Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Panleukopenia virus, feline – India: (KL) lethal
Other Animal Disease -- IndiaIn the wake of a tiger in a New York zoo testing positive for Covid-19 recently, the death of 13 cats in Mananthavady last week has created panic among villagers of Lakshamveedu Colony, Kaniyaram and Kuzhinilam under Mananthavady Municipality [see comment]. In Lakshamveedu and Kuzhinilam areas, 10 and 3 cats were found dead, respectively.However, in the primary investigation, the district veterinary epidemiologist confirmed that the cause of death was feline panleukopenia Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (114): China, South Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, at the moment 172 434 people are positive for the virus.42 727 people were healed.- Recoveries: 42 727- Patients hospitalized with symptoms: 25 786; 2812 in intensive care; 78 364 in home isolation.- Deaths: 22 745 (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the deaths).Case distribution by province: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (113): USA (NY) cats, animals, suspected, RFI
COVID-19 — United States
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (112): global, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / 82 719 / 82 719 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / 10 653 / 10 653 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 613 886 / 622 412 / 677 570 / 710 021 / 728 293 USA2 Feb 2020: 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (18): (KA) human
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaThree persons have tested positive for Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, in the district since Thursday [16 Apr 2020].On Thursday [16 Apr 2020], a 44-year-old woman from Muppane village in the Sharavathi backwater region in Sagar taluk tested positive for KFD. She was suffering from high fever and pain in joints since 12 Apr [2020]. She has been hospitalised and is being closely monitored. Another woman from Thorebailu village in Tirthahalli Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (111): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt Civil Protection Department Headquarters, the Operational Committee keeps working to ensure the coordination of all operations by the components and operational structures of the National Civil Protection Service.Regarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 168 941 total cases.- Positive: 106 962- Recoveries: 42 727- Deaths: 22 745 died (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (110): global, asymptomatic, ship & homeless shelter, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 249 / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / 82 719 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 564 / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / 10 653 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 586 941 / 613 886 / 622 412 / 677 570 / 710 021 / USA2 Feb 2020: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (109): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 168 941. At the moment 106 607 people are positive for the virus.- Recoveries: 40 164- Patients hospitalized with symptoms: 26 893; 2936 in intensive care; 76 778 in home isolation.- Deaths: 22 170 (this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the death).Case distribution by province: number of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (108): global, Wuhan revision cases and deaths, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 249 / 82 295 / 82 295 / 82 367 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 564 / 10 591 / 10 591 / 10 635 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 586 941 / 613 886 / 622 412 / 677 570 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (18): Congo DR (NK, IT) WHO, cases, summaries, vaccine res, RFI
Ebola -- DR CongoThe new vaccine takes a novel approach, according to the study. The researchers designed a bivalent, spherical Ebola virus-like particle (VLP) that incorporates 2 genetically diverse glycoproteins (one each from the Zaire Ebola virus and Sudan Ebola virus) on a spherical core.This approach will not cause illness in the recipient as the VLPs lack the genetic material and do not multiply. The vaccine works by stimulating immune responses against Ebola that generate virus-fighting antibodies Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – USA (02): (TX)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- United StatesThe following procedures can reduce the chance of RHDV2 and other contagious diseases from affecting domestic rabbits.- House rabbits indoors, if possible- Do not allow pet, feral, or wild rabbits to come in contact with your rabbits or gain entry to the facility or home.- Always wash your hands with warm soapy water between pens and before and after entering your rabbit area.- Keep a closed rabbitry. Do not introduce new rabbits from unknown or untrusted sources.- Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (01): (NM) horse, st. Indiana
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesThe goal in the management of the disease is to accomplish effective control while minimizing the negative economic impacts to livestock owners.Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle and rarely swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. The transmission of VSV is not completely understood but includes insect vectors such as black flies, sand flies, and biting midges.The incubation period ranges from 2-8 days. Clinical signs Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax, rabies – Kazakhstan: spatial ecological review
Rabies, Anthrax -- KazakhstanCitation:Abdrakhmanov SK, Mukhanbetkaliyev YY, Korennoy FI, et al. Zoning of the republic of Kazakhstan as to the risk of natural focal diseases in animals: the case of rabies and anthrax. Geography, Environment, Sustainability. 2020; 13(1): 134-144. .AbstractRabies and anthrax, being natural focal diseases, are characterized by the ability to persist in areas with a certain combination of environmental factors without human intervention. These infections annually cause Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> COVID-19 update (107): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 165 155 total cases. At the moment 104 291 people are positive for the virus.- Recoveries: 38 092- Patients hospitalized with symptoms: 27 643; 3079 in intensive care; 74 696 in home isolation- Deaths: 21 645 (this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of the death).Case distribution by province: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – India: (MN) cattle
