Publications by authors named "Audrey Kunkes"
The first three SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic lineages classified as variants of concern (VOCs) in the United States (U.S.) from December 15, 2020 to February 28, 2021, Alpha (B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring August-October, 2018, an outbreak of severe respiratory illness was reported among poultry slaughter plant workers in Virginia and Georgia, USA. A multiorganizational team investigated the cause and extent of illness, determined that the illness was psittacosis, and evaluated and recommended controls for health hazards in the workplace to prevent additional cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEbola active monitoring system for travelers returning from West Africa—Georgia, 2014-2015.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
April 2015
Article Synopsis
- The Ebola outbreak in West Africa saw around 25,000 cases, far exceeding previous outbreaks, prompting the CDC to recommend enhanced screening for travelers from affected areas.
- The Georgia Department of Public Health created an Ebola Active Monitoring System (EAMS) in just 6 days to monitor "low risk" travelers by requiring them to report their health status daily.
- By March 2015, EAMS allowed two epidemiologists to effectively manage the monitoring of approximately 100 travelers daily, highlighting the potential for similar systems in other regions.