Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Endangering Health Workers Worldwide
WHO calls on industry and governments to increase manufacturing by 40% to meet rising global demand.
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CMS Announces Actions to Address Spread of Coronavirus
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 5, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
CMS calls on all healthcare providers to activate infection control practices and issues guidance to inspectors as they inspect facilities affected by coronavirus.
Read MoreFDA Hosts Virtual Town Hall for the Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 4, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
FDA will host a virtual town hall for high-complexity laboratories that are developing molecular diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2.
Read MoreFDA and CDC Take Action to Increase Access to Respirators, Including N95s, for Healthcare Personnel
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 4, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Eyeware & Facial Protection, Infectious Diseases, Lab Safety |
The agencies’ action allows certain National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-approved respirators not currently regulated by FDA to be used in a healthcare setting by healthcare personnel during the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreCOVID-19 a Reminder of the Challenge of Emerging Infectious Diseases
Posted by Steve Halasey | Mar 4, 2020 | Covid 19, Emerging & Zoonotic Diseases, Infectious Diseases |
Given the apparent efficiency of virus transmission, everyone should be prepared for COVID-19 to gain a foothold throughout the world, including in the United States.
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