Via Science Daily :
" On the eve of the 2010-11 influenza flu season, scientists and engineers have identified the environmental conditions and surfaces that could enable a highly pathogenic (H5N1) bird flu virus to survive for prolonged periods of time -- at least two weeks and up to two months.
Among them: The virus appears to thrive at cooler temperatures and low humidity. The study, which could lead to new strategies for preventing the flu virus from spreading, appears in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology."
Thursday, October 14, 2010
New Delhi : 69 more dengue cases in Delhi, total 4,313
Via Bombay News :
" Dengue cases in Delhi continued unabated with 69 more cases reported Wednesday, as the total number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease reached 4,313.
According to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official, at least 26 of the total dengue patients, receiving treatment here, were from outside the city.
With 534 cases, Rohini zone in the capital is the worst affected area. It is followed by Civil Lines and South Zone with 522 and 519 cases, respectively, the official said."
" Dengue cases in Delhi continued unabated with 69 more cases reported Wednesday, as the total number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease reached 4,313.
According to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official, at least 26 of the total dengue patients, receiving treatment here, were from outside the city.
With 534 cases, Rohini zone in the capital is the worst affected area. It is followed by Civil Lines and South Zone with 522 and 519 cases, respectively, the official said."
WHO : Influenza update - 8 October 2010
I'm not too sure when WHO published this but here's the latest Influenza update dated 8th October 2010, excerpt :
" 8 October 2010 - Summary:
Influenza activity is decreasing in most parts of the temperate Southern Hemisphere and the season does not yet appear to have definitively started in the temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Influenza A(H3N2) is now the predominant influenza virus world wide after several weeks of increasing detections in much of the world, but many areas still have active transmission of H1N1 (2009) influenza. Most of the influenza A(H3N2) viruses detected are A/Perth/16/2009-like, which is the strain included in the seasonal vaccine for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Southern hemisphere temperate countries
The winter influenza transmission season of the temperate countries of the southern hemisphere is now waning in most areas. The most common virus types associated with the influenza season of 2010 in the temperate southern hemisphere have varied greatly depending on the location. In Australia, influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, hospital, and intensive care unit admissions related to influenza in Australian sentinel hospitals have all decreased in the past week. The H1N1 (2009) influenza virus is still the most frequently detected virus in Australia, with a lower number of influenza type B and A(H3N2) viruses. Rates of ILI activity in New Zealand are below the baseline level for the second week with a low rate of influenza virus detection. The most common influenza virus found this season in New Zealand is H1N1 (2009) with very few other subtypes detected."
" 8 October 2010 - Summary:
Influenza activity is decreasing in most parts of the temperate Southern Hemisphere and the season does not yet appear to have definitively started in the temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Influenza A(H3N2) is now the predominant influenza virus world wide after several weeks of increasing detections in much of the world, but many areas still have active transmission of H1N1 (2009) influenza. Most of the influenza A(H3N2) viruses detected are A/Perth/16/2009-like, which is the strain included in the seasonal vaccine for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Southern hemisphere temperate countries
The winter influenza transmission season of the temperate countries of the southern hemisphere is now waning in most areas. The most common virus types associated with the influenza season of 2010 in the temperate southern hemisphere have varied greatly depending on the location. In Australia, influenza-like illness (ILI) activity, hospital, and intensive care unit admissions related to influenza in Australian sentinel hospitals have all decreased in the past week. The H1N1 (2009) influenza virus is still the most frequently detected virus in Australia, with a lower number of influenza type B and A(H3N2) viruses. Rates of ILI activity in New Zealand are below the baseline level for the second week with a low rate of influenza virus detection. The most common influenza virus found this season in New Zealand is H1N1 (2009) with very few other subtypes detected."
India : AES torments state, claims 125 lives in one month
A report from Indian Express, excerpt :
" Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) has taken a heavy toll in the state, with 125 deaths reportedly caused by the disease in the last one month alone.
In 2009, by October, the total cases of AES in the state were reported to be 2,300 with 357 deaths. However, this year, the cases have already risen to 2,538, with 369 deaths. In the last one month, more than 950 patients of AES have tested positive across 14 districts of the state.
