Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (245): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 398 828 / 1018New Jersey: 166 006 / 331California: 131 710 / 2763Illinois: 127 757 / 867Massachusetts: 103 436 / 304Pennsylvania: 80 004 / 490Texas: 75 763 / 935Michigan: 64 413 / 430Florida: 63 938 / 1180Maryland: 57 973 / 491Georgia: 51 898 / 539Virginia: 50 681 / 1284Connecticut: 43 968 / 150Louisiana: 42 816 / 330Ohio: 38 507 / 364Indiana: 37 397 / 400North Carolina: 35 624 / 907Colorado: 28 001 / 153Minnesota: 27 886 / 385Arizona: 26 889 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (244): PCR testing results, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States- A joint task force has been established by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the Central European Initiative to strengthen regional coordination for the COVID-19 response and mitigate the impact of the pandemic. The task force will serve as a strategic platform for updating member states, exchanging information, and sharing experiences, best practices and training.- This year on World Food Safety Day on [7 Jun 2020], the WHO Regional Office for Europe has reminded Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Tomato chlorosis virus: 1st reports, new hosts
Other Plant Disease -- EgyptIn autumn 2013, tomato plants (_Solanum lycopersicum_) presenting symptoms of leaf yellowing were observed both in the greenhouses and fields of the experimental station of the Faculty of Agriculture at Giza governorate.The presence of _Tomato chlorosis virus_ (_Crinivirus_, ToCV - EPPO A2 List) in tomato plants was confirmed by RT-PCR. Plants in the vicinity of the infected sites were tested for the presence of ToCV. Out of 52 different plant species tested within 22 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (15): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- UkraineVinnitsa: event started [14 Feb 2020]. Three outbreaks (submitted) reported to date [7 Jun 2020]. The event is continuing with the last follow-up report no. 2 provided on [3 Apr 2020].Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredSwine / 497 / 6 / 6 / 491 / 0Wild boar / - / 3 / 3 / 0 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Kherson: domestic swineDate: Sun 7 Jun 2020Source: OIE, WAHIS [edited]Kherson: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (243): selected countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownNew York: 397 810 / 1111New Jersey: 165 675 / 513California: 128 947 / 2539Illinois: 126 890 / 975Massachusetts: 103 132 / 575Pennsylvania: 79 514 / 594Texas: 74 828 / 1542Michigan: 63 983 / 444Florida: 62 758 / 1270Maryland: 57 482 / 712Georgia: 51 359 / 738Virginia: 49 397 / 865Connecticut: 43 818 / 358Louisiana: 42 486 / 470Ohio: 38 143 / 351Indiana: 36 917 / 419North Carolina: 34 717 / 1423Colorado: 27 848 / 233Minnesota: 27 501 / 521Tennessee: 26 071 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, camel – Kenya: (MD) RFI
Undiagnosed -- KenyaA mystery disease has killed over 70 camels in northeastern Kenya, locals told Anadolu Agency on Friday [5 Jun 2020]. Most of the unexplained deaths have occurred in Mandera County, inhabited mostly by nomadic pastoralists.[AB], a herder who has lost 20 camels in just a week, says the community is facing a dire situation and needs help immediately."So many of our camels have died mysteriously, especially here in Mandera. Most of these cases are in Banissa and Ramu areas, where Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (242): WHO, seafood plant outbreak, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- Community health mobilizers are on the frontlines of Angola's COVID-19 response, increasing awareness of COVID-19 among the general population by conducting home visits and social mobilization campaigns in local markets and other busy communal areas.- This year on World Environment Day on 5 Jun [2020], people around the world celebrated biodiversity and called for the preservation of nature, as human impact on the environment has increased the risk of emerging infectious Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (05): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownInformation in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.Summary------- The current influenza surveillance data should be interpreted with caution, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have influenced to varying extents health-seeking behaviours, staffing/routines in sentinel sites, as well as testing priorities and capacities in Member States. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America: USA (ND)
White nose syndrome -- United StatesSo far, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) hasn't found signs of the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the state's bat populations, but biologists are closely monitoring the situation. And recent reports of bat deaths from WNS just over the border in North Dakota make monitoring efforts even more critical."Bats provide important services in protecting crops and timber from flying pests," said Lauri Hanauska-Brown, nongame wildlife management bureau chief Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (16): Asia (Israel) cattle, regional aspect, control
