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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Government of Costa Rica has declared a state of National Emergency today over the COVID-19 outbreak. The emergency decree empowers the government to carry out actions in a possible state of urgency and need due to the situation caused by the COVID-19 disease. This allows for more agile budgetary and administrative measures […]The post Costa Rica: State of National Emergency declared, Case count now 41 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster. He says it’s a measure proportionate to the severity of the threat to our people, society and economy. This will enable us to have an integrated & coordinated disaster management mechanism and set up response systems. “This virus will be […]The post South Africa: COVID-19 outbreak rises to 62 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa declares National State of Disaster appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

WinCo Foods, LLC. of Boise, ID is recalling frozen Blackberries in a 16 oz. bag and frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. and 32 oz. bags, manufactured by Rader Farms of Lynden, WA, because both products have the potential to be contaminated with Norovirus. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Typical symptoms of norovirus infection are […]The post Norovirus prompts recall of frozen blackberries appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating an investigational vaccine designed to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has begun at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) in Seattle. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is funding the trial. KPWHRI is part of NIAID’s Infectious Diseases Clinical […]The post COVID-19 investigational vaccine: Clinical trials begin in Seattle appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

AFC Distribution Corp. of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02, utilized in various prepared menu offerings with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020, because this ingredient may have a potential to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is an organism which can cause illnesses such […]The post Vibrio prompts recall of shrimp appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) in a CDC employee. Laboratory testing done at CDC confirmed this diagnosis. This individual is in good condition and is isolated to prevent spread of infection to others. Our best wishes go to the employee […]The post CDC, NIH report COVID-19 positive employees appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The spokesperson and the head of Public Relations Center and Information Ministry of Health, Dr. Kianoosh Jahanpour reported an additional 1,209 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. This brings Iran’s official total to 13, 938 and 724 deaths, although the numbers are questioned as being true. New satellite […]The post Iran reports 1,200 more coronavirus cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Governor Andrew M. Cuomo confirmed 69 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 729 confirmed cases in New York State. The highest number of cases are seen in New York City (329), Westchester County (196) and Nassau County (98). Three deaths have been reported. In an open letter to President Trump, […]The post New York COVID-19 cases surpass 700, Cuomo calls on Trump for aggressive national strategy for testing appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Philippines Department of Health is now reporting 140 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases as of Sunday. Of this total, 11 deaths have been recorded. Of the total, the localities of Quezon City (15.7%), San Juan City (11.4%), Makati City (10%), Pasig City (7.1%) and Manila (6.4%) have seen the most cases. […]The post COVID-19 in the Philippines: Cases rise to 140 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of cases in Switzerland is increasing rapidly. In order to limit the number of serious illnesses and to avoid overloading our health system, joint action is required. The Federal Council calls on the population to take responsibility and act in solidarity. Stay at home with symptoms of illness and do not stay […]The post Switzerland: The number of cases increasing rapidly, 2,200 coronavirus cases to date appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The State of Louisiana reported two COVID-19 deaths this weekend, both from Orleans Parish. The first death, reported on Saturday, was a 58-year-old individual with underlying health conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary Hospital and Medical Center. The second death reported today was a 53-year-old individual with underlying medical conditions. […]The post Louisiana reports 2 COVID-19 deaths in Orleans Parish appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Here is the updates on the four hardest hit countries in Europe: Italy Italy’s outbreak continues to go full steam as the Ministry of Health reported 3,590 additional coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the country total to 24,747. Health authorities reported 366 deaths. Italy has now reported […]The post Europe coronavirus: Italy, Spain, Germany and France updates appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

