COVID-19 -- China
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, all African countries have recorded infections and there are now more than 750 000 confirmed cases across the continent. Despite a range of prevention and containment measures against the pandemic, the number of reported new cases is increasing in countries like Algeria, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Ghana. Because of limited availability of supplies and local capacity (similar to the situation in many high-income countries when the pandemic
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Friday 31 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (50): Australia (VI) poultry, HPAI H7N7, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Australia
Information received on [and dated] 31 Jul 2020 from Dr. Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australian Government, Canberra, Australia
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Feb 2014
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Hghly
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Information received on [and dated] 31 Jul 2020 from Dr. Mark Schipp, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australian Government, Canberra, Australia
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Feb 2014
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Hghly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Spring viremia of carp - Italy: (VN) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Italy
Information received on [and dated] 27 Jul 2020 from Dr. Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministry of Health, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2004
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Jul 2020 from Dr. Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministry of Health, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2004
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (23): Americas (USA) bat
Rabies -- United States
There have been 9 confirmed rabid bats in San Bernardino County including 4 within the past 2 weeks [2nd half of July 2020] in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Apple Valley. San Bernardino County Public Health is urging the public to protect themselves and their pets from interactions with unfamiliar, stray or wild animals.
"Rabies is almost always fatal in humans once symptoms begin," stated Dr. Erin Gustafson, County Interim Health Officer. "It is important to seek medical attention as soon
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There have been 9 confirmed rabid bats in San Bernardino County including 4 within the past 2 weeks [2nd half of July 2020] in Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Apple Valley. San Bernardino County Public Health is urging the public to protect themselves and their pets from interactions with unfamiliar, stray or wild animals.
"Rabies is almost always fatal in humans once symptoms begin," stated Dr. Erin Gustafson, County Interim Health Officer. "It is important to seek medical attention as soon
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (12): cattle, horse, alert
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), a reportable animal disease, has been found in 7 states in 2020: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas [now also in Arkansas; see [4] below]. As VSV may spread throughout the Midwest and mountain states, livestock owners, especially those with horses, should be looking for signs.
VSV is a viral disease primarily affecting horses, also cattle, and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Although humans can become
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Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), a reportable animal disease, has been found in 7 states in 2020: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas [now also in Arkansas; see [4] below]. As VSV may spread throughout the Midwest and mountain states, livestock owners, especially those with horses, should be looking for signs.
VSV is a viral disease primarily affecting horses, also cattle, and occasionally swine, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Although humans can become
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (04): USA, horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed 2 horses in Suffolk were euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Both horses were tested for EEE after presenting with acute neurological signs.
The 1st horse tested positive for EEE on 14 Jul 2020 and the 2nd horse tested positive on 15 Jul 2020.
Sometimes called sleeping sickness, EEE is a mosquito-borne illness that causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. Signs
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The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed 2 horses in Suffolk were euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Both horses were tested for EEE after presenting with acute neurological signs.
The 1st horse tested positive for EEE on 14 Jul 2020 and the 2nd horse tested positive on 15 Jul 2020.
Sometimes called sleeping sickness, EEE is a mosquito-borne illness that causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. Signs
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PRO/PL> Stem rust, wheat - Ireland: (CW)
Other Plant Disease -- Ireland
Symptoms of what is believed to be stem rust disease were found in untreated plots of winter wheat at 4 sites at Oak Park Crop Research Centre [of Agriculture and Food Development Authority Teagasc] in Carlow. Teagasc's Dr Steven Kildea says it is the 1st time he has seen the disease in the field in his 15-year career. "The disease that has been in Ireland before, however it is quite some time since it has been detected." The fact the disease was only found in untreated plots and in no
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Symptoms of what is believed to be stem rust disease were found in untreated plots of winter wheat at 4 sites at Oak Park Crop Research Centre [of Agriculture and Food Development Authority Teagasc] in Carlow. Teagasc's Dr Steven Kildea says it is the 1st time he has seen the disease in the field in his 15-year career. "The disease that has been in Ireland before, however it is quite some time since it has been detected." The fact the disease was only found in untreated plots and in no
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Nepal (02): (MO, CH, RT) cattle, 1st rep, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Nepal
Information received on [and dated] 29 Jul 2020 from Dr Banshi Sharma, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kathmandu, Nepal
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory (basic and
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Jul 2020 from Dr Banshi Sharma, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kathmandu, Nepal
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory (basic and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - USA (02): live poultry, multiple serotypes
Salmonella -- United States
Since the last update on 24 Jun 2020, 473 more ill people and 4 additional _Salmonella_ serotypes (Braenderup, Muenchen, Thompson, and Typhimurium) were added to this investigation.
As of 28 Jul 2020, a total of 938 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ have been reported from 48 states.
State / No. ill people
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Alabama / 16
Alaska / 2
Arizona / 23
Arkansas / 20
California / 35
Colorado / 28
Connecticut / 11
Delaware / 1
Florida /
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Since the last update on 24 Jun 2020, 473 more ill people and 4 additional _Salmonella_ serotypes (Braenderup, Muenchen, Thompson, and Typhimurium) were added to this investigation.
As of 28 Jul 2020, a total of 938 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ have been reported from 48 states.
State / No. ill people
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Alabama / 16
Alaska / 2
Arizona / 23
Arkansas / 20
California / 35
Colorado / 28
Connecticut / 11
Delaware / 1
Florida /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - China (02): cattle, spread, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- China
Outbreak location: Xinjiang
The event started [3 Aug 2019]. One outbreak (submitted) reported to date [30 Jul 2020]. The event is continuing; no follow-up report has been provided.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Cattle / 65 / 65 / 0 / 65 / 0
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Date: Wed 29 Jul 2020
Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System), weekly disease information 2020;
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Outbreak location: Xinjiang
The event started [3 Aug 2019]. One outbreak (submitted) reported to date [30 Jul 2020]. The event is continuing; no follow-up report has been provided.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Cattle / 65 / 65 / 0 / 65 / 0
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[B] Fujian
Date: Wed 29 Jul 2020
Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System), weekly disease information 2020;
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Thursday 30 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (337): Al Jazeera, USA, travel, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
In areas where the outbreak is worsening, officials must reinstate stay-at-home orders until numbers improve for at least 2 weeks, the brief said. Such a decision will be disruptive, it acknowledged, and therefore leaders must prioritise clear and transparent communications to convey to the public the motivations and anticipated timelines for the closures.
Other recommendations included bolstering supplies of personal protective gear and diagnostic testing kits at healthcare facilities. The
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In areas where the outbreak is worsening, officials must reinstate stay-at-home orders until numbers improve for at least 2 weeks, the brief said. Such a decision will be disruptive, it acknowledged, and therefore leaders must prioritise clear and transparent communications to convey to the public the motivations and anticipated timelines for the closures.
Other recommendations included bolstering supplies of personal protective gear and diagnostic testing kits at healthcare facilities. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Norway: hemolytic uremic syndrome, fatal
E. coli -- Norway
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), or Folkehelseinstituttet, reported the 1st death in a child from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) from E. coli in more than a decade. The child, from Oslo municipality, was under 2 years of age. The source of the infections was not published.
Hilde Marie Lund, with the NIPH, said deaths in children related to HUS caused by EHEC infection are very unusual. In fact, the last death was reported in 2009, Dr Lund noted.
In 2019, 511 cases of
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), or Folkehelseinstituttet, reported the 1st death in a child from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) from E. coli in more than a decade. The child, from Oslo municipality, was under 2 years of age. The source of the infections was not published.
Hilde Marie Lund, with the NIPH, said deaths in children related to HUS caused by EHEC infection are very unusual. In fact, the last death was reported in 2009, Dr Lund noted.
In 2019, 511 cases of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (36): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
Event description
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is escalating further, with 23 health areas in 7 health zones affected. Since our last report (weekly bulletin 29), another 9 additional confirmed EVD cases have been reported, with 9 new deaths, one of which was is a man who had returned 2 negative PCR results before dying of complications of EVD. One new confirmed case was reported on 25 Jul 2020, the wife of a man who had died
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Event description
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is escalating further, with 23 health areas in 7 health zones affected. Since our last report (weekly bulletin 29), another 9 additional confirmed EVD cases have been reported, with 9 new deaths, one of which was is a man who had returned 2 negative PCR results before dying of complications of EVD. One new confirmed case was reported on 25 Jul 2020, the wife of a man who had died
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Wednesday 29 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (49): Philippines (PM) poultry, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Philippines
Information received on [and dated] 29 Jul 2020 from Dr Ronnie Domingo, Officer-In-Charge, Chief Veterinary Officer, Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, Manila, Philippines
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Jul 2020 from Dr Ronnie Domingo, Officer-In-Charge, Chief Veterinary Officer, Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture, Manila, Philippines
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Jordan: (BA) shawarma
Foodborne Illness -- Jordan
A 5-year-old child is dead and 700 other people have been hospitalized in Jordan with mass food poisoning after eating shawarma at a restaurant in the town of Ain al-Basha, north of the capital Amman, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday [29 Jul 2020].
Investigations revealed that the meat and chicken shawarma had been prepared without using a refrigeration unit in an "unhealthy environment and without adhering to the health requirements and the minimum levels of general safety,"
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A 5-year-old child is dead and 700 other people have been hospitalized in Jordan with mass food poisoning after eating shawarma at a restaurant in the town of Ain al-Basha, north of the capital Amman, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday [29 Jul 2020].
Investigations revealed that the meat and chicken shawarma had been prepared without using a refrigeration unit in an "unhealthy environment and without adhering to the health requirements and the minimum levels of general safety,"
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Kyrgyzstan: (YK,CU) cattle, 1st rep 2019
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Kyrgyzstan
According to the veterinarians of the Jayyl [district, Chuy region], the 1st signs of [lumpy skin] disease [LSD] were detected in the Ak-Suu and Tup districts of the Ysyk-Kol region. After that, isolated cases were noted in Ysyk-Ata, Alamudun, and Sokuluk districts of Chuy oblast. Outwardly, nodular dermatitis looks like a skin-nodular rash. The disease is accompanied by fever, edema of the subcutaneous connective tissue and organs, the formation of skin nodes, damage to the eyes, the mucous
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According to the veterinarians of the Jayyl [district, Chuy region], the 1st signs of [lumpy skin] disease [LSD] were detected in the Ak-Suu and Tup districts of the Ysyk-Kol region. After that, isolated cases were noted in Ysyk-Ata, Alamudun, and Sokuluk districts of Chuy oblast. Outwardly, nodular dermatitis looks like a skin-nodular rash. The disease is accompanied by fever, edema of the subcutaneous connective tissue and organs, the formation of skin nodes, damage to the eyes, the mucous
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (336): countries, collateral damages, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
- WHO has published an interim guidance on Considerations for implementing mass treatment, active case‐ finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The document proposes a 2-step approach: a risk-benefit assessment, to decide if the planned neglected tropical diseases activity should proceed, and a review of a list of precautionary measures, to decide how the planned activity should be implemented.
- Ethiopia vaccinates
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- WHO has published an interim guidance on Considerations for implementing mass treatment, active case‐ finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The document proposes a 2-step approach: a risk-benefit assessment, to decide if the planned neglected tropical diseases activity should proceed, and a review of a list of precautionary measures, to decide how the planned activity should be implemented.
- Ethiopia vaccinates
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA (05): salad mix
Other Human Disease -- United States
The Center for Disease Control is reporting 641 cases of _Cyclospora_ across 11 states, including Pennsylvania, that are connected to bagged salad mixes.
The CDC reports 2 _Cyclospora_ cases related to the recalled products in Pennsylvania as [24 Jul 2020]. The locations of the cases were not disclosed in the CDC's data. The CDC says that it is specifically examining salad ingredients (iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage) for the purposes of its investigation. The affected products
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The Center for Disease Control is reporting 641 cases of _Cyclospora_ across 11 states, including Pennsylvania, that are connected to bagged salad mixes.
The CDC reports 2 _Cyclospora_ cases related to the recalled products in Pennsylvania as [24 Jul 2020]. The locations of the cases were not disclosed in the CDC's data. The CDC says that it is specifically examining salad ingredients (iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage) for the purposes of its investigation. The affected products
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Nepal: (JA) fatal, mushrooms, susp.
Foodborne Illness -- Nepal
A child has died and 7 persons have fallen ill after consuming poisonous mushrooms in Kushe Rural Municipality-1 of Jajarkot district.
The deceased has been identified as AC, 3-year-old daughter of a local.
Those fallen ill are TBC (50), LC (30), KC(30), NS(9), DC(12), AC (14), and PC (14), according to ward chair Harichandra Basnet. He said the deceased and those who have fallen ill belong to 3 families who had consumed the mushrooms brought from the forest.
[Byline: Dinesh
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A child has died and 7 persons have fallen ill after consuming poisonous mushrooms in Kushe Rural Municipality-1 of Jajarkot district.
The deceased has been identified as AC, 3-year-old daughter of a local.
Those fallen ill are TBC (50), LC (30), KC(30), NS(9), DC(12), AC (14), and PC (14), according to ward chair Harichandra Basnet. He said the deceased and those who have fallen ill belong to 3 families who had consumed the mushrooms brought from the forest.
