Anthrax

• Anthrax outbreak kills more than 50 animals, infects 12 people in Zambia

  Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria.

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  Sep 14
  
• 4 anthrax-infected Russians leave Siberian hospital without authorization

  A small outbreak of anthrax infected five people in the Tuva region of southern Siberia through contact with infected animals.

  World

  Jul 19, 2023
  
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• Agriculture ministry urges caution after 12 animals die from anthrax

  After the death of 12 animals in the RM of Piapot, Sask. due to anthrax, Saskatchewan agriculture is reminding producers to be on the lookout for anthrax in their animals.

  Consumer

  Aug 24, 2022
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• 59 dead bison spark Parks Canada to monitor anthrax outbreak in Wood Buffalo National Park

  Parks Canada says resource conservation staff are conducting daily flights surrounding Wood Buffalo National Park to monitor the extent of the anthrax outbreak.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2022
• White powder sent to 2 Edmonton mosques being investigated by hate crimes unit

  Packages containing white powder were opened by employees at two different Edmonton mosques this past week, prompting the EPS hate crime and violent extremism unit to investigate.

  Crime

  Apr 21, 2022
• Anthrax confirmed in Saskatchewan sheep

  Saskatchewan Agriculture says at least one animal in a flock of sheep in the rural municipality (RM) of South Qu'Appelle has died as a result of anthrax.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2021
• Ontario man charged after claiming to send letters with anthrax, coronavirus to government

  A St. Catharines man is facing multiple charges tied to perpetrating a terrorist hoax aimed at the federal and provincial governments.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2021
• Anthrax killed 7 animals in Saskatchewan. Here’s what you need to know about the disease

  The presence of anthrax, which occurs naturally, was confirmed through laboratory testing on the deceased livestock.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2019
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• Anthrax can live in soil for as long as 50 years before it kills grazing animals: experts

  Anthrax can lie dormant in soil for decades before it infects animals and kills them.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2019
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• Anthrax kills 7 animals in southeastern Saskatchewan

  Anthrax was confirmed by laboratory results as the cause of death in seven animals in southeastern Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2019