Topic: Public Health Notice: Outbreak Warning

FioHelston

Date: 2011-07-31 12:30 EST
Outbreak Warning: RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF)

Situation Information: RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF) is an uncommon but highly contagious hemorrhagic fever indigenous to RhyDin, and is most typically contracted by those visiting remote mountain woodlands of the continent.

Benghu virus (R-BENV) transmission occurs in both rural and urban areas; however, infections are most often reported as sourced from rural settings, usually when contact has occurred with infected game animals.

A recent outbreak of RhyDin Benghu Fever was reported within the city limits on Friday. Four confirmed fatalities have been recorded.

Symptoms: Symptoms of RBF typically manifest within three to seven days from exposure and include: - Fever - Severe headaches - Joint and muscle pain - Nausea or vomiting - Bleeding around the eyes, nose and gums - Subcutaneous bleeding, rashes and blistering of the skin

If left untreated, RBF results in death in >95% of reported cases.

Treatment: Preventative treatment is the most effective, consisting of a prophylactic vaccination. Those who contract RBF may be given medicines to reduce fever and pain, and may require rehydration due to extreme fluid loss. However, there is no proven cure for RBF once contracted, and the disease must run its course. Because of the extreme risk of transmission by individuals, particularly airborn transmission, quarantine isolation is recommended.

Those who have come into contact with infected individuals, who have cleaned or consumed local game within the last fifteen days or others whose immune systems may be compromised by age or other illness are encouraged to contact their health care provider immediately.

Local clinics and hospitals have been informed of the situation and vaccination clinics have been staffed and provided with an initial supply of the vaccine. Additional supplies of the vaccine have been ordered and are expected to arrive via Stars End within the week.

Aleyna

Date: 2011-07-31 12:58 EST
A statement issued by the Chief Resident of the Shambles Clinic, Henry Davenport, has been released to the public:

"As of 31st July, 2011, the Shambles Clinic has opened an isolation ward located in the sub-basement of the clinic building. Any and all in the surrounding area who suspect they may have contracted Rhy'Din Benghu Fever, or are displaying any of the listed symptoms, are encouraged to come to the Clinic for diagnosis and treatment where possible.

All staff currently on site will remain on site until this outbreak has been contained, working alternate shifts to one another, to avoid accidental spreading of the disease in question.

A vaccine clinic is being set up on the premises of Rose House Orphanage. This will be open from 9 am to 5pm, 7 days a week. The children and staff of the Orphanage have been relocated for the time being, to avoid exposure to RBF. If you fall within the target population for receiving the vaccine and live in the Shambles and surrounding area, you are encouraged to come to Rose House for a check up and to have the vaccine administered.

The situation is currently under control. There is no need to panic."

Edward Batten

Date: 2011-07-31 15:12 EST
A statement issued from the Public Relations department of Batten Industries:

"As of 31 July 2011, Batten Industries will be donating sufficient monies to provide for the opening of RBF vaccination clinics around the Rhy'din area, as well as to the Shambles Clinic, to alleviate the price of vaccination shots to the general public, so that anyone who needs the vaccine may have it available without cost in a convenient location.

Any and all that wish to receive the vaccine may come to one of these open clinics, which will be centrally located within each district.

Additional assistance, in the form of isolation wards, quarantined transportation, and other medical and material aid, will be provided without cost by Batten Industries to any clinics willing to participate in this relief effort to prevent the spread of this disease."

Zahra Khoury

Date: 2011-08-02 18:31 EST
RHL Cares!, the charitable activities outreach of the RhyDin Hocky League, is sponsoring a vaccination clinic event August 5-7 at the Stars End Amphitheater.

((Click HERE for more details and for information on entering the drawing for door prizes))

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Bridget Valenti

Date: 2011-08-04 22:02 EST
In a philanthropic campaign designed by The Valenti Agency in conjunction with Fiora Shantalaine, owner of the Plaza de Troyes and publisher of the Limited Edition: Plaza de Troyes Calendar, all copies of the aforementioned calendar have been amended to include the following charitable announcement:

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Similar signs have also added to the product displays, where applicable.

Ebon Ilnaren

Date: 2011-08-05 00:01 EST
With supplies generously donated by Batten Industries, Stardreamer Manor has been partially converted into a vaccination clinic and quarantine center servicing the nearby rural areas outside of Rhydin City proper. Tutors and other staff of the manor school have volunteered their time and assistance to medical personnel servicing the area.

Ander Northlander

Date: 2011-08-05 01:20 EST
A scroll simple was on the governor's desk that was not there the night before. Its ivory parchment tied with a braid of blue, ember, and iridescent silver silk cords. When opened and unrolled the following message was revealed.

By way of the ConColor Pride the peoples of NuTerra wish to offer aide to the people of RhyDin. For each medical facility a team of AmTamir medical personal specializing in urban animal to humanoid illness? Crystain and Dracian researchers to help with finding a cure for the affliction. Also fresh fruits and vegetables and unaffected cooked meats of varicose kinds for each location as needed, and finally healing crystals that can ease the pain and suffering of those affected.

