Notes from the Field: Detection of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 in Wastewater - Five European Countries, September-December 2024

Published on March 6, 2025

This report describes vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 detected in wastewater samples in 16 cities in five European countries.

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Avian Influenza A(H5) Subtype in Wastewater - Oregon, September 15, 2021-July 11, 2024

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This report describes an analysis of Oregon wastewater surveillance data that detected avian influenza A(H5) in communities with no concurrent outbreaks from dairy facilities or dairy farms.

GOARN Releases National Outbreak Response Handbook in French and Arabic

March 13, 2025
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has announced the release of its widely used National Outbreak Response Handbook in French and Arabic, significantly expanding its accessibility to public health professionals worldwide.This crucial resource, developed through the insights gained from over 3,500 deployments across 130 countries, offers practical guidance on strengthening globa