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A man died of pneumonia just days after Hong Kong police took his trousers as evidence but rejected replacement clothes from his family while he was in detention, the force’s watchdog has disclosed in a report.

The man had been arrested for possession of a dangerous drug after substances were found in a pocket of his trousers and was being held at a police station.

A station sergeant, who was the duty officer, and the case officer gave instructions to seize the trousers as evidence, according to an annual report submitted by the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) to the legislature this week.

The man’s daughter brought a jacket, a shirt and a pair of jeans to the station the following day.

A constable only accepted the jacket without seeking instructions from the station sergeant. He failed to explain why he did not also take the shirt and jeans, the report said.

The man, whose age was not disclosed, was later charged and taken to court, where his daughter noticed he was not wearing the jacket.

He was released on court bail but felt sick that day and was admitted to hospital, and died of pneumonia two days later, the report said.

His daughter filed a complaint against police, alleging their failure to pass the clothing to her father might have caused his death.

The IPCC said the allegation was classified as “substantiated” as the constable had neglected his duty to follow the stipulated procedures to seek advice from the case officer before deciding whether to accept the complainant’s extra clothing.

The watchdog classifies an allegation as substantiated when there is sufficient reliable evidence to support the complainant’s allegation.

Meanwhile, the station sergeant’s role in the case was also questioned.

The IPCC said the force’s internal Complaints Against Police Office (Capo) had registered an additional count of “substantiated other than reported” against him, meaning matters other than the original allegations were discovered.

The sergeant was said to have provided his own shorts to the arrested man after seizing his trousers without making any effort to provide equivalent clothing, which the watchdog regarded as inappropriate.

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He should have considered the necessary follow-up arrangements, such as providing equivalent replacement clothing, after taking the man’s trousers as an exhibit, it said.

The IPCC concluded the case demonstrated the need for specific guidelines following the seizure of an arrested person’s essential clothing.

It recommended the force devise guidelines and procedures to address the following issues: What officers should do when essential clothing was seized from an arrested person; who should be notified and who should be responsible for making the decision to seize clothes; and arrangements to provide suitable replacements.

The watchdog also urged police to consider additional measures to assist frontline officers when dealing with unexpected situations, such as when the arrested person had no friends or family members to provide clothes. Keeping spare clothing in stations was also advised.

The report said police had accepted its advice and agreed to review and make necessary amendments to the existing guidelines and procedures. 		Hong Kong police took man’s trousers as evidence while he was in detention. The man’s daughter brought a jacket, a shirt and a pair of jeans to the station the following day. But a constable only accepted the jacket without seeking instructions from the station sergeant. Law enforcement involvement 0.9587032
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A serious disease that can be deadly to dogs has been emerging across Vancouver Island. Sooke now has its first case as well. (file photo)

Dog owners in Greater Victoria are being warned of an outbreak of leptospirosis.

Sooke Veterinary Hospital sent out an email Thursday alerting pet owners to the first confirmed case in Sooke. Several dogs throughout Greater Victoria have contracted the disease in recent months.

“There have been a number of cases popping up in Victoria and Langford and one case in Sidney, but this is the first one in Sooke. But it’s been spreading for about the last 12 months and something that dog owners should talk to their vet about,” said Dr. Deborah Lambert.

READ MORE: Learn about the disease

Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be life-threatening. It spreads through the urine of infected animals and can be transmitted to humans, putting people at risk for kidney damage and liver failure. The bacteria largely survives in stagnant water which has been contaminated with an infected animal’s urine.

Once exposed, an animal (often dogs) becomes ill with symptoms that include vomiting, dehydration, fever, bleeding disorders, a lack of appetite, or diarrhea.

In other cases, more subtle signs can include inflammation almost anywhere in the body (nose, eye, lungs) and liver damage.

In some cases, the dog may die.

“The dog in Sooke is currently fighting for her life,” Lambert said.

“I just think that dog owners should be aware that the disease is out there now, and that there is a vaccine that can protect your pet from contracting what is a very serious illness.”

A vaccination is available for dogs to protect against four types of the bacteria, the ones most likely to cause disease, and is administered by an initial shot followed by a booster at four weeks, then annual boosters.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter 		Sooke Veterinary Hospital sent out an email Thursday alerting pet owners to the first confirmed case in Sooke. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be life-threatening. It spreads through the urine of infected animals and can be transmitted to humans. New evidence of human-to-human transmission 0.9372825
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WATERLOO REGION — Waterloo Region has its first lab-confirmed flu case this season, public health reported Monday.

The peak time for the influenza virus is November through April each year.

Symptoms usually start one to four days after being exposed to the virus. Most people recover in seven to 10 days, but individuals in high-risk groups — older adults, children under five, pregnant women, and people with underlying health conditions — can experience more severe complications.

Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, runny nose, sore throat, headache, muscle ache, and extreme weakness and tiredness.