The largest number of deaths — 105 — have occurred in Gorakhpur district, while the toll in Kushinagar is 96. Deoriya has reported 57 deaths and Maharajganj around 40. Of the 2,538 cases, more than 2,400 patients were admitted in BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur alone."
" Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) has taken a heavy toll in the state, with 125 deaths reportedly caused by the disease in the last one month alone.
In 2009, by October, the total cases of AES in the state were reported to be 2,300 with 357 deaths. However, this year, the cases have already risen to 2,538, with 369 deaths. In the last one month, more than 950 patients of AES have tested positive across 14 districts of the state.
The largest number of deaths — 105 — have occurred in Gorakhpur district, while the toll in Kushinagar is 96. Deoriya has reported 57 deaths and Maharajganj around 40. Of the 2,538 cases, more than 2,400 patients were admitted in BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur alone."
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
28 H1N1 cases in Fiji
Via FBCL News :
" The Health Ministry has recorded 28 cases of the Influenza A H1N1 virus in the country.
Ministry spokesperson Peni Namotu says the cases were recorded for August, September and October this year.
Namotu says the current weather has contributed to the spread of the virus and the public is urged to take precautions."
" The Health Ministry has recorded 28 cases of the Influenza A H1N1 virus in the country.
Ministry spokesperson Peni Namotu says the cases were recorded for August, September and October this year.
Namotu says the current weather has contributed to the spread of the virus and the public is urged to take precautions."
Nepal : One more dies of dengue in Chitwan
Via The Himalayan Times :
" CHITWAN: A person has died of dengue in the district.
According to Ram KC, the district public health supervisor, a total of 280 people have been affected and one person lost his life after the disease took an epidemic proportion in the district.
However, the identity of the 17-year-old boy died of leptospirosis has not been disclosed."
" CHITWAN: A person has died of dengue in the district.
According to Ram KC, the district public health supervisor, a total of 280 people have been affected and one person lost his life after the disease took an epidemic proportion in the district.
However, the identity of the 17-year-old boy died of leptospirosis has not been disclosed."
India : TN tops list of H1N1 cases in the country
Via Indian Express :
" MADURAI: It seems swine flu is fast catching up with Tamil Nadu. Out of every 100 Indians, who tested positive for swine flu recently, 22 were from TN.
This marks a five-fold increase compared to around four per cent till about August 2010.
There were 1,155 persons across India, who tested positive for H1N1 between September 20 to October 11, out of whom 249 were from TN, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare."
" MADURAI: It seems swine flu is fast catching up with Tamil Nadu. Out of every 100 Indians, who tested positive for swine flu recently, 22 were from TN.
This marks a five-fold increase compared to around four per cent till about August 2010.
There were 1,155 persons across India, who tested positive for H1N1 between September 20 to October 11, out of whom 249 were from TN, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family welfare."
Indonesia : 845 Tail of Poultry Bird Flu
Via Suara Merdeka, a machine translated report :
" Purwokerto : Bird flu still a scourge for the poultry farmers in Banyumas, at least within 10 months of disease originating from China are already resulted in 845 birds in this district, died suddenly of contracting the disease.
Based on a summary of cases of bird flu by a team of Participatory Deseases surveillance and response (PDSR) Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Dinnakkan) Banyumas, in the period January to early October 2010 at least 445 native chickens, 300 broilers and 100 birds quail.
Actually, between February and September, the case of bird flu in Banyumas had subsided. But in early October, cases of this disease re-emerged."
" Purwokerto : Bird flu still a scourge for the poultry farmers in Banyumas, at least within 10 months of disease originating from China are already resulted in 845 birds in this district, died suddenly of contracting the disease.
Based on a summary of cases of bird flu by a team of Participatory Deseases surveillance and response (PDSR) Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (Dinnakkan) Banyumas, in the period January to early October 2010 at least 445 native chickens, 300 broilers and 100 birds quail.
Actually, between February and September, the case of bird flu in Banyumas had subsided. But in early October, cases of this disease re-emerged."
