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In the most comprehensive study of COVID-19 pediatric patients to date, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Mass General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) researchers provide critical data showing that children play a larger role in the community spread of COVID-19 than previously thought. In a study of 192 children ages 0-22, 49 children tested positive for […]The post Massachusetts General Hospital researchers show children are silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Massachusetts health officials confirmed Wednesday a third human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection. The individual is a male in his 90s who was exposed to EEE in Plymouth County. As a result, the EEE risk level in Halifax has been raised to critical, and the EEE risk level in East […]The post Massachusetts confirmed 3rd human EEE case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By: Candess Zona-Mendola, MakeFoodSafe The Minnesota Department of Health, CDC, and FDA have announced another Salmonella investigation – this time linked to fresh, whole peaches. So far, we know 68 people in 9 states are sick after eating peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company to Target, Aldi, and other retailers. The Minnesota Department of Health […]The post Peaches Linked to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating a suspected case of wound botulism in Bernalillo County. The man in his 30’s is hospitalized and has reported injection drug use. Antitoxin to prevent the progression of disease was shipped to New Mexico by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Previous […]The post Wound botulism case reported in Bernalillo County, New Mexico appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) an additional 229 ill people in this outbreak, including 9 from 4 new states: Arkansas, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Texas. A total of 869 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have […]The post Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections linked to onions grows to 869 cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Indian health officials reported 64,531 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the country total to 2,767,273. During the past 15 days, India has averaged some 60,000 per day, recording more than 900,000 cases. Maharashtra (615,477), Tamil Nadu (349,654) and Andhra Pradesh (306,261) states have seen the most cases. India also recorded more than 1,000 […]The post India averaging 60K COVID-19 cases during past two weeks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

As soon as the foodborne pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus infects a human intestinal cell, the bacteria are already planning their escape. After all, once it is in and multiplies, the bacterium must find a way out to infect new cells. Now, UT Southwestern scientists have discovered the surprising route that V. parahaemolyticus takes during this exit – or egress – […]The post Vibrio parahaemolyticus: UT Southwestern scientists discover pathway bacteria break out of cells appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Colombia Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social that the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country has reached 489,122 confirmed cases since the pandemic reached the country in Bogotá in March. 12,462 cases were reported on Tuesday and officials say the death numbers decreased for the third consecutive day with 247 reported. This […]The post Colombia COVID-19 cases now 489K, Bogotá’s El Dorado airport is scheduled to officially reopen appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Modern Meat Inc. is recalling Modern brand Tarragon Remoulade and Modern Meat brand ‘Crab’ Cakes, made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California (USA), from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The following products have been recalled: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information Distribution Modern Tarragon Remoulade 250 mL 8 47004 00014 4 […]The post Canada: Crab cakes, Tarragon Remoulade recalled due to Salmonella risk appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The House of Representatives passed an amendment authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to boost Lyme disease research funding at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just before the end of the July session. “My amendment adds $4 million, for a total of $20 million, for Lyme disease research at the CDC for […]The post Lyme disease: Rep. Chris Smith amendment boosts research funding appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported one additional Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case and an additional death, bringing the outbreak total in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to 89 total cases (85 confirmed, 4 probable) and 37 deaths. WHO states the EVD outbreak continues to rise in case numbers […]The post Ebola in DRC update: 1 additional case, death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The New Mexico Department of Health has reported a hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) case in a 50-something Taos County man. The patient is currently hospitalized. The patient reported to health officials he had cleaned a rodent-infested shed about three weeks before he began to feel sick. HPS is a severe and sometimes fatal respiratory disease […]The post Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case reported in Taos County, New Mexico appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) Monday announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in mink