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0000-0001-7458-2865
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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University of Newcastle Australia
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Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 29-11-2019
Publisher: World Health Organization, Western Pacific Regional Office
Date: 07-11-2022
DOI: 10.5365/WPSAR.2022.13.4.981
Abstract: Problem: Rapid response teams (RRTs) are critical for effective responses to acute public health events. While validated training packages and guidance on rolling out training for RRTs are available, they lack country-specific adaptations. Documentation is limited on RRT programming experiences in various contexts. Context: In Papua New Guinea, there remain gaps in implementing standardized, rapid mobilization of multidisciplinary RRTs at the national, provincial and district levels to investigate public health alerts. Action: The human resources needed to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic forced a review of the RRT training programme and its delivery. The training model was contextualized and adapted for implementation using a staged approach, with the initiation training phase designed to ensure RRT readiness to deploy immediately to respond to COVID-19 and other public health events. Lessons learned: Selecting appropriate trainees and using a phased training approach, incorporating after-training reviews and between-phase support from the national programme team were found to be important for programme design in Papua New Guinea. Using participatory training methods based on principles of adult learning, in which trainees draw on their own experiences, was integral to building confidence among team members in conducting outbreak investigations. Discussion: The RRT training experience in Papua New Guinea has highlighted the importance of codeveloping and delivering a context-specific training programme to meet a country’s unique needs. A staged training approach that builds on knowledge and skills over time used together with ongoing follow-up and support in the provinces has been critical in operationalizing ready-to-respond RRTs.
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 31-05-2019
Publisher: American Society for Microbiology
Date: 15-08-2018
DOI: 10.1128/JVI.00316-18
Abstract: We describe the evolutionary origins and antigenic properties of influenza A viruses isolated from two separate Australian swine populations from 2012 to 2016, showing that these viruses are distinct from each other and from those isolated from swine globally. Whole-genome sequencing of virus isolates revealed a high genotypic ersity that had been generated exclusively through the introduction and establishment of human influenza viruses that circulated in past seasons. We detected six reassortants with gene segments derived from human H1N1/H1N1pdm09 and various human H3N2 viruses that circulated during various periods since 1968. We also found that these swine viruses were not related to swine viruses collected elsewhere, indicating independent circulation. The detection of unique lineages and genotypes in Australia suggests that isolated swine populations that are sufficiently large can sustain influenza virus for extensive periods we show direct evidence of a sustained transmission for at least 4 years between 2012 and 2016.
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date: 08-2021
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Date: 15-12-2022
DOI: 10.3389/FVETS.2022.1017452
Abstract: There are almost 9,500 full-time employees in Australia's thoroughbred horse breeding industry. During foaling, they can be exposed to bodily fluids and mucous membranes which may present risks for zoonotic disease. These risks can be mitigated through personal biosecurity strategies. The aim of this study was to identify which personal biosecurity strategies were more or less likely to be adopted by workers. Seventeen participants representing 14 thoroughbred breeding farms and three equine veterinary practices in Australia's largest thoroughbred breeding region trialed up to 16 stakeholder-nominated personal biosecurity strategies over the 2021 foaling season. The strategies encompassed personal protective equipment (PPE), zoonotic disease awareness, policies and protocols, supportive environments, and leadership. Strategy adoption was monitored through three repeated self-audit surveys designed around the Transtheoretical Model of change (TTM) and findings were reviewed in exit interviews. For all survey waves in aggregate, 13 strategies were practiced by at least 50.0% of participants. Participants were most likely to use a ready-made foaling box (98.0%), communicate the message that PPE usage is a personal responsibility (94.1%) and use ready-made PPE kits (88.2%). However, 31.4% had no intention of doing practice sessions and/or dummy runs for PPE use and 27.5% had no intention of using a buddy system on farm ractice to check use of PPE. Whilst these rates indicate workers' willingness to adopt and maintain personal biosecurity strategies, they also indicate capacity for more practices to be implemented more often. Overall, the findings highlight the need for personal biosecurity interventions to be sensitive to the demands of the annual thoroughbred breeding calendar, the size of the breeding operation and the availability of skilled staff.