Saudi Arabia : Swine flu kills 3 in Saudi ahead of Haj
Via The Peninsula :
" RIYADH: Swine flu killed three people in Saudi Arabia in the past two weeks, the health ministry said yesterday, while playing down the threat from the disease ahead of next month’s Haj pilgrimage.
“There are three cases (of death), but that’s normal - this is the season,” ministry spokesman Khaled Marghlani said.
Marghlani said the pace of infection from the A(H1N1) flu virus, which sparked fears of a global pandemic last year, was now not distinguishable from generic flu infections.
He said that no special swine flu precautions were being taken for the hajj, as some two million or more Muslims began arriving in the country this week for the annual pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in early November.
Pilgrims were being strongly urged to get seasonal vaccinations for flu, which this year include coverage for swine flu, as recommended by the World Health Organisation, Marghlani said."
" RIYADH: Swine flu killed three people in Saudi Arabia in the past two weeks, the health ministry said yesterday, while playing down the threat from the disease ahead of next month’s Haj pilgrimage.
“There are three cases (of death), but that’s normal - this is the season,” ministry spokesman Khaled Marghlani said.
Marghlani said the pace of infection from the A(H1N1) flu virus, which sparked fears of a global pandemic last year, was now not distinguishable from generic flu infections.
He said that no special swine flu precautions were being taken for the hajj, as some two million or more Muslims began arriving in the country this week for the annual pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in early November.
Pilgrims were being strongly urged to get seasonal vaccinations for flu, which this year include coverage for swine flu, as recommended by the World Health Organisation, Marghlani said."
India : 79 new cases of dengue, total 4,244
Via The Asian Age :
" 79 fresh cases of dengue were reported on Tuesday, taking the total number to 4,244. The city has reported seven dengue deaths this season. “A total of 79 fresh cases were recorded on Tuesday and the total number has gone up to 4,244,” a senior official said.
Meanwhile, Rohini reported the highest number of 524 cases this season followed by Civil Lines and South Delhi."
" 79 fresh cases of dengue were reported on Tuesday, taking the total number to 4,244. The city has reported seven dengue deaths this season. “A total of 79 fresh cases were recorded on Tuesday and the total number has gone up to 4,244,” a senior official said.
Meanwhile, Rohini reported the highest number of 524 cases this season followed by Civil Lines and South Delhi."
India : First dengue death in NE
Via Yahoo News :
" Guwahati, Oct 12 : In the first dengue death in the North Eastern region, the vector-borne disease claimed a life here, official sources said today. Devi Prasad Sharma died of dengue at a private hospital here last night, they said.
He was admitted to hospital in a critical condition. Six other persons suffering from dengue fever have been admitted to different hospitals in the city, they added."
" Guwahati, Oct 12 : In the first dengue death in the North Eastern region, the vector-borne disease claimed a life here, official sources said today. Devi Prasad Sharma died of dengue at a private hospital here last night, they said.
He was admitted to hospital in a critical condition. Six other persons suffering from dengue fever have been admitted to different hospitals in the city, they added."
Lassa fever: Coming to an airport near you
From Maryn McKenna at Superbug, excerpt but please go to the site for the full take :
" Out of all the scary diseases, none seem to make people horripillate quite as much as the viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and the rest. That might be due to their still-murky origins, crossing over from the edges of the world of animals into the infringing habitats of men. It might be their uncomfortable classification in biosafety level 4, reserved for life-threatening infections that spread by fine exhaled aerosols and for which there is no vaccine and no treatment. (Four is the highest level. There is no 5.) Probably it is due in part to the enduring impact of the 15-year-old book The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, which in its early pages conducts a master class in describing truly revolting symptoms:
He is holding an airsickness bag over his mouth. He coughs a deep cough and regurgitates something into the bag."
" Out of all the scary diseases, none seem to make people horripillate quite as much as the viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and the rest. That might be due to their still-murky origins, crossing over from the edges of the world of animals into the infringing habitats of men. It might be their uncomfortable classification in biosafety level 4, reserved for life-threatening infections that spread by fine exhaled aerosols and for which there is no vaccine and no treatment. (Four is the highest level. There is no 5.) Probably it is due in part to the enduring impact of the 15-year-old book The Hot Zone by Richard Preston, which in its early pages conducts a master class in describing truly revolting symptoms:
He is holding an airsickness bag over his mouth. He coughs a deep cough and regurgitates something into the bag."
