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Greenhead Lobster Products of Bucksport, Maine is recalling 5,749 lbs. of frozen cooked lobster meat because of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as […]The post Frozen cooked lobster meat recalled due to Listeria risk appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations- USA (UOSSM) reports Northwest Syria is in a critical situation with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Since August 15, cases have risen at an alarming rate. The current positivity rate is lingering at around 55%. Hospital beds and ICUs are threatening to reach full […]The post Northwest Syria COVID-19: ‘The situation is dire and will prove catastrophic if not contained’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews According to the World Health Organization (WHO), The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been experiencing a cholera outbreak since the beginning of this year. From January to September 12, a total of 4 671 suspected cases of cholera, including 91 deaths (Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) = 2.0%), were reported from 73 […]The post Cholera: Democratic Republic of the Congo reports increase in number of new cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken note of the report of the World Health Organization (WHO) incriminating some of its agents in the rapes and sexual exploitation committed in the DRC during the second epidemic of the virus disease, Ebola, from 2018-2020, according to a 7SUR7 report. […]The post WHO Ebola report: Commission set up to seek sanctions against perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Vietnam health authorities reported since the beginning of the pandemic, 813,961 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded, including 809,375 cases reported since late April (the fourth wave). Localities with the highest cumulative infections during this pandemic include Ho Chi Minh City (400,003), Binh Duong (216,853), Dong Nai (51,364), Long An (32,857) and Tien […]The post Vietnam COVID-19 total tops 800K, 49% of people received 1st dose appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Two countries in the Americas have reported confirmed measles cases so far in 2021–Brazil and the United States, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Through September 25, Brazil has reported 552 confirmed cases, including 2 deaths in 6 federal units; and United States of America with 20 measles cases confirmed in […]The post Measles in the Americas: Confirmed cases in Brazil and the US appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced recently that molnupiravir (MK-4482, EIDD-2801), an investigational oral antiviral medicine, significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death at a planned interim analysis of the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial in at risk, non-hospitalized adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. At the interim analysis, molnupiravir reduced the risk of hospitalization or death […]The post Merck plans to submit for EUA for COVID-19 pill, molnupiravir appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews About 84 per cent of the population aged 12 and over have received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine in Finland and about 71 per cent have received two doses. “In reality, even more people have full protection. This is because those who have had COVID-19 and received a single dose of vaccine also […]The post Finland reports 71% of eligible population vaccinated against COVID-19 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Nigeria is battling multiple infectious disease outbreaks concurrently, to include yellow fever, COVID-19, Lassa fever, measles, monkeypox and cholera. Here are a few updates: Cholera Nigerian health officials continue to see a drops in the cholera outbreak, which has affected about 80 percent of the country’s states. Total new cases during decreased 65 […]The post Nigeria outbreaks: Cholera deaths top 3,000, More Lassa fever, No monkeypox in September appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Metro Manila, or National Capital Region (NCR) area is on the decline, according to health officials. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the region is reporting a 28 percent decrease in cases from the past week. For the period of September 27 to October 3, […]The post Metro Manila: COVID-19 cases dropping, 75% fully vaccinated appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials in Delhi are reporting an increase in dengue fever this year. According to officials data on vector-borne diseases released today, a total of 341 dengue cases have been recorded this season to date, including 217 in September (63 percent of the years total). This is up from 266 cases reported over the same […]The post India: Delhi reports increase in dengue appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews To date, seven cases have been reported in the Maturín de Monagas municipality, according to the NGO, Médicos Unidos Vzla. The localities where human and monkey cases have been confirmed: 1) Carapal del Tigre: 1 human and 2 positive monkeys; 2) The Merey of Amana: 6 humans and 2 positive monkeys. The death […]The post Venezuela: Yellow fever cases reported in Monagas State, according to NGO appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews From a press release from Juntendo University in Bunkyo City, Tokyo (computer translated): Malaria is transmitted from person to person through mosquitoes and causes more than 400,000 deaths each year. Although there are currently effective treatments, there is always concern about the emergence of drug-resistant Plasmodium malaria. Meanwhile, Professor Toshihiro Mita of the Department of Tropical […]The post Uganda: Artemisinin-resistant malaria detected by Japanese and African