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By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, during his weekly press briefing held this Friday, August 27, 2021 in Kinshasa, affirmed that the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has passed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, the coordinator of the Technical Secretariat of the Multisectoral Response Committee insisted on respecting barrier measures and vaccination […]The post DRC top doc: ‘The third wave is behind us’, ‘Must remain vigilant’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Minister of Health, Enrique Paris, reported that “672 new cases are reported, a positivity of 1.11% in the last 24 hours nationwide with 60,920 examinations, PCR and antigen tests.” “The positivity in the Metropolitan Region is 2% and 15 regions have a positivity less than or equal to 1%. 13 regions decreased their […]The post Chile COVID-19: 15 regions have a positivity less than or equal to 1% appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Recently, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda reported the first case of the COVID-19 gamma variant. Confirmation was performed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and establishes that all four (4) variants of concern have now been identified in the twin island state. The Gamma variant […]The post Gamma variant detected in Antigua and Barbuda, All four VOC found in twin island state appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In Dagupan City, the northwest-central part of the island of Luzon, the Public Information Office (PIO) reported today via Facebook on the first Delta variant case in the city: The 35-year-old OFW arrived in Manila from Riyadh on July 25, 2021 and stayed in a hotel there. In August 5, the individual was transferred […]The post Delta variant case reported in Dagupan for 1st time in a overseas Filipino worker (OFW) appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Health officials in Yemen said this week that 4,770 cases of dengue fever had been detected in Taiz governorate in the southwestern part of the country since the beginning of the year through the end of July. Taysir Al-Sami’i, Deputy Director of Information at the Ministry of Health’s office in Taiz said the […]The post Dengue fever in Taiz, Yemen: 4,770 cases since the beginning of the year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 A man was sickened with anthrax in the North Kazakhstan region, according to a report in Sputnik News (computer translated). Deputy head of the regional department of sanitary and epidemiological control, Arman Kushbasov said Friday, a resident of the village of Gorkovskoye, Akzhar district, arrived at the medical facility with a complaint about […]The post Anthrax case reported in North Kazakhstan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Obtaining two vaccine doses remains the most effective way to ensure protection against the COVID-19 Delta variant of concern dominant in the UK today, according to a study from the University of Oxford. Conducted in partnership with the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the […]The post Oxford study: Vaccines still effective against Delta variant appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 People infected with the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant have approximately double the risk of hospitalisation compared with those infected with the alpha variant, a study of more than 40,000 cases from England between 29 March and 23 May 2021, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal has confirmed. The risk of attending hospital for emergency care […]The post COVID-19: Delta variant doubles risk of hospitalization compared to alpha variant, according to study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Canterbury District Health Board reported Friday a fatal case of meningococcal disease. Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health, Dr Cheryl Brunton, confirmed today that a 21 year old died in Canterbury this week after contracting meningococcal disease. “Unlike COVID-19 or measles, which are highly contagious, meningococcal disease is hard to catch. The […]The post New Zealand: Meningococcal disease death reported in University of Canterbury student appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Delta Government on Wednesday confirmed the fresh outbreak of Avian Influenza, also known as Bird Flu with an estimated population of 164,473 birds so far affected in farms across seven Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Julius Egbedi disclosed this in a Press Conference […]The post Nigeria: H5N1 bird flu outbreak confirmed in Delta state,164,473 birds affected appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 A 60-year-old man from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture died last week from the tick-borne infection, severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), according to a Mainichi report. According to the Kurume municipal public health center, the man was hospitalized on Aug. 16 for symptoms including fever and fatigue, diagnosed with SFTS three days later, and […]The post Fukuoka man dies from tick-borne infection, Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Latest stats Japanese health officials reported 22,747 new COVID-19 infections Saturday, including 3,581 from Tokyo and more than 2,000 each from Osaka and Kanagawa prefectures. In addition, 42 COVID-related fatalities were reported. Japan continues to report an increasing number of serious infections, hitting a record high of 2,060. Since the start of the […]The post Japan reports nearly 23K COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 men die after receiving Moderna shot appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported this week that Morgan Williams