Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (17): China, animal reservoir, wildlife trade & consumption ban
COVID-19 -- China1. Yu Wen-Bin, Tang Guang-da, Zhang Li, Corlett R. (2020). Decoding evolution and transmissions of novel pneumonia coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) using the whole genomic data.2020. doi 10.12074/202002.00033. .- Mod.ASHealthMap/ProMED-mail map of China: ][See Also:COVID-19 update (11): animal reservoir, intermediate hosts, pangolin susp. http://promedmail.org/post/20200220.7009213COVID-19 update (08): companion animals, RFI http://promedmail.org/post/20200218.7002276COVID-19 update (06): Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (16): China, global, Iran, Eastern Mediterranean imported cases, WHO
COVID-19 -- China- One new Member State (Kuwait) reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. - Since the emergence of COVID-19 we have seen instances of public stigmatization among specific populations, and the rise of harmful stereotypes. Stigmatization could potentially contribute to more severe health problems, ongoing transmission, and difficulties controlling infectious diseases during an epidemic. Please see the Subject in Focus section for more information on how to counter stigmatizing Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Bangladesh
Undiagnosed -- BangladeshIn Baliadanga upazila of Thakurgaon district, 2 members of a family have died and 3 other members fell sick of an unknown disease. The deceased are MB 35, wife of HI, and her sister in law PB, wife of H from Songaon village of the upazila.Quoting family members, local schoolteacher SPL said: "MB fell sick and died on Friday [21 Feb 2020] and on Saturday [22 Feb 2020], PB fell sick. "She came back home after undergoing primary treatment at Baliadanga Health Complex; however, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (09): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- UkraineVolyn: event started on 17 Feb 2020. One outbreak (submitted) reported to date (24 Feb 2020). The event is continuing.Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredWild boar / - / 1 / 1 / 0 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Vinnitsa: domestic swineDate: Thu 20 Feb 2020Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System), 2020 [edited]Vinnitsa: event started 14 Feb 2020. One outbreak Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (02): (WB) elephant, rhinoceros, uncertain
Anthrax -- IndiaThe authorities have suspended elephant safaris at West Bengal's Jaldapara National Park until [Wed 26 Feb 2020] following the death of 5 one-horned rhinoceroses of anthrax since last [Tue 18 Feb 2020] to allow them to carry out a vaccination drive against the infectious bacterial disease. Anthrax primarily impacts herbivores animals and humans can contract the disease directly or indirectly from animals or animal products.A forest official, who did not wish to be named, said they Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe (10): (MC) bovine
Anthrax -- ZimbabweMbire, Mashonaland Central Province has been affected by an outbreak of anthrax prompting the Veterinary Services Department to place an embargo on the movement of cattle from the province.The acting provincial coordinator, Richard Chipfuwa, said 34 beasts had so far succumbed to the disease in the remote district, which sits on the border with Mozambique and Zambia. "These (the 34) are the reported cases, but we suspect there could be many more that were not reported. We have Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (02): Asia, Pacific
Dengue -- Worldwide/UnknownSince the beginning of the epidemic (2017):- More than 25 070 confirmed native cases- 739 hospitalizations- 2440 emergency visits- 20 deaths, including 12 directly related to dengue.[in French trans Corr.SB]- La Reunion Island (French overseas territory). 11 Feb 2020. From 27 Jan to 2 Feb 2020, 81 cases of indigenous dengue fever were confirmed. The number of indigenous cases continues to increase. Circulation of the virus is actively continuing on the island, particularly Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (15): China, global, Iran, Italy, returning cruise evacuees, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAccording to local governments in each region, there were a total of 12 infections confirmed in Hokkaido, including 9 cases of COVID-19 in Hokkaido. The total number of people who were confirmed to be infected in Japan is 133. The number of passengers and crew on the cruise ship testing positive increased by 57 today, for a total of 691 people having tested positive. An addition 14 individuals are returning home on charter aircraft, bringing the total number of infections confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Wart disease, potato – Germany: (NI)
Other Plant Disease -- GermanyIn Germany, _Synchytrium endobioticum_ (EPPO A2 List) was found in ware potatoes in Niedersachsen during a phytosanitary inspection. The source of the infestation is not known so far but eradication measures have been taken. (Source: National Plant Protection Organisation [NPPO] of Germany, 2019-09)--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[Potato wart disease (PW) is caused by the fungus _Synchytrium endobioticum_, which is considered one of the most important pathogens of the crop. Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Potato virus Y – USA: population shift (ME)