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Qatar : MDR-Tuberculosis on the rise around the world
An article from The Peninsula, excerpt :
" Due to frequent travel by some residents from TB endemic areas in the world, most countries are susceptible to increased incidence rates of MDR-TB ((Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis). For example: China, India and Russia all report increases. WHO (World Health Organization) estimates 440,000 cases of MDR-TB (2008) worldwide. So where does that leave Qatar? What about its huge multinational workforce coming and going on annual leaves, business trips and holidays?
Dr. Faraj Al-Alousi, Consultant Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in an interview with me stated, “TB incidence in Qatari nationals is very low, in the range of 5 cases per 100,000 persons per year. But, among the immigrant population in Qatar, it is much higher, averaging 40-45 cases per 100,000 persons per year.” The 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) report on MDR-TB indicates MDR-TB cases are on the rise in many regions of the world."
" Due to frequent travel by some residents from TB endemic areas in the world, most countries are susceptible to increased incidence rates of MDR-TB ((Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis). For example: China, India and Russia all report increases. WHO (World Health Organization) estimates 440,000 cases of MDR-TB (2008) worldwide. So where does that leave Qatar? What about its huge multinational workforce coming and going on annual leaves, business trips and holidays?
Dr. Faraj Al-Alousi, Consultant Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in an interview with me stated, “TB incidence in Qatari nationals is very low, in the range of 5 cases per 100,000 persons per year. But, among the immigrant population in Qatar, it is much higher, averaging 40-45 cases per 100,000 persons per year.” The 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) report on MDR-TB indicates MDR-TB cases are on the rise in many regions of the world."
Dengue epidemic grips Vietnam, claims 59 lives
Via Vietnam Net :
" So far this year the mosquito – borne disease has sickened 80,000 people across the country, 59 of whom have died, said the Health Ministry’s Department of Preventive Health.
The worst affected region was the southern provinces with 43,844 cases.
Meanwhile, health officials from the central region and central highlands have reported an increase of 168% in cases with 21,638 infected people.
Dengue is decreasing in Hanoi and northern provinces but dengue among adults is often accompanied by unexpected complications.
The ministry says dengue virus type D1 accounts for 74 percent of the cases nationwide. It predicts that the epidemic will continue into November with many complications, and is asking all localities to take urgent steps to curb the spread of the disease."
" So far this year the mosquito – borne disease has sickened 80,000 people across the country, 59 of whom have died, said the Health Ministry’s Department of Preventive Health.
The worst affected region was the southern provinces with 43,844 cases.
Meanwhile, health officials from the central region and central highlands have reported an increase of 168% in cases with 21,638 infected people.
Dengue is decreasing in Hanoi and northern provinces but dengue among adults is often accompanied by unexpected complications.
The ministry says dengue virus type D1 accounts for 74 percent of the cases nationwide. It predicts that the epidemic will continue into November with many complications, and is asking all localities to take urgent steps to curb the spread of the disease."
Hong Kong : Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated
Another press release from the Centre of Health Protection in Hong Kong, this time with regards to dengue :
" The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (October 11) investigating two related imported cases of dengue fever and urged people to guard against the disease.
The first patient was a 26-year-old man who developed fever, cough, vomiting, muscle pain and skin rash since September 23. He was admitted to Pok Oi Hospital on September 26. He recovered and was discharged on October 4.
The second patient was a 32-year-old man who was presented with fever, headache and muscle pain on September 23 and was admitted to a private hospital on September 24. He was transferred to Yan Chai Hospital for further management on September 29. He recovered uneventfully and was discharged the next day."
" The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (October 11) investigating two related imported cases of dengue fever and urged people to guard against the disease.
The first patient was a 26-year-old man who developed fever, cough, vomiting, muscle pain and skin rash since September 23. He was admitted to Pok Oi Hospital on September 26. He recovered and was discharged on October 4.
The second patient was a 32-year-old man who was presented with fever, headache and muscle pain on September 23 and was admitted to a private hospital on September 24. He was transferred to Yan Chai Hospital for further management on September 29. He recovered uneventfully and was discharged the next day."
Hong Kong : CHP investigating case of influenza with severe complication
Press release from Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection , excerpt :
" The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 11) repeated its call for vigilance against influenza as report about a critical case of confirmed Influenza A affecting an 18-month-old boy was received.
The boy living in North District developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since October 3. On October 7, he attended Accident and Emergency Department of North District Hospital and was transferred to paediatric intensive care unit of Prince of Wales Hospital for further management. He required mechanical ventilation and his condition was once critical."
" The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 11) repeated its call for vigilance against influenza as report about a critical case of confirmed Influenza A affecting an 18-month-old boy was received.
The boy living in North District developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since October 3. On October 7, he attended Accident and Emergency Department of North District Hospital and was transferred to paediatric intensive care unit of Prince of Wales Hospital for further management. He required mechanical ventilation and his condition was once critical."
India : Sudden spurt in dengue cases in city
Via Indian Express :
" CHENNAI: Hospitals in the city have reported a sudden jump in dengue cases following the rains. Fifteen children with symptoms of dengue were admitted in the Institute of Child Health in the last 10 days, said Dr P Ramachandran, director of the institute. While most of the cases were from across the city, one case was from Mangadu.
Pointing to the breeding of mosquitoes in every nook and corner of the city, Ramachandran said public should take all preventive measures to fend off the disease. He also asked doctors to watch out for dengue-related symptoms in patients.
As per the figures available with the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 21 dengue cases were reported from Tamil Nadu in the last one week. Of this, 10 were from Chennai. Also from January to September this year, 986 dengue cases were reported in Tamil Nadu."
" CHENNAI: Hospitals in the city have reported a sudden jump in dengue cases following the rains. Fifteen children with symptoms of dengue were admitted in the Institute of Child Health in the last 10 days, said Dr P Ramachandran, director of the institute. While most of the cases were from across the city, one case was from Mangadu.
Pointing to the breeding of mosquitoes in every nook and corner of the city, Ramachandran said public should take all preventive measures to fend off the disease. He also asked doctors to watch out for dengue-related symptoms in patients.
As per the figures available with the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 21 dengue cases were reported from Tamil Nadu in the last one week. Of this, 10 were from Chennai. Also from January to September this year, 986 dengue cases were reported in Tamil Nadu."
Vietnam health ministry warns of dengue fever outbreak
Via Asiaone :
" HA NOI : The health ministry has warned residents to take measures to prevent contracting dengue fever during the next two months.
Deputy Head of the Preventive Medicine Department Nguyen Van Binh warned people in the country's flood-hit central region to take extra precautions.
The ministry reports that there have been more than 78,000 dengue fever so far this year and 59 deaths caused by the disease.
More than 21,600 cases have been documented in the country's central region, a year-on-year increase of 167.9 per cent."
" HA NOI : The health ministry has warned residents to take measures to prevent contracting dengue fever during the next two months.
Deputy Head of the Preventive Medicine Department Nguyen Van Binh warned people in the country's flood-hit central region to take extra precautions.
The ministry reports that there have been more than 78,000 dengue fever so far this year and 59 deaths caused by the disease.
More than 21,600 cases have been documented in the country's central region, a year-on-year increase of 167.9 per cent."
New Delhi : 74 new cases reported on Monday
Via Hindustan Times :
" With 74 new cases confirmed on Monday, the total number of people affected with dengue in the Capital has reached 4,165. Seven people have died so far due to the disease.
In the last five years, this is the second time that the city has witnessed a sort of dengue-outbreak, as the number of cases Civil Lines and South Delhi reported the highest number of 517 cases each this season followed by Rohini (504), Shahdara North (439) and Central Zone (419)."
" With 74 new cases confirmed on Monday, the total number of people affected with dengue in the Capital has reached 4,165. Seven people have died so far due to the disease.
