In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, GAO was asked to examine oversight of infection prevention and control protocols and the adequacy of emergency preparedness standards for emerging infectious diseases in nursing homes. Keep Reading
DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said the order has been one of the most critical tools the Department has used to prevent the further spread of the virus. Keep Reading
Coronavirus surge, social distancing are impacting efforts to combat diseases such as West Nile Virus as summer comes. Keep Reading
GAO made several recommendations to GAO in October 2019, which the agency disagrees with and have therefore not been met. These relate to the potentially harmful effects of climate change on human health and the environment. Keep Reading
Although we learn more about this virus every day, much of that data is preliminary, imprecise, or potentially inaccurate. Keep Reading
Independent laboratory tests undertaken against COVID-19 showed that Zoono’s Z-71 Microbe Shield is > 99.99% effective against COVOID-19. Keep Reading
A cruise ship carrying 4,500 passengers and 1,600 staff has been turned away from at least two countries after a crew member showed suspected coronavirus symptoms. Keep Reading
Bravatek Solutions, Inc., has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with Z Systems. The agreement was entered into following Bravatek's agreement with ZoonoUSA, another germ protection specialist. Keep Reading
Leidos has been awarded a follow-on prime contract by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide technical support services for the Center for Preparedness and Response under a Blanket Purchase Agreement. Keep Reading
States are being advised by ICAO to implement multi-sector communication and to collaborate with all their relevant stakeholders, at the national and international levels. Keep Reading
Betty Duggan, director of the New York City Medical Reserve Corps, also discusses how she came into her role as director in a large metropolitan area. Keep Reading
Leidos has been awarded a new task order by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide support services for the National Healthcare Safety Network. Keep Reading
The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered into a bilateral partnership for deeper cooperation on science and technology research and development of solutions to disasters such as fire, storm, flood and earthquake and issues closely related to public safety such as security and infectious disease. Keep Reading
CBP is doing its part to protect consumers by identifying and seizing potential counterfeit e-cigarettes imports before they can reach consumers. Keep Reading
The potential consequences of an attack on the industrial control systems used in the food industry include contaminated food that threatens public health, physical harm to workers, destroyed equipment, environmental damage, and massive financial losses for companies. Keep Reading
Fusion centers can facilitate collaboration with all disciplines within the homeland security enterprise, but silos exist. Keep Reading
NACCHO podcast also talks about the disaster relief package and public health infrastructure bills introduced in the House. Keep Reading
According to the CDC, some of the recent measles outbreaks were in part caused by targeted campaigns spreading misinformation. Keep Reading
"It is probable that human cases of CWD associated with the consumption of contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead," says researcher. Keep Reading
The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria, increasing reports of drug-resistant pathogens, growing rates of obesity and physical inactivity to the health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change and multiple humanitarian crises. Keep Reading
