Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis – Russia: Siberia
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- RussiaSiberia is facing an historic battle against a tiny but sometimes deadly arachnid, the tick. In a vast Russian region that is frequently hit by flooding and wildfires and has not been spared from the coronavirus, ticks and the diseases they transmit are shaping up as another major challenge this year [2020]."I was just walking along a paved path when a tick bit me," says TR, a resident of Krasnoyarsk, a regional capital and the 3rd-largest city in Siberia. "They say Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bourbon virus – USA: (NC)
Other Human Disease -- United StatesBourbon virus (Thogotovirus, Orthomyxoviridae) was discovered in 2014 when a patient with history of multiple tick bites in Kansas died from an unknown infection [1]. Human infections from Bourbon virus have now been recognized in several states (Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri). The virus was detected in collections of the lone star tick (_Amblyomma americanum_) in Missouri [2]. A serosurvey of domestic and wild mammals in Missouri noted the presence of Bourbon virus-neutralizing Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (05): Asia, Africa
Cholera -- YemenThe Ministry of Public Health and Population of Yemen reported 2489 suspected cases and one associated death during epidemiological week 21 (18-24 May) of 2020, with 16% of the cases reported as severe. The cumulative total number of suspected cholera cases from 1 Jan 2018 to 17 May 2020 is 1 368 325 with 1566 associated deaths (CFR 0.11%). Children under 5 represent 23% of the total suspected cases during 2020. The outbreak has affected 22 of the 23 governorates and 293 of the 333 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (261): selected countries
COVID-19 — China
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (260): China (Beijing) South Africa, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- ChinaAfter 56 days of no reported confirmed COVID-19 cases or asymptomatic infections in Beijing, People's Republic of China, a local case of COVID-19 with no known travel history or contact with a case was reported on [11 Jun 2020].WHO published a press release [see B. below] summarizing the event as of [13 Jun 2020].From [11-14 Jun 2020] (as of 18:00 CEST+6 [14 Jun 2020]), 77 symptomatic laboratory-confirmed cases have been identified related to this cluster in Beijing, including 2 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – USA (05): (CO) rabbits
Hemorrhagic Fever -- United StatesWild jackrabbits found dead in Adams County tested positive for a highly contagious disease lethal for rabbits. Seven counties in Colorado have now reported positive cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV-2).RHDV-2 can cause internal bleeding and swelling, according to wildlife officials. Affected animals may have blood staining the nose and mouth. Only rabbits, hares and pikas, the diminutive cousin of rabbits, can spread it among each other; humans Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (259): selected countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownNew York: 403 809 / 895New Jersey: 169 237 / 391California: 150 267 / 3135Illinois: 131 871 / 673Massachusetts: 105 395 / 336Texas: 87 903 / 2262Pennsylvania: 82 991 / 409Florida: 73 596 / 2625Michigan: 65 836 / 164Maryland: 61 305 / 692Georgia: 56 801 / 1018Virginia: 53 869 / 658Louisiana: 46 283 / 1288Connecticut: 44 994 / 305North Carolina: 44 844 / 1428Ohio: 40 848 / 448Indiana: 39 543 / 397Arizona: 34 458 / 1540Minnesota: 30 172 / 377Tennessee: 29 541 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (258): India, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- India- As of 13 Jun 2020 10 am (CEST), Chinese authorities reported to WHO 12 new confirmed cases, among them 6 in Beijing. After 10 am (CEST), Chinese authorities reported additional information about an ongoing investigation of further cases in Beijing. Information about the investigation in Beijing will be made available separately and additional cases reported in subsequent Situation Reports.- Blood donations are vital during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO Regional Director Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Nigeria: (LA)
African Swine Fever -- NigeriaOne of Nigeria's largest pig co-operative farms, located in Lagos State, has been affected by an outbreak of the deadly African swine fever [ASF].According to a farmer at the Oke Aro farm, who spoke to the BBC, about 300 000 pigs have been killed so far. Ayo Omirin said that nearly 99 percent of the pig pens on the farm had been infected."We have lost 4 farmers as a result of shock, 2 of them slumped and died on the farm," Omirin said. According to the co-operative's Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness, camel – Kenya (02): (MB) EpiCore response, RFI
Undiagnosed -- KenyaWith reference to ProMED post "Undiagnosed illness, camel - Kenya: (MB) RFI" published on 10 Jun 2020, we would like to report that EpiCore has opened a request for information on the same topic (RFI 1330: ). Please find below EpiCore surveillance project contribution:This outbreak has been ongoing for about a month now in 4 counties in Kenya (Mandera, Garissa, Wajir, and Marsabit), and there are reports of similar cases in Ethiopia. It is reported to be spreading rapidly and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (26): Congo DR (EQ, NK) cases, WHO summaries, genetics, COVID-19