[Byline: Dinesh
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PRO/EDR> Bartonella quintana - Canada: (MB) homeless, endocarditis
Bartonella -- Canada
1. Ohl ME, Spach DH. _Bartonella quintana_ and urban trench fever. Clin Infect Dis [Internet]. 2000; 31(1): 131-5; .
2. Raoult D, Foucault C, Brouqui P. Infections in the homeless. Lancet Infect Dis [Internet]. 2001; 1(2): 77-84; .
3. Comer JA, Flynn C, Regnery RL, et al. Antibodies to _Bartonella_ species in inner-city intravenous drug users in Baltimore, MD. Arch Intern Med [Internet]. 1996; 156(21): 2491-5; .
4. Brouqui P, Houpikian P, Dupont HT, et al. Survey of the seroprevalence of
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1. Ohl ME, Spach DH. _Bartonella quintana_ and urban trench fever. Clin Infect Dis [Internet]. 2000; 31(1): 131-5; .
2. Raoult D, Foucault C, Brouqui P. Infections in the homeless. Lancet Infect Dis [Internet]. 2001; 1(2): 77-84; .
3. Comer JA, Flynn C, Regnery RL, et al. Antibodies to _Bartonella_ species in inner-city intravenous drug users in Baltimore, MD. Arch Intern Med [Internet]. 1996; 156(21): 2491-5; .
4. Brouqui P, Houpikian P, Dupont HT, et al. Survey of the seroprevalence of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - USA (02): (NM) bubonic
Plague -- United States
The New Mexico Department of Health [NMDOH] is reporting the state's 1st human plague case of 2020. Officials said a Santa Fe County man in his 60s has been diagnosed with bubonic plague.
"This is a reminder that even during a pandemic, other infectious diseases are out that that can still put your health at risk," NMDOH Secretary Kathy Kunkel said. "All New Mexicans need to be aware of the risks for contracting diseases like plague and take the necessary precautions to avoid
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The New Mexico Department of Health [NMDOH] is reporting the state's 1st human plague case of 2020. Officials said a Santa Fe County man in his 60s has been diagnosed with bubonic plague.
"This is a reminder that even during a pandemic, other infectious diseases are out that that can still put your health at risk," NMDOH Secretary Kathy Kunkel said. "All New Mexicans need to be aware of the risks for contracting diseases like plague and take the necessary precautions to avoid
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Tuesday 28 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (10): (AS)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
At a time when Assam is witnessing a major COVID-19 spike, a Japanese encephalitis outbreak has also been reported from different parts of the state raising concerns.
With about 14 per cent mortality rate, about 60 times higher than Assam's COVID-19 mortality rate, Japanese encephalitis has claimed 29 lives already this year [2020].
The vector-borne disease spread by _Culex_ mosquitos, this year [2020], has affected at least 199 people in 29 out of 33 districts in the state, a bulletin
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At a time when Assam is witnessing a major COVID-19 spike, a Japanese encephalitis outbreak has also been reported from different parts of the state raising concerns.
With about 14 per cent mortality rate, about 60 times higher than Assam's COVID-19 mortality rate, Japanese encephalitis has claimed 29 lives already this year [2020].
The vector-borne disease spread by _Culex_ mosquitos, this year [2020], has affected at least 199 people in 29 out of 33 districts in the state, a bulletin
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (335): Viet Nam, clinical manifestations, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Vietnam
The 1st new case -- patient 416 -- was a 57-year-old man who sought medical care on [20 Jul 2020] for flu symptoms. He is now on a ventilator and, according to doctors quoted in local media, in a critical condition. Contact tracing identified more than 100 people who had interacted with the man, but all returned negative tests.
However over the weekend [25-26 Jul 2020], 3 more cases were confirmed, including one 17 year old from neighbouring Quang Ngai province who had travelled home on a
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The 1st new case -- patient 416 -- was a 57-year-old man who sought medical care on [20 Jul 2020] for flu symptoms. He is now on a ventilator and, according to doctors quoted in local media, in a critical condition. Contact tracing identified more than 100 people who had interacted with the man, but all returned negative tests.
However over the weekend [25-26 Jul 2020], 3 more cases were confirmed, including one 17 year old from neighbouring Quang Ngai province who had travelled home on a
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PRO/PL> Impatiens necrotic spot virus, lettuce - Greece: 1st rep, emerging
Other Plant Disease -- Greece
Virus-like disease symptoms were observed in 4 fields of lettuce in 3 regions of central and south-eastern Greece. In all cases, the disease affected 30-40% of the plants. Symptoms consisted of brown ringspots, necrotic lesions, vein necrosis, and leaf distortion resembling those associated with tospovirus infections.
Samples [were tested] for the presence of _Tomato spotted wilt virus_ (TSWV), _Tomato chlorotic spot virus_ (TCSV), _Impatiens necrotic spot virus_ (INSV), _Groundnut ringspot
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Virus-like disease symptoms were observed in 4 fields of lettuce in 3 regions of central and south-eastern Greece. In all cases, the disease affected 30-40% of the plants. Symptoms consisted of brown ringspots, necrotic lesions, vein necrosis, and leaf distortion resembling those associated with tospovirus infections.
Samples [were tested] for the presence of _Tomato spotted wilt virus_ (TSWV), _Tomato chlorotic spot virus_ (TCSV), _Impatiens necrotic spot virus_ (INSV), _Groundnut ringspot
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PRO/PL> Fungal foot rot, rice - India: (HR)
Other Plant Disease -- India
Seed-borne fungal disease bakanae has hit large areas of paddy crop in Karnal [district]. Farmers fear it may affect the productivity and reduce the yield. "The fungal disease has attacked my basmati crop, although I used fungicide," said a farmer, adding that he had approached the authorities for its remedy. [Another] progressive farmer said the same adding that it had affected around 4 acres [1.6 ha] of 1509 variety of the crop. He said it might lead to a huge loss.
An expert said, "It
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Seed-borne fungal disease bakanae has hit large areas of paddy crop in Karnal [district]. Farmers fear it may affect the productivity and reduce the yield. "The fungal disease has attacked my basmati crop, although I used fungicide," said a farmer, adding that he had approached the authorities for its remedy. [Another] progressive farmer said the same adding that it had affected around 4 acres [1.6 ha] of 1509 variety of the crop. He said it might lead to a huge loss.
An expert said, "It
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Monday 27 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (334): animals, Netherlands, mink, spread, UK, cat, 1st case, OIE
COVID-19 -- Netherlands
1. Have any investigations (epidemiological or laboratory) been carried out to investigate the animal or environmental source of the virus?
- According to investigations conducted by the Chinese health department, most of the early human cases originated from a wild animal market in Wuhan, and the 2019-novel coronavirus virus strain (2019-nCov) that caused the human epidemic was isolated in environmental samples collected from the market. At present, investigations are being carried out to
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1. Have any investigations (epidemiological or laboratory) been carried out to investigate the animal or environmental source of the virus?
- According to investigations conducted by the Chinese health department, most of the early human cases originated from a wild animal market in Wuhan, and the 2019-novel coronavirus virus strain (2019-nCov) that caused the human epidemic was isolated in environmental samples collected from the market. At present, investigations are being carried out to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, fish - Malawi: (MC) 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Malawi
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - UK: (Northern Ireland) wild rabbit
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
A virus which is potentially deadly to rabbits has been discovered in animals in Northern Ireland. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) was detected in samples from 2 rabbits which were submitted for testing on [23 Jun 2020]. Testing was carried out by the government-supported Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).
While the disease is contagious between rabbits, it cannot be spread to humans.
Neil Reid, a senior lecturer in conservation biology at Queen's University, said it
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A virus which is potentially deadly to rabbits has been discovered in animals in Northern Ireland. Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) was detected in samples from 2 rabbits which were submitted for testing on [23 Jun 2020]. Testing was carried out by the government-supported Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).
While the disease is contagious between rabbits, it cannot be spread to humans.
Neil Reid, a senior lecturer in conservation biology at Queen's University, said it
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (05): Europe (Germany) owl, zoo, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 23 Jul 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, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Nov
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Jul 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, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Nov
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (333): North Korea, serology, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- North Korea
1. GeurtsvanKessel CH, Okba NMA, Igloi Z, et al. An evaluation of COVID-19 serological assays informs future diagnostics and exposure assessment. Nat Commun. 2020; 11(1): 3436. Published 2020 Jul 6. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17317-y; .
2. Lisboa Bastos M, Tavaziva G, Abidi SK, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of serological tests for covid-19: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2020; 370: m2516. Published 2020 Jul 1. doi:10.1136/bmj.m2516; .
3. Duong YT, Wright CG, Justman J. Antibody testing
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1. GeurtsvanKessel CH, Okba NMA, Igloi Z, et al. An evaluation of COVID-19 serological assays informs future diagnostics and exposure assessment. Nat Commun. 2020; 11(1): 3436. Published 2020 Jul 6. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17317-y; .
2. Lisboa Bastos M, Tavaziva G, Abidi SK, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of serological tests for covid-19: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2020; 370: m2516. Published 2020 Jul 1. doi:10.1136/bmj.m2516; .
3. Duong YT, Wright CG, Justman J. Antibody testing
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (35): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, cabbage - North Korea: (HN)
Other Plant Disease -- North Korea
A vegetable farm in Chongpyong County [South Hamgyong province] suffered from poor crop yields due to pests and disease. The farm produces cabbage and cucumber, but the cabbage began rotting from the roots and falling apart due to damage from an unidentified disease, along with pests. The farm was only able to meet 40% of its production target.
The farmers attempted to salvage the situation on their own, but were ultimately unable to do so. [They] requested that authorities find ways to
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A vegetable farm in Chongpyong County [South Hamgyong province] suffered from poor crop yields due to pests and disease. The farm produces cabbage and cucumber, but the cabbage began rotting from the roots and falling apart due to damage from an unidentified disease, along with pests. The farm was only able to meet 40% of its production target.
The farmers attempted to salvage the situation on their own, but were ultimately unable to do so. [They] requested that authorities find ways to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - New Zealand: (BP) fatal
Listeriosis -- New Zealand
Authorities in New Zealand are looking into 3 recent _Listeria_ cases to see if they are linked and to find a source of the infections.
While investigations are underway to find the vehicle of infection for the reported cases in Tauranga, a city in the Bay of Plenty region, officials cautioned that often a source cannot be identified for individual cases.
The 3 cases, aged in their late 70s to 90s, were notified to Toi Te Ora Public Health between [12 and 20 Jul 2020]. All 3 were
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Authorities in New Zealand are looking into 3 recent _Listeria_ cases to see if they are linked and to find a source of the infections.
While investigations are underway to find the vehicle of infection for the reported cases in Tauranga, a city in the Bay of Plenty region, officials cautioned that often a source cannot be identified for individual cases.
The 3 cases, aged in their late 70s to 90s, were notified to Toi Te Ora Public Health between [12 and 20 Jul 2020]. All 3 were
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Sunday 26 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Cucurbitacin toxin, zucchini - UK
-- United Kingdom
Rogue zucchini seeds are suspected to be behind several cases of illness in England.
Zucchinis, also called courgettes, contain a naturally occurring compound. When this is at a high enough level, it can lead to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea.
Four families in Castle Acre, Norfolk reported feeling unwell after eating produce they had grown, according to the BBC.
The Sun newspaper reported a woman needed hospital treatment after being poisoned by courgettes she had grown. They
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Rogue zucchini seeds are suspected to be behind several cases of illness in England.
Zucchinis, also called courgettes, contain a naturally occurring compound. When this is at a high enough level, it can lead to symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea.
Four families in Castle Acre, Norfolk reported feeling unwell after eating produce they had grown, according to the BBC.
The Sun newspaper reported a woman needed hospital treatment after being poisoned by courgettes she had grown. They
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (18)
Measles -- Ethiopia
Ethiopia has immunized 14.2 million children for measles over the past 3 weeks, the country's Ministry of Health disclosed on Sat 25 Jul 2020. The achievement has been recorded despite COVID-19 pandemic pressures and unrest in some parts of the country.
"Health workers across the country are the unsung heroes of our time," Dr. Meseret Zelalem, Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Director at the Ministry, tweeted regarding the success.
Ethiopia has reached 14 344 285 children through the
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Ethiopia has immunized 14.2 million children for measles over the past 3 weeks, the country's Ministry of Health disclosed on Sat 25 Jul 2020. The achievement has been recorded despite COVID-19 pandemic pressures and unrest in some parts of the country.
"Health workers across the country are the unsung heroes of our time," Dr. Meseret Zelalem, Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Director at the Ministry, tweeted regarding the success.
Ethiopia has reached 14 344 285 children through the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Newport - Canada: link to USA cases
Salmonella -- Canada
According to Canadian Health officials, as of 24 Jul 2020, there have been 59 confirmed cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Newport illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (23), Alberta (31), Manitoba (3), Ontario (1), and Prince Edward Island (1). Individuals became sick between mid-June 2020 and mid-July 2020. Information is available for 28 illnesses. Out of 28 people, 6 individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Individuals
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According to Canadian Health officials, as of 24 Jul 2020, there have been 59 confirmed cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Newport illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (23), Alberta (31), Manitoba (3), Ontario (1), and Prince Edward Island (1). Individuals became sick between mid-June 2020 and mid-July 2020. Information is available for 28 illnesses. Out of 28 people, 6 individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Individuals
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PRO/EDR> Bartonella quintana - USA: (CO) homeless
Bartonella -- United States
Dr. Michelle Barron, medical director of infection prevention and control at UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, received an unusual call in June 2020 from the microbiology lab: Confirmation of the 3rd case in 2020 of trench fever, a rare condition transmitted by body lice that plagued soldiers during World War I.