International Inc. is recalling Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Mr. Porky Original Scratchings (Cooked Seasoned Pork Rind) 65 g 5 […]The post Salmonella prompts recall of Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings in Canada appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Vietnam Ministry of Health reported 17,428 new COVID-19 cases Friday, with Ho Chi Minh City recording the most with 5,383 cases. This put the country over the 400,000 case mark with 410,366 cumulative COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The death toll now stands at 10,053 after the additional 356 deaths […]The post Vietnam tops 400K COVID-19 cases as 17,428 are reported Friday appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the Jamaica COVID-19 situation, health authorities reported an additional 605 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the island’s total to 64,899, More than 25 percent of the new cases (159) were reported from Kingston & St. Andrew (KSA) parish, followed by 94 from St. Ann. Twelve additional COVID-19 related fatalities […]The post Jamaica records 600 additional COVID-19 cases, Half a million vaccinations, Reminds public about ‘no-movement’ days appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Maine health officials confirmed four recent cases of Legionella in the Bangor area. All four individuals were hospitalized. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is investigating the cases to determine if there is a common exposure among them. Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, such as lakes and streams. Legionella can become […]The post Maine: Legionella cases confirmed in Bangor area appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday reported a single day record of new COVID-19 cases with 19,441, bringing the archipelago’s total since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,935,700 in March 2020. In the past month alone, more than 335,000 cases were recorded. 167 additional COVID-19 related fatalities were also reported, […]The post Philippines reports single day COVID-19 record of 19,441 cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in a deer breeding facility in Duval County, marking the first positive detection of the disease in the county, according to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). The tissue samples were submitted by the deer breeding facility as part of required CWD surveillance programs. The samples […]The post Texas: Chronic Wasting Disease reported in Duval County deer appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Only 0.08% (704 individuals) of the total number of people with a complete vaccination scheme against covid-19 required hospitalization services and only 0.015% (128 people) had to be admitted to a Unit of Intensive Care (ICU). This represents that out of every 10,000 individuals with complete vaccination, only 8 were hospitalized and of […]The post Costa Rica: 8 out of 10,000 fully vaccinated people required hospitalization appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Ivermectin is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication used to treat certain infections caused by internal and external parasites. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ivermectin dispensing by retail pharmacies has increased, as has use of veterinary formulations available over the counter but not intended for human use. Ivermectin is not authorized […]The post Ivermectin prescriptions up dramatically, Poison control receives five-fold increase in calls appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The New Zealand Ministry of Health reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 today; all are in Auckland. The total number of community cases in Auckland is now 333 and in Wellington it is 14. All of the cases have or are being transferred safely to a quarantine facility, under strict infection prevention and […]The post New Zealand: 70 additional COVID-19 cases in Auckland, Likely lockdown to be extended 2 weeks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In this latest livestream, I look at Baylisascaris procyonis, or the raccoon roundworm. Trichinosis cases reported in Córdoba, Argentina; Linked to salami and chorizo Michigan reports EEE in Livingston County horse Ivermectin in the News: Missouri Poison Center reports uptick in calls, Arkansas inmates treated with drug FOLLOW-UP: Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged uncured antipasto trays […]The post A very interesting parasite!–A raccoon roundworm livestream appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Pakistan National Institute of Health reported an additional 52 extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever the week ending Aug. 14 in Karachi, bringing the total cases in 2021 to date to 1,739. In Karachi, a total of 15,224 cases of XDR typhoid fever were reported from January 01, 2017 to Aug 14, 2021, […]The post Pakistan: More than 1700 XDR Typhoid cases reported in Karachi this year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued a health alert Monday concerning increases in the sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and syphilis. Concerning gonorrhea, Pennsylvania (exclusive of Philadelphia) reported a 21.83% increase in gonorrhea, from 9,012 cases reported in all of calendar year (CY) 2019 to 10,980 cases reported in CY 2020. 