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New Zealand: Recent volcano activity leads to warnings of eruption

As reported by bernama.com, “New Zealand scientists say they are concerned about growing volcanic unrest at an active volcano off the country’s North Island, Xinhua news agency reported.” Read Article

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Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Dengue Warning

For the dengue epidemic in neighboring countries, Argentina prevention extreme Sanjuan8.com reported that the Ministry of Health warned tourists who plan to travel to countries Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia take extra preventive measures against the disease so far this year and caused 317 deaths. The Ministry of Health warned tourists planning to travel to neighboring […]

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Bahamas: Large oil spill into Atlantic poses environmental threat

According to thebahamasweekly.com, “The discharge fell into the water between the tanker and the barge. It was reported that approximately 210 gallons of diesel oil was discharged into the water.” Read Article

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Africa: Anthrax outbreak kills two, 3,000 at risk of infection

According to newera.com, “Two people have already died of the disease and 3 000 are said to be at risk of anthrax infection. The regional health directorate has sent officials out in the field to trace people who may have consumed the meat of cattle believed to have died of anthrax.” Read Article

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Peru: Yellow Fever alert Huanta Province

Huanta province in Vraem inforegion.pe reported that —- Huanta province in Vraem, by the Department of Epidemiology, Emergency and Disaster Ayacucho Regional Health Authority (DIRESA), this Epidemiological Alert declared institution throughout the region. The alleged victim of the disease was a 16-year-old, who went to the health center Llochegua presenting some of the symptoms of […]

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UK: Code red alert warns Wales of incoming blizzards

As reported by independent.co, “The Met Office has issued a rare red “take action” alert for tomorrow. It covers south-east Wales but snow and strong winds are expected to bring widespread disruption across much of the UK.” Read Article

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Wave of Violence returns to Mexico City

Elpais.com reported that Mexico City, considered one of the safest places in the country in recent years, has suffered this weekend a wave of unprecedented violence. Since last Friday to Monday, 23 people were killed in separate incidents in various delegations of the Federal District. That figure, coupled with the deaths of 16 other people […]

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Indonesia: heavy flash floods leave thousands displaced

As reported by wort.lu, “Severe flooding following torrential rain has driven almost 10,000 people from their homes in the Indonesian capital, an official said Wednesday, with two people killed so far in the seasonal chaos.” Read Article

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Measles warning raised as the number of cases grow in Florida

As reported by clickorlando.com, “Orange County Health Officials are warning about a measles epidemic that they say is putting everyone in Central Florida at risk.” Read Article

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Hawaii: shark attacks surfer at Kiholo Bay

According to hawaiinewsnow.com, “A 43-year-old local male was taken to the hospital after a 15 foot tiger shark attacked him at Kiholo Bay, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.” Read Article

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