Barron's epidemiological training kicked in. "Two is always an outbreak, and then when we found a 3rd, OK, we clearly have something going on," Barron recalled thinking.
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Dr. Michelle Barron, medical director of infection prevention and control at UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, received an unusual call in June 2020 from the microbiology lab: Confirmation of the 3rd case in 2020 of trench fever, a rare condition transmitted by body lice that plagued soldiers during World War I.
Barron's epidemiological training kicked in. "Two is always an outbreak, and then when we found a 3rd, OK, we clearly have something going on," Barron recalled thinking.
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PRO/EDR> Mansonella perstans - Spain: imported
Other Human Disease -- Spain
Abstract
Background
_Mansonella perstans_ infection can be considered one of the most neglected tropical infectious diseases. Very few studies have reported on the clinical picture caused by infection with this nematode. Therefore, our study was aimed to describe the clinical patterns and treatment of imported _M. perstans_ infection by migrants from Africa.
Methods
The present study evaluated a large cohort of migrants who have been diagnosed, examined and treated for imported _M.
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Abstract
Background
_Mansonella perstans_ infection can be considered one of the most neglected tropical infectious diseases. Very few studies have reported on the clinical picture caused by infection with this nematode. Therefore, our study was aimed to describe the clinical patterns and treatment of imported _M. perstans_ infection by migrants from Africa.
Methods
The present study evaluated a large cohort of migrants who have been diagnosed, examined and treated for imported _M.
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (332): Amazon, USA, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately, especially those living in long-term care facilities. WHO has published a policy brief on preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services.
- Evelyn Narki Dowuona, a health worker at the Ga East Municipal Hospital in Accra, Ghana, speaks with WHO on the challenges of managing COVID-19.
- WHO has released a set of practical steps for implementing the prescriptions of the WHO Manifesto for a healthy
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately, especially those living in long-term care facilities. WHO has published a policy brief on preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services.
- Evelyn Narki Dowuona, a health worker at the Ga East Municipal Hospital in Accra, Ghana, speaks with WHO on the challenges of managing COVID-19.
- WHO has released a set of practical steps for implementing the prescriptions of the WHO Manifesto for a healthy
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Saturday 25 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (22): Americas (USA) cat, raccoon, fox, human exp
Rabies -- United States
Two people were exposed to a rabid cat found in the Midlands, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said Thursday [16 Jul 2020]. The cat -- with wounds of unknown origin -- was found 24 Jun 2020, DHEC officials said in a news release. The animal was discovered near John G. Richards Road and Cottage Lane in the Liberty Hill area of Kershaw County, according to the release.
The people have been told to seek medical care, health officials said.
DHEC said
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Two people were exposed to a rabid cat found in the Midlands, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said Thursday [16 Jul 2020]. The cat -- with wounds of unknown origin -- was found 24 Jun 2020, DHEC officials said in a news release. The animal was discovered near John G. Richards Road and Cottage Lane in the Liberty Hill area of Kershaw County, according to the release.
The people have been told to seek medical care, health officials said.
DHEC said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (05): Congo DR
Monkeypox -- DR Congo
Since the beginning of the year through 5 Jul [2020], the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 2591 suspected monkeypox cases and 97 deaths. This includes 115 cases and 4 deaths recorded during the week ending 5 Jul [2020].
In 2019, DRC saw 5288 monkeypox cases, including 107 deaths (CFR: 2%) from 133 health zones in 19 provinces.
The World Health Organization says one major challenge to the current emergency include acquiring the required funding to respond to
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Since the beginning of the year through 5 Jul [2020], the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a total of 2591 suspected monkeypox cases and 97 deaths. This includes 115 cases and 4 deaths recorded during the week ending 5 Jul [2020].
In 2019, DRC saw 5288 monkeypox cases, including 107 deaths (CFR: 2%) from 133 health zones in 19 provinces.
The World Health Organization says one major challenge to the current emergency include acquiring the required funding to respond to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (11): (KS) horse, cattle
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
In its 16 Jul 2020 situation report, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed 4 new positive and 7 new suspect premises in Kansas with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV).
Counties with affected premises now include
- Butler (1 new suspect equine premises),
- Cowley (1 new confirmed positive cattle premises; 3 new suspect equine premises),
- Miami (1 new suspect equine premises),
- Montgomery (2 new confirmed positive cattle premises; 3 new suspect equine
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In its 16 Jul 2020 situation report, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed 4 new positive and 7 new suspect premises in Kansas with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV).
Counties with affected premises now include
- Butler (1 new suspect equine premises),
- Cowley (1 new confirmed positive cattle premises; 3 new suspect equine premises),
- Miami (1 new suspect equine premises),
- Montgomery (2 new confirmed positive cattle premises; 3 new suspect equine
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (03): USA (VA, FL) horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed 2 horses in Suffolk were euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Both horses were tested for EEE after presenting with acute neurological signs.
The 1st horse tested positive for EEE on 14 Jul 2020, and the 2nd horse tested positive on 15 Jul 2020.
Sometimes called sleeping sickness, EEE is a mosquito-borne illness that causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. Signs
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The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) confirmed 2 horses in Suffolk were euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Both horses were tested for EEE after presenting with acute neurological signs.
The 1st horse tested positive for EEE on 14 Jul 2020, and the 2nd horse tested positive on 15 Jul 2020.
Sometimes called sleeping sickness, EEE is a mosquito-borne illness that causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. Signs
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (24): Philippines, Indonesia, spread
African Swine Fever -- Philippines
[Circulated by mail; due to COVID-19-related teleworking of the FAO HQ staff, the updates will be uploaded into the website once the situation is improved].
1. The Philippines:
Since the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the 1st ASF outbreak started in July 2019, ASF have been confirmed on Luzon and Mindanao Islands. On Luzon Island, according to the government news agency quoting the Samahan ng Industriya at Agrikultura (SINAG) chairman Rosendo So, some 380 000 heads of pigs have
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[Circulated by mail; due to COVID-19-related teleworking of the FAO HQ staff, the updates will be uploaded into the website once the situation is improved].
1. The Philippines:
Since the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the 1st ASF outbreak started in July 2019, ASF have been confirmed on Luzon and Mindanao Islands. On Luzon Island, according to the government news agency quoting the Samahan ng Industriya at Agrikultura (SINAG) chairman Rosendo So, some 380 000 heads of pigs have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Myxomatosis - Finland: (US) wild rabbit, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Finland
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of star of the event: 5 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Myxoma virus
Nature
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of star of the event: 5 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Myxoma virus
Nature
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine piroplasmosis - Finland: (KH) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Finland
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jun 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1985
Manifestation
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jun 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1985
Manifestation
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Congo DR (07): (IT) clusters, fatal, WHO
Plague -- DR Congo
The health zone of Rethy in Ituri Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has seen an upsurge of plague cases since June 2020. The 1st case, a 12-year-old girl, reported to a local health center on 12 Jun 2020 experiencing a headache, fever, cough, and an enlarged lymph node. She died on the same day, and further deaths from the community due to suspected cases of plague were subsequently reported. From 11 Jun 2020 through 15 Jul 2020, 6 of 22 health areas have been affected within
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The health zone of Rethy in Ituri Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has seen an upsurge of plague cases since June 2020. The 1st case, a 12-year-old girl, reported to a local health center on 12 Jun 2020 experiencing a headache, fever, cough, and an enlarged lymph node. She died on the same day, and further deaths from the community due to suspected cases of plague were subsequently reported. From 11 Jun 2020 through 15 Jul 2020, 6 of 22 health areas have been affected within
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PRO/AH/EDR> Heartland virus - USA (02): (IL)
Tick-borne disease -- United States
Researchers have confirmed that Heartland virus, an emerging pathogen with potentially dire consequences for those infected, is present in Lone Star ticks in 2 Illinois counties hundreds of miles apart. Lone Star ticks were first detected in Illinois in 1999 but had not been found to be infected with Heartland virus in the state.
The findings are reported in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases [see reference below].
In July 2018, a resident of Kankakee County was hospitalized after
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Researchers have confirmed that Heartland virus, an emerging pathogen with potentially dire consequences for those infected, is present in Lone Star ticks in 2 Illinois counties hundreds of miles apart. Lone Star ticks were first detected in Illinois in 1999 but had not been found to be infected with Heartland virus in the state.
The findings are reported in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases [see reference below].
In July 2018, a resident of Kankakee County was hospitalized after
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Newport - USA (02): CDC, unidentified source
Salmonella -- United States
Since the last update on 21 Jul 2020, an additional 87 ill people have been reported in this outbreak, including 38 from 8 new states: Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Virginia.
As of 23 Jul 2020, a total of 212 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Newport have been reported from 23 states.
State / Ill people
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Arizona / 13
California / 10
Florida / 1
Idaho / 5
Illinois / 9
Iowa /
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Since the last update on 21 Jul 2020, an additional 87 ill people have been reported in this outbreak, including 38 from 8 new states: Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maine, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Virginia.
As of 23 Jul 2020, a total of 212 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Newport have been reported from 23 states.
State / Ill people
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Arizona / 13
California / 10
Florida / 1
Idaho / 5
Illinois / 9
Iowa /
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (331): Southern hemisphere influenza, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
- Dr. Tedros, in his media briefing yesterday [23 Jul 2020], reminded people not to let their guard down "we will not be going back to the 'old normal'. The pandemic has already changed the way we live our lives. Part of adjusting to the 'new normal' is finding ways to live our lives safely."
- As the possibility of a protracted pandemic becomes increasingly likely, countries are encouraged to conduct periodic reviews of their national and subnational COVID-19 response. This ensures that
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- Dr. Tedros, in his media briefing yesterday [23 Jul 2020], reminded people not to let their guard down "we will not be going back to the 'old normal'. The pandemic has already changed the way we live our lives. Part of adjusting to the 'new normal' is finding ways to live our lives safely."
- As the possibility of a protracted pandemic becomes increasingly likely, countries are encouraged to conduct periodic reviews of their national and subnational COVID-19 response. This ensures that
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Friday 24 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (330): China (Hong Kong) animal, cat, OIE
COVID-19 -- China
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer/Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jul 2020
Report date: 24 Jul 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jul 2020
Reason for
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2020 from Dr. Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer/Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jul 2020
Report date: 24 Jul 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jul 2020
Reason for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - USA (08): (UT) domestic, wild
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, previously found in domestic rabbits at a private Utah farm, has now been found in wild rabbit populations in the state.
Not related to the COVID-19 virus that infects humans, the disease is highly contagious and causes rapid rabbit death, killing one to five days after exposure according to Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources [DWR]. Officials there want Utahn's to contact them if they see multiple dead wild rabbits in an area. The DWR's website contact page
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, previously found in domestic rabbits at a private Utah farm, has now been found in wild rabbit populations in the state.
Not related to the COVID-19 virus that infects humans, the disease is highly contagious and causes rapid rabbit death, killing one to five days after exposure according to Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources [DWR]. Officials there want Utahn's to contact them if they see multiple dead wild rabbits in an area. The DWR's website contact page
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C - Australia: (QL) correctional centers
Hepatitis C -- Australia
Pressure is mounting on the Queensland Government to implement needle and syringe programs (NSPs) in the state's correctional centers amid an outbreak of hepatitis C at a Far North Queensland prison. Darren Russell from the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service said most of those cases were linked to the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. "What we are seeing is increasing amounts of injecting drug use [at the prison], and that is occurring particularly in a group of young Aboriginal
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Pressure is mounting on the Queensland Government to implement needle and syringe programs (NSPs) in the state's correctional centers amid an outbreak of hepatitis C at a Far North Queensland prison. Darren Russell from the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service said most of those cases were linked to the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. "What we are seeing is increasing amounts of injecting drug use [at the prison], and that is occurring particularly in a group of young Aboriginal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (34): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
As the coronavirus spread in January [2020], Fallah met with the Liberian president George Weah to form a coronavirus task force that included many of the same doctors and public health experts that led the Ebola response. The group resurrected the main pillars of outbreak response. This included acquiring coronavirus tests from the World Health Organization (WHO), coordinating teams of people to trace contacts, and communicating health messages to the public. In operation centres in the
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As the coronavirus spread in January [2020], Fallah met with the Liberian president George Weah to form a coronavirus task force that included many of the same doctors and public health experts that led the Ebola response. The group resurrected the main pillars of outbreak response. This included acquiring coronavirus tests from the World Health Organization (WHO), coordinating teams of people to trace contacts, and communicating health messages to the public. In operation centres in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (329): China seafood plant, ACEIs & ARBs, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- China
In this 2nd monthly update of our living review (1), we searched MEDLINE (Ovid) weekly from [9 Jun 2020] to [6 Jul 2020] using the same search strategy as described in the original review. We did not limit by language. This search update yielded 91 results (de-duplicated). After an independent dual-review process, we identified 3 new meta-analyses, 5 new observational studies, and one in-progress trial for inclusion.
New evidence
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Results of 3 new meta-analyses (2-4)
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In this 2nd monthly update of our living review (1), we searched MEDLINE (Ovid) weekly from [9 Jun 2020] to [6 Jul 2020] using the same search strategy as described in the original review. We did not limit by language. This search update yielded 91 results (de-duplicated). After an independent dual-review process, we identified 3 new meta-analyses, 5 new observational studies, and one in-progress trial for inclusion.
New evidence
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Results of 3 new meta-analyses (2-4)
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Thursday 23 July 2020
PRO/EDR> COVID-19 update (328): vaccine, scaling up testing, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
In the week leading up to [13 Jul 2020], daily diagnostic testing capacity in the United States was fluctuating between 520 000 and 823 000 tests. Models that provide robust estimates of the number of tests needed per day vary widely. Some experts estimated that 900 000 tests per day would be needed in May [2020]. Others forecasted the need for 5 million tests per day by June [2020], increasing to 20 million tests per day by July [2020].
Test performance (the limit of detection,
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In the week leading up to [13 Jul 2020], daily diagnostic testing capacity in the United States was fluctuating between 520 000 and 823 000 tests. Models that provide robust estimates of the number of tests needed per day vary widely. Some experts estimated that 900 000 tests per day would be needed in May [2020]. Others forecasted the need for 5 million tests per day by June [2020], increasing to 20 million tests per day by July [2020].
Test performance (the limit of detection,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (02): USA (FL, MA, SC) horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
EEE/WEE vaccines currently available are formalin-inactivated adjuvanted whole virus products. Early testing of bivalent (EEE/WEE) vaccines was performed by intracranial challenge with either EEE or WEE; the formalin-inactivated preparations were shown to be highly efficacious in protecting against clinical disease.
Currently, the only available VEE vaccines are killed products; an MLV would likely be conditionally released in the face of an outbreak.
"Vaccination schedules
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EEE/WEE vaccines currently available are formalin-inactivated adjuvanted whole virus products. Early testing of bivalent (EEE/WEE) vaccines was performed by intracranial challenge with either EEE or WEE; the formalin-inactivated preparations were shown to be highly efficacious in protecting against clinical disease.
Currently, the only available VEE vaccines are killed products; an MLV would likely be conditionally released in the face of an outbreak.
"Vaccination schedules
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Wednesday 22 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (09): (AS)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
At least 48 persons have lost their lives in Japanese encephalitis (JE) and other such acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) out of 331 cases across Assam this year [2020], the National Health Mission (NHM) said on Wednesday [22 Jul 2020]. The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) held a video conference with all districts to review the status of AES and JE in Assam, a joint statement by the health department and the NHM's state unit said.
"The state currently has 331 AES
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At least 48 persons have lost their lives in Japanese encephalitis (JE) and other such acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) out of 331 cases across Assam this year [2020], the National Health Mission (NHM) said on Wednesday [22 Jul 2020]. The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) held a video conference with all districts to review the status of AES and JE in Assam, a joint statement by the health department and the NHM's state unit said.
"The state currently has 331 AES
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PRO/AH/EDR> Announcements (02): OIE COVID-19 portal
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
In July 2020, the OIE created a portal for COVID-19 information. The site provides useful information on the OIE's COVID-19 activities during the pandemic and includes OIE's response, questions and answers, events in animals, expert groups and guidance, and media resources.
"In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our communities and ways of life. With devastating effects on society in nearly all countries of the globe, it has also heavily challenged our food supply chains,
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In July 2020, the OIE created a portal for COVID-19 information. The site provides useful information on the OIE's COVID-19 activities during the pandemic and includes OIE's response, questions and answers, events in animals, expert groups and guidance, and media resources.
"In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our communities and ways of life. With devastating effects on society in nearly all countries of the globe, it has also heavily challenged our food supply chains,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (21): Asia (Kazakhstan) cattle, OIE
Rabies -- Kazakhstan
Information received on [and dated] Wed 22 Jul 2020 from Dr Tursyn Kabduldanov, Deputy Chairman, Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision, Ministry of Agriculture, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 6 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 May 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] Wed 22 Jul 2020 from Dr Tursyn Kabduldanov, Deputy Chairman, Committee for Veterinary Control and Supervision, Ministry of Agriculture, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 6 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 May 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Nepal: cattle, 1st rep, susp.
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Nepal
A new virus has been found in cows in Nepal. Symptoms of fainting due to fever and sores on the body of the cow have been seen. According to Dr. Sanjay Yadav, head of the Animal Research Laboratory, Biratnagar, 400 cows have fallen ill in the last one month in Morang alone.
He informed that the lesions seen on the body on the previous day would spread all over the body the next day; fever up to 104-105 deg F [40.0-40.6 deg C] was recorded. He said that the problem has been seen in cattle
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A new virus has been found in cows in Nepal. Symptoms of fainting due to fever and sores on the body of the cow have been seen. According to Dr. Sanjay Yadav, head of the Animal Research Laboratory, Biratnagar, 400 cows have fallen ill in the last one month in Morang alone.
He informed that the lesions seen on the body on the previous day would spread all over the body the next day; fever up to 104-105 deg F [40.0-40.6 deg C] was recorded. He said that the problem has been seen in cattle
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Newport - USA: CDC, unidentified source, RFI
Salmonella -- United States
California / 3
Illinois / 1
Iowa / 3
Michigan / 12
Minnesota / 3
Missouri / 2
Montana / 11
North Carolina / 3
Ohio / 5
Oregon / 42
Tennessee / 1
Utah / 28
Washington / 1
Wisconsin / 1
Wyoming / 9
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Total / 125
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 19 Jun 2020 to 7 Jul 2020. Ill people range in age from 2 to 92 years, with a median age of 38. Of the ill people, 56% are female. Of 72 ill people with information available, 24 hospitalizations have been
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California / 3
Illinois / 1
Iowa / 3
Michigan / 12
Minnesota / 3
Missouri / 2
Montana / 11
North Carolina / 3
Ohio / 5
Oregon / 42
Tennessee / 1
Utah / 28
Washington / 1
Wisconsin / 1
Wyoming / 9
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Total / 125
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 19 Jun 2020 to 7 Jul 2020. Ill people range in age from 2 to 92 years, with a median age of 38. Of the ill people, 56% are female. Of 72 ill people with information available, 24 hospitalizations have been
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (08): Asia, Pacific
Dengue -- Sri Lanka
- Wallis and Futuna. 22 Jun 2020. DENV-2 identified: The outbreak has been declared over and the alert has been removed from the map. Source: Personal communication from country officials on 22 Jun 2020.
[HealthMap/ProMED maps:
Marshall Islands:
Yap State, Micronesia:
Cook Islands:
Wallis and Futuna: ]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Dengue fever is a major public health problem worldwide. The vector-borne acute febrile viral illness has widespread distribution throughout
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- Wallis and Futuna. 22 Jun 2020. DENV-2 identified: The outbreak has been declared over and the alert has been removed from the map. Source: Personal communication from country officials on 22 Jun 2020.
[HealthMap/ProMED maps:
Marshall Islands:
Yap State, Micronesia:
Cook Islands:
Wallis and Futuna: ]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Dengue fever is a major public health problem worldwide. The vector-borne acute febrile viral illness has widespread distribution throughout
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (327): risk activities, USA prevalence studies, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
No state has conducted a random sample study to determine the population prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection at a given point in time.
What is added by this report?
In a random sample of Indiana residents aged greater than or equal to 12 years, the estimated prevalence of current or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in late April 2020 was 2.79%. Among persons with active infection, 44% reported no symptoms.
What are the implications for
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
No state has conducted a random sample study to determine the population prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection at a given point in time.
What is added by this report?
In a random sample of Indiana residents aged greater than or equal to 12 years, the estimated prevalence of current or previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in late April 2020 was 2.79%. Among persons with active infection, 44% reported no symptoms.
What are the implications for
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (17): Russia (ZB) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 21 Jul 2020 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Jul 2020 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation
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Tuesday 21 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Lactococcus garvieae - USA: (CA) emerging fish pathogen
Other Animal Disease -- United States
California will kill 3.2 million trout to stop the outbreak of a bacterial infection threatening hatcheries, wildlife officials said Monday [20 Jul 2020].
The trout, which are used to stock waterways for recreational fishing, are in 2 hatcheries in the Owens Valley in the eastern Sierra and one hatchery in the Mojave Desert city of Victorville, northeast of Los Angeles.
Fish at the hatcheries have been infected with _Lactococcus garvieae_, which is similar to streptococcus, wildlife
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California will kill 3.2 million trout to stop the outbreak of a bacterial infection threatening hatcheries, wildlife officials said Monday [20 Jul 2020].
The trout, which are used to stock waterways for recreational fishing, are in 2 hatcheries in the Owens Valley in the eastern Sierra and one hatchery in the Mojave Desert city of Victorville, northeast of Los Angeles.
Fish at the hatcheries have been infected with _Lactococcus garvieae_, which is similar to streptococcus, wildlife
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus: Europe (Germany) crow, zoo, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 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, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Feb
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 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, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 Feb
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PRO/PL> High Plains wheat mosaic virus, wheat & maize - Europe: 1st rep (Ukraine)
Other Plant Disease -- Ukraine
In 2018, more than 40 wheat (_Triticum aestivum_) samples showing symptoms of leaf streak were collected in the Ukraine and tested for the presence of _Wheat streak mosaic virus_ (_Tritimovirus_, WSMV). Despite the presence of symptoms and of the mite vector (_Aceria tosichella_), WSMV was not found, but transmission electron microscopy revealed the presence of an emaravirus.
Further studies confirmed the occurrence [of] _High Plains wheat mosaic virus_ (_Emaravirus_, HPWMoV) in commercial
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In 2018, more than 40 wheat (_Triticum aestivum_) samples showing symptoms of leaf streak were collected in the Ukraine and tested for the presence of _Wheat streak mosaic virus_ (_Tritimovirus_, WSMV). Despite the presence of symptoms and of the mite vector (_Aceria tosichella_), WSMV was not found, but transmission electron microscopy revealed the presence of an emaravirus.
Further studies confirmed the occurrence [of] _High Plains wheat mosaic virus_ (_Emaravirus_, HPWMoV) in commercial
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PRO/PL> Fireblight, apple - Norway: (RO)
Other Plant Disease -- Norway
For the 1st time, fireblight has been detected in commercial fruit production in Norway. The infectious plant disease was found on apple trees of Gravenstein [variety].
The trees that were discovered in an orchard in Strand in Rogaland [county], were planted in the autumn of 2019 and the spring of 2020 and are from the Netherlands. There are occurrences of fireblight [and] also beehives [see comments below] in the area, but this is the 1st finding in a [commercial planting since] fireblight
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For the 1st time, fireblight has been detected in commercial fruit production in Norway. The infectious plant disease was found on apple trees of Gravenstein [variety].
The trees that were discovered in an orchard in Strand in Rogaland [county], were planted in the autumn of 2019 and the spring of 2020 and are from the Netherlands. There are occurrences of fireblight [and] also beehives [see comments below] in the area, but this is the 1st finding in a [commercial planting since] fireblight
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (326): mosquito non-transm, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
Abstract
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This research addresses public speculation that SARS-CoV-2 might be transmitted by mosquitoes. The World Health Organization has stated "To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes." Here we provide the 1st experimental data to investigate the capacity of SARS-CoV-2 to infect and be transmitted by mosquitoes including tests of 3 widely distributed species of mosquito; _Aedes aegypti_, _Ae.
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Abstract
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This research addresses public speculation that SARS-CoV-2 might be transmitted by mosquitoes. The World Health Organization has stated "To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes." Here we provide the 1st experimental data to investigate the capacity of SARS-CoV-2 to infect and be transmitted by mosquitoes including tests of 3 widely distributed species of mosquito; _Aedes aegypti_, _Ae.
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Pakistan: (KP)
Typhoid -- Pakistan
The ongoing health crisis in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa appears to be compounded by the surge in typhoid fever cases. Already struggling to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the province is now dealing with a rapid increase in typhoid fever cases. According to details, in rural areas of the province, a significant number of households are suffering from the [potentially] life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium _Salmonella_ Typhi. The disease spreads through contaminated food or
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The ongoing health crisis in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa appears to be compounded by the surge in typhoid fever cases. Already struggling to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the province is now dealing with a rapid increase in typhoid fever cases. According to details, in rural areas of the province, a significant number of households are suffering from the [potentially] life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium _Salmonella_ Typhi. The disease spreads through contaminated food or
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Monday 20 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (325): reinfection, child transm, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Israel
"We analyzed reports for 59 073 contacts of 5706 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) index patients reported in South Korea during [20 Jan 2020-27 Mar 2020]. Of 10 592 household contacts, 11.8% had COVID-19. Of 48 481 non-household contacts, 1.9% had COVID-19. Use of personal protective measures and social distancing reduces the likelihood of transmission."
In the discussion section, the authors mention they found the highest COVID-19 rate (18.6% [95% CI 14.0%-24.0%]) for household contacts of
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"We analyzed reports for 59 073 contacts of 5706 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) index patients reported in South Korea during [20 Jan 2020-27 Mar 2020]. Of 10 592 household contacts, 11.8% had COVID-19. Of 48 481 non-household contacts, 1.9% had COVID-19. Use of personal protective measures and social distancing reduces the likelihood of transmission."
In the discussion section, the authors mention they found the highest COVID-19 rate (18.6% [95% CI 14.0%-24.0%]) for household contacts of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Mongolia (05): (HD) bubonic, marmot exposure
Plague -- Mongolia
A 6-year-old child in Uyench soum (administrative subdivision) of Khovd [Hovd] Province in Mongolia was reported to be infected with bubonic plague in Western Mongolia, according to the country's National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD).