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesThe Maine Potato Board [MPB] announced recently that 60 percent more seed potato lots tested in 2019-2020 were rejected than in 2018-2019. A total of 7.3 percent of all seed potato lots were rejected. It was the highest rejection rate since 2012-2013. The results were emblematic of a significant problem across the country: new strains of potato virus Y [PVY] that are harder to spot during production than previous strains, MPB's Andrew Plant said. The primary cause Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (28): India (OR) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- IndiaInformation received on [and dated] Fri 21 Feb 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: 20 Jan 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Jan 2020Report date: 20 Feb 2020Date submitted to OIE: 21 Feb 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Theileria – USA (02): (VA) cattle, longhorned tick
Pests -- United StatesMany Virginia farmers may not realize it, but a new tick-borne disease is threatening their cattle and dairy animals, livestock experts say.A hemoprotozoa, a single-celled microorganism, is infecting herds in at least 21 Virginia counties, including Madison, Fauquier, Orange, Greene and Louisa.If Culpeper farmers spot its signs, one local expert -- Dr. Amanda Weakley-Scott, a Madison veterinarian specializing in livestock -- asks them to contact her.The 1st case in Virginia Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (04): WHO global update, Americas, Asia
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----------- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity remained elevated overall.- In North America, influenza activity remained elevated, with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and B viruses co-circulating.- In Europe, influenza Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India: (WB) elephant, rhinoceros, susp.
Anthrax -- IndiaThree one-horned rhinoceroses have died, and another has fallen ill at Jaldapara National Park in north Bengal since Tuesday [18 Feb 2020], forest officials said. An elephant carcass was also found in Jalpaiguri, around 30 km [18.6 mi] from Jaldapara.The deaths have triggered panic among forest officials who suspect that it could be an anthrax outbreak. Blood and tissue samples collected from the carcasses have been sent to government laboratories for tests. Forest officials have Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (14): China, global, Iran, Italy, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [22 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 648 new confirmed cases, 97 new deaths (96 in Hubei and 1 in Guangdong), and 882 new suspected cases.On the same day, 2230 cases were cured and discharged, and 22 128 people were removed from close contact with medical observation. The number of severe cases decreased by 509.As of 24:00 on [22 Feb 2020], according to reports from 31 provinces Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (05): Brazil (SC)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilThe Office of Epidemiological Surveillance (DIVE-SC) confirmed another human yellow fever case this year [2020] in the state. The patient, a resident of Pomerode in the Vale do Itajai, is 45 years old and has not been vaccinated. As of this Thursday (20 [Feb 2020]) he was interned in the intensive care unit of the Nereu Ramos Hospital in Florianopolis. He was in stable condition as of this afternoon. He was sent to the [state] capital the same day since the Nereu Ramos Hospital Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (06): Uganda, WHO
Yellow Fever -- UgandaFrom 4 Nov [2019] through 14 Feb 2020, 8 laboratory-confirmed cases of yellow fever in Buliisa (3), Maracha (1), and Moyo (4), including 4 deaths (CFR 50%), were detected through the national surveillance system.On 10 Dec 2019, the Ministry of Health (MoH) was notified by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) Regional Reference Laboratory of a case of yellow fever confirmed by reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The case was a 37-year-old male with Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Mumps update (02): USA (LA), Europe (UK), research
Mumps -- United StatesUnusually large outbreaks of mumps across the United States in 2016 and 2017 raised questions about the extent of mumps circulation and the relationship between these and prior outbreaks. We paired epidemiological data from public health investigations with analysis of mumps virus whole genome sequences from 201 infected individuals, focusing on Massachusetts university communities. Our analysis suggests continuous, undetected circulation of mumps locally and nationally, including Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria – Kenya: (BO)
Malaria -- KenyaA malaria outbreak has left over 130 people seeking treatment in Bomet County in the past 4 days, according to local health officials.Bomet County Executive for Health Joseph Sitonik confirmed the outbreak at a press conference Thursday morning [20 Feb 2020]. He said the number of affected residents was rising by the day. "Public health officers have mounted a surveillance in the affected regions with a view to containing further spread of infections," Dr. Sitonik said.In January Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Bovismorbificans – France: (NC) Romanian horse meat
