima and a popular destination for families and hikers on festive days such as Easter [4 Apr 2021].The mayor of the town, Josu Gorospe, told DEIA yesterday [30 Apr Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Cote d'Ivoire: (AB,LN) domestic, RHDV2, OIE
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Cote d'IvoireSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 15 Dec 2020Confirmed: 18 Jan 2021Ended: 22 Apr 2021Reported: 28 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 30 Dec 2016Causal agent: rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusGenotype: RHDV2Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory, necropsyThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (2)Outbreak location 1: Communes of Prot-Bouet, Bingerville, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (157): India, Africa, Canada, maternal transmission, WHO
COVID-19 -- Papua New GuineaQuestion. What are the outcomes in newborn infants of mothers testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy?Findings. In this nationwide, prospective cohort study that included 88 159 infants from Sweden, SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy was significantly associated with higher risk of any neonatal respiratory disorder (2.8% vs 2.0%; odds ratio [OR] 1.42) and some other neonatal morbidities, but not neonatal mortality (0.30% vs 0.12%; OR 2.55).Meaning. Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (68): Europe (Germany) wild bird, HPAI H5N4, H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 18 Feb 2021Confirmed: 23 Feb 2021Reported: 29 Apr 2021Reason for notification: new strain in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N4Nature of diagnosis: laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (2)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (2)Outbreak location 1: Plon (landkreis), Schleswig-HolsteinStarted: 24 Feb 2021Ended: 24 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (156): India, Africa, spike protein, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- IndiaWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 448 916 (19 525) / 37 260 (150)European Region (61): 51 778 296 (155 791) / 1 082 290 (3218)South East Asia Region (10): 22 266 848 (419 456) / 276 280 (3827)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 9 019 162 (44 641) / 182 654 (860)Region of the Americas (54): 62 073 178 (219 805) / 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Enteritidis – UK, EU (02): Germany, Polish frozen chicken
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownGerman officials have urged people to follow hygiene rules and take care when handling raw meat following a number of _Salmonella_ infections linked to poultry.The number of confirmed people sick stands at more than 20 in 6 federal states, which is up from the 6 mentioned in a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) assessment in February 2021. At that time, 193 cases of a certain sequence type of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis had also been reported in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (09): Brazil (RS)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilThe Secretary of Health, Arita Bergmann, signed, during a virtual meeting held on Wed 28 Apr 2021, Ordinance 341/2021, which declares a Public Health Emergency of State Importance (ESPIE) in Rio Grande do Sul due to the confirmation of the circulation of the yellow fever [YF] virus.During the meeting, the creation of the Arboviroses Emergency Operations Center (COE) was also announced, with the participation of representatives from the Federation of Municipalities of RS (FAMUR) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (155): B1.617, flight trans, Papua New Guinea, SoAs, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 448 916 (19 525) / 37 260 (150)European Region (61): 51 778 296 (155 791) / 1 082 290 (3218)South East Asia Region (10): 22 266 848 (419 456) / 276 280 (3827)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 9 109 162 (44 641) /182 654 (860)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (03): O145, unidentified source
E. coli -- United StatesAnyone who has developed symptoms of _E. coli_ infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses. The symptoms of _E. coli_ infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within 5-7 days. Others can develop severe Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Azerbaijan: (SM) sheep, goat, OIE
Anthrax -- AzerbaijanSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 25 Apr 2021Confirmed: 29 Apr 2021Ended: 29 Apr 2021Reported: 30 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 27 Jul 2020Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Caparli, Semkir [Shamkir], Ganja-QazakhStarted: 25 Apr 2021Ended: 29 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – Algeria, Israel: cattle, human, B. melitensis
Brucellosis -- AlgeriaThe directorate of agricultural services in the state of Constantine registered a new outbreak of brucellosis among cattle in the Djebel El Ouahch district. The number of people infected with this disease in Bouziane Hamma increased to 7, and the directorate decided to impose strict penalties and implement legal procedures for every seller of milk and milk products who did not comply with the protocol.The veterinary inspector, Dr. Bin Amer Murad, confirmed that the analyzes Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> HIV – USA: 42% transgender women HIV-positive, 7 US cities, CDC, 2019-2020