The child is now under isolation at a local hospital, said Nyamdorj Tsogbadrakh, director of the NCZD on Fri 17 Jul 2020. The child showed symptoms of high-grade fever and skin rashes after playing with a dead marmot, the official added.
A total of 7
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A 6-year-old child in Uyench soum (administrative subdivision) of Khovd [Hovd] Province in Mongolia was reported to be infected with bubonic plague in Western Mongolia, according to the country's National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD).
The child is now under isolation at a local hospital, said Nyamdorj Tsogbadrakh, director of the NCZD on Fri 17 Jul 2020. The child showed symptoms of high-grade fever and skin rashes after playing with a dead marmot, the official added.
A total of 7
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Sunday 19 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Azerbaijan (03): (SA, ZR) sheep, cattle, OIE
Anthrax -- Azerbaijan
Information received on Thu 16 Jul 2020 from Dr Galib Abdulaliyev, Head, CVO, Animal Health Department, Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2020
Report date: 16 Jul 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 16 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 May 2020
Manifestation of disease Clinical
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Information received on Thu 16 Jul 2020 from Dr Galib Abdulaliyev, Head, CVO, Animal Health Department, Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2020
Report date: 16 Jul 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 16 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 May 2020
Manifestation of disease Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (324): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, spread
COVID-19 -- Netherlands
Coronavirus has been detected on another mink farm in the Netherlands, bringing the total to 25.
The agriculture ministry confirmed that cubs being prepared for transport on the farm in Westerbeek, Noord-Brabant (North Brabant), tested positive for the virus. All 1100 adult females and their young will be put down. The government tightened transport restrictions for mink on 10 Jul 2020 in the light of previous outbreaks. So far, more than one million animals have been destroyed as a result
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Coronavirus has been detected on another mink farm in the Netherlands, bringing the total to 25.
The agriculture ministry confirmed that cubs being prepared for transport on the farm in Westerbeek, Noord-Brabant (North Brabant), tested positive for the virus. All 1100 adult females and their young will be put down. The government tightened transport restrictions for mink on 10 Jul 2020 in the light of previous outbreaks. So far, more than one million animals have been destroyed as a result
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (33): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
The number of reported Ebola cases in western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed the African nation's 2018 outbreak numbers in the same region, World Health Organization officials said on Thu 16 Jul 2020.
"There are now 56 cases, and this is of great concern, particularly as it is now surpassing the previous (2018) outbreak in this area, which was closed off and controlled at a total of 54 cases," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa, referring to DRC's
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The number of reported Ebola cases in western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed the African nation's 2018 outbreak numbers in the same region, World Health Organization officials said on Thu 16 Jul 2020.
"There are now 56 cases, and this is of great concern, particularly as it is now surpassing the previous (2018) outbreak in this area, which was closed off and controlled at a total of 54 cases," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa, referring to DRC's
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PRO/EDR> Haemophilus influenzae, type a - USA: (AK) invasive, Indigenous children
H. influenzae -- United States
"Background. _Haemophilus influenzae_ serotype a (Hia) can cause invasive disease similar to serotype b; no Hia vaccine is available. We describe the epidemiology of invasive Hia disease in the United States overall and specifically in Alaska during 2008-2017.
"Methods. Active population- and laboratory-based surveillance for invasive Hia disease was conducted through Active Bacterial Core surveillance sites and from Alaska statewide invasive bacterial disease surveillance. Sterile-site
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"Background. _Haemophilus influenzae_ serotype a (Hia) can cause invasive disease similar to serotype b; no Hia vaccine is available. We describe the epidemiology of invasive Hia disease in the United States overall and specifically in Alaska during 2008-2017.
"Methods. Active population- and laboratory-based surveillance for invasive Hia disease was conducted through Active Bacterial Core surveillance sites and from Alaska statewide invasive bacterial disease surveillance. Sterile-site
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (323): serial infection, Japan, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Japan
- This genomic analysis of 34 412 SARS-CoV2 sequences deposited in the GISAID database found 2 dominant subclades of the virus co-circulating in Europe and the United States derived from the Wuhan HU-1 strain isolated in China in December 2019.
- The dominant subclades were significantly associated with some of the high cumulative CFR [case fatality rate] regions in Western Europe, the United States, and in California, even after controlling for differences in the initiation of social
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- This genomic analysis of 34 412 SARS-CoV2 sequences deposited in the GISAID database found 2 dominant subclades of the virus co-circulating in Europe and the United States derived from the Wuhan HU-1 strain isolated in China in December 2019.
- The dominant subclades were significantly associated with some of the high cumulative CFR [case fatality rate] regions in Western Europe, the United States, and in California, even after controlling for differences in the initiation of social
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) - USA: (TX) Triatoma gerstaeckeri
Chagas -- United States
Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologists have seen an increase in "kissing bugs" collected in multiple regions of the state this year [2020]. The insects carry a parasite that can cause potentially fatal Chagas disease in humans and animals. "We have already collected over 300 adult kissing bug specimens [_Triatoma gerstaeckeri_] in a location where we only collected 6 individuals in 2019," said Gabriel Hamer, PhD, AgriLife Research entomologist, College Station. He is also a member of the
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologists have seen an increase in "kissing bugs" collected in multiple regions of the state this year [2020]. The insects carry a parasite that can cause potentially fatal Chagas disease in humans and animals. "We have already collected over 300 adult kissing bug specimens [_Triatoma gerstaeckeri_] in a location where we only collected 6 individuals in 2019," said Gabriel Hamer, PhD, AgriLife Research entomologist, College Station. He is also a member of the
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PRO/AH> Strangles - North America (02): USA (MI) horse
Strangles -- United States
Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg F/38.6 deg C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal lymph
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Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg F/38.6 deg C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal lymph
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (10): (MO,KS) horse, cattle
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
Missouri now has its first confirmed case of a virus that affects hooved livestock, including horses and cattle. The Missouri Department of Agriculture says that Missouri state veterinarian Dr Steve Strubberg announced the state's first case of vesicular stomatitis in a horse in Newton County on Tuesday [14 Jul 2020]. Missouri is the 7th state to confirm the virus this year [2020].
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is urging horse owners to monitor their livestock closely and call
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Missouri now has its first confirmed case of a virus that affects hooved livestock, including horses and cattle. The Missouri Department of Agriculture says that Missouri state veterinarian Dr Steve Strubberg announced the state's first case of vesicular stomatitis in a horse in Newton County on Tuesday [14 Jul 2020]. Missouri is the 7th state to confirm the virus this year [2020].
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is urging horse owners to monitor their livestock closely and call
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (322): USA (SC) animal, dog
COVID-19 -- United States
A dog in Charleston County (South Carolina) was confirmed to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. This is the first confirmed animal detection of SARS-CoV-2 in South Carolina.
A private veterinarian decided to test the dog, an 8- or 9-year-old shepherd mix, after one of its owners was confirmed to have COVID-19, according to Clemson Livestock Poultry Health director and state veterinarian Dr Boyd Parr. Veterinary findings indicated the dog had a chronic
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A dog in Charleston County (South Carolina) was confirmed to test positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. This is the first confirmed animal detection of SARS-CoV-2 in South Carolina.
A private veterinarian decided to test the dog, an 8- or 9-year-old shepherd mix, after one of its owners was confirmed to have COVID-19, according to Clemson Livestock Poultry Health director and state veterinarian Dr Boyd Parr. Veterinary findings indicated the dog had a chronic
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Saturday 18 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (321): airborne transmission & air conditioning, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
- WHO director-general Dr Tedros joined the leaders of Spain to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to COVID-19, and stated that "Spain has shown that with political leadership and action, backed by community support, COVID-19 can be controlled, no matter at what stage virus transmission is at in a country".
- The WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Takeshi Kasai, praised New Zealand's success in controlling COVID-19, adding that it has been a concerted effort to limit
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- WHO director-general Dr Tedros joined the leaders of Spain to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to COVID-19, and stated that "Spain has shown that with political leadership and action, backed by community support, COVID-19 can be controlled, no matter at what stage virus transmission is at in a country".
- The WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Takeshi Kasai, praised New Zealand's success in controlling COVID-19, adding that it has been a concerted effort to limit
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (04): North Macedonia, sheep, goat, st 4, spread, OIE
Bluetongue -- Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
Information received on [and dated] Fri 17 Jul 2020 from Dr Zoran Atanasov, director Food and Veterinary Agency, [Skopje, North Macedonia]
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype: 4
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory
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Information received on [and dated] Fri 17 Jul 2020 from Dr Zoran Atanasov, director Food and Veterinary Agency, [Skopje, North Macedonia]
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype: 4
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Taiwan (03)
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
The [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday [14 Jul 2020] reported 4 new cases of Japanese encephalitis confirmed last week, including a 3 month old baby, the youngest case ever reported in Taiwan. CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center director Liu Ting-ping said that the cases were from New Taipei City's Sanchong District, Taoyuan City's Bade District, Taichung City's Tanzih District and Changhua County's Datsun Township.
They all lived or worked near rice paddy fields, ponds, pig
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The [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yesterday [14 Jul 2020] reported 4 new cases of Japanese encephalitis confirmed last week, including a 3 month old baby, the youngest case ever reported in Taiwan. CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center director Liu Ting-ping said that the cases were from New Taipei City's Sanchong District, Taoyuan City's Bade District, Taichung City's Tanzih District and Changhua County's Datsun Township.
They all lived or worked near rice paddy fields, ponds, pig
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - USA: (CO) septicemic
Plague -- United States
A Colorado resident was infected with the plague after a squirrel in the state tested positive for the bubonic plague, the first human case in the state since 2015, according to a report. The unnamed person, who lives in the south west section of the state, contracted septicemic plague earlier this summer and has since recovered, officials confirmed to the Denver Post. The person had had contact with sick squirrels.
Septicemic plague is one of the 3 main forms of plague, the other forms
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A Colorado resident was infected with the plague after a squirrel in the state tested positive for the bubonic plague, the first human case in the state since 2015, according to a report. The unnamed person, who lives in the south west section of the state, contracted septicemic plague earlier this summer and has since recovered, officials confirmed to the Denver Post. The person had had contact with sick squirrels.
Septicemic plague is one of the 3 main forms of plague, the other forms
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Friday 17 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (320): Africa, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
- 75 countries have submitted expressions of interest to protect their populations and those of other nations through joining the COVAX Facility, a mechanism designed to guarantee rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. The goal of COVAX is to deliver 2 billion doses of safe, effective vaccines that have passed regulatory approval and/or WHO prequalification.
- WHO and UNICEF have warned of a decline in vaccinations, due to disruptions in delivery caused by the
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- 75 countries have submitted expressions of interest to protect their populations and those of other nations through joining the COVAX Facility, a mechanism designed to guarantee rapid, fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. The goal of COVAX is to deliver 2 billion doses of safe, effective vaccines that have passed regulatory approval and/or WHO prequalification.
- WHO and UNICEF have warned of a decline in vaccinations, due to disruptions in delivery caused by the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (319): Spain (AR) animal, farmed mink, 1st rep
COVID-19 -- Spain
Health authorities have ordered the culling of all 93 000 mink at a farm in eastern Spain to prevent human contagion after discovering that most of the animals there had been infected with the coronavirus. The farm in the village of La Puebla de Valverde in the region of Aragon, 200 km (125 miles) east of Madrid, came to the attention of the authorities after the wife of one of its workers tested positive in May [2020]. Joaquin Olona, head of the Aragon agriculture department, told reporters
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Health authorities have ordered the culling of all 93 000 mink at a farm in eastern Spain to prevent human contagion after discovering that most of the animals there had been infected with the coronavirus. The farm in the village of La Puebla de Valverde in the region of Aragon, 200 km (125 miles) east of Madrid, came to the attention of the authorities after the wife of one of its workers tested positive in May [2020]. Joaquin Olona, head of the Aragon agriculture department, told reporters
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PRO/PL> Virus yellows, sugar beet - Europe
Other Plant Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
A crop-disease outbreak is giving Europe's struggling sugar farmers another thing to worry about. Hit by a dry spring that stressed beets after planting, growers now have to contend with the spread of beet yellows. Transmitted by aphids, it could cut sugar production by as much as 25% in France and even more in Germany, threatening to lower EU production for a 3rd season.
Fighting the disease has become harder since the European Union widened a ban on neonicotinoid insecticides in 2018.
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A crop-disease outbreak is giving Europe's struggling sugar farmers another thing to worry about. Hit by a dry spring that stressed beets after planting, growers now have to contend with the spread of beet yellows. Transmitted by aphids, it could cut sugar production by as much as 25% in France and even more in Germany, threatening to lower EU production for a 3rd season.
Fighting the disease has become harder since the European Union widened a ban on neonicotinoid insecticides in 2018.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Jamestown Canyon virus - USA (02): (MI)
Other Human Disease -- United States
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Ottawa County Health Department on Tuesday [14 Jul 2020] confirmed the state's first human infection with a mosquitoborne virus for 2020 as a county resident tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus.
Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes. Most cases occur from late spring through mid-fall. Illness can develop from a few days to 2 weeks following a mosquito bite. While most people
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Ottawa County Health Department on Tuesday [14 Jul 2020] confirmed the state's first human infection with a mosquitoborne virus for 2020 as a county resident tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus.
Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes. Most cases occur from late spring through mid-fall. Illness can develop from a few days to 2 weeks following a mosquito bite. While most people
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PRO/AH> Strangles - Australia: (VI) horse
Strangles -- Australia
Three stables have been locked down, 2 more are on high alert, and part of Geelong's training facilities are closed after a [DL]-trained [horse] raced at The Valley on Sunday [12 Jul 2020] with strangles. But Racing Victoria (RV) stewards are confident there wasn't any race-day transmission of the highly infectious disease, which was only discovered by vets post-race after the horse was a well-beaten favourite. [DL] told Racing.com that [her horse] had a small abscess that would come and go,
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Three stables have been locked down, 2 more are on high alert, and part of Geelong's training facilities are closed after a [DL]-trained [horse] raced at The Valley on Sunday [12 Jul 2020] with strangles. But Racing Victoria (RV) stewards are confident there wasn't any race-day transmission of the highly infectious disease, which was only discovered by vets post-race after the horse was a well-beaten favourite. [DL] told Racing.com that [her horse] had a small abscess that would come and go,
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PRO/PL> Pokkah boeng, sugar cane - India: emerging
Other Plant Disease -- India
Pokkah boeng, a new major threat for sugarcane, [is] an issue that has gone under the radar. Farmers are worried about its effects on their crops. The disease targets the base of the plants, which ultimately damages the crops. It is always advised to spray the fields as soon as signs of the disease appear to minimise the yield loss of the crops. There are different types of pokkah boeng, and while sugarcane can resist most of them, some are lethal.
Research [see link below] found that
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Pokkah boeng, a new major threat for sugarcane, [is] an issue that has gone under the radar. Farmers are worried about its effects on their crops. The disease targets the base of the plants, which ultimately damages the crops. It is always advised to spray the fields as soon as signs of the disease appear to minimise the yield loss of the crops. There are different types of pokkah boeng, and while sugarcane can resist most of them, some are lethal.
Research [see link below] found that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - USA (04): (CA)
Yellow Fever -- United States
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PRO/ALL> Obituary: Dr Donald Kaye, ProMED-mail associate editor
Not Yet Classified -- United States
Donald Kaye, MD, MACP, an influential infectious diseases clinician and researcher and longtime Infectious Disease News editorial board member, died 4 Jul 2020 at the age of 88, his family announced.
Kaye authored the informative and widely read "Eye on ID" column for Infectious Disease News since 2013 and had been a professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, an associate editor for ProMED-mail, and news section editor for Clinical Infectious Diseases.
"We are so
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Donald Kaye, MD, MACP, an influential infectious diseases clinician and researcher and longtime Infectious Disease News editorial board member, died 4 Jul 2020 at the age of 88, his family announced.
Kaye authored the informative and widely read "Eye on ID" column for Infectious Disease News since 2013 and had been a professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, an associate editor for ProMED-mail, and news section editor for Clinical Infectious Diseases.
"We are so
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Thursday 16 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (318): masks, meat plants, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Brazil
In this issue of JAMA, Wang, et al. present evidence that universal masking of healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients can help reduce transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. In the largest healthcare system in Massachusetts with more than 75 000 employees, in tandem with routine symptom screening and diagnostic testing of symptomatic HCWs for SARS-CoV-2 infection, leadership mandated a policy of universal masking for all HCWs as well as for
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In this issue of JAMA, Wang, et al. present evidence that universal masking of healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients can help reduce transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. In the largest healthcare system in Massachusetts with more than 75 000 employees, in tandem with routine symptom screening and diagnostic testing of symptomatic HCWs for SARS-CoV-2 infection, leadership mandated a policy of universal masking for all HCWs as well as for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - China: cattle, spread
Lumpy Skin Disease -- China
China is facing outbreaks of a debilitating virus in cattle that causes a condition called "lumpy skin disease", following an incident on a farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang this week, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday [15 Jul 2020]. On its website, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said 5 cases [outbreaks, see comment] were found during June [2020] in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Fujian and the eastern provinces of Jiangxi and Anhui.
"The local area
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China is facing outbreaks of a debilitating virus in cattle that causes a condition called "lumpy skin disease", following an incident on a farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang this week, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday [15 Jul 2020]. On its website, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said 5 cases [outbreaks, see comment] were found during June [2020] in the southern provinces of Guangdong and Fujian and the eastern provinces of Jiangxi and Anhui.
"The local area
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (317): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, spread
COVID-19 -- Netherlands
An additional mink farm has been found infected by SARS-CoV-2. The farm, in Ledeacker, includes 4500 mink dams. The infection was brought to light by a report of symptoms of mink disease on the farm (duty to report). The farm will be cleared as soon as possible.
In total, 24 mink companies in the Netherlands have now been declared infected. All animals were culled on the 23 farms where SARS-CoV-2 was previously diagnosed.
The cabinet will continue the monitoring investigation in the
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An additional mink farm has been found infected by SARS-CoV-2. The farm, in Ledeacker, includes 4500 mink dams. The infection was brought to light by a report of symptoms of mink disease on the farm (duty to report). The farm will be cleared as soon as possible.
In total, 24 mink companies in the Netherlands have now been declared infected. All animals were culled on the 23 farms where SARS-CoV-2 was previously diagnosed.
The cabinet will continue the monitoring investigation in the
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Wednesday 15 July 2020
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (07): July 2020
Not Yet Classified -- Worldwide/Unknown
International Society for Infectious Diseases -- Sustained and continuous funding for WHO.
Marjorie Pollack, Lawrence C Madoff, Paul A Tambyah, Marc Mendelson, Alison Holmes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96(Jul): 458.
The voice of nurses in hospital epidemiology and infection control: an example from the 19th century.
Romain Martischang, Alexandra Peters, Andres Nicolas Reart, Didier Pittet.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96(Jul): 119-120.
Reducing mortality and morbidity in patients
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International Society for Infectious Diseases -- Sustained and continuous funding for WHO.
Marjorie Pollack, Lawrence C Madoff, Paul A Tambyah, Marc Mendelson, Alison Holmes.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96(Jul): 458.
The voice of nurses in hospital epidemiology and infection control: an example from the 19th century.
Romain Martischang, Alexandra Peters, Andres Nicolas Reart, Didier Pittet.
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96(Jul): 119-120.
Reducing mortality and morbidity in patients
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Mongolia (04): (GA) marmot meat exposure, fatal
Plague -- Mongolia
A 15-year-old boy has died of bubonic plague in Mongolia, according to the country's health ministry. The National Centre for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD) said the teenager from the western province of Govi-Altai (also spelled Altay) had died from eating marmot meat. A quarantine has now been put in place on 5 districts in the province, which shares a border with China. "The result of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test revealed on Monday night [13 Jul 2020] that bubonic plague caused the death
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A 15-year-old boy has died of bubonic plague in Mongolia, according to the country's health ministry. The National Centre for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD) said the teenager from the western province of Govi-Altai (also spelled Altay) had died from eating marmot meat. A quarantine has now been put in place on 5 districts in the province, which shares a border with China. "The result of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test revealed on Monday night [13 Jul 2020] that bubonic plague caused the death
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PRO/AH/EDR> Pseudorabies (Aujeszky's disease) - USA: (OR) feral pig
Other Animal Disease -- United States
An adult female feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for pseudorabies, a contagious disease that can harm livestock and also spread to some wildlife species, state officials said on Friday [10 Jul 2020]. This pig was sampled on 8 Jun 2020 as a part of the ongoing feral pig control and disease surveillance program overseen by USDA Wildlife Services in Oregon. This is the 1st detection of PRV in a feral pig in Oregon since the
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An adult female feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for pseudorabies, a contagious disease that can harm livestock and also spread to some wildlife species, state officials said on Friday [10 Jul 2020]. This pig was sampled on 8 Jun 2020 as a part of the ongoing feral pig control and disease surveillance program overseen by USDA Wildlife Services in Oregon. This is the 1st detection of PRV in a feral pig in Oregon since the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Spain: bat reservoir
Leishmaniasis -- Spain
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (316): UK farm workers, Japan US military, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United Kingdom
- The latest edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, published yesterday [13 Jul 2020], estimates that almost 690 million people went hungry in 2019 -- up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in the past 5 years. The report forecasts the COVID-19 pandemic could tip over 130 million more people into chronic hunger by the end of 2020.
- In South Sudan, WHO and the Ministry of Health are working to address stigma and fear, which are proving to be major
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- The latest edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, published yesterday [13 Jul 2020], estimates that almost 690 million people went hungry in 2019 -- up by 10 million from 2018, and by nearly 60 million in the past 5 years. The report forecasts the COVID-19 pandemic could tip over 130 million more people into chronic hunger by the end of 2020.
- In South Sudan, WHO and the Ministry of Health are working to address stigma and fear, which are proving to be major
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (09): (OK,AZ,NE) horse
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
Because biting insects are the most common source of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), the best way to prevent VS is to remove insects from the horse and his habitat. The researchers specify f4our spatial scales you can use to reduce risk:
1. Neighborhood:
- rotate pastures to avoid grazing during periods of water's base flow just following peak runoff, which a hydrology study found correlated with past outbreaks;
- move horses to higher-elevation pastures (4000 feet and above [1230 metres
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Because biting insects are the most common source of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), the best way to prevent VS is to remove insects from the horse and his habitat. The researchers specify f4our spatial scales you can use to reduce risk:
1. Neighborhood:
- rotate pastures to avoid grazing during periods of water's base flow just following peak runoff, which a hydrology study found correlated with past outbreaks;
- move horses to higher-elevation pastures (4000 feet and above [1230 metres
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Tuesday 14 July 2020
PRO/EDR> Botulism - New Zealand: (BP) home-preserved sea snails
Botulism -- New Zealand
1. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997, 615-28.
2. Weber JT, Hibbs RG, Darwish A, et al. A massive outbreak of type E botulism associated with traditional salted fish in Cairo. J Infect Dis. 1993; 167(2): 451-4. Abstract available at: .
The North Island, also officially named Te Ika-a-Maui, () is one of the 2 main islands of New Zealand,
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1. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997, 615-28.
2. Weber JT, Hibbs RG, Darwish A, et al. A massive outbreak of type E botulism associated with traditional salted fish in Cairo. J Infect Dis. 1993; 167(2): 451-4. Abstract available at: .
The North Island, also officially named Te Ika-a-Maui, () is one of the 2 main islands of New Zealand,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - China (02): (GD) st pending, swine
Foot and Mouth -- China
On [11 Jul 2020], an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] was diagnosed by the Guangdong Provincial Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center, affecting swine. The outbreak is located in Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. There were 131 pigs in the batch, 39 were ill and 1 died. After the detection of the epizootic, the local authorities are doing a good job in dealing with it according to the technical requirements for prevention and control and relevant
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On [11 Jul 2020], an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] was diagnosed by the Guangdong Provincial Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center, affecting swine. The outbreak is located in Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. There were 131 pigs in the batch, 39 were ill and 1 died. After the detection of the epizootic, the local authorities are doing a good job in dealing with it according to the technical requirements for prevention and control and relevant
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (315): Canada genetics, health worker safety, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Canada
- WHO has updated the risk assessment tools for mass gatherings, religious gatherings, and mass gatherings during sports events to guide authorities and planning and event organizers during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- WHO regional director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge thanked frontline workers in Turkey and across Europe for their work in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was speaking at a joint press conference with the Turkish minister of health, Dr Fahrettin Koca, to mark 60
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- WHO has updated the risk assessment tools for mass gatherings, religious gatherings, and mass gatherings during sports events to guide authorities and planning and event organizers during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
- WHO regional director for Europe Dr Hans Kluge thanked frontline workers in Turkey and across Europe for their work in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was speaking at a joint press conference with the Turkish minister of health, Dr Fahrettin Koca, to mark 60
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (32): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
Since the start of vaccination on 5 Jun 2020 and until 10 Jul 2020, 10 916 people have been vaccinated with the rVSV-ZEBOV-GP vaccine.
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communicated by:
Mary Marshall
[Helen Branswell on Twitter: "#Ebola: +1 case, +1 death in the Equateur outbreak in western DRC. Looks like this new case was a person who died in the community, which likely means more cases to come () / Twitter]
[The cases continue to inch upwards gradually. Community deaths have the potential to change that to a
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Since the start of vaccination on 5 Jun 2020 and until 10 Jul 2020, 10 916 people have been vaccinated with the rVSV-ZEBOV-GP vaccine.
--
communicated by:
Mary Marshall
[Helen Branswell on Twitter: "#Ebola: +1 case, +1 death in the Equateur outbreak in western DRC. Looks like this new case was a person who died in the community, which likely means more cases to come () / Twitter]
[The cases continue to inch upwards gradually. Community deaths have the potential to change that to a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis - Switzerland
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- Switzerland
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has received 215 reports of tickborne encephalitis in Switzerland since the beginning of the year [2020]. This is more than twice as many as last year [2019], when 97 cases were reported. Ticks are known to be most prevalent during the summer months. It is likely that favourable weather conditions, coupled with social distancing rules, have prompted many to venture into forests, the FOPH says by way of explanation. It is also possible that
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The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has received 215 reports of tickborne encephalitis in Switzerland since the beginning of the year [2020]. This is more than twice as many as last year [2019], when 97 cases were reported. Ticks are known to be most prevalent during the summer months. It is likely that favourable weather conditions, coupled with social distancing rules, have prompted many to venture into forests, the FOPH says by way of explanation. It is also possible that
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PRO/PL> Panama disease TR4, banana - Costa Rica: alert
Other Plant Disease -- Costa Rica
Costa Rica declared a state of phytosanitary emergency in a clear escalation of its struggle to protect its banana industry from Fusarium wilt TR4. The decree enables the State Phytosanitary Service to combat new or existing pests that may cause damage to national agriculture.