Salmonella -- FranceIn July 2010, a horse from a rural farm (Farm A) in coastal Northern California was diagnosed with _Salmonella_ Oranienburg infection following referral to a veterinary hospital for colic surgery. Environmental sampling to identify potential sources and persistence of _Salmonella_ on the farm was conducted from August 2010 to March 2011. _Salmonella_ was cultured using standard enrichment and selective plating. Pure colonies were confirmed by biochemical analysis, serotyped and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (13): China, global, Iran, Lebanon, Israel, WHO, RFI
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [21 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 397 new confirmed cases and 109 deaths (106 cases in Hubei; Hebei, Shanghai, and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, 1 case [each]); 1361 suspected cases were newly added.On the same day, 2393 cases were cured and discharged, 26 441 were close contacts of medical observation, and 156 severe cases were reduced [? improved].As of 24:00 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (10): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, WHO
Ebola -- DR Congo- 14 566 people were vaccinated, as of 18 Feb 2020, with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma.- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 296 584 people have been vaccinated.Surveillance at entry points----------------------------Since the start of the epidemic, the cumulative number of travelers checked (temperature taken) at health checkpoints is 153 575 346.--Communicated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (12): China, global, Iran, cruise ship epidemiology, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [20 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 889 new confirmed cases and 118 new deaths (115 in Hubei and 1 each in Zhejiang, Chongqing, and Yunnan). There were 1614 new suspected cases.On the same day, 2109 new cases were cured and discharged, 28 804 people were removed from close contact with medical observation, and 231 severe cases were reduced.As of 24:00 on [20 Feb 2020], according Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (11): animal reservoir, intermediate hosts, pangolin susp.
Coronavirus -- ChinaOn 15 Feb 2020, at a press conference held by the State Council's Joint Prevention and Control System, Wu Yuanbin, director of the Department of Social Development and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Science and Technology, said that epidemiological investigations of the virus origins and patterns of progress are very important for the eradication of the outbreak source and to prevent further spread of the outbreak.As for the 1st item, we already initiated research Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Venezuelan equine encephalitis – Belize: (CZ) horse, OIE
Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis -- BelizeInformation received on Sat 15 Feb 2020 from Dr. Miguel Angel DePaz, chief veterinary officer, Animal Health Department, Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), Cayo District, BelizeSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 30 Oct 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Dec 2019Report date: 15 Feb 2020Date submitted to OIE: 15 Feb 2020Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (27): Bulgaria (PD) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- BulgariaInformation received on [and dated] 17 Feb 2020 from Dr Damyan Iliev, chief veterinary officer and deputy executive director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, BulgariaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 17 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Feb 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 5 Apr 2019Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (04): Myanmar (SH) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MyanmarInformation received on [and dated] Mon 17 Feb 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: 6 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Feb 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease Date of previous occurrence: 27 Dec 2019Manifestation of disease: Clinical Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (10): China, global, Iran, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [19 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 394 new confirmed cases and 114 new deaths (108 in Hubei, Hebei, Shanghai, Fujian, Shandong, and Yunnan). And 1 in Shaanxi), and 1277 suspected cases were newly added.1779 new cases were cured and discharged on the same day, 25 318 close contacts were released from medical observation, and 113 severe cases were reduced.As of 24:00 on [19 Feb 2020], Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (05): Asia (Israel, Bangladesh) animal, human
