Disease

Zika virus infection – Chile

On 26 March 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Chile notified PAHO/WHO of a confirmed case of sexual transmission of Zika virus; this is the first case acquired in continental Chilean territory where there is no presence of aedes [vector] mosquitoes.

Two Outbreaks of Newcastle Disease Reported in Romania

Two outbreaks of Newcastle disease have been reported on broiler farms in Prahova province in Romania.

In the first outbreak, there were 13,000 cases and over 4000 deaths of birds. Notes on the Romanian report to the World Organisation for Animal Health said that the birds had been vaccinated, but that the vaccination procedures had probably not been properly followed.

In the second outbreak, the source of the outbreak was listed as 'unknown'. Over 1000 birds died out of 3100 cases.