The High Council of NuTerra

Across the bottom were three seals imprinted into the parchment one a royal blue profile of a dragon another a golden ember oval and the third a shimmering silver crystal.

Koyliak

Date: 2011-08-05 12:53 EST
With monetary assistance from the Benson Boulevard Initiative, the RhyDin Welcome Center has set up an emergency triage at 267 Laeson Road for those seeking medical attention due to possible infection with RBF. A free vaccination window will be open at the RhyDin Welcome Center as vaccine becomes available. Information about how to prevent and treat RBF infection can also be found at the RhyDin Welcome Center.

Race Bannen

Date: 2011-08-05 15:06 EST
"Gotta maintain our community responsibility..." was the mogul's only comment as he handed out assigments to his contracted druid's. "I want five of you to go to every clinic and the Welcome Center. You're to supply them with fresh, pure, water and help keep the patient's strong. I have a feeling they're going to need a miracle, so lets see about helping them get the equation.."

Race'd pooled what resources he could spare and looked out over the confrence room at the 200 men and women gathered. "You know what to do ladies and gentlemen. Don't let me down."

Duty rosters in hand, the gathered force left CCL headquarters and spread out through the city to lend aid wherever accepted.

Emlyn

Date: 2011-08-05 18:05 EST
Furiously posting these fliers on every wall, door, and telephone pole in Rhydin was Emlyn. In those heels, she frantically pasted and stapled fliers of every possible color. White, yellow, green, and blue printed pieces of paper were posted all about the Rhydinian City Limits dictating the following information:

The Healing Clinic We're here to help you heal

Conveniently located adjacent to the Marketplace

Today's immediate, full-service, and cost-effective treatment facility located in Rhydin where you can be treated for all your healthcare needs. We offer high priority urgent medical attention, from a sore throat to the most serious issues that threaten your health and quality of life. Chief of Medicine, Dr. Terry Waldroux and Chief of Healing Dr. Emlyn Osiris along with our experienced staff of professional Medical Personnel and the most experienced Mage Healers that specialize in today's top health and healing technologies to offer you and your family the care you need when you need it.

At Urgent Medical Center it is easy to take care of your health, now and for the long-term.

To meet the demands for the recent outbreak of the Rhydin Benghu Fever (RBF), The Healing Clinic is offering affordable vaccinations with minimal wait time and speedy administering. Pricing for the vaccinations varies according to your Insurance Coverage.

We understand the importance of prevention in these times of medical uncertainty, and have received a tremendous supply of these vaccinations to protect you and your loved ones!

Come in and see us Today for any and all Healthcare Needs!

Victor Kazon

Date: 2011-08-06 14:04 EST
"Victor. This could have an impact on our clientele. I know the laws and I know it's sketchy at best to offer our nanomachines to just anyone, but I've programed a 30-day subroutine into this batch that will make them deactivate and secrete once the disease is cured. I've even added countermeasures to reverse engineering. This is serious. We have to help." Ellesch pitched his case well, and held up one of five hundred vials of nanites designed to eliminate the RBF infection.

"I can produce two thousand more in three days time, but we have to act fast. If one of our large scale customers comes down with this shit, what will you do' Just write off the loss?"

Victor nodded and sighed. "This is yet another act of treason, Leo. I hope you're aware of that."

"Treason against what? We're not in Straphia anymore, Victor. We may be Seraphs, and I won't start just coughing up military secrets, but I'm damn sure not going to stand here and watch people die. You knew this when you brought me in."

"I did. I do. Get to work. Produce the next batch. I'll start up distribution in the morning. And..." Victor smirked. "F**k you, Leo. You have always been my conscience when science and study prevailed over morals and lives."

"Again, isn't this why I'm here?"

"It is." Victor punched in the master code and left Ellesch at the controls. "So do your f**king job and cure this stupid disease. I'll be back when the next batch is ready, and I'll do the distribution myself. You fly like shit. I don't."

"It will be ready at 0900 hours. 2500 injections. These will be able to cure those even with advanced symptoms and I would advise you start with the worst first. We don't know how much time they truly have before they just drop the f**k dead."

"Understood. Call me." Victor's shadow step carried him out of the facility, and his wings took over atop the roof, bringing him back home.

Ander Northlander

Date: 2011-08-08 23:09 EST
All across RhyDin and the surrounding area, with in an hour, this scene was repeated in every hospital, clinic, and any other place the afflicted were being cared for.

A portal opened and through it walked, first three AmTamir women, all three were dressed the same wide flair highly pleated style pants of mahogany draped over were they gathered at the ankles of high leather moccasin boots. Light green long flared sleeves draped over where they gathered at the wrist, over this, vest with patterns of multi shade of green leaves, a braid of honey amber hair reached the middle of their backs.