Rabies -- IsraelOn 17 Feb 2020, a dead dog was brought for examination to the KVI [at Beit-Dagan]. The dog died while being transported to a rabies observation kennel since, as reported, it had attacked grazing cattle and attempted to attack people.It was also reported that the dog had bitten itself. The tested animal has been diagnosed rabies positive.[Byline: Dr. Avi Wasserman Head, Field Veterinary Services (acting)]--Communicated by:ProMED-mail [The above and 5 earlier rabies cases Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (09): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, WHO, USAID
Ebola -- DR Congo- 13 358 people were vaccinated, as of 13 Feb 2020, with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 295 673 people have been vaccinated.Surveillance at entry points----------------------------Since the start of the epidemic, the cumulative number of travelers checked (temperature taken) at health checkpoints is 152 302 900.--Communicated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (26): Viet Nam (TV) backyard, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- VietnamInformation received on [and dated] 17 Feb 2020 from Dr. Dong Pham Van, Director General, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hanoi, Viet NamSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 11 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Feb 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 4 Jun 2019Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV: (08): Qatar, Saudi Arabia (RI,NJ)
MERS -- QatarThe Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) declared that a case of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) has been confirmed. The case is a male citizen aged 65 years who has been suffering from several chronic diseases. The patient has been admitted to the hospital to receive the necessary medical care in accordance with the national protocol to deal with confirmed or suspected cases of the disease.The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (04): Europe (France) dog, ex Morocco, OIE
Rabies -- FranceInformation received on [17 Feb 2020] from Dr Loic Evain, [Deputy Director General, CVO, Directorate General for Food, Ministry of Agriculture and Food], Paris, FranceSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart date: 1 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Feb 2020Report date: 14 Feb 2020Date submitted to OIE: 17 Feb 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: May 2015Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (09): China, global, pulmonary pathological findings, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [18 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 1749 new confirmed cases, 236 severe cases, and 136 new deaths (132 in Hubei, Heilongjiang, 1 in Shandong, Guangdong, and Guizhou respectively), with 1185 new suspected cases.On the same day, 1824 cases were cured and discharged, and 25 014 close contacts were lifted from medical observation.As of 24:00 on [18 Feb 2020], according to reports from Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (08): companion animals, RFI
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown[The document includes a brief description of the event as known at the time of its finalization. In response to the described outbreak, the WSAVA Scientific and One Health Committees have prepared the following list of frequently asked questions for the WSAVA membership with the help of Prof. Scott Weese from the University of Guelph, Canada, "while being aware of issues related to pet abandonment in China and hope that this information will be of use to veterinarians Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Virus yellows, sugar beet – UK: resistance breeding
Other Plant Disease -- United KingdomSugar beet growers are urged to follow a four-point plan to help control beet yellows this [2020] season, as aphid populations rise due to a mild winter, and just one active insecticide remains to control virus spread. Good crop hygiene, rapid establishment, monitoring and timely targeted treatments are the key to protecting crops from infections.After the ban of neonicotinoid seed dressings in 2018, crops have been left vulnerable to aphid attack, with just a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (03): South Korea, wild boar, Korean border, spread
African Swine Fever -- South KoreaSouth Korea said on [Fri 14 Feb 2020] that 19 more wild boars have been found infected with the deadly African swine fever (ASF) virus in areas near the border with North Korea, bringing the total number of cases to 204.Eighteen animals were found dead in border areas, including in the eastern county of Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, as well as the border city of Paju and Yeoncheon County in Gyeonggi Province, north of Seoul, according to a research institute affiliated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox – Africa (04): Congo DR, WHO
Monkeypox -- DR CongoDuring week 4 [week ending 26 Jan 2020], a total of 73 suspected cases including one death were reported across the country, compared to 46 suspected cases and no deaths in the previous week. The majority of cases in week 4 were reported from Sankuru province (78%). In the past 4 weeks (weeks 1 to 4 of 2020) a total of 222 suspected cases with 4 deaths (CFR: 1.8%) were notified in the country, with the majority of cases being reported from the provinces of Sankuru (31%), Bas-Uele Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (07): China, global, comment, epidemiological analysis, WHO