Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A Menominee County horse has died from a mosquito-borne illness. Public Health, Delta & Menominee counties, was notified on Thu 15 Oct 2020 of a horse in Menominee County having died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The horse became ill on 3 Oct 2020.
This is the 1st confirmed animal case of EEE in Menominee County this year [2020]. No other animal or human cases of EEE have been confirmed in Menominee County at this time; however, 35 confirmed cases in horses in 16 Michigan counties
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Saturday 31 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Bhutan: (SM) cattle, 1st rep, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Bhutan
Information received on [and dated] 30 Oct 2020 from Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji, Director, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Oct 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)
This event pertains to a
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Oct 2020 from Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji, Director, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Oct 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)
This event pertains to a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (75): Netherlands (GE) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Netherlands
Information received on [and dated] 30 Oct 2020 from Dr. Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Oct 2020 from Dr. Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (463): Brazil (MT) animal, cat, OIE
COVID-19 -- Brazil
Information received on 29 Oct 2020 from Dr. Geraldo Marcos De Moraes, Director, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Supplies, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Oct 2020
Report date: 28 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 1 (scale 0 to 5)
Mortality: 0 (scale 0 to
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Information received on 29 Oct 2020 from Dr. Geraldo Marcos De Moraes, Director, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Supplies, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Oct 2020
Report date: 28 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 1 (scale 0 to 5)
Mortality: 0 (scale 0 to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (12): Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, livestock, st 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Albania
Information received on [and dated] 23 Oct 2020 from Dr. Keti Margariti, Head, Veterinary and Animal Welfare Sector, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tirana, Albania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Aug 2020
Report date: 23 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Nov 2016
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Oct 2020 from Dr. Keti Margariti, Head, Veterinary and Animal Welfare Sector, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tirana, Albania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Aug 2020
Report date: 23 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Nov 2016
Manifestation of
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PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease: rapid point-of-care testing, targeted therapy
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
Background: Widespread ceftriaxone antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ (NG) treatment, with few alternatives available. AMR point-of-care tests (AMR POCT) may enable alternative treatments, including abandoned regimens, sparing ceftriaxone use. We assessed cost-effectiveness of 5 hypothetical AMR POCT strategies: A-C included a 2nd antibiotic alongside ceftriaxone; D and E consisted of a single antibiotic alternative, compared with standard care (SC: ceftriaxone
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Background: Widespread ceftriaxone antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ (NG) treatment, with few alternatives available. AMR point-of-care tests (AMR POCT) may enable alternative treatments, including abandoned regimens, sparing ceftriaxone use. We assessed cost-effectiveness of 5 hypothetical AMR POCT strategies: A-C included a 2nd antibiotic alongside ceftriaxone; D and E consisted of a single antibiotic alternative, compared with standard care (SC: ceftriaxone
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (462): OP monoclonal antibody, Brazil, age-group NPI, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is most frequently mild yet can be severe and life-threatening. Virus-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are predicted to reduce viral load, ameliorate symptoms, and prevent hospitalization.
Methods: In this ongoing phase 2 trial involving outpatients with recently diagnosed mild or moderate COVID-19, we randomly assigned 452 patients to receive a single intravenous
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Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is most frequently mild yet can be severe and life-threatening. Virus-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are predicted to reduce viral load, ameliorate symptoms, and prevent hospitalization.
Methods: In this ongoing phase 2 trial involving outpatients with recently diagnosed mild or moderate COVID-19, we randomly assigned 452 patients to receive a single intravenous
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Friday 30 October 2020
PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease - South Africa: (GT) MDR, azithromycin resistance
Antimicrobial resistance -- South Africa
_Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ antimicrobial drug resistance has emerged worldwide; however, the situation in sub-Saharan Africa is not well documented. We investigated the molecular epidemiology and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in _N. gonorrhoeae_ infections in 2 core transmission groups of men in Johannesburg, South Africa. We recruited men who have sex with men (MSM) presenting with urethral discharge and men with recurrent episodes of urethral discharge. Molecular testing and culture
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_Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ antimicrobial drug resistance has emerged worldwide; however, the situation in sub-Saharan Africa is not well documented. We investigated the molecular epidemiology and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in _N. gonorrhoeae_ infections in 2 core transmission groups of men in Johannesburg, South Africa. We recruited men who have sex with men (MSM) presenting with urethral discharge and men with recurrent episodes of urethral discharge. Molecular testing and culture
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (05): O157
E. coli -- United States
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria isolated from ill people by using a standardized
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The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria isolated from ill people by using a standardized
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (461): animal, Sweden, mink, 1st case, RFI
COVID-19 -- Sweden
Several minks have tested positive for the coronavirus on a mink farm in Solvesborg in Blekinge. People on the farm have also been found infected.
The Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA) is now investigating how the virus spreads among the animals. This is the 1st time that the new coronavirus has been found on a Swedish mink farm.
"We tested a number of animals today [23 Oct 2020], and all were positive", says Karl Stahl, acting state epizootiologist at the SVA.
People working on the
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Several minks have tested positive for the coronavirus on a mink farm in Solvesborg in Blekinge. People on the farm have also been found infected.
The Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA) is now investigating how the virus spreads among the animals. This is the 1st time that the new coronavirus has been found on a Swedish mink farm.
"We tested a number of animals today [23 Oct 2020], and all were positive", says Karl Stahl, acting state epizootiologist at the SVA.
People working on the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Schistosomiasis - Germany: ex France (CE)
Schistosomiasis -- Germany
1. Gautret P, Mockenhaupt FP, von Sonnenburg F, et al. Local and international implications of schistosomiasis acquired in Corsica, France. Emerg Infect Dis. 2015; 21(10):1865-8. doi: 10.3201/eid2110.150881. PMID: 26401954; PMCID: PMC4593456; .
2. Moné H, Holtfreter MC, Allienne JF, et al. Introgressive hybridizations of _Schistosoma haematobium_ by _Schistosoma bovis_ at the origin of the first case report of schistosomiasis in Corsica (France, Europe). Parasitol Res. 2015
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1. Gautret P, Mockenhaupt FP, von Sonnenburg F, et al. Local and international implications of schistosomiasis acquired in Corsica, France. Emerg Infect Dis. 2015; 21(10):1865-8. doi: 10.3201/eid2110.150881. PMID: 26401954; PMCID: PMC4593456; .
2. Moné H, Holtfreter MC, Allienne JF, et al. Introgressive hybridizations of _Schistosoma haematobium_ by _Schistosoma bovis_ at the origin of the first case report of schistosomiasis in Corsica (France, Europe). Parasitol Res. 2015
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (74): Netherlands (GE) poultry, HPAI H5N8 susp
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Netherlands
A highly contagious form of bird flu has been diagnosed at a poultry farm with 35 000 animals in Altforst, Gelderland. The sector is alarmed because this year's [2020] contamination is early and has entered a barn where high hygiene standards are maintained.
"What is still to come?" asks Hennie de Haan, chairman of the Dutch Poultry Farmers' Union (NVP). "The bird migration, with which the virus spreads, has only just started. Moreover, this is a company where very careful work is done and
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A highly contagious form of bird flu has been diagnosed at a poultry farm with 35 000 animals in Altforst, Gelderland. The sector is alarmed because this year's [2020] contamination is early and has entered a barn where high hygiene standards are maintained.
"What is still to come?" asks Hennie de Haan, chairman of the Dutch Poultry Farmers' Union (NVP). "The bird migration, with which the virus spreads, has only just started. Moreover, this is a company where very careful work is done and
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (460): variant 20A.EU1, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Yemen WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Thailand
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A variant of SARS-CoV-2 emerged in early summer 2020, presumably in Spain, and has since spread to multiple European countries. The variant was first observed in Spain in June [2020] and has been at frequencies above 40% since July [2020]. Outside of Spain, the frequency of this variant has increased from very low values prior to [15 Jul 2020] to 40-70% in Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom in September [2020]. It is also prevalent in Norway, Latvia, the
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A variant of SARS-CoV-2 emerged in early summer 2020, presumably in Spain, and has since spread to multiple European countries. The variant was first observed in Spain in June [2020] and has been at frequencies above 40% since July [2020]. Outside of Spain, the frequency of this variant has increased from very low values prior to [15 Jul 2020] to 40-70% in Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom in September [2020]. It is also prevalent in Norway, Latvia, the
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Thursday 29 October 2020
PRO/PL> Leaf rust, coffee - USA: (HI) susp
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) has been tentatively identified on Maui. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has received preliminary results from the University of Hawaii identifying the fungus on plants collected from managed and wild coffee. Samples have also been sent to the US Department of Agriculture on the mainland for official confirmation of this federally regulated pathogen.
CLR is one of the most devastating pests of coffee plants and is established in all of the other major
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Coffee leaf rust (CLR) has been tentatively identified on Maui. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has received preliminary results from the University of Hawaii identifying the fungus on plants collected from managed and wild coffee. Samples have also been sent to the US Department of Agriculture on the mainland for official confirmation of this federally regulated pathogen.
CLR is one of the most devastating pests of coffee plants and is established in all of the other major
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PRO/EDR> COVID-19 update (459): aerosol transmission, lockdowns, masking, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
To aerosol scientists like Morawska who are more focused on the physics, an aerosol is any particle, wet or dry, that can be suspended in the air for minutes to hours. Aerosols are usually less than 100 micrometers in size, or about the width of a human hair. The human respiratory tract produces a wide variety of aerosols, from tiny droplets only a few micrometers across to globules around 100 micrometers, and even gobs bigger than aerosols that are visible with the naked eye and are more
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To aerosol scientists like Morawska who are more focused on the physics, an aerosol is any particle, wet or dry, that can be suspended in the air for minutes to hours. Aerosols are usually less than 100 micrometers in size, or about the width of a human hair. The human respiratory tract produces a wide variety of aerosols, from tiny droplets only a few micrometers across to globules around 100 micrometers, and even gobs bigger than aerosols that are visible with the naked eye and are more
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PRO/PL> Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus, zucchini - France: 1st rep (LP, PR)
Other Plant Disease -- France
In France, another tomato virus previously not yet recorded in the country has been detected. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the "Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus" (ToLCNDV) was identified for the 1st time in the country in the regions of Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.
Zucchini plants were found to be infected in nurseries for production of seed and seedlings, both for commercial use and sale to the public. Precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the virus
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In France, another tomato virus previously not yet recorded in the country has been detected. The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the "Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus" (ToLCNDV) was identified for the 1st time in the country in the regions of Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.
Zucchini plants were found to be infected in nurseries for production of seed and seedlings, both for commercial use and sale to the public. Precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the virus
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Wednesday 28 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (73): Russia (KT) HPAI H5N8, poultry, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 27 Oct 2020 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Nov 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Oct 2020 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Nov 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (11): South Korea, Taiwan
Influenza, Vaccine Complication -- South Korea
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised that the use of 2 influenza vaccines in Singapore be "temporarily ceased" as a precautionary measure after deaths were reported in South Korea following vaccinations.
South Korean health authorities said they have found no direct link between the deaths and the flu shots.
"This is a precautionary measure following reported deaths after influenza vaccination in South Korea," the MOH said in a press release on Sunday [25 Oct 2020]. "No deaths
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised that the use of 2 influenza vaccines in Singapore be "temporarily ceased" as a precautionary measure after deaths were reported in South Korea following vaccinations.
South Korean health authorities said they have found no direct link between the deaths and the flu shots.