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 27-03-2020
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 03-04-2020
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 10-04-2020
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Date: 21-05-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 18-11-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JGS.17567
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) spreads rapidly amongst residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The rapid transmission dynamics and high morbidity and mortality that occur in SNFs emphasize the need for early detection of cases. We hypothesized that residents of SNFs infected with SARS‐CoV‐2 would demonstrate an acute change in either temperature or oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ) prior to symptom onset. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted a retrospective analysis of both temperature and SpO 2 at two separate SNFs to assess the utility of these quantitative markers to identify SARS‐CoV‐2 infection prior to the development of symptoms. A retrospective analysis was conducted of 165 in iduals positive for SARS‐CoV‐2 who were residents of SNFs that experienced coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreaks during April–June 2020 in a metropolitan area of Minnesota. Age, sex, symptomology, temperature and SpO 2 values, date of symptom onset, and date of positive SARS‐CoV‐2 test were analyzed. Temperature and SpO 2 values for the period 14 days before and after the date of initial positive test were included. Descriptive analyses evaluated changes in temperature and SpO 2 , defined as either exceeding a set threshold or demonstrating an acute change between consecutive measurements. Two (1%) residents had a temperature value ≥100°F, and 30 (18%) had at least one value ≥99°F within 14 days before symptom development. One hundred and sixteen residents (70%) had at least one SpO 2 value ≤94%, while 131 (80%) had an acute decrease in SpO 2 of ≥3% between consecutive values in the 14 days prior to symptom onset. Our results suggest that acute change in SpO 2 might be useful in the identification of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection prior to the development of symptoms among residents living in SNFs. Facilities may consider adding SpO 2 to daily temperature and symptom screening checklists to improve early detection of residents of SNFs infected with SARS‐CoV‐2.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2022
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Date: 08-01-2021
DOI: 10.1101/2020.12.30.20248277
Abstract: Congregate settings and high-density workplaces have endured a disproportionate impact from COVID-19. In order to provide further understanding of the transmission patterns of SARS-CoV-2 in these settings, whole genome sequencing (WGS) was performed on s les obtained from 8 selected outbreaks in Minnesota from March – June, 2020. WGS and phylogenetic analysis was conducted on 319 s les, constituting 14.4% of the 2,222 total SARS-CoV-2-positive in iduals associated with these outbreaks. Among the sequenced specimens, three LTCFs and both correctional facilities had spread associated with a single genetic sequence. A fourth LTCF had outbreak cases associated with two distinct sequences. In contrast, cases associated with outbreaks in the two meat processing plants represented multiple SARS-CoV-2 sequences. These results suggest that a single introduction of SARS-CoV-2 into a facility can result in a widespread outbreak, and early identification and cohorting of cases, along with continued vigilance with infection prevention and control measures is imperative.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 25-10-2021
DOI: 10.1177/00333549211051394
Abstract: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vaping, product use–associated lung injury (EVALI) is a novel noncommunicable disease with an unknown cause. The objective of this analysis was to describe the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH’s) outbreak response to EVALI, including challenges, successes, and lessons learned. MDH began investigating EVALI cases in August 2019 and quickly coordinated an agencywide response. This response included activating the incident command system organizing multidisciplinary teams to perform the epidemiologic investigation laboratory testing of e-cigarette, or vaping, products (EVPs) and clinical specimens and collaborating with partners to gather information and develop recommendations. MDH faced numerous investigational challenges during the outbreak response of EVALI, including the need to gather information on unregulated and illicit substances and their use and collecting information from minors and critically ill people. MDH laboratorians faced methodologic challenges in characterizing EVPs. Despite these challenges, MDH epidemiologists successfully collaborated with the MDH public health laboratory, law enforcement, partners with clinical and toxicology expertise, and local and national public health partners. Lessons learned included ensuring the state public health agency has legal authority to conduct noncommunicable disease outbreak investigations and the necessity of cultivating and using internal and external partnerships, specifically with laboratories that can analyze clinical specimens and unknown substances. The lessons learned may be useful to public health agencies responding to similar public health emergencies. To improve preparedness for the next outbreak of EVALI or other noncommunicable diseases, we recommend building and maintaining partnerships with internal and external partners.
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date: 09-2021
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Date: 28-05-2020
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 30-10-2020
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 17-07-2020
Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA)
Date: 08-2020
Publisher: Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office
Date: 18-09-2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 30-11-2022
DOI: 10.1093/JTM/TAAC144
Abstract: In June 2021, when COVID-19 incidence in Australia was low, a COVID-19 (Delta variant) cluster occurred on an 81-minute domestic flight, with an aircrew member as the likely source. Outbreak investigation demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 may be transmitted during short-haul flights and that mask use protected against infection.
Location: United States of America
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