HIV/AIDS -- United States"Lowering the number of new HIV infections among transgender women is a major HIV prevention goal [1]. This goal can be achieved by implementing 3 important strategies for reducing HIV infections:(1) intensifying HIV prevention efforts in populations where HIV is most heavily concentrated, including transgender women; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (hereafter referred to as MSM); black or African American persons; Hispanic or Latino persons; and persons Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (03): O26, CDC, flour, 2019
E. coli -- United StatesCitation: Vasser M, Barkley J, Miller A, et al. Notes from the field: multistate outbreak of _Escherichia coli_ O26 infections linked to raw flour -- United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021; 70: 600-1. On 20 Feb 2019, PulseNet, the molecular subtyping network for foodborne disease surveillance, identified 6 Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ (also called enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_, EHEC) O26:H11 infections with the same pulsed-field gel electrophoresis Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (154): Israel, vaccines, Asia, UK, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 408 498 (17 514) / 36 879 (195)European Region (61): 51 419 852 (195 095) / 1 075 460 (3589)South East Asia Region (10): 21 444 420 (396 122) / 268 598 (3942)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 9 017 147 (49 444) / 180 906 (1021)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (153): impact on children, ischemic stroke, India, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 390 224 (16 511) / 36 678 (136)European Region (61): 51 208 363 (181 039) / 1 071 697 (3859)South East Asia Region (10): 21 048 298 (376 684) / 264 656 (3573)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 967 703 (48 869) / 179 885 (989)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome – Nepal: (Sunsari) pigs, 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- NepalGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 26 Feb 2021Confirmed: 26 Apr 2021Reported: 26 Apr 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in the countryCausal agent: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.Outbreak location: Khairenitar, Dharan-4, Sunsari, Koshi, EastDate of start of the outbreak: 26 Feb 2021Epidemiological unit: FarmAffected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (152): animal, Croatia, dog, OIE
COVID-19 -- CroatiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: 7 Apr 2021Confirmed on: 26 Apr 2021Reported on: 28 Apr 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 100Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: noDiagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2New outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Split City, Split, Splitsko-DalmatinskaStarted on: 7 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: otherTotal animals affected:Species / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Europe: Polish chocolate wafers, alert, recall, RFI
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownSwedish officials have traced the source of a _Salmonella_ outbreak to a brand of chocolate wafers from Poland. Between late December 2020 and early April 2021, 32 people living in 15 counties fell ill after infection with the same type of _Salmonella_ [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis. 19 patients were children under the age of 10 while 9 people were above 70 years old. 17 females and 15 males were affected.The outbreak was investigated by local infection control units, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus – Bahamas: conch
Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- The BahamasConsumers seeking to satisfy their cravings for popular raw conch dishes may wish to reconsider amid rising cases of conch poisoning. The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) yesterday [27 Apr 2021] cautioned consumers to avoid eating "fresh conch" or conch that is suspected to have been improperly handled or prepared until the source of contamination can be determined.At least 10 people with conch poisoning have been admitted to Princess Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Non-viral hepatitis – USA: (NV) drinking water susp
Hepatitis -- United StatesState and federal officials are investigating an outbreak of non-viral hepatitis traced to "Real Water" brand bottled water. Health officials are warning the public to not drink the water. The company has not initiated a recall.Five children were hospitalized in late 2020 in Clark County, but all of them have recovered, according to a Southern Nevada Health District investigation report. The water is apparently still being sold. The health district, based in Las Vegas, received Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Oropouche virus – Brazil: (PI)