"This is a precautionary measure following reported deaths after influenza vaccination in South Korea," the MOH said in a press release on Sunday [25 Oct 2020]. "No deaths
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrapie, sheep - Iceland (02): (NV) OIE
Scrapie -- Iceland
Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2020 from Dr. Sigurborg Daoadottir, Chief Veterinary Officer, Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Selfoss, Iceland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Report date: 26 Oct 2020
Date submitted: 26 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Mar
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2020 from Dr. Sigurborg Daoadottir, Chief Veterinary Officer, Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Selfoss, Iceland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Report date: 26 Oct 2020
Date submitted: 26 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Mar
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Algeria: (TB, SA) sheep, BTV-4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Algeria
Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2020 from Dr. Ahmed Chawki El Karim Boughalem, Director of Veterinary Services, Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Mar 2020
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2020 from Dr. Ahmed Chawki El Karim Boughalem, Director of Veterinary Services, Directorate of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Mar 2020
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (457): animal, Italy, mink, RFI
COVID-19 -- Italy
At least 2 samples collected in August 2020 from minks in a single farm were found positive for SARS-CoV-2; this has been was revealed by LAV [Lega Anti Vivisezione/Antivivisection League]. Reportedly, this information was obtained after numerous appeals and requests to access the relevant documents, addressed by LAV to the Ministry of Health, to the Scientific Technical Committee, to the Regions, and to the IZS [Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale/Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute] (of
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At least 2 samples collected in August 2020 from minks in a single farm were found positive for SARS-CoV-2; this has been was revealed by LAV [Lega Anti Vivisezione/Antivivisection League]. Reportedly, this information was obtained after numerous appeals and requests to access the relevant documents, addressed by LAV to the Ministry of Health, to the Scientific Technical Committee, to the Regions, and to the IZS [Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale/Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute] (of
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (30): Germany (BB) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Germany
The National Reference Laboratory for African Swine Fever (ASF) -- the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) -- today [27 Oct 2020] confirmed the official suspicion of ASF in 3 additional wild boars. 2 of these come from the 1st core area in the Oder-Spree district and one from the 2nd core area in the Maerkisch-Oderland district.
There are now a total of 94 confirmed ASF cases in wild boar in the state of Brandenburg:
Spree-Neisse district (13), Oder-Spree district (74), Maerkisch-Oderland
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The National Reference Laboratory for African Swine Fever (ASF) -- the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) -- today [27 Oct 2020] confirmed the official suspicion of ASF in 3 additional wild boars. 2 of these come from the 1st core area in the Oder-Spree district and one from the 2nd core area in the Maerkisch-Oderland district.
There are now a total of 94 confirmed ASF cases in wild boar in the state of Brandenburg:
Spree-Neisse district (13), Oder-Spree district (74), Maerkisch-Oderland
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (457): air pollution, antibiotic use, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- China
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There is increasing concern that ambient air pollution could exacerbate COVID-19 transmission. However, estimating the relationship is challenging because it requires one to account for epidemiological characteristics, to isolate the impact of air pollution from potential confounders, and to capture the dynamic impact. We propose a new econometric framework to address these challenges: we rely on the epidemiological Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered-Deceased (SIRD) model to
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There is increasing concern that ambient air pollution could exacerbate COVID-19 transmission. However, estimating the relationship is challenging because it requires one to account for epidemiological characteristics, to isolate the impact of air pollution from potential confounders, and to capture the dynamic impact. We propose a new econometric framework to address these challenges: we rely on the epidemiological Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered-Deceased (SIRD) model to
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Tuesday 27 October 2020
PRO/AH> Anthrax - Lesotho: mapping outbreaks
Anthrax -- Lesotho
This article was originally published here Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 19;17(20):E7584. doi:10.3390/ijerph17207584.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Although anthrax occurs globally, the burden of the disease remains particularly high in Africa. Furthermore, the disease anthrax has significant public health and economic implications. However, sufficient attention has not been given to the geographic distribution of anthrax outbreaks and cases in Lesotho. Therefore, this study
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This article was originally published here Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 19;17(20):E7584. doi:10.3390/ijerph17207584.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Although anthrax occurs globally, the burden of the disease remains particularly high in Africa. Furthermore, the disease anthrax has significant public health and economic implications. However, sufficient attention has not been given to the geographic distribution of anthrax outbreaks and cases in Lesotho. Therefore, this study
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (456): pre-pandemic serology, airline flight, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Ireland
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Cross-reactive immune responses elicited by seasonal coronaviruses might impact SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility and disease outcomes. We measured neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-pandemic sera from patients with prior PCR-confirmed seasonal coronavirus infection. While neutralizing activity against seasonal coronaviruses was detected in nearly all sera, cross-reactive neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 was undetectable.
Introduction
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Since
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Cross-reactive immune responses elicited by seasonal coronaviruses might impact SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility and disease outcomes. We measured neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-pandemic sera from patients with prior PCR-confirmed seasonal coronavirus infection. While neutralizing activity against seasonal coronaviruses was detected in nearly all sera, cross-reactive neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2 was undetectable.
Introduction
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Since
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - USA (03): fatal, deli-sliced meats susp.
Listeriosis -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Listeria monocytogenes_ infections linked to deli meats.
Latest outbreak information
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At a glance
Reported cases: 10
States: 3
Hospitalizations: 10
Deaths: 1
"10 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Listeria_ have been reported from Florida, Massachusetts,
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Listeria monocytogenes_ infections linked to deli meats.
Latest outbreak information
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At a glance
Reported cases: 10
States: 3
Hospitalizations: 10
Deaths: 1
"10 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Listeria_ have been reported from Florida, Massachusetts,
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Monday 26 October 2020
PRO/PL> Anthracnose, onion - India: (MH)
Other Plant Disease -- India
[For] the onion farmers of Maharashtra, the monsoon season has brought disease. Much of the crop has been destroyed after being infected with a fungal disease called Anthracnose, which tends to attack plants in the spring when the weather is cool and wet. According to [farmers], the condition has worsened over the last 2 years. This year [2020], rainfall was over 200 mm, which is double [the average].
Dr Anand Kumar Singh, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), confirmed that the
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[For] the onion farmers of Maharashtra, the monsoon season has brought disease. Much of the crop has been destroyed after being infected with a fungal disease called Anthracnose, which tends to attack plants in the spring when the weather is cool and wet. According to [farmers], the condition has worsened over the last 2 years. This year [2020], rainfall was over 200 mm, which is double [the average].
Dr Anand Kumar Singh, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), confirmed that the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (72): Kazakhstan (NK) poultry, wild, HPAI H5N8, epidemiology
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Kazakhstan
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (70): Netherlands (UT) wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Netherlands
Information received on [and dated] 23 Oct 2020 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Sep 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Oct 2020 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Sep 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (71): South Korea (HN) H5N8, wild bird
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- South Korea
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case was reported in South Korea on [Sun 25 Oct 2020], marking the 1st virulent bird flu case in the country in 32 months. The virulent avian influenza strain of H5N8 was discovered from a fecal sample collected from wild birds on [Wed 21 Oct 2020] in Cheonan, 92 km [approx. 57 mi] south of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The discovery marked the 1st highly pathogenic AI case confirmed in the country since the
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A highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) case was reported in South Korea on [Sun 25 Oct 2020], marking the 1st virulent bird flu case in the country in 32 months. The virulent avian influenza strain of H5N8 was discovered from a fecal sample collected from wild birds on [Wed 21 Oct 2020] in Cheonan, 92 km [approx. 57 mi] south of Seoul, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The discovery marked the 1st highly pathogenic AI case confirmed in the country since the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mayaro virus - French Guiana: WHO
Other Human Disease -- Région d'outre-mer de French Guiana, France
Public health measures that are planned or ongoing include the following:
- Entomological investigation and entomological expertise from the IPG;
- convening an expert committee to discuss the implementation of a strategy for entomological and virological surveillance of arboviruses, and vector competence of areas not yet affected;
- vector prevention: Public health measures to minimize exposure of persons to mosquitoes are imperative to prevent the spread of the virus and therefore, the
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Public health measures that are planned or ongoing include the following:
- Entomological investigation and entomological expertise from the IPG;
- convening an expert committee to discuss the implementation of a strategy for entomological and virological surveillance of arboviruses, and vector competence of areas not yet affected;
- vector prevention: Public health measures to minimize exposure of persons to mosquitoes are imperative to prevent the spread of the virus and therefore, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (455): convalescent plasma, Europe, China, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- China
Agarwal A, Mukherjee A, Kumar G, et al; PLACID Trial Collaborators. Convalescent plasma in the management of moderate COVID-19 in adults in India: open label phase II multicentre randomised controlled trial (PLACID Trial). BMJ. 2020; 371: m3939. doi: 10.1136/bmj.m3939. PMID: 33093056; PMCID: PMC7578662;
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Kai Kupferschmidt retweet of Martin Landary reporting on a trial with 2000 patients evaluating convalescent plasma as a treatment
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Agarwal A, Mukherjee A, Kumar G, et al; PLACID Trial Collaborators. Convalescent plasma in the management of moderate COVID-19 in adults in India: open label phase II multicentre randomised controlled trial (PLACID Trial). BMJ. 2020; 371: m3939. doi: 10.1136/bmj.m3939. PMID: 33093056; PMCID: PMC7578662;
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Kai Kupferschmidt retweet of Martin Landary reporting on a trial with 2000 patients evaluating convalescent plasma as a treatment
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed stem rot, gourd - Bangladesh: (RS)
Undiagnosed -- Bangladesh
The stem rot disease has affected the pointed gourd cultivation in some areas of Naogaon district [Rajshahi Division]. Agriculture officers said the disease is caused by a fungus infection in the stem. It infects the plants that are in their vegetative or flowering stages.
[A farmer] of the area said most of the green pointed gourd plants on his land have turned yellow as a result of stem rot disease. "I cannot recoup the production cost from the cultivation", he added. "We could not
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The stem rot disease has affected the pointed gourd cultivation in some areas of Naogaon district [Rajshahi Division]. Agriculture officers said the disease is caused by a fungus infection in the stem. It infects the plants that are in their vegetative or flowering stages.
[A farmer] of the area said most of the green pointed gourd plants on his land have turned yellow as a result of stem rot disease. "I cannot recoup the production cost from the cultivation", he added. "We could not
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Sunday 25 October 2020
PRO/EDR> Influenza (10): South Korea
Influenza -- South Korea
The number of South Koreans who have died after getting flu shots has risen to 48, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday [24 Oct 2020], adding that the vaccines would continue to reduce the chance of having simultaneous epidemics.
The health authorities said they found no direct link between the deaths and the shots. They plan to carry on with the state-run vaccination programme to try to avoid having to fight both the flu and the coronavirus over the
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The number of South Koreans who have died after getting flu shots has risen to 48, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Saturday [24 Oct 2020], adding that the vaccines would continue to reduce the chance of having simultaneous epidemics.
The health authorities said they found no direct link between the deaths and the shots. They plan to carry on with the state-run vaccination programme to try to avoid having to fight both the flu and the coronavirus over the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (454): vaccine trials, immunity, reinfections, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 703 240 (4249) / 15 134 (157)
European Region (61): 9 052 417 (221 898) / 265 998 (2049)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 811 018 (66 084) / 138 771 (832)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 884 897 (24 624) / 73 266 (604)
Region of the Americas (54): 19 317 767 (143 313) / 619 339 (2839)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 703 240 (4249) / 15 134 (157)
European Region (61): 9 052 417 (221 898) / 265 998 (2049)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 811 018 (66 084) / 138 771 (832)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 884 897 (24 624) / 73 266 (604)
Region of the Americas (54): 19 317 767 (143 313) / 619 339 (2839)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> Fowl typhoid - Honduras: (CM) poultry, OIE
Typhoid -- Honduras
Information received on 22 Oct 2020 from Dr Rafael Enrique Rodriguez Alvarado, [Head of the Animal Health Epidemiology Department, Animal Health Technical Sub directorate, National Service for Agriculture and Livestock (SENASA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock], Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Oct 2020
Report date: 20 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Oct 2020
Reason
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Information received on 22 Oct 2020 from Dr Rafael Enrique Rodriguez Alvarado, [Head of the Animal Health Epidemiology Department, Animal Health Technical Sub directorate, National Service for Agriculture and Livestock (SENASA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock], Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Oct 2020
Report date: 20 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Oct 2020
Reason
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Typhimurium - Europe, Canada (02): 2nd st import. Brazil nuts
Salmonella -- Canada
More than 120 people are part of a multi-country _Salmonella_ outbreak linked to Brazil nuts. Since August 2019, the outbreak, caused by _Salmonella_ Typhimurium and _Salmonella_ Anatum, has affected 3 European Union countries, the United Kingdom and Canada. The United States was one of more than 30 countries that received Brazil nuts from Bolivia contaminated with _Salmonella_.
