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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Government officials in India shared the efforts being made to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi himself is leading the efforts from the front and monitoring the situation daily. Principal Secretary to Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary are holding meetings with the Chief Secretaries and other concerned […]The post India making efforts to stave off coronavirus appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Integrating travel history information into routine medical assessments could help stem the rapidly widening COVID-19 epidemic, as well as future pandemics, infectious disease specialists recommend in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Trish Perl, M.D., M.Sc., Chief of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Connie Savor Price, M.D., of the University […]The post Travel history should become routine in medical assessments to slow pandemics’ spread appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Italy Ministry of Health is reporting 3,089 coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases to date. Most cases have been reported in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto regions. The death toll has reached 107, the most outside of China. Health officials also announced the schools and universities will be closed from March 5 to […]The post Italy: COVID-19 cases top 3,000, deaths top 100; Schools close appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Brazil Ministry of Health (MOH) reported today that their are three confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. Officials say they have no relationship between them, although they are residents of the municipality of São Paulo. The cases are imported and, therefore, there is no change in the national situation, as there […]The post Brazil has three confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country: MOH appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Placer County Public Health is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with underlying health conditions, was the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county and is now the first to die from the illness in California. “We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones […]The post California: Placer County reports 1st COVID-19 death outside Washington appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed six additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County today; the total number of cases for the county is seven. Information about the new cases: One individual was most likely exposed by an infected traveler at their job. Two […]The post Los Angeles COVID-19 case count now 7, County declares local health emergency appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of coronavirus disease 2019 infections have risen to six in New York with additional cases being reported today. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the cases were out of Westchester County, which include four family members and a neighbor. In Westchester, a fifty year old attorney tested positive, along with his wife, his […]The post New York COVID-19 case count rises to 6 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Two weeks ago, the Ministry of Health of Benin reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in Borgou Department, located in the north-eastern part of Benin. The outbreak involves a family of four (three Beninese and one Togolese nationals) living in Kwara State, western Nigeria. The index patient was a 40-year-old woman in Kwara state in western […]The post Lassa fever reported in Benin appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Malaysia Ministry of Health reports today there are there are 14 newly reported COVID-19 cases. As previously announced, the first wave of Coronavirus 2019 (COVDI-19) outbreaks in Malaysia that accounted for 22 positive cases of COVID-19. After 11 days of no recent reports, the second wave began on February 27, 2020. For the second wave to […]The post Malaysia COVID-19 cases reach 50 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have reported two presumptive positive test results for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new 2019 coronavirus. Both patients are from Grafton County. The first case reported on Monday is an adult male who traveled to Italy. The second case, an adult male, […]The post New Hampshire reports two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in Grafton County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A group of University of Alberta researchers who have discovered why the drug remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses that cause Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) expect it might also be effective for treating patients infected with the new COVID-19 strain. “Even if you know a drug works, […]The post COVID-19: Researchers discover why remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A multi-center study (n=101) of the relationship between chest CT findings and the clinical conditions of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia–published ahead-of-print and open-access in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)–determined that most patients with COVID-19 pneumonia have ground-glass opacities (GGO) (86.1%) or mixed GGO and consolidation (64.4%) and vascular enlargement in the lesion (71.3%). In addition, […]The post COVID-19 pneumonia: Researchers detail chest CT findings appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Results were recently published in a study in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology that show limitations of currently available diagnostic tests for early-stage Lyme disease, and highlight the need for more research toward improved diagnostics and treatments. Joining me today to discuss the study and the findings is Liz Horn, PhD. Dr Horn is the […]The post Lyme Disease Biobank and a new study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Public Health – Seattle & King County announced today seven additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these seven new results, the total number of cases in King County is 21. Today’s results include 2 additional deaths, along with an individual who was previously reported as ill but who has now […]The post Seattle area COVID-19 outbreak: Seven additional cases, 2 deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Massachusetts health officials its first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 since testing started Friday, February 28, at the State Public Health Laboratory. The woman is in her 20s and lives in Norfolk County. She recently traveled to Italy with a school group and was symptomatic. She is recovering at home. Specimens will be sent to […]The post Massachusetts reports first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Georgia state officials reported two confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) involving two residents of Fulton County who live in the same household. One recently returned from Italy. Both have mild symptoms; they are isolated at home with other relatives to keep the illness from spreading. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is […]The post COVID-19: Georgia reports two cases in Fulton County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Alireza Reiisi, said today that 835 additional coronavirus cases (COVID-19) were reported in Iran, bringing the total count to 2,336. Reiisi laso noted that 11 additional deaths have been reported bringing the total to 77. State media have reported that some 10 percent of Iranian lawmakers have been infected with […]The post Iran reports an additional 800 COVID-19 cases, WHO experts arrive in Tehran appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Ukraine Ministry of Health reported (computer translated) a case of COVID-19 caused by a new coronavirus has been reported in Ukraine. The patient was hospitalized on February 29. Research from the Reference Center of the Public Health Center showed a positive result last night. All contact points are supervised by epidemiologists. Samples sent to WHO. The disease […]The post Ukraine reports 1st COVID-19 case in traveler to Italy appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced Monday the first case of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in a citizen who returned from Iran via the Kingdom of Bahrain. He has not disclosed his condition at the Saudi port of entry. In line with the precautionary measures, MOH immediately dispatched its infection control team to perform […]The post Saudi Arabia reports 1st COVID-19 case, More MERS cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Obesity promotes the virulence of the influenza virus, according to a study conducted in mice published in mBio, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The finding could explain, in part, why the influenza virus varies greatly from year to year. This is concerning given that the obesity epidemic is an ever-expanding threat to […]The post Influenza: Obesity enhances the severity and impacts viral diversity, according to study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews UN officials reported a coronavirus disease 2019 case (COVID-19) case in Senegal, the latest country to report a case on the African continent. The case-patient is a 33-year-old French national who has been a resident in Senegal for the past two years but travelled to Nimes and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France from 13-25 February […]The post COVID-19 in Africa: 1st case reported in Senegal appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In a joint effort, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monday took action to make more respirators, including certain N95s, available to health care personnel. Currently, the majority of respirators on the market are indicated for use in industrial settings. Today’s action allows certain National Institute for […]The post FDA and CDC take action to increase access to respirators, including N95s, for health care personnel appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Jory Lange Rediviva, a restaurant in Aberdeen, Washington, has been temporarily closed following a food poisoning outbreak. 19 guests got sick and 1 person was hospitalized after eating the restaurant’s Valentine’s Day meals. At least one customer has been diagnosed with Campylobacter jejuni. Grays Harbor County Environmental Health Division is investigating the Rediviva food […]The post Campylobacter Sickens 19 in Rediviva Food Poisoning Outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In this post I look at update on the two recent cruise ship outbreaks involving Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess: The February 2–16, 2020 voyage In a follow-up on the first outbreak in early February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the etiology of the outbreak to be norovirus. More […]The post Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess outbreaks update appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The scientific community may be one step closer to stopping the spread of the herpes virus thanks to new Washington State University research. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the most common cause of oral herpes which causes painful blisters better known as cold sores. WSU researchers recently published a study in the American […]The post Herpes simplex virus type 1: Research could help stop spread appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On Monday, March 2, 2020, the Minister of Public Health, Catalina Andramuño, spoke about the current situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ecuador. In an interview with a national media, he confirmed that so far there are only six cases in the country; The first corresponds to a 71-year-old woman who came from Madrid to […]The post Ecuador reports 6 COVID-19 cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Italy Ministry of Health reports in the field of health monitoring related to the spread of Coronavirus on the national territory, at the moment 1835 are the people who test positive for the virus. (Italian officials subtract those that recovered (149) and fatalities (52) from the cumulative total=2036). The number of people infected in […]The post Italy coronavirus outbreak eclipses 2,000 cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Bospar, the boutique PR firm that puts tech companies on the map, announced the results of its first study of COVID-19. The agency discovered that 62.6% Americans are worried about the virus, a member of the coronavirus family, and 49.4% are planning to cancel trips due to the virus. In fact, 55.3% of Americans are […]The post Majority of Americans Believe They Will Contract the Coronavirus This Year: Survey appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Public Health – Seattle & King County officials report four additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. This brings the total to 14. In addition, officials say this includes 2 additional deaths, along with an individual who was previously reported as ill but who has now died. This brings the total number […]The post COVID-19: King County reports more cases, deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Iran deputy health minister, Dr. Alireza Raissi reported on new COVID-19 data in the country today. Raissi said there were 523 additional confirmed cases, bringing the country’s official total to 1,501. An additional 12 deaths were recorded, bringing that total to 66. Tehran, Gilan and Qom provinces accounted for the bulk of the […]The post Iran COVID-19 outbreak tops 1500, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advisor dies appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In a follow-up on the COVID-19 situation in the United States, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s State Health Laboratories have identified a second presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and a separate person has been tested for COVID-19 today. The presumptive positive case is a teenager. She is at home with […]The post Rhode Island reports second presumptive positive COVID-19 case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the COVID-19 outbreak in King County, Washington, Public Health – Seattle & King County reports four additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these four new results, the total number of cases in King County is ten. In addition, an additional death has been reported, bringing the total […]The post COVID-19 in Washington: 4 additional cases, 1 death in King County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the first COVID-19 case in the state. The patient, a woman in her late thirties, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home. The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since […]The post New York reports 1st COVID-19 case in traveler to Iran appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Thailand has reported the first COVID-19 death, according to