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Public health
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

Outbreaks of a highly contagious winter virus spike in Calif. amid US surge

Norovirus outbreaks are rising in the U.S.; the virus is highly contagious, resists alcohol sanitizers, and control relies on soap-and-water handwashing and bleach surface cleaning.
Public health
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

France detects two MERS virus cases among tour group

Two tour-group members have been isolated in France after testing positive for the MERS coronavirus; authorities are monitoring contacts and enforcing containment measures.
Public health
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Best and worst hospitals rated for staff handwashing as winter season illnesses loom

Some hospitals still fail to meet the 90pc staff hand-washing target during critical patient care moments as the winter flu season approaches.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
5 years ago

The Navy Deploys Two Hospital Ships as the Coronavirus Spreads

Hospital ships designed for battlefield casualties are poorly suited for treating highly contagious patients because crowded quarters and shared surfaces increase transmission risk.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Residents in private nursing home suffered scabies outbreak lasting months with poor infection control, inspectors reveal

Fragmented outbreak management and infection-control failures caused a prolonged scabies outbreak at Kilkenny Care Centre, infecting residents and staff, including crusted scabies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Emergency care at Lucy Letby hospital falls short of legal standards, CQC finds

The Countess of Chester hospital's emergency care is found inadequate, with critical gaps in sepsis treatment and overcrowding affecting patient safety and dignity.
UK news
Public health
fromTruthout
7 months ago

Trump White House Terminates Federal Committee Tasked With Creating Health Guidelines

Termination of HICPAC members by the Trump administration threatens infection control guidelines crucial for U.S. healthcare systems.
Healthcare
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Scientists warn deadly pathogens can survive in home appliance

Home washing machines fail to effectively sterilize healthcare uniforms, posing a risk of spreading treatment-resistant pathogens.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Toronto gynecologist linked to infection exposure resigns from college amid investigations | CBC News

Dr. Esther Park resigns amid investigation for poor hygiene practices exposing patients to blood-borne infections.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Dear Vicki: A senior member of our team came in to work recently smothering with a cold. Inevitably it spread. How can I get her to stay away when she insists its 'nothing'?

Office health protocols should prioritize employee wellness to prevent spreading illnesses.
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