In total, 123 cases of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium have been reported, of which 105 were in the UK, 14 in France, 3
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More than 120 people are part of a multi-country _Salmonella_ outbreak linked to Brazil nuts. Since August 2019, the outbreak, caused by _Salmonella_ Typhimurium and _Salmonella_ Anatum, has affected 3 European Union countries, the United Kingdom and Canada. The United States was one of more than 30 countries that received Brazil nuts from Bolivia contaminated with _Salmonella_.
In total, 123 cases of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium have been reported, of which 105 were in the UK, 14 in France, 3
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Saturday 24 October 2020
PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease - Spain: (CT) ceftriaxone/azithromycin resistance, 2013-2017
Gonorrhea, Antimicrobial resistance -- Spain
Citation: Salmeron P, Vinado B, El Ouazzani R, et al.: Antimicrobial susceptibility of _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ in Barcelona during a 5-year period, 2013 to 2017. Euro Surveill. 2020; 25(42):1900576; doi: .
Introduction. Gonorrhoea is the 2nd most reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), after chlamydia. Untreated gonorrhoea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women and epididymitis and orchitis in men. In the European Union/European Economic Area
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Citation: Salmeron P, Vinado B, El Ouazzani R, et al.: Antimicrobial susceptibility of _Neisseria gonorrhoeae_ in Barcelona during a 5-year period, 2013 to 2017. Euro Surveill. 2020; 25(42):1900576; doi: .
Introduction. Gonorrhoea is the 2nd most reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI), after chlamydia. Untreated gonorrhoea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women and epididymitis and orchitis in men. In the European Union/European Economic Area
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PRO/AH> Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease - Japan: (ON) shrimp, 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Japan
Information received on [and dated] 21 Oct 2020 from Dr. Norio Kumagai, Director, Chief Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: _Vibrio parahaemolyticus_
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Oct 2020 from Dr. Norio Kumagai, Director, Chief Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: _Vibrio parahaemolyticus_
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (453): rapid breath test, excess mortality, masks, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
First, many thanks for providing everyone with all the highly accurate and up-to-date information each day.
However, to me, there seems to be an error in the moderator's comments concerning the point "[2] USA: excess mortality." There, in the 1st sentence [the moderator] makes the rough calculation, "If you add the almost 200 000 deaths to the most recent mortality figures of slightly over 225 000 deaths, the estimated mortality directly attributable to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the USA is
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First, many thanks for providing everyone with all the highly accurate and up-to-date information each day.
However, to me, there seems to be an error in the moderator's comments concerning the point "[2] USA: excess mortality." There, in the 1st sentence [the moderator] makes the rough calculation, "If you add the almost 200 000 deaths to the most recent mortality figures of slightly over 225 000 deaths, the estimated mortality directly attributable to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the USA is
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Friday 23 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (11): Serbia (RS, RN) sheep, serotype 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Serbia
Information received on [and dated] 21 Oct 2020 from Dr Emina Milakara, DVM, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade, Serbia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Oct 2020 from Dr Emina Milakara, DVM, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade, Serbia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Insecticide resistance in Aedes mosquitoes - USA: (Texas)
Pests -- United States
Every summer, vector control teams throughout the country work to minimize the mosquito population in their areas. After all, mosquitoes aren't just the uninvited guests at your backyard barbecue that leave you with itchy, red bumps; they can spread diseases [viruses] including Zika, West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis, dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
So, what happens when those control methods become less effective? That's a question the state of Texas is facing now.
"Recent
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Every summer, vector control teams throughout the country work to minimize the mosquito population in their areas. After all, mosquitoes aren't just the uninvited guests at your backyard barbecue that leave you with itchy, red bumps; they can spread diseases [viruses] including Zika, West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis, dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya.
So, what happens when those control methods become less effective? That's a question the state of Texas is facing now.
"Recent
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (452): Chile (RM) animal, cat, OIE
COVID-19 -- Chile
Information received on [and dated] 22 Oct 2020 from Dr. Oscar Eduardo Videla Perez, Head of the Livestock Protection Division, Agricultural and Livestock Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Santiago, Chile
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 1 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Oct 2020
Report date: 22 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 5 (scale 0 to
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Oct 2020 from Dr. Oscar Eduardo Videla Perez, Head of the Livestock Protection Division, Agricultural and Livestock Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Santiago, Chile
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 1 May 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Oct 2020
Report date: 22 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Emerging disease
Morbidity: 5 (scale 0 to
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (10): October 2020
COVID-19, Not Yet Classified, Dengue, Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Tuberculosis, Schistosomiasis, Influenza, Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) -- Worldwide/Unknown
ITP following vaccination
Paula David, Yehuda Shoenfeld
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 99(Oct): 243-244
A call for strengthened evidence on targeted, non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 for the protection of vulnerable individuals in sub-Saharan Africa
Robert Colebunders, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Guido Vanham, Rafael Van den Bergh
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 99(Oct): 482-484
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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ITP following vaccination
Paula David, Yehuda Shoenfeld
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 99(Oct): 243-244
A call for strengthened evidence on targeted, non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 for the protection of vulnerable individuals in sub-Saharan Africa
Robert Colebunders, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Guido Vanham, Rafael Van den Bergh
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 99(Oct): 482-484
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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PRO/AH/EDR> St. Louis encephalitis - USA (03): (CA)
St. Louis Encephalitis -- United States
For the 1st time in nearly a half-century, San Joaquin County health officials say they have confirmed a human case of St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV).
Back in August [2020], county public health officials say they found SLEV in mosquitoes collected near Lodi. It was the 1st time since 1973 that officials had detected the virus in the county.
Then, on Thursday [22 Oct 2020], public health officials announced that a Stockton resident had a confirmed case of SLEV. That person becomes
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For the 1st time in nearly a half-century, San Joaquin County health officials say they have confirmed a human case of St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV).
Back in August [2020], county public health officials say they found SLEV in mosquitoes collected near Lodi. It was the 1st time since 1973 that officials had detected the virus in the county.
Then, on Thursday [22 Oct 2020], public health officials announced that a Stockton resident had a confirmed case of SLEV. That person becomes
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Thursday 22 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (450): animal, cattle, research, experimental infection
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
We inoculated 6 cattle with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2] and kept them together with 3 uninoculated cattle. We observed viral replication and specific seroreactivity in 2 inoculated animals, despite high levels of preexisting antibody titers against a bovine betacoronavirus. The in-contact animals did not become infected.
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[Coronaviruses are known to cause a variety of diseases affecting mammals and birds. In animals,
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We inoculated 6 cattle with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2] and kept them together with 3 uninoculated cattle. We observed viral replication and specific seroreactivity in 2 inoculated animals, despite high levels of preexisting antibody titers against a bovine betacoronavirus. The in-contact animals did not become infected.
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[Coronaviruses are known to cause a variety of diseases affecting mammals and birds. In animals,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - USA (02): peaches, Canada cases
Salmonella -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, FDA, and the Public Health Agency of Canada investigated a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis infections.
Public health investigators used the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that were part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ bacteria isolated from ill people by
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, FDA, and the Public Health Agency of Canada investigated a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis infections.
Public health investigators used the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that were part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ bacteria isolated from ill people by
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Congo DR (10): (IT)
Plague -- DR Congo
Ituri province, in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has notified an upsurge of plague cases in the health zone of Rethy. From [11 Jun to 9 Aug 2020], a total of 73 cases with 10 deaths (CFR 13.6%) were notified in 5 out of 22 health areas of Rethy health zone.
Plague is endemic in Ituri province. Since the beginning of 2020 to date [Tue 20 Oct 2020], Ituri Province has reported a total of 124 cases and 17 deaths (CFR 18.7%) in 5 health zones, namely Aungba, Linga, Rethy,
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Ituri province, in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has notified an upsurge of plague cases in the health zone of Rethy. From [11 Jun to 9 Aug 2020], a total of 73 cases with 10 deaths (CFR 13.6%) were notified in 5 out of 22 health areas of Rethy health zone.
Plague is endemic in Ituri province. Since the beginning of 2020 to date [Tue 20 Oct 2020], Ituri Province has reported a total of 124 cases and 17 deaths (CFR 18.7%) in 5 health zones, namely Aungba, Linga, Rethy,
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever- Chile: reduced fluoroquine susceptibility
Typhoid -- Chile
Maes M, Dyson ZA, Higginson EE, et al. Multiple Introductions of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi H58 with Reduced Fluoroquinolone Susceptibility into Chile. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020;26(11):2736-2740.
Abstract
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_Salmonella enterica_ serovar Typhi H58, an antimicrobial-resistant lineage, is globally disseminated but has not been reported in Latin America. Genomic analysis revealed 3 independent introductions of _Salmonella_ Typhi H58 with reduced fluoroquinolone susceptibility into
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Maes M, Dyson ZA, Higginson EE, et al. Multiple Introductions of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi H58 with Reduced Fluoroquinolone Susceptibility into Chile. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020;26(11):2736-2740.
Abstract
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_Salmonella enterica_ serovar Typhi H58, an antimicrobial-resistant lineage, is globally disseminated but has not been reported in Latin America. Genomic analysis revealed 3 independent introductions of _Salmonella_ Typhi H58 with reduced fluoroquinolone susceptibility into
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (449): GB syndrome, tests, challenge trials, WHO, global
COVID-19, Guillain Barre -- Brazil
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 691 964 (3227) / 14 848 (25)
European Region (61): 8 367 423 (145 902) / 260 141 (1771)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 610 317 (63 651) / 136 166 (891)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 811 831 (23 169) / 71 538 (575)
Region of the Americas (54): 18 911 563 (110 540) / 610 475 (1737)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 691 964 (3227) / 14 848 (25)
European Region (61): 8 367 423 (145 902) / 260 141 (1771)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 610 317 (63 651) / 136 166 (891)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 811 831 (23 169) / 71 538 (575)
Region of the Americas (54): 18 911 563 (110 540) / 610 475 (1737)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (448): animal, raccoon dog, research, experimental infection
COVID-19 -- China
Freuling CM, Breithaupt A, Mueller T, et al. Susceptibility of raccoon dogs for experimental SARS-CoV-2 infection. bioRxiv 2020; doi: [Corresponding authors: Beer M & Mettenleiter TC; preprint not certified by peer review].
[Byline: Sally Robertson]
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Castleview English Longhorns
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Freuling CM, Breithaupt A, Mueller T, et al. Susceptibility of raccoon dogs for experimental SARS-CoV-2 infection. bioRxiv 2020; doi: [Corresponding authors: Beer M & Mettenleiter TC; preprint not certified by peer review].
[Byline: Sally Robertson]
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Castleview English Longhorns
Gut Laach, D-52385 Nideggen
Germany
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Wednesday 21 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> European foulbrood, apis - Europe: Malta (NO) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Malta
Information received on [and dated] 19 Oct 2020 from Dr Roberto Andrea Balbo, director (veterinary regulation) chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Regulation Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Marsa, Malta
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Oct
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Oct 2020 from Dr Roberto Andrea Balbo, director (veterinary regulation) chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Regulation Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Marsa, Malta
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (447): herd immunity, USA excess mortality, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
There is a lot of confusion among many, regarding herd immunity, on account of 2 problems:
One, assuming that the herd immunity principle taken from vaccinology applies equally well to disease epidemiology without vaccination. That is incorrect.
Two, herd immunity itself is not well defined. When used in science the term must have a clear definition.
I have been addressing these issues for a long time.
[Dr. TJ John provided the following article from The Wired Science published 8
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There is a lot of confusion among many, regarding herd immunity, on account of 2 problems:
One, assuming that the herd immunity principle taken from vaccinology applies equally well to disease epidemiology without vaccination. That is incorrect.
Two, herd immunity itself is not well defined. When used in science the term must have a clear definition.
I have been addressing these issues for a long time.
[Dr. TJ John provided the following article from The Wired Science published 8
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Tuesday 20 October 2020
PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (29): Germany (BB) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Germany
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) today [20 Oct 2020] confirmed another case of African swine fever [ASF] in wild boar in Brandenburg. This increases the current number of cases in Germany to 71. The carcass was found within the 1st core area near Neuzelle in the Oder-Spree district.