The flu shot is now available for free to anyone in Ontario who is six months or older. The shots are available from health-care providers, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, public health clinics and community clinics. 		Waterloo Region has its first lab-confirmed flu case this season. Peak time for the influenza virus is November through April each year. Most people recover in seven to 10 days, but high-risk groups can experience more severe complications. New location for the disease 0.9356613
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EAST TENNESSEE (WJHL) - State health officials say one person in East Tennessee has died in what they’re calling an outbreak of Hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection spread person to person. Over the last year, 450 cases have been confirmed statewide.

While Hepatitis A is a very serious infection, it’s fairly easy to prevent. Health officials also said it’s going through already vulnerable groups.

“What makes this a little different in relation to that is this is a pretty vulnerable population. They often are sick or not at the best health condition to start with so more of them are ending up in the hospital and more of them are dying .. of Hepatitis,” said Knox County Health Department official Dena Mashburn.

The Tennessee Department of Health said the highest concentration of Hepatitis A is in the counties surrounding Nashville. 		Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection spread person to person. Over the last year, 450 cases have been confirmed statewide. Health officials say it’s going through already vulnerable groups. New evidence of human-to-human transmission 0.9313583
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A Will County resident is the first confirmed death this year from the West Nile virus.

ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Health announced Friday the first death in the state related to West Nile virus, according to a news release. The Will County resident became ill in late August, officials said.

“Although we are already into fall, we are expecting a warm weekend and West Nile virus remains a risk until the first hard frost,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “It’s important for everyone to continue taking precautions such as using insect repellent, wearing long sleeve shirts and pants, and staying indoors between dusk and dawn.”

Forty human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year in Illinois, according to IDPH. Last year there were 42 reported human cases and four deaths, according to IDPH.

West Nile virus is contracted through mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches, according to IDPH.

IDPH is reminding residents to practice the three Rs: reduce, repel, and report.

REDUCE — make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.

REPEL — when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a light-colored, long-sleeved shirt, and apply an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

REPORT — report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito larvae. 		Will County resident is the first confirmed death this year from the West Nile virus. Last year there were 42 reported human cases and four deaths. Symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. New evidence of human-to-human transmission 0.9132993
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Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra, who is the prime accused in the deaths of four farmers and a journalist in Lakhimpur Kheri, was on Sunday admitted to district hospital after he was tested positive for dengue. A police force has been deployed at the hospital to ensure security.

Lakhimpur jail authorities shifted Ashish Mishra to a hospital on the recommendation of doctors, who examined him after obtaining the second report of blood test which also confirmed dengue.

The district hospital has again sent his blood sample for test and the report is awaited.

“We have sent the blood sample of Ashish for a third test and the report is awaited. On the basis of the report, experts would decide the next course of action,” Shailesh Bhatnagar, chief medical officer, Lakhimpur Kheri, said. On Friday, a local court in Lakhimpur Kheri sent Ashish and three others to two days’ police custody. The three other accused are Ashish’s friend Ankit Das, his driver Shekhar Bharti and private gunner Lateef. Ankit is the nephew of Congress leader and former Union minister Akhilesh Das.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, sent Ashish to jail on Saturday evening, a day before his two-day police custody concludes. Sources said the SIT shifted him to jail soon after receiving a medical report which stated that he was suffering from dengue.

“Ashish was suffering from fever for the last three days. His blood sample was collected yesterday for a test. After receiving Ashish’s report, the SIT sent him back to jail before scheduled time,” Ashish’s lawyer Awadesh Kumar Singh said.

On Saturday evening, Ashish reached jail carrying his medical report. The jail’s doctor examined Ashish and kept him under his observation. “On the recommendation of doctors, Ashish was sent to the district hospital for treatment. The second blood test report also stated that he was suffering from dengue. A police team is deployed at the hospital for his security,” KK Singh, superintendent, Lakhimpur Kheri district jail, said. 		Ashish Mishra is prime accused in the deaths of four farmers and a journalist in Lakhimpur Kheri. He was on Sunday admitted to district hospital after he was tested positive for dengue. A police force has been deployed at the hospital. Law enforcement involvement 0.8999178
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Terrorists attacked police team during polio security duty in the far-off Rori village in the most sensitive Kulachi tehsil in the district on Thursday.

However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported in the attack, police said.

They said that a team of police was escorting the polio vaccinators in the remote Rori village when came under attack by the terrorists.

They said that the terrorists equipped with automatic weapons opened indiscriminate fire on the cops but luckily they escaped unhurt.

The terrorists fled the scene after the attack.

Soon after the incident, a heavy contingent of police rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area and started a search operation to arrest the perpetrators. The attack has caused panic in the area.

Several policemen have been martyred in similar attacks in Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda, Mardan, Swabi, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Nowshera districts since August last.

It may be mentioned that attacks by terrorists on polio teams have increased in the recent past and a number of policemen have lost their lives while performing security duty in the district.

