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North Dakota reports 1 new measles case and an exposure location at the Band Day Parade in Williston
05/15/2025
North Dakota, Williams County
Recommendation: Organizations in Williams County, North Dakota, should inform employees about the measles exposure locations and provide flexible work schedules to support employees making vaccine appointments for themselves or family members. Measles is highly contagious and can quickly spread among unvaccinated individuals in a work environment.
Situation: North Dakota reported 1 new measles case in Williams County. There are 12 measles in the state so far, 10 in Williams County and 2 in Cass County. Exposure locations include the Band Day Parade (5/10) and Tractor Supply (5/12) in Williston. Exposed individuals should monitor for measles symptoms (7-21 days from exposure). [Confidence: Very High]
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Cholera cases in Africa so far this year exceed totals from the past 2 years
05/15/2025
South SudanSudanDemocratic Republic of the CongoAngola
Recommendation: Organizations in cholera-endemic countries should ensure employees have access to potable water and encourage them to seek treatment if they develop symptoms.
Situation: Africa CDC officials reported 110,089 cholera cases and 2,307 deaths across the continent so far this year. In the first 4 months of 2025, Africa surpassed the annual case and death totals for 2023 (108,774 cases, 1,980 deaths) and 2024 (93,376 cases, 1,562 deaths). 83% of cases this year were driven by outbreaks in 4 countries: South Sudan, DRC, Angola, and Sudan. Outbreaks are exacerbated by displacement from conflict and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, such as the recent flooding in South Kivu, DRC. [Confidence: Very High]
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Saskatchewan, Canada, confirms anthrax in dead cattle
05/15/2025
Canada, Saskatchewan
Recommendation: Saskatchewan, Canada, reports sporadic anthrax cases and outbreaks in animals, with the last outbreak reported in 2022 in bison. Anthrax cases tend to garner media attention, but cases in a more rural, agricultural region do not pose a threat to organizations.
Situation: Saskatchewan Agriculture confirmed anthrax as the cause of death in cattle on 5/13 in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Paynton No. 470. Officials urged producers to stay vigilant for signs of anthrax in animals, ensure annual animal vaccinations, and exercise caution when handling deceased or possibly infected animals. No human cases have been identified. [Confidence: Very High]
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Australia reports its highest number of measles cases in the past 6 years
05/14/2025
Australia
Recommendation: Organizations in Australia should provide flexible work schedules to support employees making vaccine appointments for themselves or family members. Measles is highly contagious and can quickly spread among unvaccinated individuals in a work environment.
Situation: Australia reported 72 measles cases so far this year, reaching a 6-year high following 284 cases reported in all of 2019. Most cases were detected in Victoria (27), New South Wales (21), and Western Australia (18), with some states confirming locally acquired transmission. Sporadic cases were detected in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and South Australia as well. [Confidence: Very High]
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Mexico surpasses 1,000 measles cases, with most cases in Chihuahua
05/14/2025
Mexico
Recommendation: Organizations in Mexico should provide flexible work schedules to support employees making vaccine appointments for themselves or family members. Measles is highly contagious and can quickly spread among unvaccinated individuals in a work environment.
Situation: Mexico reported 1,003 measles cases so far in 2025, with most cases in Chihuahua (954 cases, 1 death). Of these cases, 94% were unvaccinated. In response, health officials intensified vaccination efforts and called for enhanced training of healthcare workers to better identify measles, improve surveillance, and ensure early reporting of probable cases. See PHC alerts on 5/2, 4/18, 4/14, 4/9, and 4/4 for earlier info. [Confidence: Very High]
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