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Liberian woman dies from Ebola
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Since the Ebola epidemic began in December 2013, it has claimed more than 11,200 lives.

Sixth confirmed case since the virus resurfaced

Liberia has confirmed the sixth known case of Ebola since it re-emerged last month, Reuters has reported.

A Liberian woman died of the virus in a hospital in Monrovia, Montserrado County, just a few hours after she was admitted.

It is believed the case is linked to five other cases in the neighbouring Margibi County. This has sparked fears that the virus is spreading into a new part of the country.

Liberia's chief medical officer Dr Francis Ketteh told Reuters: "There is one new case. This time, the response area is Montserrado County. The person died in Monrovia."

Since the Ebola epidemic began in December 2013, it has claimed more than 11,200 lives. After being declared Ebola-free on 9 May, Liberia reported another new case nearly two months later.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.