44 out […]The post Pennsylvania reports increases in gonorrhea and syphilis, Most in 30 years appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Top Quality Dog Food of Hyattsville, MD is recalling “Beef HVM” 1-pound packages due to the potential of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella, Listeria, can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces […]The post Dog food recall: Possible Salmonella, Listeria Monocytogenes health risk appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Córdoba Ministry of Health in central Argentina is reporting 17 cases of the parasitic disease, trichinosis. Fifteen of the cases are reported from the town of Piquillín (in the Río Primero department) and two cases are from the town of Villa del Rosario (Río Segundo department). It is reported the patients consumed salami […]The post Trichinosis cases reported in Córdoba, Argentina; Linked to salami and chorizo appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported today of a confirmed Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) case in a 2-year-old horse from Livingston County. This is the first case in the state in 2021. This discovery underscores the need for both horse owners and Michigan residents to take precautions. EEE is one […]The post Michigan reports EEE in Livingston County horse appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Missouri Poison Center The Missouri Poison Center says it has been receiving an uptick in calls about ivermectin consumption, leading to some dangerous side effects. Most calls to the Missouri Poison Center have not been from those prescribed to the drug. ”The majority of those cases that we’ve had, this month especially, have […]The post Ivermectin in the News: Missouri Poison Center reports uptick in calls, Arkansas inmates treated with drug appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to italian meats, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports identifying the source of the outbreaks-Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto trays. Interviews with sick people and shopper card records showed that most people ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto […]The post FOLLOW-UP: Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged uncured antipasto trays linked to Salmonella outbreaks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Each wave of the pandemic has underscored just how gravely contagious COVID-19 is, but there is less clarity among experts on exactly when—and to what extent—infected individuals are most likely to spread the virus. Now, a new study co-led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher has found that individuals […]The post COVID-19 transmission: Most contagious 2 days before and 3 days after symptoms appear, according to study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Western Cape Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services confirmed that they had received laboratory results confirming rabies in two dogs in Khayelitsha in the City of Cape Town. Investigations are currently underway to determine the source of the outbreak. According to the Western Cape Veterinary Service Head, Dr Gininda Msiza, rabies is a […]The post South Africa: Two dogs test positive for rabies in Cape Town appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Swedish Public Health Agency reports approximately 6.6 million people in the population over the age of 18 have been vaccinated with at least one dose and 5.3 million people with two doses. Since the turn of the year, more than 650,000 cases of covid-19 have been reported. Of these, 5,274 have been infected […]The post Sweden: Few of those vaccinated become seriously ill appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Swedish public health officials are reporting an increase in the number of people who have contracted campylobacter infection in recent weeks. The increase has been seen throughout the country and in all age groups. The period has been preceded by an increased proportion of broiler flocks testing positive for carrying campylobacter (Swedish Veterinary Institute […]The post Sweden: Campylobacter cases up in recent weeks, may be be linked to broiler flocks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced that an adult living in the Baltimore metropolitan area has tested positive for the West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. ​ The West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes who have been infected by feeding on […]The post Baltimore: 1st human West Nile virus case reported in Maryland appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Malaysia Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 24,599 COVID-19 cases today, a new daily record since the pandemic began. Nearly 7,000 cases were recorded in Selangor and almost 3,500 in Sabah state. 393 additional COVID-19 related deaths were also reported, which includes 125 cases in Selangor, 61 cases in the Federal Territory of Kuala […]The post Malaysia reports 24,599 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, New daily record appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 According to a report in the news source, El Comercio (computer translated), some 60 people who participated in a celebration of baptism they were treated in wards emergency hospitals in Ambato , Latacunga and Salcedo with symptoms of poisoning food the night of Sunday 22 and dawn on Monday, 23 August 2021. In a statement from the Zonal Coordination 3 of the Ministry of Health, it is indicated that the attendees were residents of […]The post Ecuador: Salmonella outbreak linked to baptism ceremony sickens dozens appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Jory Lange An E. coli outbreak in Jackson County, Oregon has hospitalized 10 people and sickened 15. Several of the people hospitalized are children. Jackson County Public Health are working to find the source of this E. coli outbreak. They believe the source is localized within Jackson County. “A couple of children are at OHSU […]The post E. Coli outbreak in Jackson County, Oregon appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Texas state animal health officials received confirmation of anthrax in a horse on an Armstrong County premises on August 20, 2021. This is the third confirmed case