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COVID-19 school recommendations

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CDC updates COVID-19 school recommendations

The recommendations for safe in-person learning for K–12 schools and early care programs have undergone a few changes.
norovirus

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Norovirus threat grows as COVID-19 restrictions wane

Norovirus infections appear to be rising in recent weeks amid loosened health restrictions.
maintenance workers

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Protecting maintenance workers in extreme heat

Extreme summer heat provides numerous challenges, but not least is the difficulty of keeping outdoor maintenance workers safe.
disinfection

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CDC highlights concerns over disinfectant use

The CDC notes the chances of being infected by COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces are "generally less than one in 10,000."
CDC guidelines

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GBAC clarifies CDC guidelines on cleaning

GBAC, a Division of ISSA, has clarified its stance on revised CDC guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
flu

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Feared flu-COVID “twindemic” not materializing

There were prominent fears that COVID-19 and flu could launch a twin global assault. Thankfully, that does not appear to be materializing.
infection control and prevention and the transmission of candida auris

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Understanding Candida auris transmission

Recognizing how the drug-resistant fungus spreads in healthcare facilities is essential for effective infection control.

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The next frontier in infection prevention

Studies have shown that patient transfers from long-term care settings to hospitals present a major risk for the spread of infection.

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CDC warns of exotic ticks spreading across the U.S.

Asian longhorned ticks, which are known to carry a variety of pathogens, is spreading across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Nightmare bacteria spreading across U.S.

Nightmare bacteria resistant to most antibiotics are spreading across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Health care facility patients at risk for Legionnaires’ disease

A report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. found that patients in health care facilities are at risk for Legionnaires’ disease.