at two farms in Utah. These are the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink in the United States. The affected farms also reported positive cases […]The post Utah: SARS-CoV-2 confirmed in mink, 1st cases in US appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of dengue fever cases in Singapore hit another grim milestone Monday as the case tally surpassed 25,000. The case count as of Monday is now 25,053 and the death toll is 20 as of Aug.2. The National Environmental Agency is working with all Town Councils to step up dengue prevention efforts islandwide, […]The post Singapore dengue outbreak tops 25,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Dengue fever In an update on the dengue fever situation in the Florida Keys, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County reported three additional cases that were identified through retrospective case finding efforts. State health officials now report 46 locally acquired dengue fever cases (45 for Monroe County and 1 for Miami-Dade […]The post Florida: Dengue fever and West Nile virus updates appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague. The individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home. It’s believed that the person, an avid walker, may have […]The post Plague in California: 1st human case reported in 5 years appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19. Specifically, they found that HCQ is not effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a broader interpretation of HCQ as ineffective preventive medicine for […]The post Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a preventive antiviral against COVID-19: Case Western Reserve University study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Aug. 12, health officials reported a Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Senegal. The case was detected as part of the epidemiological surveillance system in the country. The patient is a 27-year-old woman living in the Pikine district in Dakar. At the time of diagnosis, she presented with a fever with hemorrhagic […]The post Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever case reported in Senegal appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Connecticut state health officials reported today on the first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of 2020. The patient, a Connecticut resident between 40-49 years of age, became ill during the second week of July with West Nile fever, and is recovering. “The identification of a Connecticut resident with West Nile virus associated illness emphasizes […]The post Connecticut reports 1st human West Nile virus case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Some 16 elephants have died from rabies in the past 3 weeks at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, India, according to Times Now News report. According to Park Director P.Shivkumar, the domestic elephants contracted the lethal virus from wild foxes in the park that are biting the animals. This has prompted a massive […]The post Rabies kills elephants at Kaziranga National Park according to media account, Anti-Rabies Vaccination drive underway appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Philippines health officials reported Monday that 3,314 new COVID-19 cases were recorded, bringing the total in the country to 164,474. The bulk of the new cases were reported from the Metro Manila area (1,918), followed by Laguna with 274 cases, Cavite with 219 cases, Rizal with 118 cases and Bulacan with 105 cases. […]The post COVID-19: Philippines reports 3,314 new cases, Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease unveiled appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported that the number and incidence of new coronavirus infections has clearly increased compared to the low figures at the beginning of July. Despite the increase, officials say the number of cases remains relatively small at national level. The increased number of new cases is […]The post Finland reports increase in COVID-19, Face masks recommended appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Mongolia National Center for Zoonotic Disease reported on their Facebook page of an additional suspected human bubonic plague case in western Mongolia. The case is a 37-year-old man from Tsetseg soum, Khovd province and is currently hospitalized in critical condition. It is reported the patient ate marmot meat. Since the beginning of the […]The post Mongolia plague: Another human case, this one in Tsetseg soum, Khovd province appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In a follow-up on the multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now reports 690 laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections and in people who reported eating bagged salad mix before getting sick have been reported from 13 states […]The post Cyclospora outbreak cases rise to 690, FDA updates investigation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On Saturday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Yale School of Public Health for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 diagnostic test, which uses a new method of processing saliva samples when testing for COVID-19 infection. “The SalivaDirect test for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 is yet another testing innovation game changer […]The post COVID-19 testing: Yale’s SalivaDirect test receives FDA EUA appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A rabbit recently found in the town of Hillsdale, WY has tested positive for tularemia. Tularemia is a disease from the bacteria Francisella tularensis and is typically found in animals, especially rabbits, rodents and hares. Symptoms in humans include skin ulcers, swollen and painful lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, and more. Symptoms […]The post Tularemia reported in Laramie County rabbit appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Massachusetts State health officials confirmed the second human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection in a female in her 60s who was exposed to EEE in Hampden County. As a result, the EEE risk level in Wilbraham has been raised to critical, and the EEE risk level in Hampden and Monson […]The post Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Massachusetts reports 2nd human case, Connecticut reports 1st positive mosquitoes appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A 43-year-old resident of the village of Karadzhalo, Gardabani town in Kvemo Kartli region in southeastern Georgia is being treated for anthrax and COVID-19, according to a Sputnik News-Georgia report (computer translated). According to the Imedi TV channel, the woman, on the advice of a relative, consulted a doctor because of a wound on her […]The post Anthrax case reported in southeastern Georgia, Also COVID-19 infected: Russian state media appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare reported 166 COVID-19 cases Saturday, making this the highest number of cases seen in the country since mid-March. The additional cases have put the country total over 15 thousand cases (15,039). The bulk of the cases reported today were reported from Seoul and the surrounding […]The post South Korea COVID-19 cases top 15,000 as spike is reported in Seoul area appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews San Diego health officials reported a 61-year-old man from Alpine has been confirmed to be the first person in the county in 2020 to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The man was hospitalized, tested and the California Department of Public Health confirmed the case Aug. 11. He has recovered. The man […]The post California: San Diego reports 1st West Nile virus case, Los Angeles reports first death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand, the Ministry of Health reported seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report in the community today. Six are already linked to previous cases in the cluster, and one remains under investigation. This adds to the case from yesterday which also remains under […]The post New Zealand: COVID-19 cluster rises to 35, Auckland lockdown extended appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Colorado Department of Health reported recently that the state lab determined that a bat found at Hidden Lake Apartments at West 68th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard on Aug. 4 tested positive for rabies. Westminster Police Department received a report that a group of approximately 16 children were seen playing with the injured bat outside […]The post Colorado rabies: 16 kids possibly exposed to bat that tested positive appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported (computer translated) two new confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on August 13 in the health zones of Lotumbe and Monieka in Equateur province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This brings the outbreak total to 88 cases reported […]The post Ebola outbreak: New cases reported in Lotumbe and Monieka health zones appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews After reporting more than 400,000 dengue fever cases in 2019, Philippines health officials are reporting a significant decrease in cases during the first half of this year. From 1 January to 18 July 2020, there have been a total of 55,160 dengue cases with 200 deaths (CFR 0.36%) reported. This is 66% lower […]The post Philippines dengue cases down 66% in 2020 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Saturday, the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,351 more confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1952 in Metro Manila, bringing the total to 157,918. In addition to Manila, Calabarzon reported 566 cases and Central Visayas saw 181. Officials note, of the 4,351 reported cases, 3,469 occurred from August 2 to 15. 159 additional […]The post Philippines: Nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases reported in Manila, DOH observes ‘World Mask Week’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Sudanese Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of poliomyelitis on Aug. 9 after the confirmation of two vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV2) in South Darfur ((in the west of the country, close to the border with Chad) and Gedaref state (close to the border with Eritrea and Ethiopia). In addition, a Radio Dabanga report […]The post Sudan reports polio outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Policymakers continue to have uncertainties on how to answer important questions about the novel coronavirus — such as when and how to reopen businesses and schools, and how to distribute a vaccine once one becomes available. Now a University of Washington team has received a $33,000 grant to develop a model that uses local data […]The post Seattle: University of Washington team developing model to help lower COVID-19 infections appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews National Microbiology Center of Majadahonda (Madrid) with the ‘Carlos III’ Health Institute (computer translated) has confirmed the presence of the Crimean Congo virus in the samples sent corresponding to a male who died on Tuesday, August 11, at the Complex University Assistance of Salamanca. The 69-year-old patient had been admitted to the ICU […]The post Spain: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever fatality reported in Castilla y León appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Researchers