researchers appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Recently, the Utah Department of Health became aware of a patient who ingested large doses of ivermectin in an attempt to treat symptoms of COVID-19. The patient suffered serious health effects and was taken to a Utah hospital. Ivermectin is NOT a COVID-19 drug; there is no data to suggest this drug has […]The post Utah health officials: ‘Ivermectin is NOT a COVID-19 drug’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) released a new report last week with Montana-specific data from the past eight months that illustrates the best tool against serious illness from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. The report reviewed data from February to September 2021, and found that 89.5% of the cases, 88.6% […]The post Montana health officials: ‘The data are overwhelming. The COVID-19 vaccine offers the best protection against infection and at preventing severe illness’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding hunters to take precautions against tick bites to prevent contracting diseases they may carry, as hunting season opens. Tickborne diseases include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis. Health officials note that while most tickborne infections are reported during the summer, ticks […]The post Tickborne diseases and hunting: Illinois health officials offer advice appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Anthrax was detected in four hospitalized citizens of the Jalal-Abad region, Kyrgyzstan, Turmush reported on September 29, according to a Regnum report. Residents of the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region killed a sick cow on September 16. The meat was distributed to neighbors – more than 100 people ate it. Residents of the settlements […]The post Anthrax reported in four people in southern Kyrgyzstan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the following countries of South Asia, or the Indian subcontinent are reporting higher-than-usual numbers of dengue cases, and travelers visiting these countries may be at increased risk: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Because dengue is spread by mosquito bites, all travelers to risk […]The post Dengue cases up in South Asia, CDC issues travel notice appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Jamaica’s Director of Family Health Services, in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis announced Thursday that there have been no deaths due to vaccinations against COVID-19 in Jamaica, in the six months that the island has been administering doses. Eleven (11) persons have died after being vaccinated; however, nine (9) […]The post Jamaica: No deaths due to COVID-19 vaccine, More than 500K vaccines available appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Norilsk is is a city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located above the Arctic Circle. Earlier this week, the head of the Rospotrebnadzor department for the Krasnoyarsk Territory Dmitry Goryaev reported an Yersinia enterocolitica outbreak affecting 44 workers of Velesstroy LLC in Norilsk. “As part of the sanitary and epidemiological investigation, according to the results of laboratory tests, the pathogen that causes […]The post Russia: Yersinia enterocolitica outbreak reported in Norilsk appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A group of scientists affiliated with the University at Albany and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) are predicting that the total number of West Nile virus (WNV) cases will increase, and be more geographically widespread, across New York and Connecticut in future years due to warming trends. The scientists, part of the Climate Change […]The post West Nile Virus Cases Predicted to Increase in New York, Connecticut Due to Climate Change appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On today’s livestream, I’ll be looking at the human rabies case in Illinois, H5N6 avian influenza in China in 2021, dengue in South Asia and the outbreaks in Nigeria. Rabies Q & A: A World Rabies Day Livestream Special Dhaka reports another dengue death, September sees most dengue in Bangladesh India: Kadaba government […]The post Outbreak News This Week 10-2-2021: Illinois rabies case and more news appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reports 165 patients were hospitalized with dengue in the past day. In addition, an additional dengue related fatality was reported in Dhaka, the 63rd of the year. Since the beginning of the year, Bangladesh has reported 18,362 dengue hospitalizations and 68 deaths. Of the […]The post Dhaka reports another dengue death, September sees most dengue in Bangladesh appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews A 17-year-old student of Kadaba government PU college has died from rabies, according to a Daijiworld report. On Thursday September 30 morning, she complained of a sudden headache. Immediately she was taken to hospital and medicine was procured. In the evening, the headache worsened. She was taken to a private hospital in Puttur […]The post India: Kadaba government PU college student dies from rabies appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The NIH has reported that many individuals with COVID-19 develop abnormal blood clots from high inflammation, which can lead to serious health complications and mortality. To find ways to decrease clotting related to COVID-19, researchers from the University of Minnesota and Basel University in Switzerland looked at reducing hospitalizations by using prescribed blood thinners. “We […]The post Blood thinners prescribed before having COVID-19: Patients admitted to hospital less, Reduce deaths by half appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 55 methanol poisoning cases from September 9-30, including 33 deaths (60% CFR). Selangor state accounted for nearly