Rhode Island confirms a case of rare Tick-Borne Viral infection (Powassan)
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reporting a confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus disease (Powassan) detected in a Rhode Island resident in Kent County. Read more
Tiger mosquitoes confirmed are now widespread in France
Health authorities have recorded the presence of tiger mosquitoes in the northern region of Normandy – confirming this invasive species is now widespread in mainland France.
First case of screwworm ever recorded
The authorities of Costa Rica have confirmed the first case of screwworm in a human has been recorded in the in the town of Altamira de Pavones, Costa Rica.
Health authorities on alert as anthrax infects 14 in southern Laos
At least 14 people have confirmed anthrax bacterial infection in two districts in southern Champassak province of Laos. The authorities have actioned restrictions on the transportation and slaughtering of some farm animals to curb the spread.
Tick borne encephalitis – ticks active October to April
The Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic advise almost 50% of encephalitis during the past 5-year period was recorded in the Banskobystrica region. TBE is found mainly in the Slovak Karst, but also on the borders of forests and lowlands.
Texas confirms first human bird flu case
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported one confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Texas. It is confirmed the infected patient did have direct exposure to cattle with suspected avian flu infections.
Flu spike concerns in Queensland
More than 7,000 cases of flu have already been recorded in Queensland this year with 11 deaths. Health authorities are alerting concerns of hospitals managing as cases rise.
First measles cases arrived
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the arrival of an imported case of measles in a four-year-old child travelling from London to Mexico City in March. The child had been vaccinated – a small number of people do not gain immunity from the vaccine
Shortage of measles vaccines with rise in cases
Health Officials have warned with a rise in measles cases causing increased vaccine demands, there is a vaccine supply shortage. Remaining doses are being reserved for public immunisation programs and cannot supply the private market.
WHO alert the urgency for measles vaccinations catch up's
World Health Organisation (WHO) have alerted that it’s critical to vaccinate children who have missed their measles schedule during COVID-19.