Domestic pig herds are still free of ASF.
Meanwhile, on the Oder island in Kustrin-Kietz, the supposedly infected group of boar, which was detected during drone flights about 2 weeks ago, has
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The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) today [20 Oct 2020] confirmed another case of African swine fever [ASF] in wild boar in Brandenburg. This increases the current number of cases in Germany to 71. The carcass was found within the 1st core area near Neuzelle in the Oder-Spree district.
Domestic pig herds are still free of ASF.
Meanwhile, on the Oder island in Kustrin-Kietz, the supposedly infected group of boar, which was detected during drone flights about 2 weeks ago, has
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (50): Congo DR, case update
Ebola -- DR Congo
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease dated 18 Oct 2020:
Since the start of the epidemic declared on 1 Jun 2020, the cumulative number of cases is 128, including 119 confirmed and 9 probable. In total, there were 53 deaths (44 confirmed and 9 probable) and 69 recovered (people cured or survivors of EVD).
- No newly confirmed cases were recorded for the 19th consecutive day. The last case was confirmed on 28 Sep 2020;
- The 2nd test of the last confirmed case treated
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The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease dated 18 Oct 2020:
Since the start of the epidemic declared on 1 Jun 2020, the cumulative number of cases is 128, including 119 confirmed and 9 probable. In total, there were 53 deaths (44 confirmed and 9 probable) and 69 recovered (people cured or survivors of EVD).
- No newly confirmed cases were recorded for the 19th consecutive day. The last case was confirmed on 28 Sep 2020;
- The 2nd test of the last confirmed case treated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zimbabwe (16): (MA) cattle, human
Anthrax -- Zimbabwe
At least 2 persons were last week [week of 12 Oct 2020] admitted with anthrax related symptoms in Chipinge [Manicaland Province], prompting officials to dispatch a rapid response team to vaccinate local livestock. According to sources, the outbreak is now reportedly posing a threat to human life as there are suspicions that local butcheries are also stocking the infected beef for resale. Hunger stricken locals have also been consuming beef from ailing cattle, while others are finishing off the
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At least 2 persons were last week [week of 12 Oct 2020] admitted with anthrax related symptoms in Chipinge [Manicaland Province], prompting officials to dispatch a rapid response team to vaccinate local livestock. According to sources, the outbreak is now reportedly posing a threat to human life as there are suspicions that local butcheries are also stocking the infected beef for resale. Hunger stricken locals have also been consuming beef from ailing cattle, while others are finishing off the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (446): ADE, New Zealand lessons, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- New Zealand
"Abstract
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"Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) has been reported in several virus infections including dengue fever virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infection. To study whether ADE is involved in COVID-19 infections, in vitro pseudotyped SARS-CoV-2 entry into Raji cells, K562 cells, and primary B cells mediated by plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients were employed as models. The enhancement of SARS-CoV-2
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"Abstract
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"Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) has been reported in several virus infections including dengue fever virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infection. To study whether ADE is involved in COVID-19 infections, in vitro pseudotyped SARS-CoV-2 entry into Raji cells, K562 cells, and primary B cells mediated by plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients were employed as models. The enhancement of SARS-CoV-2
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PRO/PL> Barley yellow dwarf, cereals - Australia: (VI)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Agriculture Victoria [AgVic] announced there had been a spike in yellow dwarf virus (YDV) in cereal crops, while officials in other states are also closely monitoring the situation. These widespread viruses can cause yield losses of up to 80 per cent when plants are infected early in the growing season.
AgVic's Narelle Nancarrow said symptoms can take around 3 weeks to appear after infection, however many infected grasses are symptomless, meaning the disease can be wider spread than farmers
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Agriculture Victoria [AgVic] announced there had been a spike in yellow dwarf virus (YDV) in cereal crops, while officials in other states are also closely monitoring the situation. These widespread viruses can cause yield losses of up to 80 per cent when plants are infected early in the growing season.
AgVic's Narelle Nancarrow said symptoms can take around 3 weeks to appear after infection, however many infected grasses are symptomless, meaning the disease can be wider spread than farmers
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Monday 19 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (445): animal, Netherlands, Denmark, mink, spread, epidemiology
COVID-19 -- Netherlands
Interactive map of Denmark with an overview of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's study for COVID-19 in mink. [continuously updated, accessed on Mon 19 Oct 2020]
1. North Jutland: Hjorring (37 holdings), Frederikshavn (25), Jammerbugt (18), Bronderslev (8). the Island Laeso (3), Aalborg (7) and Vesthimmerlands (2).
2. Mid Jutland: Ikast-Brande (1), Ringkobing-Skjern (2).
3. Southern Jutland: Vejle (1), Esbjerg (1).
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Interactive map of Denmark with an overview of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's study for COVID-19 in mink. [continuously updated, accessed on Mon 19 Oct 2020]
1. North Jutland: Hjorring (37 holdings), Frederikshavn (25), Jammerbugt (18), Bronderslev (8). the Island Laeso (3), Aalborg (7) and Vesthimmerlands (2).
2. Mid Jutland: Ikast-Brande (1), Ringkobing-Skjern (2).
3. Southern Jutland: Vejle (1), Esbjerg (1).
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Russia (03): (IN) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 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: 30 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Newcastle disease virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 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: 30 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Newcastle disease virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Senegal: (SL) antelope, OIE
Rift Valley Fever -- Senegal
Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 2020 from Dr Mbargou Lo, [Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Production], Dakar, Senegal
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Sep 2020
Report date: 15 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 May 2014
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 2020 from Dr Mbargou Lo, [Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Production], Dakar, Senegal
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Sep 2020
Report date: 15 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 May 2014
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (10): Croatia (IS) cattle st 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Croatia
Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 2020 from Dr Tatjana Karacic, Assistant Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 2020 from Dr Tatjana Karacic, Assistant Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (444): early treatment, herd immunity, USA rally WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
"All this is an extension of our experience in the year 2003," Yuen said. "We have nothing to brag about because we learned bitterly from 2003 SARS." The appearance of an unknown virus to which no one has immunity created a desperate need for effective treatments. Hong Kong doctors are using several experimental infusions including convalescent plasma -- a mix of factors extracted from recovered patients' blood -- and interferon, an immune-system protein.
They're also using the antivirals
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"All this is an extension of our experience in the year 2003," Yuen said. "We have nothing to brag about because we learned bitterly from 2003 SARS." The appearance of an unknown virus to which no one has immunity created a desperate need for effective treatments. Hong Kong doctors are using several experimental infusions including convalescent plasma -- a mix of factors extracted from recovered patients' blood -- and interferon, an immune-system protein.
They're also using the antivirals
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Sunday 18 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (28): Americas (USA) animal, human exp
Rabies -- United States
Hundreds of thousands of rabies oral vaccination baits will be dropped over several north Alabama counties to combat a significant public health threat in your backyard.
The USDA will fly over Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Morgan counties through 6 Oct [2020] on a mission to drop the vaccination baits in areas where raccoons and coyotes can eat them. The goal is to stop the spread of the deadly viral disease among wild animals and protect pets and people.
Authorities say it is best
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Hundreds of thousands of rabies oral vaccination baits will be dropped over several north Alabama counties to combat a significant public health threat in your backyard.
The USDA will fly over Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Morgan counties through 6 Oct [2020] on a mission to drop the vaccination baits in areas where raccoons and coyotes can eat them. The goal is to stop the spread of the deadly viral disease among wild animals and protect pets and people.
Authorities say it is best
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus - Canada (02): shellfish
Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced investigating an outbreak of _Vibrio parahaemolyticus_ infections occurring in 4 provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date [16 Oct 2020], exposure to shellfish has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Many individuals who became sick reported eating shellfish, mainly raw oysters harvested from eastern coastal waters, before their illnesses occurred.
As of 14 Oct 2020, there are 21 confirmed cases of _V.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced investigating an outbreak of _Vibrio parahaemolyticus_ infections occurring in 4 provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date [16 Oct 2020], exposure to shellfish has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Many individuals who became sick reported eating shellfish, mainly raw oysters harvested from eastern coastal waters, before their illnesses occurred.
As of 14 Oct 2020, there are 21 confirmed cases of _V.
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Viet Nam (02): CDC US travel alert
Diphtheria -- Vietnam
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel notice recently for Viet Nam due to a diphtheria outbreak.
National health authorities have reported 198 diphtheria cases since the beginning of this year [2020]. Of the 198 cases, 172 cases have been reported in the Central Highland region, 22 cases in central provinces, and 4 cases in southern provinces.
In response to the outbreak, the Viet Nam Ministry of Health has launched a vaccination campaign for affected
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel notice recently for Viet Nam due to a diphtheria outbreak.
National health authorities have reported 198 diphtheria cases since the beginning of this year [2020]. Of the 198 cases, 172 cases have been reported in the Central Highland region, 22 cases in central provinces, and 4 cases in southern provinces.
In response to the outbreak, the Viet Nam Ministry of Health has launched a vaccination campaign for affected
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Sudan: (NO)
Rift Valley Fever -- Sudan
The United Resistance Coordination of Merowe in the Northern State announced that the number of deaths from Rift Valley fever has risen to 79, while the number of recorded cases has reached 1962, including 3 cases of nervous system complications. A total of 4578 miscarriages and deaths have been recorded among livestock.
The Coordination calls on the Sudanese Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Animal Resources to declare an epidemic of Rift Valley fever and to open the door for
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The United Resistance Coordination of Merowe in the Northern State announced that the number of deaths from Rift Valley fever has risen to 79, while the number of recorded cases has reached 1962, including 3 cases of nervous system complications. A total of 4578 miscarriages and deaths have been recorded among livestock.
The Coordination calls on the Sudanese Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Animal Resources to declare an epidemic of Rift Valley fever and to open the door for
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (09): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns. For more information on influenza transmission zones, see .
Summary
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The current influenza surveillance data should be interpreted with caution, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has influenced to varying extents health-seeking behaviours, staffing/routines in sentinel sites, as well as testing
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Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns. For more information on influenza transmission zones, see .
Summary
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The current influenza surveillance data should be interpreted with caution, as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has influenced to varying extents health-seeking behaviours, staffing/routines in sentinel sites, as well as testing
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (443): cytokine storm, mortality comparison, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
"If the US death rates were comparable to Australia, the US would have had 187 661 fewer COVID-19 deaths (94% of reported deaths), and if comparable with Canada, 117 622 fewer deaths (59%)."
"While the US had a lower COVID-19 mortality rate than high-mortality countries during the early spring, after 10 May [2020], all 6 high-mortality countries had fewer deaths per 100 000 than the US. For instance, between 10 May and 19 Sep 2020, Italy's death rate was 9.1/100 000 while the US's rate was
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"If the US death rates were comparable to Australia, the US would have had 187 661 fewer COVID-19 deaths (94% of reported deaths), and if comparable with Canada, 117 622 fewer deaths (59%)."
"While the US had a lower COVID-19 mortality rate than high-mortality countries during the early spring, after 10 May [2020], all 6 high-mortality countries had fewer deaths per 100 000 than the US. For instance, between 10 May and 19 Sep 2020, Italy's death rate was 9.1/100 000 while the US's rate was
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Saturday 17 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (26): Europe (Netherlands) ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- Netherlands
Between 9 and 15 Oct 2020, EU Member States reported 14 human cases of WNV infection: Italy (11), Greece (2) and Bulgaria (1). Pazardzhik Province in Bulgaria reported a locally acquired human case of WNV infection for the 1st time through TESSy. All other cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, 3 deaths were reported by Italy (2) and Bulgaria (1). No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported from EU-neighbouring
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Between 9 and 15 Oct 2020, EU Member States reported 14 human cases of WNV infection: Italy (11), Greece (2) and Bulgaria (1). Pazardzhik Province in Bulgaria reported a locally acquired human case of WNV infection for the 1st time through TESSy. All other cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, 3 deaths were reported by Italy (2) and Bulgaria (1). No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported from EU-neighbouring
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (15): (MO) horse
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
Following 2 weeks of USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Situation Reports with no new confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) cases and all previously positive premises released from quarantine, APHIS confirmed one new positive equine premises, in Texas County, Missouri, in its 8 Oct 2020 report.
Premises with confirmed positive and suspect cases are quarantined and monitored by veterinarians for at least 14 days from the onset of lesions in the last animal
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Following 2 weeks of USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Situation Reports with no new confirmed vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) cases and all previously positive premises released from quarantine, APHIS confirmed one new positive equine premises, in Texas County, Missouri, in its 8 Oct 2020 report.
Premises with confirmed positive and suspect cases are quarantined and monitored by veterinarians for at least 14 days from the onset of lesions in the last animal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - USA (04): (WA) horse
Equine Influenza -- United States
On 9 Oct 2020, officials at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed a Pierce County premises is under voluntary quarantine following a horse there testing positive for equine influenza (EI).
Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease that infects horses, ponies, and other equids such as donkeys, mules, and zebras. The virus causing it is spread via saliva and respiratory secretions from infected horses. Horses are commonly exposed via horse-to-horse
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On 9 Oct 2020, officials at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed a Pierce County premises is under voluntary quarantine following a horse there testing positive for equine influenza (EI).
Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease that infects horses, ponies, and other equids such as donkeys, mules, and zebras. The virus causing it is spread via saliva and respiratory secretions from infected horses. Horses are commonly exposed via horse-to-horse
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (22): USA, Canada, horse, human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
We have just learned about the 1st reported case of a horse with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development released the following statement on Friday [2 Oct 2020]:
Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is confirming the discovery of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse from Baraga County. Not only is this the 1st case of EEE being found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for
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We have just learned about the 1st reported case of a horse with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development released the following statement on Friday [2 Oct 2020]:
Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is confirming the discovery of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse from Baraga County. Not only is this the 1st case of EEE being found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for
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PRO/EDR> Shigellosis - Denmark: fresh mint
Shigellosis -- Denmark
A _Shigella_ outbreak in Denmark that sickened more than 40 people was likely caused by imported fresh mint. In August and September 2020, 44 Danes became ill, including 30 women and 14 men between 0 and 75 years old; 13 people were hospitalized. Those sickened mostly live in Hovedstaden.
A case was defined as a patient with either a culture-positive sample for _Shigella sonnei_ or people PCR-positive for the ipaH gene, which is a marker for all _Shigella_ species and enteroinvasive _E.
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A _Shigella_ outbreak in Denmark that sickened more than 40 people was likely caused by imported fresh mint. In August and September 2020, 44 Danes became ill, including 30 women and 14 men between 0 and 75 years old; 13 people were hospitalized. Those sickened mostly live in Hovedstaden.
A case was defined as a patient with either a culture-positive sample for _Shigella sonnei_ or people PCR-positive for the ipaH gene, which is a marker for all _Shigella_ species and enteroinvasive _E.
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (442): immunity duration, Switzerland yodeling, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 671 124 (3676) / 14 586 (59)
European Region (61): 7 570 929 (153 299) / 252 847 (1326)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 278 654 (74 288) / 131 603 (1074)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 705 678 (21 300) / 68 769 (485)
Region of the Americas (54): 18 312 080 (126 231) / 599 169 (2857)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 671 124 (3676) / 14 586 (59)
European Region (61): 7 570 929 (153 299) / 252 847 (1326)
South East Asia Region (10): 8 278 654 (74 288) / 131 603 (1074)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 705 678 (21 300) / 68 769 (485)
Region of the Americas (54): 18 312 080 (126 231) / 599 169 (2857)
African
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Friday 16 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - South Korea: (KG)
Japanese Encephalitis -- South Korea
South Korea on Thursday [15 Oct 2020] reported one confirmed case and 2 suspected cases of Japanese encephalitis, all 3 of them in Gyeonggi Province.
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, a woman in her 60s was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease on Wednesday [14 Oct 2020]. The 2 suspected patients are a woman in her 70s and a man in his 50s. All 3 started exhibiting symptoms such as fever and disorientation last month [September 2020], the agency
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South Korea on Thursday [15 Oct 2020] reported one confirmed case and 2 suspected cases of Japanese encephalitis, all 3 of them in Gyeonggi Province.
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, a woman in her 60s was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease on Wednesday [14 Oct 2020]. The 2 suspected patients are a woman in her 70s and a man in his 50s. All 3 started exhibiting symptoms such as fever and disorientation last month [September 2020], the agency
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (441): New Zealand influenza, Canada gym, WHO, global
Influenza, COVID-19 -- New Zealand
1. MacIntyre CR, Chughtai AA, Seale H, et al. Human coronavirus data from four clinical trials of masks and respirators. Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96:631-633. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.05.092. Epub 2020 Jun 1. PMID: 32497810; PMCID: PMC7263249; .
2. Chou R, Dana T, Jungbauer R, et al. Masks for prevention of respiratory virus infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in health care and community settings: A living rapid review. Ann Intern Med. 2020; 173(7): 542-555. doi: 10.7326/M20-3213. Epub 24 Jun
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1. MacIntyre CR, Chughtai AA, Seale H, et al. Human coronavirus data from four clinical trials of masks and respirators. Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 96:631-633. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.05.092. Epub 2020 Jun 1. PMID: 32497810; PMCID: PMC7263249; .
2. Chou R, Dana T, Jungbauer R, et al. Masks for prevention of respiratory virus infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in health care and community settings: A living rapid review. Ann Intern Med. 2020; 173(7): 542-555. doi: 10.7326/M20-3213. Epub 24 Jun
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zimbabwe (15): (MA) cattle
Anthrax -- Zimbabwe
At least 20 cattle have died in Chipinge following an outbreak of anthrax this month [October 2020]. Most of the anthrax cases were recorded in Chibuwe, Dakate, Zamuchiya, and Chisumbanje, which are periodically hit by the disease due to its proximity to Save Conservancy.
It is believed that wild animals such as buffaloes stray and mix with domestic animals.
While Manicaland's Provincial Veterinary officer, Dr Charles Guri said they are yet to receive any reports of the disease, an
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At least 20 cattle have died in Chipinge following an outbreak of anthrax this month [October 2020]. Most of the anthrax cases were recorded in Chibuwe, Dakate, Zamuchiya, and Chisumbanje, which are periodically hit by the disease due to its proximity to Save Conservancy.
It is believed that wild animals such as buffaloes stray and mix with domestic animals.
While Manicaland's Provincial Veterinary officer, Dr Charles Guri said they are yet to receive any reports of the disease, an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - North America (04): USA (TX) horse
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease attacking horses' immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated instruments or needles.
A Coggins test screens horses' blood for antibodies which are indicative of the presence of the EIA virus. Most US states require horses to have proof of a negative Coggins
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Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease attacking horses' immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated instruments or needles.
A Coggins test screens horses' blood for antibodies which are indicative of the presence of the EIA virus. Most US states require horses to have proof of a negative Coggins
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Thursday 15 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (49): antibody research, treatment
Ebola -- Guinea
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (69): South Africa (WC) ostrich, LPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- South Africa
Information received on 14 Oct 2020 from Dr. Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Oct 2020
Report date: 13 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 May
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Information received on 14 Oct 2020 from Dr. Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Oct 2020
Report date: 13 Oct 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 May
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - France: horse meat, multiple serotypes
Salmonella -- France
In July 2010, a horse from a rural farm (Farm A) in coastal Northern California was diagnosed with _Salmonella_ Oranienburg infection following referral to a veterinary hospital for colic surgery. Environmental sampling to identify potential sources and persistence of _Salmonella_ on the farm was conducted from August 2010 to March 2011. _Salmonella_ was cultured using standard enrichment and selective plating. Pure colonies were confirmed by biochemical analysis, serotyped, and compared by
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In July 2010, a horse from a rural farm (Farm A) in coastal Northern California was diagnosed with _Salmonella_ Oranienburg infection following referral to a veterinary hospital for colic surgery. Environmental sampling to identify potential sources and persistence of _Salmonella_ on the farm was conducted from August 2010 to March 2011. _Salmonella_ was cultured using standard enrichment and selective plating. Pure colonies were confirmed by biochemical analysis, serotyped, and compared by
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (09): Germany (RP, SL) cattle, BTV-8, OIE
Bluetongue -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 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: 1 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Feb
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 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: 1 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Feb
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Paratyphi variant - USA: (MN) restaurant
Salmonella -- United States
Minnesota officials are investigating a _Salmonella_ outbreak among patrons of a juice bar. Health officials believe additional people likely are part of the outbreak. A specific source from Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, MN, has not yet been pinpointed, but the Minnesota Health Department is reporting that all confirmed patients have infections from a specific variant of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Paratyphi B, meaning they were most likely sickened by the same source.
"Since many
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Minnesota officials are investigating a _Salmonella_ outbreak among patrons of a juice bar. Health officials believe additional people likely are part of the outbreak. A specific source from Nekter Juice Bar in Woodbury, MN, has not yet been pinpointed, but the Minnesota Health Department is reporting that all confirmed patients have infections from a specific variant of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Paratyphi B, meaning they were most likely sickened by the same source.
"Since many
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (68): Israel (JM) wild bird, zoo, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] Wed 14 Oct 2020 from Dr. Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Feb 2020
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] Wed 14 Oct 2020 from Dr. Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Feb 2020
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (440): children, RNA vaccines, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Abstract
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Background
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and the resulting disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have spread to millions of persons worldwide. Multiple vaccine candidates are under development, but no vaccine is currently available. Interim safety and immunogenicity data about the vaccine candidate BNT162b1 in younger adults have been reported previously from trials in Germany and the United States.
Methods
In an
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Abstract
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Background
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and the resulting disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), have spread to millions of persons worldwide. Multiple vaccine candidates are under development, but no vaccine is currently available. Interim safety and immunogenicity data about the vaccine candidate BNT162b1 in younger adults have been reported previously from trials in Germany and the United States.
Methods
In an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Uganda: fatal, cereal, tropane alkaloids, 2019
Food-related toxin -- Uganda
In March 2019, 278 food related illnesses were reported in the Amudat and Napak districts of the Karamoja Region of Uganda and 5 people died. The World Food Programme (WFP) stopped distribution of Super Cereal across the country and started an investigation.
Testing of samples using untargeted analysis at 3 labs found the presence of several tropane alkaloids, such as atropine and scopolamine at parts per million concentrations, levels at which acute toxicity are highly likely. These
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In March 2019, 278 food related illnesses were reported in the Amudat and Napak districts of the Karamoja Region of Uganda and 5 people died. The World Food Programme (WFP) stopped distribution of Super Cereal across the country and started an investigation.
Testing of samples using untargeted analysis at 3 labs found the presence of several tropane alkaloids, such as atropine and scopolamine at parts per million concentrations, levels at which acute toxicity are highly likely. These
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PRO/AH/EDR> Oropouche virus - French Guiana: (SL) WHO
Other Human Disease -- Région d'outre-mer de French Guiana, France
Public health measures that are planned or are ongoing include the following:
- Entomological investigation mission planned for epidemiological week ending 3 Oct 2020;
- Request for entomological expertise from the Pasteur Institute of French Guiana;
- Prevention messages targeting the local population, tourists and other visitors passing through Saul;
- Convening an expert committee to discuss the implementation of a strategy for entomological and virological surveillance of arboviruses
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Public health measures that are planned or are ongoing include the following:
- Entomological investigation mission planned for epidemiological week ending 3 Oct 2020;
- Request for entomological expertise from the Pasteur Institute of French Guiana;
- Prevention messages targeting the local population, tourists and other visitors passing through Saul;
- Convening an expert committee to discuss the implementation of a strategy for entomological and virological surveillance of arboviruses
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Wednesday 14 October 2020
PRO/PL> Trichoderma ear rot, maize - Europe: 1st rep (Germany)
Other Plant Disease -- Germany
Researchers at the University of Gottingen, Germany, have recently discovered that one _Trichoderma_ species caused severe rot in cobs of maize. A massive outbreak of an unknown [disease] on maize cobs was detected in southern Germany in 2018. The scientists analyzed 18 separate _Trichoderma_ strains mainly from maize cobs in Germany and France.