Recently, a police head-constable was killed and a Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel was seriously injured in an attack by terrorists on a polio team in Tank district bordering Dera Ismail Khan. Attacks have put police and other security agencies under tremendous pressure. 		Terrorists attacked police team during polio security duty in the far-off Rori village in the most sensitive Kulachi tehsil in the district. No loss of life or damage to property was reported in the attack, police said. Law enforcement involvement 0.8825284
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A variant Hendra virus strain has been confirmed in a 7-year-old unvaccinated Clydesdale from West Wallsend, near Newcastle.

The detection of the virus was confirmed through testing at NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute laboratory and at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.

DPI has routinely tested all Hendra submissions over the past 6 months for the variant Hendra strain following a retrospective detection by researchers in a Queensland horse.

A private vet attended the affected horse in response to a report that the animal was showing neurological signs, collected samples for testing and notified DPI. The affected horse was euthanised.

No other horses on the property are showing any signs of ill health.

A District Veterinarian from Hunter Local Land Services has issued an Individual Biosecurity Direction to control the movement of animals and people on and off the property for 21 days.

Public health officers from Hunter region are undertaking risk assessments of any people who have had contact with the infected horse.

Most Hendra cases in NSW have been on the north coast, with a case at Scone in 2019 being the most southern case. Vaccination of horses is the most effective way to help manage Hendra virus disease.

There have been 24 horse deaths in NSW as a result of Hendra virus on 23 properties since the first case in 2006. There have been no human deaths from Hendra virus in NSW.

Hendra virus infection is notifiable in NSW under the NSW Biosecurity Act.

Signs of infection are non-specific in the early stages and anyone who is concerned about possible Hendra infection should isolate the horse and seek veterinary advice.

If a private vet is unavailable and the illness is progressing rapidly, call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

/Public Release. This material comes from the originating organization/author(s)and may be of a point-in-time nature, edited for clarity, style and length. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s).View in full here. 		A variant Hendra virus strain has been confirmed in a 7-year-old unvaccinated Clydesdale from West Wallsend, near Newcastle. A private vet attended the affected horse in response to a report that the animal was showing neurological signs, collected samples for testing and notified DPI. The affected horse was euthanised. New strain/variant identified 0.8818541
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By Daniel Essiet

The Lagos State Government has alerted livestock owners to be alert to any signs of charcoal anthrax disease in their livestock.

Charcoal anthrax is an infectious disease of livestock that can cause sudden death.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, gave the warning yesterday in Lagos when he met with members of the Sheep and Goats Farmers Association to sensitize them on the reported outbreak of Charcoal Anthrax in sheep and cattle in the Republic of Niger .

He urged them to report any unexplained sudden deaths of livestock to the ministry.

According to him, such reports would help the State Government carry out quick and appropriate investigation with a view to instituting all necessary control measures.

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The Commissioner also called on private veterinarians to assist with investigation and prevention activities.

He said the disease occurs directly or indirectly through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products hence, the need to take precautionary measures.

Lawal, therefore, urged livestock farmers to take necessary precautions to prevent the incursion of the disease into the country, adding that the State Government has already constituted Rapid Response Teams that would react and respond to any case of an outbreak. 		The Lagos State Government has alerted livestock owners to be alert to any signs of charcoal anthrax disease in their livestock. Charcoal anthrax is an infectious disease of livestock that can cause sudden death. Law enforcement involvement 0.8737023
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UTICA — Ming Yue, a red panda at the Utica Zoo who died unexpectedly Oct. 11, was killed by aspiration pneumonia after inhaling saliva, stomach contents or a foreign particle, the zoo announced Thursday.

A laboratory at Cornell University completed a necropsy on the animal and recently shared the results with the zoo, which had built much of its story around Ming Yue and another rare red pandas that had become among the most popular animals in the park.

Zoo officials say it is unknown how the panda developed the lung infection. “Acute conditions are severe and sudden in onset. It is unknown how this occurred with Ming Yue; it can result from being startled while eating or drinking, breathing in dust or particles, or even having food or water ‘go down the wrong tube,’” officials wrote in a statement announcing the cause of death.

The animals at the zoo receive daily care and the zoo’s staff work with a local veterinarian.

“Ming was exhibiting typical behaviors, eating properly, and even interacting with staff normally the two days prior to her sudden death,” the zoo said. “Reviewing our observations and daily records, no atypical signs of illness or distress were evident.”

The necropsy also found the panda had an “underlying cardiac issue” that could have complicated the infection, the announcement said.

Ming Yue and her mate, Muse, were popular attractions, and were feted in September as part of Red Panda Day, which drew over 500 visitors to the zoo.

Ming Yue was born in 2013 at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn and came to the Utica Zoo the following year. Muse, who arrived at the zoo in 2012, will remain on exhibit, and zoo officials are now working to find a successor to his departed companion. 		Ming Yue, a red panda at the Utica Zoo, died unexpectedly Oct. 11. She died from aspiration pneumonia after inhaling saliva, stomach contents or a foreign particle. Officials say it is unknown how the panda developed the lung infection. Unknown diseases/syndromes 0.8172933