In the last five years, this is the second time that the city has witnessed a sort of dengue-outbreak, as the number of cases Civil Lines and South Delhi reported the highest number of 517 cases each this season followed by Rohini (504), Shahdara North (439) and Central Zone (419)."
Philippines : Dengue cases in city continue to increase
Via The News Today :
" Dengue cases in Iloilo City continue to increase despite the assurance from the Department of Health that the number of dengue patients is going down.
The number of deaths due to dengue also rose to 22 as registered cases reached 1,648 in the past nine months.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the battle against dengue is now concentrated in the barangays and the city government is doing everything to help fight the spread of the disease cause by virus carried by mosquitoes.
Mabilog said the current trend shows that the barangays are now aware of dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Deaths was still at 18 in August, but only four fatalities were recorded in September."
" Dengue cases in Iloilo City continue to increase despite the assurance from the Department of Health that the number of dengue patients is going down.
The number of deaths due to dengue also rose to 22 as registered cases reached 1,648 in the past nine months.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the battle against dengue is now concentrated in the barangays and the city government is doing everything to help fight the spread of the disease cause by virus carried by mosquitoes.
Mabilog said the current trend shows that the barangays are now aware of dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Deaths was still at 18 in August, but only four fatalities were recorded in September."
Monday, October 11, 2010
Vietnam : Dengue epidemic grips Vietnam, claims 59 lives
Via Saigon Daily :
" So far this year the mosquito – borne disease has sickened 80,000 people across the country, 59 of whom have died, said the Health Ministry’s Department of Preventive Health.
Although the number of infected people this year decreased 6.3 percent as compared to last year, the dengue fever situation still is complicated and at risk of spreading on a large scale, said the Health Ministry.
The worst affected region was the southern provinces with 43,844 cases."
" So far this year the mosquito – borne disease has sickened 80,000 people across the country, 59 of whom have died, said the Health Ministry’s Department of Preventive Health.
Although the number of infected people this year decreased 6.3 percent as compared to last year, the dengue fever situation still is complicated and at risk of spreading on a large scale, said the Health Ministry.
The worst affected region was the southern provinces with 43,844 cases."
Indonesia : Bird flu kills 19,000 Makassar chickens, ducks
Via MCOT :
" Makassar, S Sulawesi, Oct 11 : Bird flu has killed at least 49,000 chickens and ducks in South Sulawesi province over the past four months, a government official said.
Head of South Sulawesi Province's animal husbandry office Murtala Ali said here Saturday he had ordered related authorities in districts and cities to destroy the infected chickens and ducks.
"We have also prohibited the transportation of chickens from infected areas to other places," he said.
The dead chickens and ducks were found in 11 districts and towns, namely Takalar, Makassar, Luwu Timur, Luwu Utara, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone.
Chickens in other 13 districts and towns in South Sulawesi were declared "free from the bird flu virus", he said."
" Makassar, S Sulawesi, Oct 11 : Bird flu has killed at least 49,000 chickens and ducks in South Sulawesi province over the past four months, a government official said.
Head of South Sulawesi Province's animal husbandry office Murtala Ali said here Saturday he had ordered related authorities in districts and cities to destroy the infected chickens and ducks.
"We have also prohibited the transportation of chickens from infected areas to other places," he said.
The dead chickens and ducks were found in 11 districts and towns, namely Takalar, Makassar, Luwu Timur, Luwu Utara, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone.
Chickens in other 13 districts and towns in South Sulawesi were declared "free from the bird flu virus", he said."
Saudi Arabia : 32-year-old Saudi woman dies of swine flu in Asir
An article from Saudi Gazette, excerpt :
" ABHA: A 32-year-old Saudi woman admitted to hospital in Asir on Sept. 26 with A(H1N1) swine flu died from the virus Sunday morning, the Ministry of Health Affairs said.
“The patient was given a full dose of the medicine for the virus as well as antibiotics, and all the proper preventive measures were taken for such cases from the moment she was admitted to hospital,” the ministry said. “She did not respond to treatment.”
A teenaged boy with swine flu was also admitted to a private hospital in Jeddah in the first week of October.