The study revealed that some of these strains are highly aggressive with a cob infestation of 95-100%. By molecular genetic analyses, spores could
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Researchers at the University of Gottingen, Germany, have recently discovered that one _Trichoderma_ species caused severe rot in cobs of maize. A massive outbreak of an unknown [disease] on maize cobs was detected in southern Germany in 2018. The scientists analyzed 18 separate _Trichoderma_ strains mainly from maize cobs in Germany and France.
The study revealed that some of these strains are highly aggressive with a cob infestation of 95-100%. By molecular genetic analyses, spores could
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Tuesday 13 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (08): Bulgaria (SL) deer, serotype 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Bulgaria
Information received [and dated] on 9 Oct 2020 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Bluetongue virus
Serotype:
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Information received [and dated] on 9 Oct 2020 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Bluetongue virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (25): Europe (Bulgaria) crow, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Bulgaria
Information received on [and dated] 9 Oct 2020 from Dr. Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Oct 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 9 Oct 2020 from Dr. Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Oct 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (66): Israel (HA), H5N8, poultry
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Israel
A broiler breeder farm with 35 000 birds in Metzer (near Ma'anit, Central Israel) has been diagnosed with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8.
The property has been quarantined, and movement controls are in place to stop any birds, eggs, and equipment from leaving the premises. A Restricted Area (3 km) [1.86 mi] is in place around the property, and a Control Area (10 km) [6.21 mi] across a wider area has also been created. The farm will be depopulated.
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Communicated by:
Nati
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A broiler breeder farm with 35 000 birds in Metzer (near Ma'anit, Central Israel) has been diagnosed with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8.
The property has been quarantined, and movement controls are in place to stop any birds, eggs, and equipment from leaving the premises. A Restricted Area (3 km) [1.86 mi] is in place around the property, and a Control Area (10 km) [6.21 mi] across a wider area has also been created. The farm will be depopulated.
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Communicated by:
Nati
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Zimbabwe: (MV) cattle, serotype not typed, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Zimbabwe
Information received on [and dated] 12 Oct 2020 from Dr. Josphat Nyika, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, water and Rural Resettlement, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Dec 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Oct 2020 from Dr. Josphat Nyika, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, water and Rural Resettlement, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Dec 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (436): infodemic, brain fog, China, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
A study of COVID-19 messaging on social media revealed misinformation from politicians, celebrities, and other prominent figures made up about 20 percent of claims but accounted for 69 percent of total social media engagement. Therefore, public health figures who have credibility must partner with social media influencers who have the reach. Harnessing the wide reach of local, regional, and national influencers from a wide swath of sectors both within and outside of the public health community
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A study of COVID-19 messaging on social media revealed misinformation from politicians, celebrities, and other prominent figures made up about 20 percent of claims but accounted for 69 percent of total social media engagement. Therefore, public health figures who have credibility must partner with social media influencers who have the reach. Harnessing the wide reach of local, regional, and national influencers from a wide swath of sectors both within and outside of the public health community
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Monday 12 October 2020
PRO/PL> Rubbery taproot disease, sugar beet - Serbia: cause
Other Plant Disease -- Serbia
Rubbery taproot disease (RTD) of sugar beet was observed in Serbia for the 1st time in the 1960s. The disease was already described in neighbouring Bulgaria and Romania at the time, but it was associated with abiotic factors. In this study on sugar beet in Serbia, we provide evidence of the association between _Ca._ P. solani (stolbur phytoplasma) infection and the occurrence of typical RTD symptomatology.
_Ca._ P. solani [CPa] was identified by PCR and sequence analyses of 16S rRNA,
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Rubbery taproot disease (RTD) of sugar beet was observed in Serbia for the 1st time in the 1960s. The disease was already described in neighbouring Bulgaria and Romania at the time, but it was associated with abiotic factors. In this study on sugar beet in Serbia, we provide evidence of the association between _Ca._ P. solani (stolbur phytoplasma) infection and the occurrence of typical RTD symptomatology.
_Ca._ P. solani [CPa] was identified by PCR and sequence analyses of 16S rRNA,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever - Australia (02): (NSW)
Q Fever -- Australia
The Western NSW [New South Wales] Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has issued a reminder about the effects of Q fever on farmers, and the importance of getting vaccinated. WNSWLHD Manager of Communicable Diseases and Immunisation, Ms. Susan Turcato, is strongly urging farmers and people who work with livestock to get vaccinated against Q fever to guard against being unable to work due to prolonged illness.
"Q fever is a bacterial infection carried by animals - such as cows, sheep and goats -
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The Western NSW [New South Wales] Local Health District (WNSWLHD) has issued a reminder about the effects of Q fever on farmers, and the importance of getting vaccinated. WNSWLHD Manager of Communicable Diseases and Immunisation, Ms. Susan Turcato, is strongly urging farmers and people who work with livestock to get vaccinated against Q fever to guard against being unable to work due to prolonged illness.
"Q fever is a bacterial infection carried by animals - such as cows, sheep and goats -
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (435): Nigeria, PEEP & proning, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Nigeria
COVID-19 update (160): Nigeria, travelers https://bit.ly/3diUQdC. This is a recent update on the situation in Nigeria covered on the ProMED-EAFR (Anglophone Africa) network.
See COVID-19 update (432): transmission and age, South Asia, WHO, global https://bit.ly/2IhUOqZ for a summary of the ProMED-mail regional networks. - Mod.MPP]
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[2] PEEP and prone positioning during early COVID-19 ARDS
Date: Sat 10 Oct 2020
Source: The Lancet
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COVID-19 update (160): Nigeria, travelers https://bit.ly/3diUQdC. This is a recent update on the situation in Nigeria covered on the ProMED-EAFR (Anglophone Africa) network.
See COVID-19 update (432): transmission and age, South Asia, WHO, global https://bit.ly/2IhUOqZ for a summary of the ProMED-mail regional networks. - Mod.MPP]
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[2] PEEP and prone positioning during early COVID-19 ARDS
Date: Sat 10 Oct 2020
Source: The Lancet
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PRO/EDR> West Nile virus (24): Europe (Germany) ECDC updates
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Between [2 and 8 Oct 2020], EU Member States reported 28 human cases of WNV infection: Italy (11), Germany (7), Greece (5), Spain (3), and Romania (2). 2 regions in Germany (Meissen and Halle (Saale)) reported locally-acquired human cases of WNV infection for the first time through TESSy. All other cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, one death was reported by Romania. No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported
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Between [2 and 8 Oct 2020], EU Member States reported 28 human cases of WNV infection: Italy (11), Germany (7), Greece (5), Spain (3), and Romania (2). 2 regions in Germany (Meissen and Halle (Saale)) reported locally-acquired human cases of WNV infection for the first time through TESSy. All other cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, one death was reported by Romania. No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported
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Sunday 11 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - Russia: susp., RFI
-- Russia
Around the same time that an unexplained event wiped out 95% of sea-dwelling life off the coast of Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula earlier this month [October 2020], a yellow foam covered an area of water so large it could be seen from space.
That's the clue prompting some of Russia's leading marine biologists to blame the catastrophe on a harmful algae bloom, a rapid growth of naturally occurring algae that can produce toxins lethal for marine life and even humans.
"From my
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Around the same time that an unexplained event wiped out 95% of sea-dwelling life off the coast of Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula earlier this month [October 2020], a yellow foam covered an area of water so large it could be seen from space.
That's the clue prompting some of Russia's leading marine biologists to blame the catastrophe on a harmful algae bloom, a rapid growth of naturally occurring algae that can produce toxins lethal for marine life and even humans.
"From my
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - China (03): (HL) aflatoxin, fatal
Poisoning -- China
Seven people have died after eating contaminated food during a family meal in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, local authorities announced on Sat 10 Oct 2020.
The food poisoning occurred on 5 Oct 2020 when W, a resident in Jidong County, dined with 8 family members at home and had sour noodles, a local food made of fermented corn flour, which had remained frozen for a year.
Police have ruled out homicide by poisoning since no toxic substances were detected from the extracts on
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Seven people have died after eating contaminated food during a family meal in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, local authorities announced on Sat 10 Oct 2020.
The food poisoning occurred on 5 Oct 2020 when W, a resident in Jidong County, dined with 8 family members at home and had sour noodles, a local food made of fermented corn flour, which had remained frozen for a year.
Police have ruled out homicide by poisoning since no toxic substances were detected from the extracts on
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (28): Germany (BB) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Germany
On Sat 10 Oct 2020, a search was applied in the ASF core zone in Markisch-Oderland by municipality personnel, hunters, farmers, police officers, fire fighters, and the technical relief organization. In the Oderbruch, drones with thermal imaging cameras were also used.
A drone discovered a pack of wild boars on the Oder island in Kustrin-Kietz, reports the Markische Oderzeitung (MOZ) in its online edition. As can be seen on the drone's camera images, there are a total of around 17 dead and
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On Sat 10 Oct 2020, a search was applied in the ASF core zone in Markisch-Oderland by municipality personnel, hunters, farmers, police officers, fire fighters, and the technical relief organization. In the Oderbruch, drones with thermal imaging cameras were also used.
A drone discovered a pack of wild boars on the Oder island in Kustrin-Kietz, reports the Markische Oderzeitung (MOZ) in its online edition. As can be seen on the drone's camera images, there are a total of around 17 dead and
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (434): COVAX, viral Load, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 648 453 (4380) / 14 170 (99)
European Region (61): 6 809 678 (123 684) / 245 991 (1160)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 823 832 (82 273) / 125 842 (1081)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 585 780 (18 646) / 65 894 (418)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 662 955 (150 202) / 585 834 (5645)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 648 453 (4380) / 14 170 (99)
European Region (61): 6 809 678 (123 684) / 245 991 (1160)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 823 832 (82 273) / 125 842 (1081)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 585 780 (18 646) / 65 894 (418)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 662 955 (150 202) / 585 834 (5645)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (434): COVAX, viral Load, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 648 453 (4380) / 14 170 (99)
European Region (61): 6 809 678 (123 684) / 245 991 (1160)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 823 832 (82 273) / 125 842 (1081)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 585 780 (18 646) / 65 894 (418)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 662 955 (150 202) / 585 834 (5645)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 648 453 (4380) / 14 170 (99)
European Region (61): 6 809 678 (123 684) / 245 991 (1160)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 823 832 (82 273) / 125 842 (1081)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 585 780 (18 646) / 65 894 (418)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 662 955 (150 202) / 585 834 (5645)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (21): (USA) horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
We have just learned about the 1st reported case of a horse with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development released the following statement on Friday [2 Oct 2020]:
"Today [Fri 2 Oct 2020], the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is confirming the discovery of EEE in a horse from Baraga County. Not only is this the 1st case of EEE being found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for 2020, but it is
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We have just learned about the 1st reported case of a horse with eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development released the following statement on Friday [2 Oct 2020]:
"Today [Fri 2 Oct 2020], the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is confirming the discovery of EEE in a horse from Baraga County. Not only is this the 1st case of EEE being found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for 2020, but it is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever - South Sudan: (WB) RFI
Hemorrhagic Fever -- South Sudan
Three people have died of a mysterious haemorrhagic fever in South Sudan's Raja county of Western Bahr-el-Ghazal [Western Bahr-al-Ghazal] state, raising fears of an outbreak of Ebola. On Thursday [8 Oct 2020] evening, South Sudan's Ministry of Health said it is investigating the death of 3 people who had presented suspected symptoms of bleeding and fever and indicated that some 127 similar cases had been recorded since last week.
"On 3 Oct [2020], a woman in Sir Malaga town died shortly
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Three people have died of a mysterious haemorrhagic fever in South Sudan's Raja county of Western Bahr-el-Ghazal [Western Bahr-al-Ghazal] state, raising fears of an outbreak of Ebola. On Thursday [8 Oct 2020] evening, South Sudan's Ministry of Health said it is investigating the death of 3 people who had presented suspected symptoms of bleeding and fever and indicated that some 127 similar cases had been recorded since last week.