Other Human Disease -- BrazilThe Municipal Health Foundation (FMS) confirmed the 1st case of Oropouche fever in Teresina. The FMS "received test results indicative of Oropouche virus infection in a patient hospitalized in the Teresina Emergency Hospital (HUT) in January 2021." This fever has symptoms similar to those of dengue, but with less risk of complications.The FMS reported that the hemagglutination-inhibition test, ELISA, and RT-PCR done by the Instituto Evandro Chagas (the reference laboratory Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (67): Europe (Germany, Bulgaria) poultry, HPAI H5N8, H5, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8, Avian Influenza -- GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 22 Mar 2021Confirmed: 25 Mar 2021Reported: 12 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 14 Mar 2021Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (35)[The 35 outbreaks of HPAI H5N8 occurred in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. See details of each outbreak Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (151): India vaccine, variant, USA, weekly update, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThe drastic rise in the number of cases in Maharashtra, India has created a matter of concern for public health experts. Twelve isolates of VUI lineage B.1.617 were propagated in VeroCCL81 cells and characterized. Convalescent sera of the COVID-19 cases and recipients of BBV152 (Covaxin) were able to neutralize VUI B.1.617.From the text: Several variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) [B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South Africa), B.1.1.28 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (04): Congo DR, Sudan vaccination, WHO
Yellow Fever -- DR CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo today [27 Apr 2021] launched a preventive yellow fever vaccination campaign targeting more than 16.3 million people -- the 1st such drive against the disease in Africa in 2021.The campaign -- being carried out in 7 of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 26 provinces among people aged 9 months to 60 years, including nearly 300 000 refugees -- is a collaborative effort involving the country's health authorities with the support of the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – Algeria (02): (BU)
Brucellosis -- AlgeriaThe agricultural and veterinary authorities of Mashdalala, east of the Wilaya (state) of Bouira, have sent an appeal to residents to avoid purchase and consumption of milk and any related products from unknown sources offered for sale along roads and in some shops to avoid infection with brucellosis. More than 10 confirmed cases of infection have been recorded in the population.The announcement, published by the authorities 3 days ago [18 Apr 2021], stated that several confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – UK: (England) O157, imported cucumbers, 2020
E. coli -- United KingdomAn _E. coli_ O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom that affected 36 people has been linked to a fast-food product containing imported cucumbers.Investigations into the Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ (also called enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_, EHEC) outbreak in 2020 pointed to a certain fast-food meal sold at one restaurant chain with contaminated cucumbers from the Netherlands. Findings provide further evidence that salad items are an important vehicle of EHEC outbreaks, said Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (150): Nepal, India support, Qatar, Japan updates, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- NepalCases began creeping upward in early March [2021], but accelerated rapidly -- the number of daily cases by the end of the month had jumped 6 times higher than at the start of the month. That exponential rise has only continued with increasing speed and severity.The 2nd wave hit so much harder because people were unprepared, experts say. The 1st wave peaked in September [2020] and daily cases declined steadily in the following months; the apparent recovery seemed so successful that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, vulture, dog – Nepal: (PA) poisoning susp, RFI
Poisoning -- NepalAs many as 67 vultures of various species were found dead at Jitpur of Ramgram Municipality Ward No. 4 in Nawalparasi (West) [Parasi district, Lumbini Pradesh] on Wednesday [21 Apr 2021]. The rare birds were found dead near a local pond.According to Bharat Kafle, chief at the district livestock service expert office in Nawalparasi (West), 33 white-rumped, 31 Himalayan griffons, 2 cinereous vultures, and one slender-billed vulture were found dead. An investigation is underway to Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Tungro disease, rice – Philippines: (AL)
Other Plant Disease -- PhilippinesApproximately 1000 acres [about 405 ha] of rice fields in Albay [Bicol region] are unproductive due to [tungro] virus disease. MP Joey Sarte Salceda said the disease has so far affected various urban farmers. "It should be controlled as soon as possible during the reproductive phase," he said.Rice [tungro] disease is caused by the combination of 2 viruses that are transmitted by leafhoppers. Salceda said he had already asked the Department of Agriculture to do something Read more [...]