In 2009, the Kingdom reported 124 swine flu deaths."
" ABHA: A 32-year-old Saudi woman admitted to hospital in Asir on Sept. 26 with A(H1N1) swine flu died from the virus Sunday morning, the Ministry of Health Affairs said.
“The patient was given a full dose of the medicine for the virus as well as antibiotics, and all the proper preventive measures were taken for such cases from the moment she was admitted to hospital,” the ministry said. “She did not respond to treatment.”
A teenaged boy with swine flu was also admitted to a private hospital in Jeddah in the first week of October.
In 2009, the Kingdom reported 124 swine flu deaths."
India : Filth brings chikungunya to Aundh hospital
Via Times of India :
" PUNE: A hospital should hardly be the place for mosquitoes to breed and be the cause for an outbreak of chikungunya.
Yet, one look at the state government-run, 85-acre Aundh hospital campus in Sangvi which also houses the civil hospital and chest hospital for treatment of tuberculosis, says it all. The civil hospital is also one of the designated hospitals in the city to treat H1N1 cases.
Uncleared garbage bins, puddles where mosquitoes breed and overgrown grass in the residential areas have led to chikungunya among many employees."
" PUNE: A hospital should hardly be the place for mosquitoes to breed and be the cause for an outbreak of chikungunya.
Yet, one look at the state government-run, 85-acre Aundh hospital campus in Sangvi which also houses the civil hospital and chest hospital for treatment of tuberculosis, says it all. The civil hospital is also one of the designated hospitals in the city to treat H1N1 cases.
Uncleared garbage bins, puddles where mosquitoes breed and overgrown grass in the residential areas have led to chikungunya among many employees."
Malaysia : High number of dengue cases at Mentari Court
Via The Star :
" THE Mentari Court in PJS8 has the highest number of dengue cases with 47 and four haemorrhagic dengue from January to September in Petaling Jaya.
In July alone, five dengue cases were reported at Mentari Court, while in September one case of haemorrhagic dengue and three dengue fever were recorded."
" THE Mentari Court in PJS8 has the highest number of dengue cases with 47 and four haemorrhagic dengue from January to September in Petaling Jaya.
In July alone, five dengue cases were reported at Mentari Court, while in September one case of haemorrhagic dengue and three dengue fever were recorded."
Indonesian Officials: Sulawesi Bird Flu Outbreak `Under Control’
From Mike Coston at Avian Flu Diary, excerpt :
" Two weeks after we first began to receive reports of large poultry die offs from the H5N1 virus in South Sulawesi, government spokespersons are seeking to reassure the public by stating that very few provinces are bird-flu free, and that outbreaks such as these are fairly common.
The story appears today in the Jakarta Globe, a large English Language newspaper out of the Indonesian Capital.
Avian Flu Outbreak Won’t Fly The Coop, Government Says
With nearly 50,000 dead chickens reported in 11 areas (Makassar, Takalar, Luwu Timur, Luwu Utara, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone) of Sulawesi – it isn’t exactly clear what is meant by `under control’."
" Two weeks after we first began to receive reports of large poultry die offs from the H5N1 virus in South Sulawesi, government spokespersons are seeking to reassure the public by stating that very few provinces are bird-flu free, and that outbreaks such as these are fairly common.
The story appears today in the Jakarta Globe, a large English Language newspaper out of the Indonesian Capital.
Avian Flu Outbreak Won’t Fly The Coop, Government Says
With nearly 50,000 dead chickens reported in 11 areas (Makassar, Takalar, Luwu Timur, Luwu Utara, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone) of Sulawesi – it isn’t exactly clear what is meant by `under control’."
India: 13 more "mystery fever" deaths in Kanpur
This is from Crof at H5N1. Please go to his site for the links :
" Via The Times of India, a report datelined Kanpur. Mystery fever: Death toll continues to rise. This is starting to look serious—not just because of the deaths, but because of the apparently feeble response of the authorities.
Excerpt:
Total toll from `mysterious' fever continued to escalate with 13 more deaths reported from Ramabai Nagar district ( Kanpur Dehat) on Sunday.