Rabies -- IsraelTo: Veterinary practitioners Re: Rabies case number 18 -- a cow in FassutaReference: Laboratory test no. A00381599 dated 2 Jun 20201. On Sun 31 May 2020, a cow was observed to show neural signs in a cattle herd in Fassuta.2. Tissue from the cow was brought to the Kimron Veterinary Institute at Beit Dagan and tested positive for rabies.3. The cattle herd was not vaccinated and was put under quarantine as prescribed by law [see comment].4. In Fassuta area, 2 rabies cases had been Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (241): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaNew York: 396 699 / 12 800New Jersey: 165 162 / 643California: 126 408 / 3600Illinois: 125 915 / 1156Massachusetts: 102 557 / 494Pennsylvania: 78 920 / 487Texas: 73 286 / 2080Michigan: 63 539 / 5298Florida: 61 488 / 1305Maryland: 56 770 / 912Georgia: 50 621 / 774Virginia: 48 532 / 676Connecticut: 43 460 / 221Louisiana: 42 016 / 454Ohio: 37 792 / 371Indiana: 36 578 / 482North Carolina: 33 294 / 1220Colorado: 27 615 / 255Minnesota: 26 980 / 707Tennessee: 25 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (240): journal retractions, Yemen, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Yemen- At the media briefing on COVID-19 today [5 Jun 2020], WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros announced updated guidance on the use of masks for the control of COVID-19. This guidance is based on evolving evidence and provides updated advice on who should wear a mask, when it should be worn and of what it should be made. There is further guidance for the public available here.- WHO has published interim guidance on considerations, opportunities and challenges of integrating digital tools Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (25): Congo DR (EQ, NK) cases, response WHO, new spillover
Ebola — DR Congo
PRO/AH/EDR> Tilapia lake virus – Colombia: (VC) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- ColombiaInformation received on [and dated] Thu 4 Jun 2020 from Dra. Deyanira Barrero Leon, General Manager, Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bogota, ColombiaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 2 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Apr 2020Report date: 4 Jun 2020Date submitted to OIE: 4 Jun 2020Reason for notification: Emerging diseaseMorbidity: 50%Mortality: 46.2%Zoonotic impact: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia (02): (WA) dog, OIE
Tick-borne disease -- AustraliaInformation received on [and dated] Fri 5 Jun 2020 from Dr. Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australian Government, Canberra, AustraliaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStart date: 13 May 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2020Reason for notification: Emerging diseaseMorbidity: 75%Mortality: 12.5%Zoonotic impact: Transmissible to humans through tick bitesCausal agent: _Ehrlichia canis_Serotype: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (19): China (YN) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- ChinaAccording to information on the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs website, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs News Office announced on 5 Jun 2020 that an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) occurred in Lijiang of Yongsheng County in Yunnan Province.On 5 Jun 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs received a report from the China Animal Disease Control Center that, per confirmation by the Yunnan Province China Animal Disease Control Center, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Senegal: (TH) domestic rabbit, RHDV2, 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- SenegalInformation received on [and dated] Wed 3 Jun 2020 from Dr. Mbargou Lo, Director of Veterinary Services, Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Livestock and Animal Production, Dakar, SenegalSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 30 Mar 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 26 May 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the countryCausal agent: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusSerotype: RHDV2Nature of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (239): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaOn [4 Jun 2020]:- 5 new cases of confirmed infection (all imported, 4 in Shanghai municipality and 1 in Sichuan province), no new suspected case and no deaths. 8 patients were released from hospital after being cured; 508 people who had had close contact with infected patients were freed from medical observation. Serious cases numbers decreased by 1.- 1768 [total] cases of imported confirmed infections and no deaths.- The National Health Commission had received reports of 83 027 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (06): (AZ) horse, update
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesIn its 28 May 2020 Situation Report, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) identified Maricopa County, Arizona, as newly infected with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), having 2 new confirmed positive and 1 new suspect premises.So far in 2020, Arizona counties affected (with number of confirmed positive premises / suspect premises / premises released from quarantine / and currently quarantined premises) include:Cochise: 4 / 0 / 2 / 2Gila: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (239): USA (MN) animal, cat