The 1st Latin American cases of Fusarium wilt TR4 were detected last year [2019] in Colombia [ProMED-mail post https://bit.ly/2Ct5W1r]. The pathogen is not yet present in Costa Rica. The funds
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Costa Rica declared a state of phytosanitary emergency in a clear escalation of its struggle to protect its banana industry from Fusarium wilt TR4. The decree enables the State Phytosanitary Service to combat new or existing pests that may cause damage to national agriculture.
The 1st Latin American cases of Fusarium wilt TR4 were detected last year [2019] in Colombia [ProMED-mail post https://bit.ly/2Ct5W1r]. The pathogen is not yet present in Costa Rica. The funds
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PRO/PL> Anthracnose, maize - China: (HL) susp
Other Plant Disease -- China
During a Heilongjiang disease monitoring survey, anthracnose has been reported on maize crops in more than 20 counties of the province. On average, 5%-10% of fields are affected, with disease incidence of 30%-40%.
Recent higher than normal rainfall and temperatures were conducive to the occurrence and spread of the disease. These conditions also favour other late season diseases of maize which are expected to occur this year 2020 to a greater extent than usual. All localities should
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During a Heilongjiang disease monitoring survey, anthracnose has been reported on maize crops in more than 20 counties of the province. On average, 5%-10% of fields are affected, with disease incidence of 30%-40%.
Recent higher than normal rainfall and temperatures were conducive to the occurrence and spread of the disease. These conditions also favour other late season diseases of maize which are expected to occur this year 2020 to a greater extent than usual. All localities should
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - USA (02): (UT) dog, alert
Algae -- United States
Toxins are compounds that have a harmful effect on other cells, tissues, and organisms. In the natural environment, these toxins are generally contained within the blue-green algal cell but they are released into the water when the cell is damaged or dies.
"Blue-green algal toxins can be divided into the following groups:
1. Hepatotoxins
- Hepatotoxins cause blood to collect in the liver causing circulatory shock and can lead to death by internal hemorrhaging.
- Hepatotoxins can cause
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Toxins are compounds that have a harmful effect on other cells, tissues, and organisms. In the natural environment, these toxins are generally contained within the blue-green algal cell but they are released into the water when the cell is damaged or dies.
"Blue-green algal toxins can be divided into the following groups:
1. Hepatotoxins
- Hepatotoxins cause blood to collect in the liver causing circulatory shock and can lead to death by internal hemorrhaging.
- Hepatotoxins can cause
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aflatoxin - Kenya: dog, contaminated food susp
Poisoning -- Kenya
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has launched an investigation into claims that some pet foods may be toxic, resulting in the deaths of dogs and other animals in some parts of the country. According to a feature on NTV aired on 11 Jul 2020, the standards regulator swung into action after pet owners reported cases of dogs dying in large numbers.
A pattern emerged in the postmortem results provided by veterinary doctors who found a high level of aflatoxin. "Internal organs show signs of
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The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has launched an investigation into claims that some pet foods may be toxic, resulting in the deaths of dogs and other animals in some parts of the country. According to a feature on NTV aired on 11 Jul 2020, the standards regulator swung into action after pet owners reported cases of dogs dying in large numbers.
A pattern emerged in the postmortem results provided by veterinary doctors who found a high level of aflatoxin. "Internal organs show signs of
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Monday 13 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (07): Brazil (PR), swine origin H1N2v
Influenza -- Brazil
Further genetic and phenotypic characterization of the virus from the patient is ongoing.
On [26 Jun 2020], local authorities started a retrospective and prospective investigation in the slaughterhouse in Ibipora Municipality and other municipalities where the slaughterhouse workers live. According to the preliminary epidemiological investigation, a second individual who also worked at the slaughterhouse developed respiratory symptoms during the same timeframe as the confirmed case, but no
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Further genetic and phenotypic characterization of the virus from the patient is ongoing.
On [26 Jun 2020], local authorities started a retrospective and prospective investigation in the slaughterhouse in Ibipora Municipality and other municipalities where the slaughterhouse workers live. According to the preliminary epidemiological investigation, a second individual who also worked at the slaughterhouse developed respiratory symptoms during the same timeframe as the confirmed case, but no
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PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (04): Americas, Asia, research, comment
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Aguiar RS, Pohl F, Morais GL, et al. Molecular alterations in the extracellular matrix in the brains of newborns with congenital Zika syndrome. Sci Signal. 2020; 13(635): eaay6736. doi:10.1126/scisignal.aay6736;
- Mod.TY]
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[4] African lineage comes to Brazil
Date: Mon 1 Jun 2020
Source: Int J Infect Dis. 96:579-581 DOI: https://bit.ly/2CqGtFT [edited]
ref: Kasprzykowski JI, Fukutani KF, Fabio H, et al. A recursive sub-typing screening surveillance
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Aguiar RS, Pohl F, Morais GL, et al. Molecular alterations in the extracellular matrix in the brains of newborns with congenital Zika syndrome. Sci Signal. 2020; 13(635): eaay6736. doi:10.1126/scisignal.aay6736;
- Mod.TY]
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[4] African lineage comes to Brazil
Date: Mon 1 Jun 2020
Source: Int J Infect Dis. 96:579-581 DOI: https://bit.ly/2CqGtFT [edited]
ref: Kasprzykowski JI, Fukutani KF, Fabio H, et al. A recursive sub-typing screening surveillance
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (314): waning antibodies, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
This article is a preprint and has not been certified by peer review. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be used to guide clinical practice.
Abstract
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Antibody (Ab) responses to SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in most infected individuals 10-15 days following the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. However, due to the recent emergence of this virus in the human population it is not yet known how long these Ab responses will be maintained or whether
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This article is a preprint and has not been certified by peer review. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be used to guide clinical practice.
Abstract
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Antibody (Ab) responses to SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in most infected individuals 10-15 days following the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. However, due to the recent emergence of this virus in the human population it is not yet known how long these Ab responses will be maintained or whether
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PRO/AH/EDR> Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia synd - China: (AH)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- China
Zhang YZ, Zhou DJ, Qin XC, et al. The ecology, genetic diversity, and phylogeny of Huaiyangshan virus in China. J Virol. 2012; 86(5): 2864-2868. doi:10.1128/JVI.06192-11;
HealthMap/ProMED map of Anhui Province, China: ]
[See Also:
2018
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Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia synd. - East Asia https://bit.ly/3gUBHzg
2014
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Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia syndrome - China, South Korea https://bit.ly/2WesKJm
2012
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Bunyavirus disease, human
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Zhang YZ, Zhou DJ, Qin XC, et al. The ecology, genetic diversity, and phylogeny of Huaiyangshan virus in China. J Virol. 2012; 86(5): 2864-2868. doi:10.1128/JVI.06192-11;
HealthMap/ProMED map of Anhui Province, China: ]
[See Also:
2018
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Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia synd. - East Asia https://bit.ly/3gUBHzg
2014
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Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia syndrome - China, South Korea https://bit.ly/2WesKJm
2012
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Bunyavirus disease, human
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Sunday 12 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (20): Americas (USA, Canada) animal, human exposure
Rabies -- United States
Cattle rarely contract rabies, but some states have reported cases this year [2020], including one each in Minnesota and Texas, and 2 in Oklahoma.
The cases in Oklahoma are concerning, according to the Oklahoma Department of Health, as the state had already confirmed 20 cases of rabies by early June 2020, nearly equaling the total 24 cases the state confirmed in 2019.
Nationwide, a total of 33 rabid cattle were reported in 2018, representing a 8.3% decrease from 2017, according to the
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Cattle rarely contract rabies, but some states have reported cases this year [2020], including one each in Minnesota and Texas, and 2 in Oklahoma.
The cases in Oklahoma are concerning, according to the Oklahoma Department of Health, as the state had already confirmed 20 cases of rabies by early June 2020, nearly equaling the total 24 cases the state confirmed in 2019.
Nationwide, a total of 33 rabid cattle were reported in 2018, representing a 8.3% decrease from 2017, according to the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Copper poisoning - Japan: (OT) care facility
Poisoning -- Japan
A total of 13 elderly people in southwestern Japan suffered symptoms of food poisoning, apparently after traces of copper from an old kettle contaminated a sports drink they consumed, the Oita Prefectural Government said on 8 Jul 2020.
According to the prefecture's food and environmental health division, the incident occurred at a care facility in the city of Usuki, Oita Prefecture on the morning of 6 Jul 2020. The facility boiled water with the kettle, then cooled it and added powder to
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A total of 13 elderly people in southwestern Japan suffered symptoms of food poisoning, apparently after traces of copper from an old kettle contaminated a sports drink they consumed, the Oita Prefectural Government said on 8 Jul 2020.
According to the prefecture's food and environmental health division, the incident occurred at a care facility in the city of Usuki, Oita Prefecture on the morning of 6 Jul 2020. The facility boiled water with the kettle, then cooled it and added powder to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (03): Macedonia (MD,KH) sheep & goats, st. 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
Information received on [and dated] Fri 10 Jul 2020 from Dr Zoran Atanasov, Director Food and Veterinary Agency, North Macedonia, SKOPJE, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jul 2020
Report date: 10 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] Fri 10 Jul 2020 from Dr Zoran Atanasov, Director Food and Veterinary Agency, North Macedonia, SKOPJE, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jul 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jul 2020
Report date: 10 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (313): UK mortality study, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United Kingdom
New York: 426 807 / 791
California: 319 985 / 7881
Texas: 259 465 / 8389
Florida: 254 511 / 10 360
New Jersey: 180 672 / 2454
Illinois: 154 094 / 1195
Arizona: 119 930 / 3038
Georgia: 114 401 / 3190
Massachusetts: 111 398 / 288
Pennsylvania: 99 229 / 655
North Carolina: 83 820 / 2321
Louisiana: 76 803 / 2167
Michigan: 76 370 / 685
Maryland: 72 467 / 557
Virginia: 69 782 / 851
Ohio: 64 230 / 1346
Tennessee: 61 006 / 1460
South Carolina: 54 699 / 2280
Alabama: 51 947 /
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New York: 426 807 / 791
California: 319 985 / 7881
Texas: 259 465 / 8389
Florida: 254 511 / 10 360
New Jersey: 180 672 / 2454
Illinois: 154 094 / 1195
Arizona: 119 930 / 3038
Georgia: 114 401 / 3190
Massachusetts: 111 398 / 288
Pennsylvania: 99 229 / 655
North Carolina: 83 820 / 2321
Louisiana: 76 803 / 2167
Michigan: 76 370 / 685
Maryland: 72 467 / 557
Virginia: 69 782 / 851
Ohio: 64 230 / 1346
Tennessee: 61 006 / 1460
South Carolina: 54 699 / 2280
Alabama: 51 947 /
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (17)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
Sri Lanka and Maldives have become the 1st 2 countries in the World Health Organization's South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of a 2023 target, the U.N. health agency announced Wed 8 Jul 2020.
"This success is encouraging and demonstrates the importance of joint efforts" in combating diseases as the world grapples with the coronavirus, WHO South-East Asia regional director Poonam Khetrapal Singh said in a statement.
[Byline: Bharatha
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Sri Lanka and Maldives have become the 1st 2 countries in the World Health Organization's South-East Asia region to eliminate both measles and rubella ahead of a 2023 target, the U.N. health agency announced Wed 8 Jul 2020.
"This success is encouraging and demonstrates the importance of joint efforts" in combating diseases as the world grapples with the coronavirus, WHO South-East Asia regional director Poonam Khetrapal Singh said in a statement.
[Byline: Bharatha
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (03): (Netherlands) fatal, smoked trout, recall, WGS
Listeriosis -- Netherlands
At least 2 people have died in a _Listeria_ outbreak linked to chilled smoked trout fillets in the Netherlands.
All 6 sick people have been hospitalized, and 2 died from their infections. Another person has died, but no information about the cause of death was given.
Patients became ill between the beginning of February and mid-June [2020]. Their age range is 42 to 85 years old with a median of 78 years old.
The outbreak was reported by the National Institute for Public Health and the
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At least 2 people have died in a _Listeria_ outbreak linked to chilled smoked trout fillets in the Netherlands.
All 6 sick people have been hospitalized, and 2 died from their infections. Another person has died, but no information about the cause of death was given.
Patients became ill between the beginning of February and mid-June [2020]. Their age range is 42 to 85 years old with a median of 78 years old.
The outbreak was reported by the National Institute for Public Health and the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever - China (02): (GD)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- China
If someone has recently been bitten by a rat or come into contact with rodent droppings and develops a fever above 38 C [100.4 F] for unknown reasons, they should seek proper medical attention as soon as possible.
Recently, a 30-year-old fish farmer in Doumen District of Zhuhai, Mr. L, developed high fever, headache, and red eyes the day after being bitten by a rat. After undergoing treatment at a local hospital without improvement, he was transferred to the infectious disease prevention
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If someone has recently been bitten by a rat or come into contact with rodent droppings and develops a fever above 38 C [100.4 F] for unknown reasons, they should seek proper medical attention as soon as possible.
