Nine people infected with Hepatitis A after potentially deadly outbreak of virus linked to award-winning bakery according to : The Sun

JB Christie has closed its Airdrie bakery in North Lanarkshire and ordered the immediate withdrawal of products after being linked to multiple cases of the potentially deadly virus. Initial investigations by health chiefs said the infection was possibly linked to JB Christie bakery in North Lanarkshire. They have also contacted the outlets they supply in North Lanarkshire as well as one in Cambuslang and in West Lothian and their products have been withdrawn from sale. 3 Officials said initial investigations indicated a possible link to the JB Christie bakery in AirdrieNHS Lanarkshire today announced nine patients had been treated with a further nine suspected cases of the bug. Dr Pravinkumar continued: "We would like to thank everyone at the bakery for helping us with the investigation to identify any possible source.




The Calgary Humane Society plans to re-open on Monday after an outbreak of parvo virus forced it to shut down and to euthanize two dogs. Humane society officials say all dogs should be vaccinated against parvo virus as puppies as that is the best way to prevent the disease. Parvo virus is considered a serious disease for dogs, with symptoms being lethargy, poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and blood in the animal's stool. The Calgary Humane Society was closed so staff could disinfect the facility and the animal adoption area is expected to re-open Monday. Shortly after, veterinarians at the human society — where some of the dogs were taken — noticed one dog was displaying symptoms of the disease.

Why vector control crews are worried about a West Nile virus outbreak – Orange County Register

Sources: California Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Orange County Vector Control, Los Angeles County Vector Control, UC Davis The wet winter followed by increasingly warmer days has health agencies on high alert for a West Nile virus outbreak. The majority of West Nile virus cases do not have symptoms, but 30 percent of people infected will have mild symptoms. County vector control crews are already spraying areas of Southern California in hopes of decreasing summer mosquitoes. Peak seasonCases of West Nile Virus in 2016 by week in the U.S.


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