half the cases (25) and 47 percent of the cases were in Malaysian citizens. A total of seven cases have been discharged from the hospital while there are 15 […]The post Malaysia report 33 methanol poisoning deaths in September appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Moderna vaccines (Spikevax) contain more active substance, mRNA, than Pfizer’s vaccine, which can have a more powerful effect on the immune system. The Swedish Public Health Agency recommends that the regions in Sweden give half a dose of Moderna’s vaccine to those who are vaccinated with a supplemental dose: people living in special […]The post Sweden: Half dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is recommended as a booster dose appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In South Africa, approximately 10 human rabies cases are reported annually, largely as a result of exposure to rabid dogs. A total of eight human cases have been confirmed in South Africa to date. In addition, a further three probable cases have been reported. Increases in the number of dog rabies cases in […]The post Rabies in South Africa: 8 cases reported to date in 2021 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews During the first eight months of 2021, a total of 1,312 suspect yellow fever cases were reported in 367 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across all 37 States including the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria. 31 confirmed cases have been reported, including two deaths among the confirmed cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]The post Traveling to Nigeria? Make sure you’re vaccinated against yellow fever appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 156 additional Cyclospora cases in the past month, putting the total cases since May 2021. The 1,020 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in people who had no history of international travel during the 14-day period before illness onset. Cases have been reported in […]The post Cyclospora cases top 1000 in the US, 36 states reporting cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews On 29 August 2021, the Public Health, Epidemiological Surveillance and Response Department of the Ministry of Health, Madagascar received an alert from Arivonimamo health district, Itasy region, regarding a suspected community death and 15 suspected cases of pneumonic plague that occurred in the municipality of Miandrandra. All the cases presented with fever, headache, […]The post Madagascar plague update: WHO details appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews There is currently two norovirus outbreaks affecting US universities where in total, some 200 people have been affected: Georgetown University In an update on the Georgetown outbreak, Vice President and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Ranit Mishori notes a total of 145 students, faculty and staff who have reported symptoms that are consistent […]The post Norovirus outbreaks at Georgetown University and the Rochester Institute of Technology appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Florida Department of Health reported five additional Vibrio vulnificus cases this week in Brevard, Charlotte, Franklin, Polk and Volusia counties. This brings the cumulative total through October 1 to 29 cases– Brevard, Charlotte, Clay, Duval, Escambia (3), Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough (2), Lee (4), Leon, Manatee (2), Orange, Palm Beach, Polk (3), Santa […]The post Florida reports five additional Vibrio vulnificus cases, Brings total to 29 year to date appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews A measles case is under investigation by Calaveras Public Health in a child under the age of 5. The child was not vaccinated against measles and has since recovered. There was no known travel outside of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. Public Health officials identified several locations where the public may have been exposed: September […]The post California: Measles case investigated in Calaveras County child appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

According to the Ministry of Health to date, the whole country has recorded 49,113 cases of dengue fever, 18 deaths. The number of deaths from dengue fever concentrated in Binh Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Phu Yen, Soc Trang, Tay Ninh, Binh Thuan. The Ministry of […]The post Vietnam reports nearly 50K dengue fever cases, MOH requires both to ensure prevention of COVID-19 and treatment of dengue fever appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of new suspected cholera cases in Nigeria decreased by 38 percent the week ending September 19 (1,825) compared to the week ending September 12 (2,955), according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The number of suspected cases now stands at 81,413 for 2021 to date, including 2,791 deaths. Twenty-eight states […]The post Nigeria cholera outbreak tops 80K, New cases decreasing appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Presidential Communications Operations Office released the following on September 30: Today, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) decided to extend the pilot implementation of the Alert Levels System in the National Capital Region (NCR) until October 15, 2021. The IATF also approved the recommendation to expand by an additional 10 percent the allowable indoor […]The post Philippines: Alert Levels System in Metro Manila extended to Oct. 15 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The National Institute of Public Health has investigated a national outbreak with Salmonella Enteritidis infection. So far, 13 confirmed cases of infection have been found over 3 years (2019-2021), and the last time in a sample taken in September 2021. The samples are completely genome-sequenced and show the same genotype. The same genotype of S. Enteritidis has […]The post Norway: Salmonella outbreak linked to snakes appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Finland health authorities have updated their mask recommendation for citizens. The recommendation is no longer based on the different stages of the coronavirus epidemic, but mainly on people’s own situational judgment. The mask should still be used, especially in congested, public interiors, and especially if unvaccinated. In September, the government outlined in its update […]The post Finland: Mask use recommendation is to use it at your discretion appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Monroe County Department of Public Health has determined norovirus is likely responsible for recent illnesses on Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Henrietta campus. The vast majority of cases were resolved within 24-36 hours without medical treatment. However, some RIT students did need care in the Student Health Center, and a few received […]The post Norovirus responsible for illness at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Henrietta campus appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Two additional human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported in the China mainland, according to officials with the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP). The first case involves a 55-year-old man living in Guilin in Guangxi, who had prior exposure to a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. He […]The post China reports 2 additional H5N6 avian influenza cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the West Nile virus (WNV) situation in Arizona, state health officials report 132 confirmed and 78 probable cases through September 29. Maricopa County, which includes the city of Phoenix, accounts for 84 percent of the confirmed cases with 115, and reports 174 total cases. Neighboring Pinal County has recorded […]The post Arizona reports more than 200 confirmed and probable West Nile virus cases year to date, Deaths rise to 10 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Onondaga County in located in the center of New York state and is the home to the city of Syracuse. County health officials there are reporting a significant increase in the sexually transmitted infection, syphilis this year. According to Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta, Onondaga County has seen 95 cases of syphilis as of yesterday, which is […]The post Syphilis cases up 3X this year in Onondaga County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Maintaining the efficacy of antibiotics is a complex issue affecting both human and animal health. The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) is awarding a $191,800 grant to Kansas State University and a $200,000 grant to Texas Tech University to develop management strategies that improve judicious antibiotic use in beef cattle. Infectious outbreaks in cattle are difficult to detect […]The post Antibiotic use in cattle: K-State and Texas Tech awarded grants to improve judicious use appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews As the threat of resistance to current malaria treatment grows, Novartis and MMV have reported positive results of a new non-artemisinin combination in a Phase 2b study. The study tested ganaplacide, a novel agent with an entirely new mechanism of action, in combination with a new formulation of lumefantrine that is optimized for once daily dosing. […]The post Novartis and Medicines for Malaria Venture report positive results for Phase 2b study of novel ganaplacide/lumefantrine combination in children with malaria appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling for “circuit breakers”, or mini-lockdowns in some western provinces, saying the health systems are “breaking down”. In a statement from CMA President, Dr. Katharine Smart today: We are now witnessing an unprecedented health care crisis in Alberta and Saskatchewan – and patients and health workers are experiencing […]The post Canada COVID-19: CMA calls for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Municipal Government of Cañuelas, Buenos Aires province in Argentina through the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Zoonoses report eight cases of trichinosis have been confirmed in the city, while lab testing on another five cases are pending. The infections are reportedly due to the consumption of sausage. The name of the […]The post Trichinosis cases reported in Cañuelas, Buenos Aires; Linked to sausage appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Hong Kong health officials report monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in mainland China. The case involves a 26-year-old woman living in Guilin in Guangxi, who had contact with live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on August 14 and was admitted for treatment on August 19. The patient […]The post H5N6 avian influenza death recorded in Guangxi province appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Last Wednesday, New Mexico state health officials announced during a COVID-19 update the deaths of two people linked to taking the anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19. During the news conference hosted by Acting Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Health, Dr. David Scrase, the health panelists noted the two patients […]The post New Mexico reports two deaths due to ivermectin appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto an animal’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood. Infected animals can experience dramatic weight loss, bloody stool, anemia and lethargy, among other issues. Now they’ve become multiple-drug resistant, according to new […]The post Hookworms have become multiple-drug resistant: University of Georgia researchers appeared first on Outbreak News Today.