of anthrax in Texas this year (HERE and HERE). The premises is located in the southern portion of the county and has been quarantined. The Texas […]The post Texas reports anthrax case in Armstrong County horse appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Department of Health (DOH) saw another 16,313 new COVID-19 cases and 236 new deaths as reported Thursday. This brings the cumulative total of cases and deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,899,200 and 32,728, respectively. To date, 75 percent of 3,900 intensive care unit beds, 63 percent of 20,700 isolation […]The post Philippines report 16K new COVID-19 cases, More wave peaks are expected in the coming weeks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Like countries across the globe, the Philippines is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. So what is the current situation in the Philippines? Joining me to look at this issue is Edsel Maurice Salvana, MD. Dr Salvana is Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of the Philippines Manila and […]The post COVID-19 in the Philippines: An update with Dr. Edsel Salvana appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 A 7-year-old Cumberland County mare is the first reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious mosquito-borne illness in horses, in New Jersey for 2021. The mare had not been vaccinated against EEE and was humanely euthanized on August 19, 2021. “We continue to encourage horse owners be vigilant in vaccinating their […]The post New Jersey reports first Eastern Equine Encephalitis case in Cumberland County horse appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Boston-based biopharmaceutical company, Paratek Pharmaceuticals announced the novel, once-daily oral and intravenous antibiotic NUZYRA® (omadacycline) has recently been added to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated report, “Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis of Plague: Recommendations for Naturally Acquired Infections and Bioterrorism Response“. NUZYRA was added as an alternative agent for the treatment, […]The post Modernized tetracycline antibiotic, NUZYRA, added as alternate agent to treat plague appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the first Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Côte d’Ivoire since 1994, the 18-year-old Guinean woman has recovered from the disease, according to the health ministry Tuesday. “We performed on the patient two biological tests which were negative in an interval of 48 hours. She is therefore declared cured,” […]The post Ebola case in Côte d’Ivoire ‘declared cured’, 82 contact traced in two countries appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 A four-year-old boy and his great-grandmother, 73, died this week of spotted fever in Contagem, a metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, in the Nacional neighborhood, according to a media report. The family of the victims also commented that, in the vicinity of the house where the boy and the elderly woman lived, there […]The post Brazil: Great-grandmother, child die from spotted fever in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Officials at the ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico report the death of a second ape in just a week due to complications of Shigella infection. Last week, the zoo lost Brian, a 32-year-old siamang. Last Friday, the 48-year-old female western lowland gorilla, Huerfanita died after contracting a Shigella infection. According to […]The post Albuquerque zoo loses second ape to Shigella infection appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in most public outdoor settings, including large outdoor events, where physical distancing is not possible, and regardless of vaccination status. “The Delta variant is […]The post Oregon: Gov Kate Brown says public must wear masks outdoors, Regardless of vaccination status appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In the UK, the Food Standards Agency are advising consumers not to eat several pork scratching products purchased since February, which have been linked to salmonella poisoning. Testing has found a link to 176 reported cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK between September 2020 and the present date. All products manufactured since […]The post Pork rinds linked to scores of salmonella cases across the UK appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Today, UNICEF published a piece in UN News concerning plague in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the risks for young children. Izzy Scott Moncrieff, UNICEF Social Sciences Analytics Cell (CASS) Field Supervisor quoted as saying, “The really worrying thing here is that we’ve got plague reported in areas which […]The post Plague in Ituri Province, DRC: ‘Grave consequences for children’, says UNICEF appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports investigating two Salmonella outbreaks—one involving Salmonella Typhimurium infections and one with Salmonella Infantis infections, linked to Italian-style meats. Thirty-six people have been reported sick from 17 states and 12 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. This includes 23 people who are part of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak […]The post Two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections: Italian-style meats likely source appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The New Zealand Ministry of Health recorded 41 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total number of cases in the community outbreak to 148. Of these 41 new cases, 19 are female and 22 are male. 31 of these are Samoan, three are Asian and seven are European. The total number of […]The post New Zealand reports 41 new COVID-19 cases, Lockdown extended appeared first on Outbreak News Today.