COVID-19 -- United StatesMinnesota health officials say a Carver County cat has been confirmed to be infected with the virus causing COVID-19. It's the 1st confirmed case in a cat in the state.On Tuesday [2 Jun 2020], the Minnesota Board of Animal Health released the findings, saying the cat was confirmed to be infected with coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) 7 days after its owner was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19.The cat was brought into the vet with 105-degree temperature and signs consistent with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (238): new hotspots, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown- WHO is supporting the response to a new Ebola outbreak in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo. The new outbreak comes as the country continues to respond to the complex Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic, the world's largest measles outbreak, and a complex and long-standing humanitarian crisis.- The WHO Representative in Mauritius met the President of Mauritius to discuss COVID-19. They also spoke about the overall health Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Streptococcus, gr A – USA: (WI) family, recur. pharyngitis, pet cat source, 2018
Strep -- United States1. Wilson KS, Maroney SA, Gander RM. The family pet as an unlikely source of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection in humans. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1995;14:372-5; .2. Mayer G, Van Ore S. Recurrent pharyngitis in family of four. Household pet as reservoir of group A streptococci. Postgrad Med. 1983; 74:277-9; . - Mod.MLWhile cats or dogs may be a source of virus or bacteria in some cases, far more frequently, the owners think the animal is the source, and nothing cultures Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> Announcement: ProMED antimicrobial resistance network; ProMED-AMR
Antimicrobial resistance — Worldwide/Unknown
PRO/EDR> Serratia marcescens – Australia: (SA) neonatal unit
Hospital-Related Infection -- Australia1. Casolari C, Pecorari M, Fabio G, et al.: A simultaneous outbreak of _Serratia marcescens_ and _Klebsiella pneumoniae_ in a neonatal intensive care unit. J Hosp Infect. 2005; 61(4): 312-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2005.03.005; abstract available at .2. van Ogtrop ML, van Zoeren-Grobben D, Verbakel-Salomons EM, van Boven CP: _Serratia marcescens_ infections in neonatal departments: description of an outbreak and review of the literature. J Hosp Infect. 1997; 36(2): Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – Germany: (HE) OIE
Equine Infectious Anemia -- GermanyInformation received on [and dated] Thu 4 Jun 2020 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, chief veterinary officer, directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 27 May 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Jun 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 29 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (236): Netherlands (NB, LI) animal, farmed mink, spread, culling
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsThe mink companies infected with COVID-19 will be culled starting Friday [5 Jun 2020]. It now concerns 7 infected companies at 9 locations. The company in Venray is also infected.Minister Schouten of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and Minister De Jonge of Public Health took this decision on the basis of the advice of the Outbreak Management Team Zoonoses (OMT-Z) and the Administrative Coordination Consultation Committee for Zoonoses (BAO-Z). The advice shows that the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> COVID-19-update (235): selected countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaOn [3 Jun 2020]:- 1 new case of confirmed infection (imported case, in Guangdong province), no new suspected case and no deaths. 5 patients were released from hospital after being cured; 383 people who had had close contact with infected patients were freed from medical observation. Serious cases numbers remain unchanged.- 1763 [total] cases of imported confirmed infections and no deaths.- The National Health Commission had received reports of 83 022 confirmed cases and 4634 deaths; Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (234): immune responses, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United StatesThe 1st study, published today [3 Jun 2020] in JAMA Pediatrics (1), involved patients 21 years or younger at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital from [1 Mar 2020 to 15 Apr 2020].It showed that infants and immunocompromised patients were no more likely to become seriously ill than their peers -- but that signs of inflammation were linked to severe disease.27 of 50 patients (54%) were boys, and 25 (50%) were Hispanic; the authors noted that their hospital Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (24): Congo DR (EQ, IT) new cases, WHO, summaries, Beni, corr