director-general of the Department of Disease Control Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen. In the announcement today, the 35-year-old male retail worker had dengue fever and the new disease known as Covid-19. The patient had been hospitalized since Feb 16 at a private hospital and transferred to Bamrasnardura […]The post Thailand records 1st COVID-19 death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The crisis team of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Interior made further decisions on health security against coronavirus infections in its second meeting. The measures in cross-border traffic to Germany are intensified on all traffic routes and principles for risk assessment of major events are adopted. “The structure […]The post Germany COVID-19 outbreak: 129 cases, Travel and PPE procurement appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The US Department of State updated their travel advisory for Italy Saturday. A Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory is issued for the country as a whole advising people to reconsider travel to Italy due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19. They also raised the advisory to Level 4: Do Not Travel for Lombardy […]The post Italy: US State Dept. raises travel advisory to Level 4 for Lombardy and Veneto appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Dominican Republic Ministry of Health has confirmed (computer translated) the first imported case of COVID-19. They report that in the Dominican Republic, an Italian citizen, 62 years old, who entered the country on February 22 without symptoms, the patient is stable, at Ramón de Lara hospital, located at the air base of […]The post Dominican Republic reports 1st COVID-19 case, 1st in the Caribbean appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Public Health – Seattle & King County is reporting two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in King County residents, bringing the total of confirmed cases to six. Health officials say this number is expected to rise as more people are tested and results confirmed. The two new cases are in: A male in […]The post Coronavirus in King County, WA: 2 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Rhode Island state health officials reported the state’s first presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The person is in their 40s and had traveled to Italy in mid-February. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is coordinating closely with the hospital where this person is currently being treated and all infection […]The post COVID-19 in the US: Rhode Island reports first presumptive positive case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Ireland’s Health Services Executive (HSE) announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland. They are receiving treatment in hospital. Infection prevention measures are in place. Public health specialists are working to identify people they were in contact with for advice and follow-up. The risk of catching coronavirus in Ireland is […]The post Ireland reports 1st COVID-19 case, UK tally now 23 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Illinois state health officials and Cook County officials announced Saturday that one Illinois patient has tested positive for COVID-19. The tests conducted in Illinois resulted in presumptive positives for COVID-19. The positive test results will have to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab. The patient is […]The post Illinois reports new presumptive positive COVID-19 case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The cruise ship Diamond Princess was quarantined for over two weeks resulting in more coronavirus infected passengers than if they would have disembarked immediately. Rather the opposite to what was intended. This according to a study conducted at Umeå University in Sweden. “The infection rate onboard the vessel was about four times higher than what […]The post Diamond Princess: Quarantine resulted in more coronavirus patients appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The São Paulo State Health Secretariat notified the Ministry of Health of yet another imported, confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). Despite the new confirmation, there is no change in the national situation, as there is no evidence of sustained circulation of the virus in Brazilian territory. The patient was in Italy. The ministry considered as […]The post Brazil reports 2nd imported COVID-19 case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

There also are ongoing investigations into possible outbreaks in health care settings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in the state of Washington have reported three hospitalized patients who have tested presumptive-positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, including one patient who died. Two of the patients are from […]The post CDC Statement: CDC and Washington State Report First COVID-19 Death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a state of emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing state agencies to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak. “This will allow us to get the resources we need,” Inslee said. “This is a time to take common-sense, proactive measures to […]The post Gov. Jay Inslee issues COVID-19 emergency proclamation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Greece Ministry of Health reported Friday the fourth case of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the country. The case is a 36-year-old Greek woman who recently traveled to an affected area of ​​Italy. Upon her return, she developed mild symptoms. She is in good health and remains in isolation in FGN, Attica Region. The incident was […]The post Greece announces the 4th COVID-19 case, recent traveler to Italy appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy, the Ministero della Salute issued the following update (computer translated): As regards health monitoring relating to the spread of Coronavirus on the national territory, 1049 people are currently positive for the virus. The number of people infected in the individual Regions is as follows: […]The post Italy COVID-19 cases top 1,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today on the death of a Washington state individual from the coronavirus (COVID-19). “It is a sad day in our state as we learn that a Washingtonian has died from COVID-19. Our hearts go out to their family and friends. We will continue to work toward a day where no one […]The post Washington Gov. Jay Inslee statement of COVID-19 death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Today, as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing and aggressive commitment to address the coronavirus outbreak, the agency issued a new policy for certain laboratories seeking to develop diagnostic tests for coronavirus in order to achieve more rapid testing capacity in the U.S. “We believe this policy strikes the right balance during this public […]The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues New Policy to Help Expedite Availability of Diagnostics appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The Washington State Department of Health has reported the first death due to coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. Local media reports the individual passed away last night at EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland. Another patient is in intensive care. More to follow.The post COVID-19 death: 1st in US in Washington state appeared first on Outbreak News Today.