have developed a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes. The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, show the rapid molecular test called N1-STOP-LAMP, is 100% accurate in diagnosing samples containing SARS-CoV-2 at high loads. The test is highly accurate and easy to use, making it a prime candidate for use […]The post COVID-19 testing: Researchers develop new 20 minute test appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Chikungunya The number of chikungunya cases in Thailand has risen to 6113, an increase of some 400 in the past week, according to the Bureau of Epidemiology (BOE). Cases have now been reported in 67 of the 77 Thai provinces. The provinces with the highest prevalence include Chanthaburi, Uthai Thani, Lamphun and Trat. […]The post Thailand: Chikungunya cases top 6,000, Dengue cases top 40K appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In 2020, Paraguay has reported 220,050 dengue fever cases and 73 deaths, the highest number of cases in its history, with the cities of Asunción, Mariano, Roque Alonzo and Capiatá most affected. Since the beginning of the year, a number of actions have been taken to battle the mosquito borne emergency. And then […]The post Paraguay reports most dengue cases in it’s history, COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the situation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Peru’s Ministry of Health recorded an additional 9,000- plus COVID-19 cases, bringing the country total to 507,996 confirmed cases, the sixth most in the world. To date, there are 13,987 patients hospitalized for COVID-19, of which 1,525 are in the ICU with mechanical ventilation. In addition, the death toll now stands at 25,648. […]The post Peru COVID-19 cases top 500K, Vaccine ‘a universal public good’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported Wednesday that the regional laboratory center in Odessa received a report of a case of suspected anthrax. During the epidemiological investigation, it was established that on August 3, 2020, the patient had a fever and a boil appeared on his leg, […]The post Ukraine: Anthrax case reported in Odessa appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

GeoVax Labs, Inc., a biotechnology company developing human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and cancer, announced today a multi-party collaboration for the development of Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) and Marburg virus (MARV) vaccine candidates. SUDV and MARV cause viral hemorrhagic fevers. The collaboration between GeoVax, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), and […]The post Sudan ebolavirus and Marburg virus vaccine candidates: GeoVax announces multi-party collaboration appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Venezuela Ministry of Health reported an additional 1,008 cases of community transmission of COVID-19 and 130 imported were detected in the last 24 hours by the Venezuelan health authorities to raise the total number of infections to 27,938. Regarding the community cases, he specified: Capital District: 253 new cases, in the 22 parishes. (25% of total daily […]The post Venezuela COVID-19: 1,000 additional cases reported, Maduro advisor test positive appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A preliminary analysis of an ongoing study of more than 300 COVID-19 patients treated with convalescent plasma therapy at Houston Methodist suggests the treatment is safe and effective. The results, which appear now in The American Journal of Pathology, represents one of the first peer-reviewed publications in the country assessing efficacy of convalescent plasma. From March 28, […]The post COVID-19 convalescent plasma therapy study: Treatment is safe and effective appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Multnomah County health officials have closed the Small Pharaoh #1 food cart in downtown Portland (SW 5th and Stark) late Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 after linking the business to an outbreak of shigellosis. This is the first food cart closure in Multnomah County in many years due to health concerns. Food carts are […]The post Portland: Small Pharaoh #1 food cart closed, Linked to Shigella outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

More than 100,000 people across England have tested themselves for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at home as part of a major research programme Led by Imperial College London, the REACT (REal Time Assessment of Community Transmission) study is using antibody finger-prick tests to track past infections and monitor the progress of the pandemic. It’s the first nation-wide antibody […]The post England: Nation-wide antibody surveillance study findings appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Kroger announced the recall of 17 cheese dips this week due to the potential of salmonella contamination. The affected products have onions as an ingredient that may be tainted with the bacterium and if eaten, could result in severe illness to those individuals who may consume this product. The following products are affected by the […]The post Kroger: Salmonella risk prompts recall of 17 cheese products appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Working together, researchers at McMaster University and the University of Waterloo are searching for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the lungs – and they’re challenging what has become an accepted truth about the virus. Previously, scientists have determined that entry of SARS-CoV-2 into cells occurs through a receptor on the cell surface, known as ACE2. […]The post Why does SARS-CoV-2 impact patients differently? Researchers find clues appeared first on Outbreak News Today.