"On 3 Oct [2020], a woman in Sir Malaga town died shortly
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Saturday 10 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (433): animal, Denmark (ND,MJ) farmed mink, spread, control
COVID-19 -- Denmark
Mink breeders are so dissatisfied with the authorities' handling of the killing of their mink that they are now suing the state. The purpose is both to ensure better financial compensation and to ensure a fair process for the killing of the minks.
[One of the mink breeders] was directed to kill his herd due to the government's plan to reduce infection among the hard-hit North Jutland farms. He feels so badly treated by authorities and politicians that he is therefore now, together with the
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Mink breeders are so dissatisfied with the authorities' handling of the killing of their mink that they are now suing the state. The purpose is both to ensure better financial compensation and to ensure a fair process for the killing of the minks.
[One of the mink breeders] was directed to kill his herd due to the government's plan to reduce infection among the hard-hit North Jutland farms. He feels so badly treated by authorities and politicians that he is therefore now, together with the
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PRO/AH/EDR> La Crosse encephalitis - USA: (NC)
La Crosse Encephalitis -- United States
Haywood County health director Patrick Johnson recently confirmed that 2 residents of Haywood County have been diagnosed with La Crosse encephalitis virus (LACV). The patients, one of whom required a hospital stay, are recovering well at home. "This is an unfortunate reminder that all residents in our community need to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitos and prevent mosquito bites," said Johnson.
The mosquitoes that spread LACV are most active during the daytime. According to
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Haywood County health director Patrick Johnson recently confirmed that 2 residents of Haywood County have been diagnosed with La Crosse encephalitis virus (LACV). The patients, one of whom required a hospital stay, are recovering well at home. "This is an unfortunate reminder that all residents in our community need to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitos and prevent mosquito bites," said Johnson.
The mosquitoes that spread LACV are most active during the daytime. According to
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (432): transmission and age, South Asia, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 644 073 (3431) / 14 071 (154)
European Region (61): 6 676 012 (109 749) / 244 754 (950)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 741 559 (82 284) / 124 761 (1129)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 567 134 (21 666) / 65 476 (493)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 512 753 (127 250) / 580 189 (3282)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 644 073 (3431) / 14 071 (154)
European Region (61): 6 676 012 (109 749) / 244 754 (950)
South East Asia Region (10): 7 741 559 (82 284) / 124 761 (1129)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 2 567 134 (21 666) / 65 476 (493)
Region of the Americas (54): 17 512 753 (127 250) / 580 189 (3282)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick, geographic expansion - USA: (MA)
Pests, Tick-borne disease -- United States
Lone star ticks -- and thousands of their larvae -- have overrun the town of Aquinnah [on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts], biologist and tick expert Richard Johnson told Aquinnah selectmen at their meeting onWednesday [7 Oct 2020] following reports that showed a high incidence of tick-borne disease in the town this year [2020].
In a letter that went out last week, the town board of health reported 13 new cases of tickborne illnesses since April of this year [2020], including cases of Lyme
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Lone star ticks -- and thousands of their larvae -- have overrun the town of Aquinnah [on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts], biologist and tick expert Richard Johnson told Aquinnah selectmen at their meeting onWednesday [7 Oct 2020] following reports that showed a high incidence of tick-borne disease in the town this year [2020].
In a letter that went out last week, the town board of health reported 13 new cases of tickborne illnesses since April of this year [2020], including cases of Lyme
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Namibia: (KE) cattle, not typed, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Namibia
Information received on [and dated] 6 Oct 2020 from Dr Albertina Shilongo, acting chief veterinary officer, Division of Epidemiology, Import/Export Control and Training, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Windhoek, Namibia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Feb 2020
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 6 Oct 2020 from Dr Albertina Shilongo, acting chief veterinary officer, Division of Epidemiology, Import/Export Control and Training, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Windhoek, Namibia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Feb 2020
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants - Libya: (JF) sheep, goat, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- Libya
Information received on [and dated] 7 Oct 2020 from Dr Zakaria Mohamed Mustafa Elkhatal, director general, National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Marine Wealth, Tripoli, Libya
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 May 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 7 Oct 2020 from Dr Zakaria Mohamed Mustafa Elkhatal, director general, National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Marine Wealth, Tripoli, Libya
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 21 May 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Friday 9 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - USA (09): (CA)
Pests -- United States
Even as the Sacramento Valley cools down, the yellow fever mosquito is being discovered in traps in new areas. Some were found this week near Cresta Park in the Arden Arcade area, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on Wednesday [7 Oct 2020].
This aggressive day-biting pest, formally known as _Aedes aegypti_, can carry not only yellow fever but also Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya [viruses]. While mosquitoes breed more quickly during the heat of summer,
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Even as the Sacramento Valley cools down, the yellow fever mosquito is being discovered in traps in new areas. Some were found this week near Cresta Park in the Arden Arcade area, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on Wednesday [7 Oct 2020].
This aggressive day-biting pest, formally known as _Aedes aegypti_, can carry not only yellow fever but also Zika virus, dengue and chikungunya [viruses]. While mosquitoes breed more quickly during the heat of summer,
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (431): saliva antibodies, remdesivir, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
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While the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 has been extensively studied in blood, relatively little is known about the antibody response in saliva and its relationship to systemic antibody levels. Here, we profiled by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) IgG, IgA, and IgM responses to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (full length trimer) and its receptor-binding domain (RBD) in serum and saliva of acute and convalescent patients with laboratory-diagnosed COVID-19 ranging
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While the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 has been extensively studied in blood, relatively little is known about the antibody response in saliva and its relationship to systemic antibody levels. Here, we profiled by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) IgG, IgA, and IgM responses to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (full length trimer) and its receptor-binding domain (RBD) in serum and saliva of acute and convalescent patients with laboratory-diagnosed COVID-19 ranging
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (430): animal, USA (UT) mink
COVID-19 -- United States
Thousands of minks at Utah fur farms have died because of the coronavirus in the past 10 days, forcing 9 sites in 3 counties to quarantine, but the state veterinarian said people don't appear to be at risk from the outbreak. The COVID-19 infections likely were spread from workers at the mink ranches to the animals, with no sign so far the animals are spreading it to humans, said Dr Dean Taylor, the state veterinarian, who is investigating the outbreak. "We genuinely don't feel like there is
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Thousands of minks at Utah fur farms have died because of the coronavirus in the past 10 days, forcing 9 sites in 3 counties to quarantine, but the state veterinarian said people don't appear to be at risk from the outbreak. The COVID-19 infections likely were spread from workers at the mink ranches to the animals, with no sign so far the animals are spreading it to humans, said Dr Dean Taylor, the state veterinarian, who is investigating the outbreak. "We genuinely don't feel like there is
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Thursday 8 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (429): long term effects, neuro, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
With more than 30 million documented infections and 1 million deaths worldwide, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues unabated. The clinical spectrum of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 2 infection ranges from asymptomatic infection to life-threatening and fatal disease. Current estimates are that approximately 20 million people globally have "recovered"; however, clinicians are observing and reading reports of patients with persistent severe
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With more than 30 million documented infections and 1 million deaths worldwide, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues unabated. The clinical spectrum of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 2 infection ranges from asymptomatic infection to life-threatening and fatal disease. Current estimates are that approximately 20 million people globally have "recovered"; however, clinicians are observing and reading reports of patients with persistent severe
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Wednesday 7 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed death, horse - USA: (NC)
Undiagnosed -- United States
New Hope Stables in North Carolina has had 4 horses die from a mystery illness that veterinarians cannot isolate or explain. Treasure, an 18 year old rescue horse used in the stable's lesson program, was the 1st horse afflicted and was originally suspected to be colicking when barn workers found him down on 23 Sep 2020. When the veterinarian arrived, however, it was apparent Treasure was not colicking, but the horse was experiencing gastrointestinal irritation. The gelding was sent to Woodside
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New Hope Stables in North Carolina has had 4 horses die from a mystery illness that veterinarians cannot isolate or explain. Treasure, an 18 year old rescue horse used in the stable's lesson program, was the 1st horse afflicted and was originally suspected to be colicking when barn workers found him down on 23 Sep 2020. When the veterinarian arrived, however, it was apparent Treasure was not colicking, but the horse was experiencing gastrointestinal irritation. The gelding was sent to Woodside
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PRO/AH> Anthrax - Russia (02): (YN) epidemiological model
Anthrax -- Russia
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A recent outbreak of anthrax disease, severely affecting reindeer herds in Siberia, has been reportedly associated with the presence of infected carcasses or spores released from the active layer over permafrost, which is thawing and thickening at increasing rates, thus underlying the re-emerging nature of this pathogen in the Arctic region because of warming temperatures. Anthrax is a global zoonotic and epizootic disease, with a high case fatality ratio in infected
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A recent outbreak of anthrax disease, severely affecting reindeer herds in Siberia, has been reportedly associated with the presence of infected carcasses or spores released from the active layer over permafrost, which is thawing and thickening at increasing rates, thus underlying the re-emerging nature of this pathogen in the Arctic region because of warming temperatures. Anthrax is a global zoonotic and epizootic disease, with a high case fatality ratio in infected
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (428): POC test, airborne trans, mitigation impact, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
[Table, figure, and references are available at the source URL above.]
Summary
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What is already known about this topic?
Community mitigation measures can help slow the spread of COVID-19.
What is added by this report?
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona stabilized and then decreased after sustained implementation and enforcement of statewide and locally enhanced mitigation measures, beginning approximately 2 weeks after implementation and enforcement of mask mandates and
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[Table, figure, and references are available at the source URL above.]
Summary
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What is already known about this topic?
Community mitigation measures can help slow the spread of COVID-19.
What is added by this report?
The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona stabilized and then decreased after sustained implementation and enforcement of statewide and locally enhanced mitigation measures, beginning approximately 2 weeks after implementation and enforcement of mask mandates and
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Italy: (SC)
Botulism -- Italy
More than 30 people have needed hospital treatment in Italy for suspected botulism intoxication. The 35 patients seen at the emergency department of the Giglio Foundation hospital in Cefalu, a city in northern Sicily, had the same meal in a canteen. Currently, 24 patients are being looked after in 3 Sicilian hospitals, with 7 in intensive care and 4 under observation in an emergency room. Admissions started on Wed 30 Sep 2020.
Those sick are workers from Toto Costruzioni Generali, and
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More than 30 people have needed hospital treatment in Italy for suspected botulism intoxication. The 35 patients seen at the emergency department of the Giglio Foundation hospital in Cefalu, a city in northern Sicily, had the same meal in a canteen. Currently, 24 patients are being looked after in 3 Sicilian hospitals, with 7 in intensive care and 4 under observation in an emergency room. Admissions started on Wed 30 Sep 2020.
Those sick are workers from Toto Costruzioni Generali, and
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Tuesday 6 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Liberia: (Grand Bassa) cattle, OIE
Anthrax -- Liberia
Information received on [and dated] 5 Oct 2019 from Dr Joseph R N Anderson, director of Livestock/Veterinary Services, Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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Information received on [and dated] 5 Oct 2019 from Dr Joseph R N Anderson, director of Livestock/Veterinary Services, Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (65): Russia (KC) HPAI H5, poultry, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 28 Sep 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: 18 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Sep 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: 18 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH> Myxomatosis - Finland (02): wild rabbit
Other Animal Disease -- Finland
It is not yet certain where the myxoma virus came from in Finland or whether it can spread to hare and hare [sic]. In late summer [2020] the animal disease, which was first observed in Finland [in July 2020], is spreading in city rabbits in Espoo and western Helsinki.
More than 30 wild rabbits have been brought to Korkeasaari Wildlife Hospital [to be euthanised because of] a [newly arrived] viral disease called myxomatosis. [As many as] 4 wild rabbits have been brought in a day, says the
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It is not yet certain where the myxoma virus came from in Finland or whether it can spread to hare and hare [sic]. In late summer [2020] the animal disease, which was first observed in Finland [in July 2020], is spreading in city rabbits in Espoo and western Helsinki.