PRO/AH> African swine fever – Asia (13): Malaysia (SA) domestic & wild pigs, spread
African Swine Fever -- MalaysiaTen Sabah districts have been found with the African swine fever (ASF) so far, with the latest case detected in the Nabawan district (Interior Division). Other districts previously affected include Pitas, Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid, Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Tongod.Deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan said that at least one ASF case had been reported in Nabawan thus far.Kitingan, who is also state agriculture and fisheries minister, said that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (149): medium term outcomes, immune resp., children, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)----------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 336 827 (19 654) / 36 219 (221)European Region (61): 50 702 775 (165 146) / 1 061 137 (2563)South East Asia Region (10): 19 965 648 (365 986) / 254 958 (3041)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 822 942 (45 124) / 176 950 (831)Region of the Americas (54): 60 950 456 (228 852) / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (66): Russia (DA) wild bird, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 31 Mar 2021Confirmed: 2 Apr 2021Reported: 21 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 10 May 2006Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Alexandrijskaya, Kizlyarskiy rayon, DagestanStarted: 31 Mar Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America (02): impact on bat populations
White nose syndrome -- Worldwide/UnknownSouthwestern Pennsylvania bats were part of a new large national study that flagged a die-off nationally of more than 90% of certain bats in less than 10 years.The bats in question are the northern long-eared, little brown, and tri-colored bats. Researchers also found declines in Indiana bat and big brown bat populations. All of those bat species are found in Pennsylvania. The study was published in Conservation Biology.The bats were killed by white-nosed syndrome Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (33): Guinea, Nigeria
Ebola -- GuineaRef. Kritsky AA, Keita S, Magassouba N et al. Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Republic of Guinea 2021: hypotheses of origin. BioRxiv doi: 23 Apr 2021[excerpt:]Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Republic of Guinea 2021: hypotheses of origin.Case description and hypothesisThe 1st known case is a female healthcare professional who initially contacted Gueke Medical Center on 18 Jan 2021 complaining about headache, physical weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Sheep pox & goat pox – Russia (02): (IV) sheep, OIE
Sheep/Goat Pox -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 5 Apr 2021Confirmed: 22 Apr 2021Reported: 23 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 11 May 2020Causal agent: Sheep pox virus and goat pox virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Kolyshino, Privolzhskiy rayon, IvanovoStarted: 5 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (07): Asia, Pakistan (SD) human, Israel (HZ, HD) dog, spread
Rabies -- PakistanA man from the city of Thatta in Sindh province, Pakistan died from rabies after a dog bite due to the local hospital not having rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).The victim was reportedly attacked by a rabid dog around a week ago and suffered injuries on the head and torso.Relatives took him to the local civil hospital only to find anti-rabies vaccine was not available.Doctors there recommended the family take him to a private hospital; however, they could not afford the cost Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (07): China (FJ, HU) H9N2
Avian Influenza — China
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (148): India, thrombosis, breakthrough, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)-------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 316 683 (18 924) / 35 988 (233)European Region (61): 50 531 232 (202 018) / 1 058 504 (3626)South East Asia Region (10): 19 599 662 (361 687) / 251 917 (2895)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 777 818 (52 387) /176 119 (896)Region of the Americas (54): 60 721 604 (206 302) Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – Singapore: school
Foodborne Illness -- SingaporeMore than 150 students and staff from the International French School in Ang Mo Kio have contracted food poisoning after eating from its canteen. The cafeteria has been closed this week as a precaution, said the school.As at noon on Fri 23 April 2021, 151 people had reported symptoms of gastroenteritis, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Food Agency told The Straits Times. So far, none have been hospitalized.The school's communications director, Mr Sebastien Barnard, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism – USA (04): canned beans, risk, recall
Botulism -- United StatesFaribault Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 15-ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans, and 15-ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans because the cans may have a compromised hermetic seal. The compromised hermetic seal may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak, bloat, or allow bacteria to grow inside the product, which could lead to serious illness.Symptoms [of botulism] may include double vision, blurred Read more [...]