Ebola -- DR CongoThe subject of this post and item [3] erroneously refer to Ituri province. Beni is located in North Kivu province.We apologize for this mistake. - Mod.LK******[3] North Kivu (Beni): recovered patientDate: Wed 3 Jun 2020Source: Media Congo [in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]The confirmed case of the Ebola virus disease of 16 Apr 2020, who had escaped from the health structure of his isolation in Beni, reappeared healthy on Mon 1 Jun in the same city, reports the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (45): India, poultry, wild bird, zoo, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- IndiaInformation received on [and dated] 2 Jun 2020 from Dr Atul Chaturvedi, secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, New Delhi, IndiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 15 Mar 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Mar 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 3 Sep 2019Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia: (WA) dog
Tick-borne disease -- AustraliaAn exotic tick-borne disease, never seen before in Australian canines, has been found in a small number of sick dogs tested in Western Australia's far north Kimberley.Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks, particularly common in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but this is the 1st time it has been confirmed in dogs that haven't been imported from another country.The affected dogs, in Halls Creek and Kununurra, have been treated by a private veterinarian Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (15): Americas (USA) fox, raccoon, dog, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesA 76-year-old woman was injured after a fox bit her on her legs and hand in front of her Lisbon home Tuesday [19 May 2020], the Sun Journal reported.Lisbon Police Chief Marc Hagan said the woman's husband heard her cries for help from the porch and worked with her to get control of the fox and eventually kill it. The woman, who didn't want to be identified, was taken to a hospital to receive treatment, which includes rabies vaccination.Animal control was called and took the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (233): selected countries
COVID-19 -- China[These data are changing daily and are hard to reconcile with data from previous dates. - Mod.MPP]Situation in Spain:After combining the data from both surveillance methods, in Spain, at present a total of 239 638 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27 127 deaths have been reported to date (Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, and Figure 2) [286 718 - Worldometer accessed 1 Jun 2020 18:06 EDT (GMT-4)]. The tables and figures are available at the source URL above.--Communicated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (232): global, China Wuhan testing, NPIs, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaSummary-------BackgroundSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19 and is spread person-to-person through close contact. We aimed to investigate the effects of physical distance, face masks, and eye protection on virus transmission in health-care and non-healthcare (such as community) settings.MethodsWe did a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the optimum distance for avoiding person-to-person virus transmission and to assess the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (230): Netherlands (NB, LI) animal, farmed mink, spread, control
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsCoronavirus has been found in mink at 3 more fur farms in Noord Brabant, farming minister Carola Schouten has confirmed.The infections came to light during compulsory screening introduced since the 1st cases were found in April [2002]. A 4th suspected new outbreak is also under investigation. The disease has now been established at 6 companies and on 8 different locations at the heart of the fur farming industry.The new cases were identified during early warning research carried Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (14): Europe (Bosnia & Herzegovina) dog, OIE
Rabies -- Bosnia and HerzegovinaInformation received on [and dated] Tue 2 Jun 2020 from Dr. Ljubomir Kalaba, Director, Veterinary Office, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart date: 28 May 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 29 May 2020Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Nov 2014Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: rabies virusSerotype: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – China (01): (CQ) serotype O, cattle, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 1 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: 21 May 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 28 May 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Foot and mouth Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – China: (HK) sandwiches
Salmonella -- ChinaThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reported 229 people were sick and 45 needed hospital treatment after eating the implicated sandwiches. It was previously reported that 27 people were sick and 5 needed hospital treatment. The CHP has identified 96 clusters of suspected food poisoning. Among them, stool specimens from 12 sick people and one food sample tested positive for _Salmonella_. All those affected are now in stable condition. The Centre for Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (07): comment
Hantavirus — Worldwide/Unknown