Foot and Mouth -- IndiaThe unknown disease that has infected cattle in some areas of Churachandpur district has been confirmed to be foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), stated Veterinary and Animal Husbandry (V&AH) Services Director Dr H Chaoba.Speaking to the media at his Sanjenthong office today [14 Apr 2020], Dr H Chaoba said that reports were received on 7 and 8 Apr [2020] about an unknown disease striking cattle at Thingkhanphai village of Churachandpur district and surrounding villages.[Collected] Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (106): global, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 249 / 82 295 / 82 295 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 564 / 10 591 / 10 591 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 586 941 / 613 886 / 622 412 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 170 099 / 174 060 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Koala retrovirus – Australia: bat origin
-- AustraliaHayward JA, Tachedjian M, Kohl C, et al. Infectious KoRV-related retroviruses circulating in Australian bats. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2020. pii: 201915400. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1915400117; .Before the discovery of the koala endogenous retrovirus (KoRV), mammalian endogenous retroviruses were thought not to produce infectious particles. KoRV retains its ability to form virus particles capable of 'de novo' horizontal infection transmission. Due to this, it is thought to be undergoing a process Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (105): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries, forensic
COVID-19 -- United StatesKCDC asked voters to carefully follow the infection prevention guidelines when casting their votes for the general election tomorrow (15 Apr 2020).- Voters should wash their hands thoroughly before and after going to polling places, wear a facemask at polling stations, and keep a distance of at least 1 meter from other voters.- At the entrance to the polling station, voters will undergo temperature checks, disinfect their hands with hand sanitizer, and put on disposable gloves. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (104): global, community mitigation & mobility, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 160 / 82 249 / 82 295 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 537 / 10 564 / 10 591 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 560 433 / 586 941 / 613 886 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 166 831 / 170 099 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (103): research updates
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThe Stanford Health Care Clinical Virology Laboratory serves adult and pediatric tertiary care hospitals and affiliated primary care and specialty clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. We performed a retrospective study that evaluated all nasopharyngeal and bronchoalveolar lavage samples collected between [1 Jan and 26 Feb 2020], from inpatients and outpatients who had negative results by routine respiratory virus testing (respiratory pathogen or respiratory Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Plague, animal – USA: (WY) cougar
Plague -- United StatesIn Yellowstone, cougars are facing an epidemic of their own: Bubonic plague.The flea-borne disease, most famous for killing half of Europe during the medieval ages, is showing up in the cougar population inhabiting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem [GYE], according to a recent study.Findings suggest it could be widespread. Of the 28 big cats researchers tested, 12 were infected or had been infected, according to the study published in Environmental Conservation."This suggests Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (17): (KA) human
Hemorrhagic Fever -- IndiaA total of 5 new positive cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, have been reported in the district since [Wed 8 Apr 2020].On [Wed 8 Apr 2020], the blood samples of 4 persons tested positive for KFD; including 3 persons from Tirthahalli taluk and one from Sagar taluk [subdivisions of Shivamogga/Shimoga district] who is the father of the 4-year-old boy from Seegemakki in Sharavathi river [Sagartaluk] backwater region who was diagnosed for KFD Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Decapod iridescent virus, shrimp – China: (GD)
Other Animal Disease -- ChinaShrimp farmers in China are watching with growing horror as a mysterious virus decimates aquaculture farms in the southern province of Guangdong, slashing output of the popular seafood and threatening the livelihood of tens of thousands of households.The virus, known as Decapod iridescent virus 1, or DIV1, was first detected as early as 2014, but came back with a vengeance last spring [2019] and again in February this year [2020], affecting about a quarter of the area Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (102): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, there are 159 516 total cases. At the moment 103 616 people are positive for the virus; 35 435 people have recovered. There are 28 023 patients hospitalized with symptoms, 3260 are in intensive care, and 72 333 are in home isolation.There have been 20 465 reported deaths, however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (101): global, review of diagnostic testing, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 160 / 82 249 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 537 / 10 564 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 560 433 / 586 941 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 166 831 / 170 099 / Spain2 Feb 2020: 2 / ... Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Heartland virus – USA
Tick-borne disease -- United StatesJ E Staples, D M Pastula, A J Panella, I B Rabe, O I Kosoy, W L Walker, J O Velez, A J Lambert, Investigation of Heartland virus disease throughout the United States, 2013-2017AbstractBackgroundHeartland virus (HRTV) was 1st described as a human pathogen in 2012. From 2013-2017, CDC implemented a national protocol to evaluate patients for HRTV disease, better define its geographic distribution, epidemiology and clinical characteristics, and develop diagnostic assays Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Brown rot, potato – Uganda: survey