Recently, a 30-year-old fish farmer in Doumen District of Zhuhai, Mr. L, developed high fever, headache, and red eyes the day after being bitten by a rat. After undergoing treatment at a local hospital without improvement, he was transferred to the infectious disease prevention
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Saturday 11 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (312): China, SARS-CoV2 origin, animal reservoir, WHO mission
SARS -- China
The 2-person team from the World Health Organization (WHO) traveling to China today [10 Jul 2020] to address the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to come home with answers. Rather, the duo -- an epidemiologist and an animal health expert whose names have not been released -- will discuss with Chinese officials the scope of a larger international mission later, according to a WHO statement.
But this initial trip offers real hope that the mystery of the virus' origins, which has
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The 2-person team from the World Health Organization (WHO) traveling to China today [10 Jul 2020] to address the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is unlikely to come home with answers. Rather, the duo -- an epidemiologist and an animal health expert whose names have not been released -- will discuss with Chinese officials the scope of a larger international mission later, according to a WHO statement.
But this initial trip offers real hope that the mystery of the virus' origins, which has
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis - Australia (03): (WA) imported dog, testing
Tick-borne disease -- Australia
Animal health authorities believe botched testing of imported pet dogs could be behind the recently discovered outbreak of an exotic and potentially deadly dog disease in northern Australia.
The tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis was first detected in Australia in May [2020] in Western Australia's Kimberley region, sparking an investigation into how it got to Australia.
Australia's chief veterinary officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said ehrlichiosis had likely circulated undetected in northern
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Animal health authorities believe botched testing of imported pet dogs could be behind the recently discovered outbreak of an exotic and potentially deadly dog disease in northern Australia.
The tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis was first detected in Australia in May [2020] in Western Australia's Kimberley region, sparking an investigation into how it got to Australia.
Australia's chief veterinary officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said ehrlichiosis had likely circulated undetected in northern
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lectin poisoning - Denmark
Food-related toxin -- Denmark
A type of lectin in red kidney beans was behind an outbreak in Denmark earlier this year [2020]. Poisoning left 45 people sick, including 24 on one day, in late April [2020]. The outbreak was limited to a catering company delivering food for another business in the Copenhagen area.
The outbreak was caused by phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) in frozen red kidney beans from Turkey, via Sweden.
Nikolas Kuhn Hove, head of crises management at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
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A type of lectin in red kidney beans was behind an outbreak in Denmark earlier this year [2020]. Poisoning left 45 people sick, including 24 on one day, in late April [2020]. The outbreak was limited to a catering company delivering food for another business in the Copenhagen area.
The outbreak was caused by phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) in frozen red kidney beans from Turkey, via Sweden.
Nikolas Kuhn Hove, head of crises management at the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (08): (AS)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
At a time when all eyes are set on the coronavirus pandemic in Assam, JE (Japanese encephalitis) and AES (acute encephalitis syndrome) have claimed as many as 23 lives in the State since January this year [2020]. While JE claimed 5, AES claimed 18 lives. The district-wise breakdown of the JE and AES toll in the State is 5 in Barpeta district, 3 in Nalbari district, 2 each in Kamrup, Kamrup (M), Udalguri, Sonitpur, Biswanath and Darrang districts, and one each in Dhemaji, Dhubri and Sivasagar
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At a time when all eyes are set on the coronavirus pandemic in Assam, JE (Japanese encephalitis) and AES (acute encephalitis syndrome) have claimed as many as 23 lives in the State since January this year [2020]. While JE claimed 5, AES claimed 18 lives. The district-wise breakdown of the JE and AES toll in the State is 5 in Barpeta district, 3 in Nalbari district, 2 each in Kamrup, Kamrup (M), Udalguri, Sonitpur, Biswanath and Darrang districts, and one each in Dhemaji, Dhubri and Sivasagar
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (311): Kazakhstan pneumonia, UK, USA mortality risks, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
COVID-19 has rapidly affected mortality worldwide (1; see source URL for complete references). There is unprecedented urgency to understand who is most at risk of severe outcomes, requiring new approaches for timely analysis of large datasets. Working on behalf of NHS England, here we created OpenSAFELY: a secure health analytics platform covering 40% of all patients in England, holding patient data within the existing data centre of a major primary care electronic health records vendor.
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COVID-19 has rapidly affected mortality worldwide (1; see source URL for complete references). There is unprecedented urgency to understand who is most at risk of severe outcomes, requiring new approaches for timely analysis of large datasets. Working on behalf of NHS England, here we created OpenSAFELY: a secure health analytics platform covering 40% of all patients in England, holding patient data within the existing data centre of a major primary care electronic health records vendor.
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA (04): salad mix, recall, CDC, Canadian cases
Foodborne Illness -- United States
Since the last case count update on 26 Jun 2020, 303 new laboratory-confirmed _Cyclospora_ infections have been reported.
As of 8 Jul 2020, a total of 509 people with laboratory-confirmed _Cyclospora_ infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 8 states: Illinois (151), Iowa (160), Kansas (5), Minnesota (63), Missouri (46), Nebraska (48), North Dakota (6), and Wisconsin (30).
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 11 May 2020 to 1 Jul 2020. Ill people range in age
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Since the last case count update on 26 Jun 2020, 303 new laboratory-confirmed _Cyclospora_ infections have been reported.
As of 8 Jul 2020, a total of 509 people with laboratory-confirmed _Cyclospora_ infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 8 states: Illinois (151), Iowa (160), Kansas (5), Minnesota (63), Missouri (46), Nebraska (48), North Dakota (6), and Wisconsin (30).
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 11 May 2020 to 1 Jul 2020. Ill people range in age
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (02): (Finland) MLST 6, whole genome sequencing
Listeriosis -- Finland
Authorities in Finland are investigating a _Listeria_ outbreak that has affected 8 people. All patients have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been recorded. The age range of those sick is 60 to 93 years old, 5 are female, and they live in different parts of the country.
Ruska Rimhanen-Finne, a veterinary epidemiologist at the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), said all illnesses occurred within a month in May and June [2020].
"At the moment, we have several listeriosis
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Authorities in Finland are investigating a _Listeria_ outbreak that has affected 8 people. All patients have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been recorded. The age range of those sick is 60 to 93 years old, 5 are female, and they live in different parts of the country.
Ruska Rimhanen-Finne, a veterinary epidemiologist at the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), said all illnesses occurred within a month in May and June [2020].
"At the moment, we have several listeriosis
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Friday 10 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Taiwan: (FK) cattle, 1st rep, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- China
The Agricultural Committee pointed out today [10 Jul 2020] that lumpy skin disease (LSD), which occurred in mainland China last year [2019], has spread to the coast. It is suspected that the virus was carried by mosquitoes and flies from Fujian province [PRC] to [the county] Kinmen [Fukien, Taiwan]. The 1st case was notified by Kinmen on 8 Jul 2020.
The Agriculture Commission's Bureau of Prevention and Inspection held an interim press conference today [10 Jul 2020] to announce an LSD
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The Agricultural Committee pointed out today [10 Jul 2020] that lumpy skin disease (LSD), which occurred in mainland China last year [2019], has spread to the coast. It is suspected that the virus was carried by mosquitoes and flies from Fujian province [PRC] to [the county] Kinmen [Fukien, Taiwan]. The 1st case was notified by Kinmen on 8 Jul 2020.
The Agriculture Commission's Bureau of Prevention and Inspection held an interim press conference today [10 Jul 2020] to announce an LSD
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PRO/AH/EDR> Decapod iridescent virus - Taiwan: crayfish, shrimp, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- China
Information received on [and dated] Thu 9 Jul 2020 from Dr. Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Chinese Taipei [Taiwan]
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 May 2020
Report date: 9 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 13%
Mortality: 13%
Zoonotic
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Information received on [and dated] Thu 9 Jul 2020 from Dr. Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Chinese Taipei [Taiwan]
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 May 2020
Report date: 9 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 13%
Mortality: 13%
Zoonotic
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (23): Myanmar (KH) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Myanmar
Information received on [and dated] 9 Jul 2020 from Dr. Ye Tun Win, Chief Veterinary Officer Director General, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 May 2020
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 9 Jul 2020 from Dr. Ye Tun Win, Chief Veterinary Officer Director General, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 May 2020
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Italy (02): (LB) cattle, human
Anthrax -- Italy
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (310): Kazakhstan pneumonia, selected countries, WHO, global, RFI
Pneumonia -- Kazakhstan
New York: 425 072 / 809
California: 303 323 / 7248
Texas: 241 013 / 11 394
Florida: 232 718 / 8935
New Jersey: 177 795 / 334
Illinois: 151 572 / 1018
Arizona: 112 671 / 4057
Massachusetts: 110 897 / 295
Georgia: 106 727 / 2837
Pennsylvania: 97 634 / 717
North Carolina: 79 669 / 2059
Michigan: 75 063 / 512
Louisiana: 71 994 / 1843
Maryland: 71 447 / 586
Virginia: 67 988 / 613
Ohio: 61 331 / 1114
Tennessee: 57 591 / 1605
South Carolina: 50 691 / 1782
Indiana: 49 575 /
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New York: 425 072 / 809
California: 303 323 / 7248
Texas: 241 013 / 11 394
Florida: 232 718 / 8935
New Jersey: 177 795 / 334
Illinois: 151 572 / 1018
Arizona: 112 671 / 4057
Massachusetts: 110 897 / 295
Georgia: 106 727 / 2837
Pennsylvania: 97 634 / 717
North Carolina: 79 669 / 2059
Michigan: 75 063 / 512
Louisiana: 71 994 / 1843
Maryland: 71 447 / 586
Virginia: 67 988 / 613
Ohio: 61 331 / 1114
Tennessee: 57 591 / 1605
South Carolina: 50 691 / 1782
Indiana: 49 575 /
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Thursday 9 July 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (309): prison outbreak, selected countries, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
New York: 424 263 / 770
California: 296 075 / 8561
Texas: 229 619 / 10 199
Florida: 223 783 / 9989
New Jersey: 177 461 / 247
Illinois: 150 554 / 980
Massachusetts: 110 602 / 264
Arizona: 108 614 / 3520
Georgia: 103 890 / 3420
Pennsylvania: 96 917 / 931
North Carolina: 77 610 / 1028
Michigan: 74 551 / 651
Maryland: 70 861 / 465
Louisiana: 70 151 / 1888
Virginia: 67 375 / 635
Ohio: 60 217 / 1250
Tennessee: 55 986 / 2472
Indiana: 49 063 / 437
South Carolina: 48 909 /
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New York: 424 263 / 770
California: 296 075 / 8561
Texas: 229 619 / 10 199
Florida: 223 783 / 9989
New Jersey: 177 461 / 247
Illinois: 150 554 / 980
Massachusetts: 110 602 / 264
Arizona: 108 614 / 3520
Georgia: 103 890 / 3420
Pennsylvania: 96 917 / 931
North Carolina: 77 610 / 1028
Michigan: 74 551 / 651
Maryland: 70 861 / 465
Louisiana: 70 151 / 1888
Virginia: 67 375 / 635
Ohio: 60 217 / 1250
Tennessee: 55 986 / 2472
Indiana: 49 063 / 437
South Carolina: 48 909 /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrapie, sheep - Portugal: (GU) OIE
Scrapie -- Portugal
Information received on [and dated] Wed 8 Jul 2020 from Dr. Bernardo Fernando, Directorate General for Food and Veterinary, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Apr 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 May 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Dec 2019
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] Wed 8 Jul 2020 from Dr. Bernardo Fernando, Directorate General for Food and Veterinary, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Apr 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 May 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Dec 2019
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Malaysia (02): (PG)
Japanese Encephalitis -- Malaysia
Today [Wed 8 Jul 2020], 3 more cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) were detected in Penang [Pulau Pinang], bringing to 6 the total number of cases so far [this year (2020)].
State Agriculture, Agro-based, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman Dr Norlela Ariffin said 2 new cases were detected in Sungai Bakap, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS), and one case in Balik Pulau, Barat Daya district.
"I was informed by the Penang Health Department that the 3 cases have been confirmed
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Today [Wed 8 Jul 2020], 3 more cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) were detected in Penang [Pulau Pinang], bringing to 6 the total number of cases so far [this year (2020)].
State Agriculture, Agro-based, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman Dr Norlela Ariffin said 2 new cases were detected in Sungai Bakap, Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS), and one case in Balik Pulau, Barat Daya district.
"I was informed by the Penang Health Department that the 3 cases have been confirmed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (31): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bat lyssavirus (Western Caucasian) - Italy: (TC) cat, human exp., 1st rep.
Other Animal Disease -- Italy
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - UK: eggs
Salmonella -- United Kingdom
Almost 40 people are part of a _Salmonella_ outbreak traced to eggs from the United Kingdom. A spokesman for Public Health England told Food Safety News that it does not have information on the date of onset of illness for all the patients. "There have been 38 reported cases linked to this incident through analysis of whole genome sequencing data. Cases range in age from 6 months to 85 years; 19 are female and 19 are male. We are aware of 2 cases having been hospitalized," the spokesman
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Almost 40 people are part of a _Salmonella_ outbreak traced to eggs from the United Kingdom. A spokesman for Public Health England told Food Safety News that it does not have information on the date of onset of illness for all the patients. "There have been 38 reported cases linked to this incident through analysis of whole genome sequencing data. Cases range in age from 6 months to 85 years; 19 are female and 19 are male. We are aware of 2 cases having been hospitalized," the spokesman
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