There has been an awful lot of going back and forth over the appropriateness of naming or calling a disease by the location in which it was first found. In this video, I demonstrate using thirty infectious diseases and agents that the precedent for doing this has a long history. Related: Chagas disease: 1st […]The post Infectious diseases named by location appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Florida state health officials have announced announced 39 new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), putting the total cases in the state over the 100 mark. As of Sunday, 106 Florida residents have been infected, including four deaths. In addition, seven Florida residents have been diagnosed and isolated outside of Florida. Nationally, nearly […]The post COVID-19: Florida cases top 100 as US cases near 3,000; Many Americans think the worst is yet to come appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported 190 additional coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the country total to 428. Based on preliminary investigations, most of these new cases are related to the tabligh assembly cluster at Seri Petaling Mosque. To date, nine cases of COVID-19 […]The post Malaysia reports 190 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, Most linked to Seri Petaling Mosque appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Friday, the Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) concluded its final field visit to Nigeria to determine the country’s polio-free status. The Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for wild poliomyelitis eradication carried out similar field visits in all the 47 countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region to verify the absence […]The post Nigeria: Final field visit to determine polio-free status appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews At the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, The Presidential Commission for the Prevention and Care of Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported the presence of eight new cases in the country. This brings the total cases to 10 in the country. After submitting more than 30 people to diagnostic tests, following the protocols established by the World Health […]The post Venezuela reports 8 COVID-19 cases, Maduro declares a permanent emergency appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Last Wednesday in Larimer County, CO, deputies from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, rangers from Larimer County Natural Resources, and game wardens from Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to the 2100 block of River Rim Road in unincorporated Larimer County/Loveland to a reported mountain lion attack. Deputies arrived, saw the mountain lion, and tried […]The post Colorado: Mountain lion that attacked two people tested positive for rabies appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Pakistan reported an additional four wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases this past week, one each in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan and two in Sindh. According to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, this brings the WPV1 total to 25 in Pakistan in 2020 to date. The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad said that more than […]The post Pakistan reports four additional wild poliovirus cases, Vaccination campaign scheduled for Islamabad appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in a 65-year-old male from Doha. This is the 23rd MERS-CoV case reported in Qatar since Oct. 2012. According to WHO, the patient developed cough, palpitations, dizziness, chills and rigor on 9 February, and was admitted to a […]The post Qatar reports MERS coronavirus case in Doha appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Two weeks ago, this website reported to keep an eye on Spain and the COVID-19 outbreak when the country reported 32 cases. Today, Spanish health officials put the outbreak total at 5,753 cases, an increase of some 1,500 cases in 24 hours. The death toll is now at 136. (Johns Hopkins put the […]The post Spain coronavirus outbreak grows, Nationwide lockdown imposed appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Italian Health Ministry reported an additional 3,497 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s total to 21,157. In addition, 175 new deaths have been recorded. Italy is now reporting a total of 1,441 fatalities. Lombardy region has reported 11,685 cases and 966 deaths, followed by Emilia Romagna (2644/241) and Veneto […]The post Italy reports 3,500 additional COVID-19 cases, Europe now the epicenter of the pandemic appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took another significant diagnostic action during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). The FDA issued the fourth COVID-19 diagnostic Emergency Use Authorization to Thermo Fisher for its TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit. “This action today shows our agency’s dedication to working around the clock to review and authorize diagnostics during this […]The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Thermo Fisher appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) reported this week on the state’s first locally-acquired dengue fever case of 2020. This individual has received medical treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. DOH-Monroe and Florida Keys Mosquito Control District are working closely to continue surveillance and prevention efforts. Florida […]The post Florida Keys: Local transmission of dengue reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