Two carried pouches crammed to nearly over flowing with scrolls tied with varicose colored cords the thirds pouch held bunches of fresh and dried herbs. Behind them floated a cart of medical instruments and crystal jars of more dried herbs.

Following the cart came three males a Dracian male his dark shoulder length hair pulled back and held in place by a hair ring and two Crystain males with short cut hair of silver white, all wore strait legged black pants over black leather boots, and knee length outer robes the Dracian of royal blue and the Crystain of iridescent white, following the three another floating cart carrying instruments for their research along with a large group of scrolls tie with the same assortment of ribbons in the same assortment of colors as the women's.

(All of their clothing weather cloth or leather had a crystal shimmer to it.)

Seeking out the person who appeared to be in charge one of the women introduced themselves, "Greetings, the doctoress" (using the local term instead of the native Asah) and research teams from NuTerra have arrived, how and where can we be of service to you.?

Issy

Date: 2011-08-09 12:53 EST
After this month's GAC meeting, large flyers around the city were immediately and carefully placed in well-viewed areas:

With thanks to generous contributions from Edward Batten, CEO of Batten Industries, the Temple of Scathach Springs and the adjoining Temple, itself, have been designated as a hospice for those suffering from RhyDin Benghu Fever (RBF).

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Those ailing from the disease are welcome to partake in the soothing surroundings of the Temple and the calming benefits of the spring. The Sisters of Scathach and volunteers at the temple are prepared to enhance comfort and promote the quality of life for individuals when cure is no longer possible. The Temple of Scathach recognizes that a peaceful and comfortable death is an essential goal of health care. Death is an integral part of the life cycle and the care received from the Sisters of Scathach focuses on pain relief and compassion as the appropriate goal nears for the terminally ill. http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID20090/images/turkish_baths_350.jpg

The Temple of Scathach Springs and The Temple of Scathach are located in the Temple District in the Southwestern section of the city along the river. All races welcome. All Scathachians and volunteers have been vaccinated. http://images.cryhavok.org/d/10945-2/Healer+by+Jason+Engle.jpg

Lucius DeAuster

Date: 2011-08-09 18:08 EST
Things had been busy the last few days and Lucius was finding himself short on sleep, and thus irritable. This in turn led the staff at the embassy to hurry along their preparations at the guest villa. The actual conversions were minimal, with more work required in the meetings with representatives of the city and the various trading guilds with which he did business. Security would be a joint effort, with the RhyDin Watch stationing guards within the villa itself to protect the vaccines, doctors and those staying for treatment, and his own house guard patrolling the perimeter and augmented by the arrival of Sir Herzog and his skeletal warriors, the aptly-named Fist of DeAuster. For what did the undead have to fear from such a virus?

In an even shorter amount of time that Lucius had predicted, all was made ready, and soon flyers began going up in the northwestern residential areas and near parts of the Market district:

In cooperative effort, The Embassy of Gharnholme, The Sisterhood of Scathach and local governments are opening a free screening/vaccination center and hospice for the North Shore residents of RhyDin City, located one league northwest of the Scathachian Sanctuary. Doctors will be on call twenty-four hours a day for the duration of the outbreak of RhyDin Benghu Fever, and facilities and counseling from local temples and the Scathachian Sisterhood are available for those who are ill and their families.

At the bottom of the flyer was directions to the Scathachian Compound the the guest villa, and the seals of the Country of Gharnholme and the Scathachian Temple.

A shorter note was delivered to the Town Hall and Trading Guilds later that afternoon:

Due to the outbreak of RhyDin Benghu Fever, all persons wishing to travel to Carowyn via the Gharnholme portals will first be screened. Any showing signs of infection will be denied passage until such time as cleared by a doctor or priest to prevent the spread of the infection to the realm of Carowyn.

Eregor

Date: 2011-08-09 21:11 EST
While others, many others, have been handling vaccinations and tending to those already suffering from RBF, there have also been some efforts at researching the disease itself. To date, a true cure has proven elusive, and so at least one researcher is attempting to pool efforts. The following message has been sent to technological and arcane research facilities and hospitals across the city.

In the interests of coordinating research into the nature of the Rhydin Benghu Fever, a database has been established to consolidate all known information about the virus. It is hoped that this database will prevent duplication of work and hasten the day when this disease is a thing of the past. Research topics to be covered include: - study of the virus itself to determine and account for altered strains that may resist vaccination efforts - analysis of the transmission vectors, including the possibility of apparently-immune species being carriers - means of detecting the dormant virus when symptoms have not yet displayed

It is hoped that our combined research may lead to a true cure, but at the very least, knowledge of RBF will better enable us to combat it when it does strike.

Please note that this coordination effort is not officially endorsed by the Governor's office. If you wish to participate in shared research, please contact me and the means of accessing and contributing will be provided to you, either through network uplinks or via mystic means.

Thank you for your time.

Eregor