More than 30 wild rabbits have been brought to Korkeasaari Wildlife Hospital [to be euthanised because of] a [newly arrived] viral disease called myxomatosis. [As many as] 4 wild rabbits have been brought in a day, says the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic spill - Russia: (KQ) sealife, human
Environmental -- Russia
50. Phenol. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. 25. Wiley-VCH. 2003. pp. 589-604.
60. Rehfuss, Marc, Urban, James. _Rhodococcus phenolicus_ sp. nov., a novel bioprocessor isolated actinomycete with the ability to degrade chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene and phenol as sole carbon sources. Systematic and Applied Microbiology 2005; 28 (8): 695-701; .
61. Budavari, S, ed. The Merck Index: an encyclopedia of chemical, drugs, and biologicals. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck, 1996.
62. Lin
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50. Phenol. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. 25. Wiley-VCH. 2003. pp. 589-604.
60. Rehfuss, Marc, Urban, James. _Rhodococcus phenolicus_ sp. nov., a novel bioprocessor isolated actinomycete with the ability to degrade chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene and phenol as sole carbon sources. Systematic and Applied Microbiology 2005; 28 (8): 695-701; .
61. Budavari, S, ed. The Merck Index: an encyclopedia of chemical, drugs, and biologicals. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck, 1996.
62. Lin
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (427): common cold, reinfection, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
Seasonal colds are by all accounts no fun, but new research suggests the colds you've had in the past may provide some protection from COVID-19. The study, authored by infectious disease experts at the University of Rochester Medical Center [URMC], also suggests that immunity to COVID-19 is likely to last a long time -- maybe even a lifetime.
The study, published in mBio [see ref below], is the first to show that the COVID-19-causing virus, SARS-CoV-2, induces memory B cells, long-lived
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Seasonal colds are by all accounts no fun, but new research suggests the colds you've had in the past may provide some protection from COVID-19. The study, authored by infectious disease experts at the University of Rochester Medical Center [URMC], also suggests that immunity to COVID-19 is likely to last a long time -- maybe even a lifetime.
The study, published in mBio [see ref below], is the first to show that the COVID-19-causing virus, SARS-CoV-2, induces memory B cells, long-lived
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis - Denmark
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- Denmark
In the period from June to mid-August 2020, Statens Serum Institut [SSI] detected 3 tickborne encephalitis (TBE) cases in patients who, with great certainty, were bitten by ticks in Tisvilde Hegn and the surrounding areas, but beyond the area where the natural playground is located. In addition, a patient has become infected with TBE on the island of Falster.
In 2019, Tisvilde Hegn and the surrounding areas were identified as a new TBE risk area. In the period from September to June 2019, 4
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In the period from June to mid-August 2020, Statens Serum Institut [SSI] detected 3 tickborne encephalitis (TBE) cases in patients who, with great certainty, were bitten by ticks in Tisvilde Hegn and the surrounding areas, but beyond the area where the natural playground is located. In addition, a patient has become infected with TBE on the island of Falster.
In 2019, Tisvilde Hegn and the surrounding areas were identified as a new TBE risk area. In the period from September to June 2019, 4
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PRO/PL> Blast disease, wheat - Africa: 1st rep (Zambia)
Other Plant Disease -- Zambia
In Zambia, wheat blast symptoms were observed for the first time on wheat (_Triticum aestivum_ L.) grown in Muchinga Province during the 2017-18 rainy season. Infected plants showed typical symptoms in a short span of time. Incidence of blast symptoms on nearly all wheat heads was high and ranged from 50% to 100%.
A study was conducted to isolate and identify the causal pathogen using classical and molecular methods. Morphobiometry revealed conidia with characteristic spores associated with
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In Zambia, wheat blast symptoms were observed for the first time on wheat (_Triticum aestivum_ L.) grown in Muchinga Province during the 2017-18 rainy season. Infected plants showed typical symptoms in a short span of time. Incidence of blast symptoms on nearly all wheat heads was high and ranged from 50% to 100%.
A study was conducted to isolate and identify the causal pathogen using classical and molecular methods. Morphobiometry revealed conidia with characteristic spores associated with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (64): Russia, H5N8, Kazakhstan, H5, poultry, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Russia
Russia and Kazakhstan have reported more highly pathogenic avian flu outbreaks in poultry, Russia's involving H5N8 and Kazakhstan's due to an H5 virus, according to the latest notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
In Russia, animal health officials have reported 4 more H5N8 outbreaks, all in backyard birds in earlier affected oblasts in the south western part of the country: Kurgan, Tyumen, and Omsk. The outbreaks began from 23 to 25 Sep 2020, killing 234 of
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Russia and Kazakhstan have reported more highly pathogenic avian flu outbreaks in poultry, Russia's involving H5N8 and Kazakhstan's due to an H5 virus, according to the latest notifications from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
In Russia, animal health officials have reported 4 more H5N8 outbreaks, all in backyard birds in earlier affected oblasts in the south western part of the country: Kurgan, Tyumen, and Omsk. The outbreaks began from 23 to 25 Sep 2020, killing 234 of
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Monday 5 October 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (23): Europe (Germany) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 2 oct 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: 24 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 2 oct 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: 24 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Sep 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/PL> ProMED-AMR, plants: antibiotic use in agriculture (02)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
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PRO/AH> Classical swine fever - Brazil: (PI) swine, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Brazil
Information received on [and dated] 2 Oct 2020 from Dr Marcos De Moraes, director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Nov 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine fever
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Information received on [and dated] 2 Oct 2020 from Dr Marcos De Moraes, director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Nov 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine fever
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PRO/AH/EDR> Angiostrongylus cantonensis - USA: (FL) introduced snails
Other Human Disease -- United States
The horntail snail, an invasive species that can spread rat lungworm disease which can cause death, coma, or paralysis in humans and animals, has been positively identified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Miami-Dade County.
The horntail snail (_Macrochlamys indica_) was first discovered by a gastropod enthusiast in Coconut Grove who sent the unusual snail to the University of Florida [UF] for identification. This is the 1st time this snail has been found in
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The horntail snail, an invasive species that can spread rat lungworm disease which can cause death, coma, or paralysis in humans and animals, has been positively identified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Miami-Dade County.
The horntail snail (_Macrochlamys indica_) was first discovered by a gastropod enthusiast in Coconut Grove who sent the unusual snail to the University of Florida [UF] for identification. This is the 1st time this snail has been found in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - USA (08): (CA)
Pests -- United States
The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County has confirmed the presence of the non-native _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito in Santa Barbara County. Photos of a suspect mosquito caught at a home in the Hope neighborhood in Santa Barbara were submitted to the District's website by an alert resident. The suspect mosquito specimens were collected from the residence located near the intersection of N La Cumbre Rd. and Foothill Rd. and tentatively identified as _Ae. aegypti_ at the
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The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County has confirmed the presence of the non-native _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito in Santa Barbara County. Photos of a suspect mosquito caught at a home in the Hope neighborhood in Santa Barbara were submitted to the District's website by an alert resident. The suspect mosquito specimens were collected from the residence located near the intersection of N La Cumbre Rd. and Foothill Rd. and tentatively identified as _Ae. aegypti_ at the
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (426): rapid POC tests, older adult vaccine, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Germany
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Background
Reliable point-of-care (POC) diagnostics not requiring laboratory infrastructure could be a game changer in the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the Global South. We assessed performance, limit of detection (LOD), and ease-of-use of 3 antigen-detecting, rapid POC diagnostics (Ag-RDT) for SARS-CoV-2.
Methods
This prospective, multi-centre diagnostic accuracy study, recruited participants suspected to have SARS-CoV2 in Germany and UK. Paired nasopharyngeal
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Abstract
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Background
Reliable point-of-care (POC) diagnostics not requiring laboratory infrastructure could be a game changer in the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the Global South. We assessed performance, limit of detection (LOD), and ease-of-use of 3 antigen-detecting, rapid POC diagnostics (Ag-RDT) for SARS-CoV-2.
Methods
This prospective, multi-centre diagnostic accuracy study, recruited participants suspected to have SARS-CoV2 in Germany and UK. Paired nasopharyngeal
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (22): Americas (Canada)
West Nile Virus -- Canada
A Lambton County [Southwestern Ontario] resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the 1st lab-confirmed human case this year [2020], Lambton Public Health said. Testing of mosquito pools in Petrolia and Oil Springs had already shown the virus was present.
Ontario has had 24 human cases, which are often confirmed in late summer and early fall, late in the mosquito season.
West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
The health unit reminds
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A Lambton County [Southwestern Ontario] resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the 1st lab-confirmed human case this year [2020], Lambton Public Health said. Testing of mosquito pools in Petrolia and Oil Springs had already shown the virus was present.
Ontario has had 24 human cases, which are often confirmed in late summer and early fall, late in the mosquito season.
West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
The health unit reminds
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Sunday 4 October 2020
PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease update - Viet Nam: (HC)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Vietnam
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Ho Chi Minh City said that the city has recorded a total of 6358 hand-foot-mouth infection cases from the beginning of the year [2020], said Dr. Le Hong Nga from the center yesterday [2 Oct 2020].
Hand, foot, and mouth disease has raised alarm in Ho Chi Minh City, with up to 640 new cases reported in the last week of September 2020, highest compared to previous months.
Districts that documented a sharp increase in infections during the
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Ho Chi Minh City said that the city has recorded a total of 6358 hand-foot-mouth infection cases from the beginning of the year [2020], said Dr. Le Hong Nga from the center yesterday [2 Oct 2020].
Hand, foot, and mouth disease has raised alarm in Ho Chi Minh City, with up to 640 new cases reported in the last week of September 2020, highest compared to previous months.
Districts that documented a sharp increase in infections during the
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA (06): (RI) sea moss products, risk, recall
Botulism -- United States
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning of a botulism risk with products sold by a Cranston store.
The Health Department is telling consumers to avoid juices, smoothies and sea moss gel from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center, which is located at 1674 Cranston Street. No health issues have been associated with the products, but the Health Department is nevertheless telling consumers to throw them out.
Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin that attacks
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The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning of a botulism risk with products sold by a Cranston store.
The Health Department is telling consumers to avoid juices, smoothies and sea moss gel from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center, which is located at 1674 Cranston Street. No health issues have been associated with the products, but the Health Department is nevertheless telling consumers to throw them out.
Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin that attacks
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (425): animal, Denmark (ND) farmed mink, spread, control
COVID-19 -- Denmark
Danish authorities said on Friday [2 Oct 2020] that as many as one million mink will have to be culled after coronavirus infections were found among animals at farms that breed the creatures for their fur.
Denmark is the largest producer of mink in the world and had earlier culled animals at farms hit by the pandemic.
Fresh outbreaks have been recorded at 41 mink farms, and another 20 are suspected to be infected, totaling up to one million mink, said the ministry of Environment and Food
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Danish authorities said on Friday [2 Oct 2020] that as many as one million mink will have to be culled after coronavirus infections were found among animals at farms that breed the creatures for their fur.
Denmark is the largest producer of mink in the world and had earlier culled animals at farms hit by the pandemic.
Fresh outbreaks have been recorded at 41 mink farms, and another 20 are suspected to be infected, totaling up to one million mink, said the ministry of Environment and Food
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (48): Congo DR (EQ)
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne Illness - Egypt: (BH) wedding
Foodborne Illness -- Egypt
El Mahmoudeya Central Hospital, located in Egypt's Beheira Governorate, received on Thu 1 Oct 2020 134 people experiencing severe symptoms of food poisoning after eating at a wedding in the village of Ezbet al-Far. A number of families, including dozens of children, promptly reported to the hospital for treatment. All cases were successfully treated, according to the hospital's Director, Ashraf al-Qalfat.
Among the patients that the hospital received, many presented with no symptoms but
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El Mahmoudeya Central Hospital, located in Egypt's Beheira Governorate, received on Thu 1 Oct 2020 134 people experiencing severe symptoms of food poisoning after eating at a wedding in the village of Ezbet al-Far. A number of families, including dozens of children, promptly reported to the hospital for treatment. All cases were successfully treated, according to the hospital's Director, Ashraf al-Qalfat.
Among the patients that the hospital received, many presented with no symptoms but
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