This digest highlights the latest events and signals submitted to the BEACON platform—a global system for tracking and analyzing emerging biological threats. Stay informed with real-time updates from around the world, curated to help you monitor developments affecting human, animal, and environmental health.

Measles, Japan

Tue May 12th 2026      4 reports (1 new)

- Measles resurgence in Japan approaches a decade-high (436 cases as of 30 Apr 2026); approximately 74% autochthonous

Avian influenza, China

Tue May 12th 2026      8 reports (1 new)

- Fatal human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Chongqing Municipality, China, associated with poultry exposure

Foodborne illness, Tunisia

Tue May 12th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Request for information (RFI): Foodborne illness event linked to a restaurant in Nabeul, Tunisia, with more than 100 cases. RFI on diagnostic test results

Hepatitis A, Canada

Tue May 12th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, Canada with 601 cases, 133 hospitalizations, and three deaths since April 2025

Hantavirus, international waters

Tue May 12th 2026      11 reports (1 new)

- Update on the Andes virus (hantavirus) outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship: 11 confirmed and probable cases reported across multiple countries following repatriation; international contact tracing and quarantine measures continue amid ongoing monitoring of dispersed passengers and crew

Viral meningitis, Sri Lanka

Tue May 12th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Request for information (RFI): Suspected enterovirus meningitis cluster among school-aged children in Sri Lanka, with 45–50 cases. RFI on actual case numbers, laboratory confirmation, clinical management, and epidemiological investigation findings