COVID-19 -- DR Congo- 9560 people were vaccinated from 14 Feb to 10 Apr 2020, with the 2nd dose of the 2nd Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;- 20 339 people were vaccinated, as of 29 Feb 2020, with the 2nd vaccine of Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;- A total of 2129 people were vaccinated from 11 Apr to 20 May 2020 around the resurgent cases of Beni;- Since the start of vaccination Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (257): selected countries
COVID-19 -- China- The analysis of the data relates to the period 1-7 Jun 2020, following the 2nd reopening phase that took place on 18 May 2020. For the times that elapse between exposure to the pathogen and the development of symptoms and between these and the diagnosis and subsequent notification, probably many of the cases reported this week contracted the infection 2-3 weeks before, i.e., between the 1st and 2nd reopening phases (between 11 and 25 May 2020).- Overall, the picture of the transmission Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (256): Brazil, Switzerland serosurvey, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- WHO has published a rapid advice guidance on the use of chest imaging in COVID-19. The guide examines available evidence and makes recommendations for the use of radiography, computed tomography and ultrasound for acute care of adult patients with suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19 at different levels of disease severity.- The private sector plays a critical role in the preparedness and response activities for COVID-19 locally, nationally and globally. WHO has Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths – Nigeria (02): (KN) RFI responses, relation to COVID-19
Undiagnosed, COVID-19 -- NigeriaThanks for the RFI. What was initially regarded as mysterious wholesale deaths in Kano has been confirmed to be related to COVID-19. Even when there were controversial reports from government quarters, and the deaths conflated with malaria and meningitis, many health professionals, in the trenches, that I spoke with were unequivocal in their conclusions that this is caused by COVID-19. Many of the victims were reported to be above 60 and generally have respiratory Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (255): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 402 021 / 688New Jersey: 168 204 / 526California: 143 505 / 3574Illinois: 130 603 / 766Massachusetts: 104 667 / 511Texas: 83 457 / 2023Pennsylvania: 81 936 / 548Florida: 69 069 / 1698Michigan: 65 449 / 267Maryland: 60 197 / 732Georgia: 54 973 / 993Virginia: 52 647 / 470Louisiana: 44 472 / 442Connecticut: 44 461 / 114Ohio: 40 032 / 417North Carolina: 39 570 / 1177Indiana: 38 748 / 411Arizona: 31 264 / 1412Minnesota: 29 316 / 447Colorado: 28 647 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (254): fruit & vegetable packers, seafood plant, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States- The WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, has released a statement on the status of the pandemic in the Region. He warns that cases in the region have increased during the past 3 weeks and there is the risk cases will continue to increase as many countries ease restrictions. He reiterated that every country's best defense against COVID-19 is to find, isolate, test, and care for every case and to trace and quarantine every contact.- Somalia Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (06): June 2020
COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, Antimicrobial resistance, Other Human Disease, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, Respiratory Illness, Gastroenteritis, Chikungunya, Herpes, Dengue, Meningitis, Leishmaniasis, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Influenza -- NigeriaCOVID-19 perspective----------COVID-19 and Nigeria: putting the realities in context.Chinenyenwa Ohia, Adeleye S. Bakarey, Tauseef Ahmad.Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 95(June): 279-281.Corona and clergy - The missing link for effective social distancing in Pakistan: Time for some Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Scab disease, apple – India: (JK)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaThousands of apple growers in Kashmir are worried as scab and other related infections have engulfed their orchards. The infection has affected most of the apple orchards in north, south, and central Kashmir.Dr. Zahoor Ahmad, Sheri-e-Kashmir Institute of Agricultural Sciences (SKUAST), said that most of the apple growers missed sprays due to wet weather and coronavirus lockdown. [He] said sub-standard fungicides can also lead to scab. "Spray schedules are very crucial. Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Neck blast, rice – Nepal: (CH)
Other Plant Disease -- NepalThe standing spring paddy crops in east Chitwan [district, Province Three] have been afflicted by neck blast, which causes the grain to shrivel. This problem has been seen all over east Chitwan.Farmers began planting varieties like Hardinath-1, Gheupuri, and PR in mid-March [2020]; 70% of the farmers plant Hardinath-1, and the outbreak occurred in fields that were planted with it. Hardinath-1 is a Nepali hybrid variety, and the crop acreage has increased in recent years. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Bangladesh: (RP) cattle, spread
Lumpy Skin Disease -- BangladeshAt least 20 cattle died in the last 2 months in Saidpur upazila, and hundreds of others were infected by a highly contagious viral disease known as lumpy skin disease (LSD).Owners of around 100 000 domestic cattle and 300 commercial cattle farms in the upazila are now gripped by fear at the news that the LSD virus is spreading rapidly in the region, especially in Kamarpukur, Kashiram Belpukur, Khata Modhupur, Botlagari, and Bangalipur unions in Saidpur.Rashedul Haque, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Bulgaria (02): (GB, SH) sheep, goat, cattle, OIE
