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Great Britain: Invasive Mosquito Species Detected in East London

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking enhanced surveillance and trapping activities following the detection of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae at residential properties in east London. The initial finding was reported through UKHSA’s Mosquito Watch surveillance scheme and is the first time that Aedes aegypti has been identified breeding in the UK. It is the fourth time this species has been detected in the UK in recent years. Control measures […]

United States: Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July. “I thank President Trump for his approval of this Major Disaster Declaration,” said Governor Abbott. “Federal public assistance is now […]

United States: Department of War Launches Secure Space Network to Break Down Barriers to Classified Defense Work

The Department of War today announced the Secure Space Network, a new effort to expand access to classified work by designing, producing, and deploying approximately 50 mobile Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and related information systems across the United States. This effort will enable more defense suppliers to participate in classified development, collaboration, and production […]