More and more persons infected with the unidentified virus flocked the district hospital in Akbarpur. So far, 256 persons have already died during the past few days."
" Via The Times of India, a report datelined Kanpur. Mystery fever: Death toll continues to rise. This is starting to look serious—not just because of the deaths, but because of the apparently feeble response of the authorities.
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Total toll from `mysterious' fever continued to escalate with 13 more deaths reported from Ramabai Nagar district ( Kanpur Dehat) on Sunday.
More and more persons infected with the unidentified virus flocked the district hospital in Akbarpur. So far, 256 persons have already died during the past few days."
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Indonesia : 49 Thousand Birds Dead of Bird Flu in South Sulawesi
A translated report from Metro TV News :
" Makassar: The 49 thousand chickens and ducks in South Sulawesi died of bird flu virus since July to October. Head of Animal Husbandry Department Sulsel Murtala Ali admitted that he had instructed the authorities farming districts to do the culling of poultry in the region identified the virus.
"We also banned poultry excluded from areas infected with bird flu," he said in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Saturday (9 / 10).
Murtala says thousands of dead birds were scattered in 11 districts, namely Takalar, Makassar, East Luwu, North Luwu, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone. While the 13 districts / cities, declared free from viruses."
" Makassar: The 49 thousand chickens and ducks in South Sulawesi died of bird flu virus since July to October. Head of Animal Husbandry Department Sulsel Murtala Ali admitted that he had instructed the authorities farming districts to do the culling of poultry in the region identified the virus.
"We also banned poultry excluded from areas infected with bird flu," he said in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Saturday (9 / 10).
Murtala says thousands of dead birds were scattered in 11 districts, namely Takalar, Makassar, East Luwu, North Luwu, Soppeng, Pinrang, Parepare, Sidrap, Barru, Bulukumba and Bone. While the 13 districts / cities, declared free from viruses."
Nepal : Dengue hits Birgunj after Chitwan
Via The Himalayan Times, dengue hits another district in Nepal :
" BIRGUNJ/CHITWAN: Dengue has now assumed epidemic proportions in Birgunj after inflicting the neighbouring district of Chitwan.
Patients are thronging Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital, National Medical College, and AMC Hospital.
District Public Health Office (DPHO), Birgunj, has however, not informed about the disease even though it has taken epidemic form since two weeks.
Fifty-two patients have been diagnosed with dengue virus since September 2. Twenty-five of them have been admitted in Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital and 27 in AMC Hospital.
Arun Kumar Mahato DPHO head said the public have been informed about preventive measures through FM radio. Birgunj is a high risk area, according to Epidemiology Division."
" BIRGUNJ/CHITWAN: Dengue has now assumed epidemic proportions in Birgunj after inflicting the neighbouring district of Chitwan.
Patients are thronging Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital, National Medical College, and AMC Hospital.
District Public Health Office (DPHO), Birgunj, has however, not informed about the disease even though it has taken epidemic form since two weeks.
Fifty-two patients have been diagnosed with dengue virus since September 2. Twenty-five of them have been admitted in Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital and 27 in AMC Hospital.
Arun Kumar Mahato DPHO head said the public have been informed about preventive measures through FM radio. Birgunj is a high risk area, according to Epidemiology Division."
Puerto Rico warns of spike in dengue cases after Otto
Via Miami Herald :
" SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Puerto Rican officials say heavy rains unleashed by a tropical storm could worsen a dengue epidemic that has led to a record 26 deaths in the U.S. Caribbean territory.
Health Secretary Lorenzo Gonzalez says that nearly 900 cases of dengue have been reported in recent weeks and he worries that the number could increase.
Roughly 12,000 cases have been reported so far this year."
" SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico : Puerto Rican officials say heavy rains unleashed by a tropical storm could worsen a dengue epidemic that has led to a record 26 deaths in the U.S. Caribbean territory.
Health Secretary Lorenzo Gonzalez says that nearly 900 cases of dengue have been reported in recent weeks and he worries that the number could increase.
Roughly 12,000 cases have been reported so far this year."
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