For decades, the routine treatment for Lyme disease has been standard antibiotics, which usually kill off the infection. But for up to 20% of people with the tick-borne illness, the antibiotics don’t work, and lingering symptoms of muscle pain, fatigue and cognitive impairment can continue for years — sometimes indefinitely. A new Stanford Medicine study in lab […]The post Lyme disease: Stanford researchers say antibiotic, azlocillin, works well in mouse study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Nigeria health officials reported an additional 81 confirmed Lassa fever cases the week of Mar. 2-8, bringing the country total to 855 since the beginning of the year. This total is nearly double the 472 confirmed cases reported during the same period last year. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reported nine additional deaths, […]The post Nigeria: Lassa fever outbreak now at 855 cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Philippines health officials reported an additional 34 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 98. “Now it is our turn to do our part in mitigating the spread of the disease. The DOH earnestly asks for everyone’s cooperation. Our frontline health workers and medical personnel are […]The post Philippines: COVID-19 total nears 100, 8 deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials in New York City have reported the first death due to coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. Mayor Bill de Blasio released the following statement earlier: “Today, we are confirming our first death due to severe complications from COVID-19. The patient, an elderly woman with advanced emphysema, was admitted to the hospital last week as […]The post New York City reports 1st coronavirus death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Infectious disease researchers at The University of Texas at Austin studying the novel coronavirus were able to identify how quickly the virus can spread, a factor that may help public health officials in their efforts at containment. They found that time between cases in a chain of transmission is less than a week and that […]The post Coronavirus spreads quickly and sometimes before people have symptoms: University of Texas at Austin study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews COVID-19 Health Minister Julio Mazzoleni confirmed the sixth case of COVID 19 infection in Paraguay Friday. People who had contact with the one who was infected by the patient who arrived from Ecuador will also be evaluated by health professionals from the General Directorate of Health Surveillance, according to the established protocol, Mazzoleni […]The post Paraguay: 6 COVID-19 cases reported, Let’s not forget about dengue appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Costa Rica Health Ministry reported Friday an additional three coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases, bringing the country total to 26. The patients are ages 10 to 87 years. There are 14 women and 12 men, of whom 23 are Costa Rican and 3 foreigners, registering positive cases in San José, Heredia, Guanacaste, […]The post Costa Rica COVID-19 case count rises to 26, Government warns about Colloidal Silver claims appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Philippines Department of Health reported 12 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 64. To date, 5 deaths have been reported. The DOH and deployed surveillance teams, in cooperation with concerned Local Government Units, are now conducting extensive information-gathering and contact tracing activities on the […]The post Philippines: 12 additional COVID-19 cases reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took two significant actions in the agency’s ongoing and aggressive commitment to address the coronavirus outbreak (COVID19). First, the agency issued enforcement discretion and is not objecting to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) authorizing certain laboratories in New York to begin patient testing after validating […]The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA gives flexibility to New York State Department of Health, FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization diagnostic appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials in Italy reported reported an additional 2,547 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. This brings Italy’s outbreak total to 17,660. The death toll in the country is now 1,266, up from 1,016 deaths yesterday. Lombardy region has seen 9,820 cases to date, only the countries of […]The post Italy coronavirus outbreak tops 17K cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Spain Ministry of Health has seen coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 deaths more than double since Wednesday. Health officials report 122 deaths Friday, up from 54 on Wednesday. More than 80 deaths have been reported in Madrid alone. To date, the total case count has risen to 4,231 with about 2,000 cases […]The post Spain COVID-19 deaths double in two days, Prime Minister expects 10,000 cases in a week appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

“We need people to start turning out in force to give blood.” That urgent call-to-action coming from Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, as fear about the coronavirus is keeping people from wanting to donate blood. Over the past week, blood centers […]The post FDA Urging People to Donate Blood as Coronavirus Fears Intensify appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews New data from Public Health France show the number of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases has risen to 2,876. Included in this number is the death toll which is now 61. On Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced sweeping new measures to try and contain the virus. “Starting Monday, all nurseries, […]The post France COVID-19 death toll rises to 61 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Canadian health officials are reporting 138 COVID-19 confirmed cases and three probable cases in the country through Thursday. Of the confirmed cases, Ontario (59) and British Columbia (46) have seen the most. Seven of the 10 provinces have reported cases. 