RSOE EDIS: USA - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.01.30

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2010-01-30 05:56:19 - Epidemic Hazard - USA EDIS CODE: EH-20100130-24738-USA Date & Time: 2010-01-30 05:56:19 [UTC] Area: USA, State of Texas, Federal prison, Big Spring Number of Infected person(s): 25 Damage level: Moderate (Level 2) Not confirmed information! Description: Officials are trying to find the cause of a pneumonia outbreak at the federal prison in Big Spring. By Friday, 25 cases of an unknown type of pneumonia had been identified from an inmate population of 1,707. Initially, two inmates were diagnosed in November, according to a statement from the prison. The institution is under normal operations, and visitation has not been affected. Those who are diagnosed with pneumonia are being housed separately for 48 hours and responding well to antibiotics, according to the statement. The prison is working with health officials "for further evaluation to assist in identifying the exact cause of the pneumonia." The name of Hazard: Pneumonia outbreak Species: Human Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-01-30 05:56:19 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu