Monkeypox Virus – Update When is the next spike? This is difficult to predict and depends on many factors. Currently, as of September 2022, we see this infection moving primarily within adult males with links to the LGBTQI+ community. There are certainly cases outside this community but as of now, this is a population with …
MonkeyPox Monkeypox Saliva-based Testing Testing advancements. Monkeypox testing takes a step forward with the addition of a saliva-based home test kit. Although the FDA has not yet approved the test as of this writing, we expect the test will be available for use this Fall. Exactly if or when the FDA approval will occur is …
MonkeyPox What is it? Is it contagious How do you treat it? According to the CDC, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, …
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White House Announcement of COVID-19 Testing Excerpt from Source: STAT White House to buy, ship 500 million rapid tests for free beginning in January The White House will buy and distribute 500 million rapid Covid-19 tests for free beginning in January, according to Biden administration officials. The move comes amid a wave of new cases, …
Food And Drug Administration Excerpt from Source: FDA The FDA Answers COVID-19 Questions This section is primarily intended for SARS-CoV-2 test developers. For general public and consumer FAQs on COVID-19, please see FDA’s COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions. This section provides answers to frequently asked questions relating to the development and performance of tests for SARS-CoV-2. …
Protecting Your Students, Staff, Workers, and Everyone Your Are Responsible to Serve. Excerpt from Source: Advent Health University PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) A short excerpt from an article on the importance of having good PPE and how to properly use the gear (February 1, 2021 article): The Importance of PPE Professionals in every occupation face …
CDC Guidance for Wearing Masks From CDC Website: What you need to know When you wear a mask, you protect others as well as yourself. Masks work best when everyone wears one. A mask is NOT a substitute for social distancing. Masks should still be worn in addition to staying at least 6 feet apart, …