Q Fever -- BulgariaInformation received on 10 Jun 2020 from Dr Damyan Iliev, chief veterinary officer & deputy executive director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, BulgariaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 15 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 4 May 2020Report date: 8 Jun 2020Date submitted to OIE: 10 Jun 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 2014Manifestation Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (253): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 401 333 / 673New Jersey: 167 678 / 486California: 139 931 / 2897Illinois: 129 837 / 625Massachusetts: 104 156 / 267Texas: 81 434 / 2437Pennsylvania: 81 388 / 427Florida: 67 371 / 1371Michigan: 65 182 / 184Maryland: 59 465 / 561Georgia: 53 980 / 731Virginia: 52 177 / 439Connecticut: 44 347 / 168Louisiana: 44 030 / 418Ohio: 39 615 / 425North Carolina: 38 393 / 1167Indiana: 38 337 / 304Arizona: 29 852 / 1556Minnesota: 28 869 / 346Colorado: 28 499 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (252): outbreaks, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- The WHO Regional Office for the Americas will support the Ministry of Health and the advisory team of the Venezuelan National Assembly to seek funds for COVID-19 response. "COVID-19 has been a problem for most countries, but this pandemic also provides a good opportunity to pursue health as a bridge to peace," said Dr Carissa F. Etienne, the regional director for the Americas.- Dr Carissa F. Etienne has also noted, "In South America, our response to the pandemic will Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever – China (GD)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- ChinaRecently, a driver in Shenzhen [Guangdong] bought a canned drink in a shop and drank directly from the can after opening it. Later, he developed fever and vomiting leading to kidney failure. At the hospital, testing revealed that he had a hemorrhagic fever. The physician explained that this infection pathway is basically connected with rats, with the suspicion that the can cap was contaminated by rat droppings. Through treatment, the patient is gradually recovering.--Communicated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (251): Netherlands (NB, LI) animal, farmed mink, spread, culling
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsAs we have informed your Chamber earlier, we have drawn and put into operation, since the 1st notification of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mink farms, 3 measures in order to detect infections in mink companies. They are1. the mandatory notification of disease suspicion by keepers, veterinarians, and laboratories;2. the compulsory early warning (EW) survey (weekly submission of dead animals); and3. the mandatory serological screening test on the farms (research on antibodies).Current Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness, camel – Kenya: (MB) RFI
Undiagnosed -- KenyaAn outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), normally referred to as MERS, has been reported in camels in Marsabit County.Camels in Turbi, Bubisa, Burgabo, Yagara in Forole and Badhahuri have been diagnosed with the viral respiratory illness according to County Livestock and Fisheries Chief Officer Dr. Wario Sori. "Even as the world currently battles with the aftershocks of COVID-19, there is also an outbreak of a disease caused in livestock by a virus Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Unknown nematode – Viet Nam: (YB) RFI
Guinea Worm -- VietnamThe National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi announced the admission in hospital of a young man in the Northern Province of Yen Bai who was infested with a rare worm.The 23-year-old man was hospitalized when he was suffering abscesses on his legs and then the abscesses spread to his arms. Additionally, he had fatigue and pain for many days.Surgeons later have removed 5 rare intestinal worms with a length of 30-60 centimeters [12-24 in] from the abscesses in his hands.Head Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza – Estonia: (HA) horse, st not typed, OIE
Equine Influenza -- EstoniaInformation received on [and dated] 9 Jun 2020 from Dr Olev Kalda, Chief Veterinary Officer, Management, Veterinary and Food Board, Tallinn, EstoniaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 29 May 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jun 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 2003Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Equine influenza A virusSerotype: not typedNature of Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pseudomonas yangonensis – Myanmar: (YA) new species, wound infections, RFI
P. aeruginosa -- MyanmarAbstract--------Strains of a Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacterium, designated MY50T, MY63 and MY101, were isolated from wound samples of 3 hospitalized patients in Yangon, Myanmar. Strains MY50T, MY63, and MY101 grew at temperatures of 4-44 deg C [39.2-111.2 deg F], in media containing 1.0-7.0 % (w/v [weight/volume]) NaCl and at pH 6.0-9.5. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene and whole genome sequences showed that these strains Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (21): Myanmar (SH) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MyanmarInformation received on [and dated] 9 Jun 2020 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: 5 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 4 Mar 2020Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (250): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 400 660 / 768New Jersey: 167 192 / 275California: 137 034 / 3045Illinois: 129 212 / 797Massachusetts: 103 889 / 263Pennsylvania: 80 961 / 524Texas: 78 997 / 1748Florida: 66 000 / 1096Michigan: 64 998 / 297Maryland: 58 904 / 500Georgia: 53 249 / 752Virginia: 51 738 / 487Connecticut: 44 179 / 87Louisiana: 43 612 / 562Ohio: 39 190 / 327Indiana: 38 033 / 410North Carolina: 37 226 / 710Minnesota: 28 523 / 299Colorado: 28 347 / 164Arizona: 28 296 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (249): Latin America surging, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- More than 7 million cases of COVID-19 and over 400 000 deaths have now been reported to WHO. Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening. On Sunday, more than 136 000 cases were reported, the most in a single day so far. In countries seeing positive signs, the WHO Director-General warned in his media briefing yesterday [8 Jun 2020] 'the biggest threat now is complacency'.- The WHO Regional Office for the Americas has published a guide with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (20): China (YN) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received on 9 Jun 2020 from Dr. Huang Baoxu, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group, Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China (People's Rep. of).SummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 30 Mar 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Jun 2020Report date: 9 Jun 2020Date submitted to OIE: 9 Jun 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (17): Americas (USA) fox, goat, bat, human exposure
Rabies -- United StatesA fox tested positive for rabies after attacking 2 people in Nash County, the Nash County Health Department said.The fox was found in the area of Hurt Court and South 1st Street. Animal control trapped the fox, then euthanized it."Even though you may see an animal during the day, it does not necessarily mean the animal is potentially rabid," Matthew Ingram, Nash County Animal Control Supervisor said in a statement.Nash County Animal Control says signs of rabies Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths – Nigeria (KN): RFI
Undiagnosed -- NigeriaThe Nigerian president has expressed deep concern over a high number of unexplained deaths in the northern state of Kano, amid fears they could be caused by Covid-19.President Muhammadu Buhari said a lockdown would be imposed in Kano for an additional 2 weeks and that he was sending a government team to investigate.Nigeria's Health Minister Dr Osagie Ehanire says the situation is being "monitored closely." But following preliminary investigations, the state authorities have Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (248): Netherlands (NB, LI) animal, mink, spread, culling, cat
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsThe culling of minks on 10 farms where infections with the coronavirus have been diagnosed, will take the whole week. Last [Sat 6 Jun 2020], all minks were killed on a farm in Deurne. On Sunday [7 Jun 2020], the animals were killed on 3 additional farms; the operation has been continued during [Mon 8 Jun 2020].A total of 10 companies are involved and the NVWA [Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority] expects to complete the operation this week, according to a spokesman. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (247): selected countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownNew York: 399 892 / 1064New Jersey: 166 917 / 911California: 133 989 / 2279Illinois: 128 415 / 658Massachusetts: 103 626 / 190Pennsylvania: 80 437 / 433Texas: 77 249 / 1486Florida: 64 904 / 966Michigan: 64 701 / 288Maryland: 58 404 / 431Georgia: 52 497 / 599Virginia: 51 251 / 570Connecticut: 44 092 / 124Louisiana: 43 050 / 234Ohio: 38 863 / 356Indiana: 37 623 / 226North Carolina: 36 516 / 892Minnesota: 28 224 / 338Colorado: 28 183 / 182Arizona: 27 678 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (246): screening presentation symptoms, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownPublic health authorities across the world have been trying to contain the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) via public awareness and contact tracing -- that is, by identifying and isolating individuals at high risk of being positive./1 In many countries, regular mass swab testing is still inadequate. To reduce the number of infectious people in the community, it is therefore crucial to use the symptom combinations that can identify Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ixodes tick hybrids – Russia: Siberia region
Pests -- RussiaA new mutant blood-sucking tick has been discovered in Russia amid a surge in tick bite victims, according to official government papers.In one region of Siberia, there is reportedly 428 times more ticks than usual, reports from the Russian Defense Ministry's own newspaper suggest.And scientists have now reportedly discovered a mutant form of the arachnid, which is said to have the worst qualities of 2 common forms of ticks found in Russia.The news has also sparked growing fears Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (16): Poland (LB) domestic pig, commercial farm
African Swine Fever -- PolandLast week, the 3rd pig farm was registered in Poland, where African swine fever [ASF] broke out this year [2020]. It concerns a farm with 70 pigs in the Wlodawa district in eastern Poland.The company is located at a distance of 550m [approx. 601 yards] from the border with Belarus, Agro messaging abroad reports. Those pigs are of the rare Mangalica breed, which were kept in a barn with a free range.All pigs present were bred on this farm, there was no purchase. Previous Read more [...]