Other Plant Disease -- UgandaFirst documented in Uganda in 1958, bacterial wilt [BW] is widespread, limiting yields and degrading seed [tuber] quality. But little is known about the extent of the disease and the type of pathogen strains involved. BW is not always apparent: the harvest can look healthy, but will not be fit as seed [tubers]. "There has been no monitoring and documentation of BW in Uganda," said Kalpana Sharma, CIP. Many African countries do not have measures in place to prevent its Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (100): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesSituation in Spain------------------In Spain to date [12 Apr 2020], 166 019 cases have been registered, 16 972 have died, and 62 391 were cured (Table 1 and Figure 1). The Autonomous Communities with the highest cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja [520.8], Castile-La Mancha [415.8], Madrid [358.8], and Navarre [299.3] (Figure 2 Figure 3). The distribution by age groups of hospitalized, ICU and deceased cases is shown in Table 2.Autonomous Community: Total Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (99): global, Austria asymptomatic infections, WHO
COVID-19 -- Austria2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 81 708 / 81 740 / 81 802 / 81 865 / 81 907 / 81 853 / 81 953 / 82 160 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 284 / 10 331 / 10 384 / 10 423 / 10 450 / 10 480 / 10 480 / 10 537 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 336 830 / 367 004 Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Taphrina, stone fruit – India: (UT)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaFruit trees in Nainital district are becoming afflicted with taphrina fungus. Hail experienced earlier this year [2020] had damaged the fruit trees, on top of which taphrina is threatening to severely damage the peach and plum production in the mountainous regions.The district horticulture officer said that farmers should have sprayed in November [2019] to protect their trees from taphrina. Currently, peach trees have been afflicted by this fungus, which causes the green Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness – Thailand (03): serotype 1, spread
African Horse Sickness -- ThailandThe death toll from the outbreak of African horse sickness [AHS] in Thailand stands at more than 150, according to media reports.However, the confirmed death toll in Thailand's latest update to the World Organisation for Animal Health [OIE], dated 10 Apr 2020, stands at less than half that, with 5 additional deaths confirmed since last week's report.The discrepancies will relate to delays in the official reporting of data and obtaining confirmation of the cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (98): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownSituation in Spain------------------In Spain to date [11 Apr 2020], 161 852 cases have been registered, 16 353 have died, and 59 109 were cured (Table 1 and Figure 1). The Autonomous Communities with the highest cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja, Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, and Navarra (Figure 2y Figure 3). The distribution by age groups of hospitalized, ICU and deceased cases is shown in Table 2.Autonomous Community: Total / last 24 hours / Incidence Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (10): Americas (USA) raccoon, dog, bull, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesThe Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to know how to recognize the signs of rabies after a raccoon in the town of Sangerfield tested positive for rabies on 18 Mar [2020].The health department says 2 adults and a dog were exposed to the rabid raccoon. Both adults were given post-exposure prophylaxis, while the dog was reportedly current on its vaccinations and received a booster shot.According to the department, signs of rabies include the following:- The animal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (97): global, new countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 81 708 / 81 740 / 81 802 / 81 865 / 81 907 / 81 853 / 81 953 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 284 / 10 331 / 10 384 / 10 423 / 10 450 / 10 480 / 10 480 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 336 830 / 367 004 / 400 412 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Mexico: (CH) domestic, serotype not typed, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- MexicoInformation received on Fri 10 Apr 2020 from Dr. Gay Gutierrez Juan, Director-General of Animal Health, National Service of Health, Safety and Agro-Food Quality (SENASICA), Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), Mexico City, MexicoSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Apr 2020Report date: 9 Apr 2020Date submitted to OIE: 10 Apr 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (08): South Sudan, WHO
Yellow Fever -- South SudanOn 3 Mar 2020, the Ministry of Health of South Sudan reported 2 presumptive positive cases of yellow fever in Kajo Keni County, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Both the cases were subsequently confirmed positive by plaque reduction neutralization testing (PRNT) at the regional reference laboratory, Uganda Viral Research Institute (UVRI) on 28 Mar [2020].The cases were identified through a cross-border rapid response team investigation mounted in response to the recently Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (96): China, S. Korea & high local transmission countries
COVID-19 -- United StatesSituation in Spain------------------In Spain, to date [10 Apr 2020], 157 022 cases have been reported, of which 15 843 have died and 55 668 have recovered (table 1 and figure 1 -- at source URL above). The Autonomous Communities with the greater cumulative incidence in the last 14 days are La Rioja (580.8 per 100 000 population), Castile-La Mancha (449.1 per 100 000 population), Madrid (383.3 per 100 000 population), and Navarre (322.1 per 100 000 population), (figures 2, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria – Namibia: (KW, KE)
Malaria -- NamibiaThe ministry of health in Kavango West and Kavango East regions has reported about 827 malaria cases, while inhabitants are being encouraged to use mosquito repellents to curb the spread."We are having cases, but we are not in an outbreak; we are keeping it under control, but the cases that we have now are more than what we had last year [2019]. Remember we experienced low rainfall last year," said the regional chief medical officer for the 2 Kavango regions, Dr. Abiola Adesina.Adesina Read more [...]