13% of cases have been hospitalized and 80% of cases are travellers and […]The post Canada COVID-19 cases now 138, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau test positive appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews New York state health officials announced an additional 109 confirmed cases, bringing the statewide total to 325 confirmed cases in 13 counties and New York City in the state. In New York City, 95 cases have been confirmed. During a briefing Thursday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state will institute limits on […]The post New York: More than 100 additional COVID-19 cases, Public drive-through testing facility in New Rochelle appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Italy Ministry of Health reported a large number of cases in the past 24 hours. According to health ministry data, 2,651 additional cases were reported in the country, bringing to total to 15,113. Nearly 200 additional fatalities were also reported putting Italy over 1,000 deaths (1,016). Lombardy region in Northern Italy has […]The post COVID-19 outbreak: Italy reports 2,600 additional cases, deaths top 1,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Locally acquired cases of Chagas disease are exceedingly rare in the United States. Only 28 autochthonous infections were documented from 1955 to 2015. A recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) describes the first locally transmitted Chagas disease case in the state of Missouri. Joining me to talk about this unusual case is George Turabelidze, […]The post Chagas disease: 1st local transmission in Missouri appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH) announced nine new confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) today. With the addition of nine new cases, it brings the cumulative number of COVID-19 positive cases in Malaysia to 158 cases. Of the 158 cases (computer translated), 26 cases were detected among Patient-Under-Investigation (PUI) COVID-19 infections; […]The post Malaysia reports 9 additional COVID-19 cases, total now 158 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews While most experts believe this number to be much higher, Iranian health officials reported an additional 1075 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the “official” country total to 10,075. Of the 1000+ new cases, 303 cases were from Iran, 28 other provinces saw from 3 to 88 cases. Spokesman for Ministry […]The post Iran COVID-19 outbreak: More than 10,000 cases and counting appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Philippines health officials reported today on the second death due to coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. The deceased experienced symptoms on February 29, was admitted last March 5, 2020 at the Manila Doctors’ Hospital, and swabbed for testing last March 8. The patient who tested positive last March 11 passed away around noon […]The post Philippines report 2nd COVID-19 death as case count tops 50 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee ordered the prohibition of gatherings of more than 250 people in King County and some other western Washington counties. Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County issued a parallel local Health Officer Order for King County to prohibit gatherings of more than […]The post Washington COVID-19: Governor Jay Inslee orders prohibition of larger gatherings appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews NBA The Oklahoma Department of Health reported last evening that the NBA has announced that a player on the Utah Jazz, center Rudy Gobert, has been tested for COVID-19 and received a presumptive positive result. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of Wednesday’s game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder […]The post Coronavirus bric-a-bracs: NBA, Tom Hanks and more appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Federal health officials report investigating an outbreak of diarrhea among passengers and crew onboard Holland America Line vessel, Westerdam’s March 1–March 16, 2020 voyage. According to officials, 21 of 680 passengers and one of the crew members have been sickened. The etiology of the outbreak has not been identified. In response to the […]The post Holland America Line vessel, Westerdam: Outbreak sickens 22 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Today, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 43 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 216 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 216 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows: Westchester: 121 (13 new), New York City: 52 (16 new), Nassau: […]The post New York COVID-19 outbreak: Case count tops 200, State will contract with 28 private labs to increase testing capacity appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health authorities in Spain continue to see a rapid rise in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. According to officials, 2,277 cases have been reported, including 54 deaths. In Madrid, more than 1,000 cases are reported with 31 deaths. Also of note in the country is País Vasco (225), La Rioja (179) and Cataluña […]The post Madrid COVID-19 cases top 1,000, Flights from Italy prohibited appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Italian Ministry of Health reported today an additional 2,313 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 196 deaths. This brings the total cases and deaths in Italy to 12,462 total cases and 827 deaths (6.6 percent CFR). The Lombardy region has seen 7280 cases and more than 600 deaths, more than most countries […]The post Italy COVID-19 death toll rises by 200, WHO declares pandemic appeared first on Outbreak News Today.