ONGOING ALERT – TO BE UPDATED AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, also called Nimbus, has been identified as responsible for a resurgence of cases in several Asian countries, including India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand. This variant, a descendant of the Omicron subvariant JN.1, has been designated a Variant Under … Continued
In indoor environments where people share air—classrooms, transit, offices, events—taking steps to ensure clean air is essential. One of the most effective tools we have is the respirator-grade mask, such as an N95. Respirator-grade masks are designed to create a tight seal and filter out airborne particles, including harmful pollutants and infectious viruses. Unlike loose-fitting … Continued
The World Health Network is proud to collaborate with Celebrate 845 in amplifying Mask Week, an advocacy and solidarity event that began in New York and is now reaching across state lines and international borders. Participating is simple. Wear a respirator and encourage others to do the same. This is an initiative that encourages masking, … Continued
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, zunächst möchten wir Ihnen unsere Anerkennung für die wertvolle Arbeit an den neuen Leitlinien der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Krankenhaushygiene (DGKH) aussprechen. Bei der Durchsicht ist uns aufgefallen, dass der Schutz der Angestellten im Gesundheitswesen und der Patientinnen und Patienten vor aerogen übertragenen Pathogenen nicht ausreichend berücksichtigt sein könnte. Spezifische Maßnahmen … Continued
We fill the gap when Government Public Health Agencies fail to inform the public of imminent health risks and available mitigations. To help inform the public, we prepare Public Service Announcements in written and/or video formats. Here is our first written PSA and our first video. Join our team to support and expand this service!
The structural blind spots that undermine medical progress and how to fix them. Public health didn’t die when RFK Jr. became Trump’s Health Secretary. It was already on life support, hamstrung by a siege mentality, turf wars, and an erosion of its connection to science. Recently, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care had … Continued
by Sean Mullen, PhD “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right…” That line plays in my head more often than it should—especially when I’m the only one walking into a conference ballroom, faculty meeting, or classroom wearing an N95. The song is Stuck in the Middle with You, and it wasn’t written … Continued
A landmark international study has confirmed what millions of patients and advocates have been saying for years: Long COVID is real, it is debilitating, and the global response must be drastically scaled up. The Delphi study, involving over 150 experts across medicine, research, and patient advocacy, represents a first-of-its-kind consensus on the priorities, gaps, and … Continued
I’ve been at the same digital marketing agency for 15 years. Previously full-time in the office, everyone has been permitted to work remotely since March 2020. A handful of people like to go into the office – some daily, others a few days each week. But the majority work from home. A few times each … Continued
By Nancy Malek@N95Anaesthetist Dr Nancy Malek is a Senior Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist in Sydney, Australia. She is currently leading a research project exploring Australian anaesthetists’ experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She is actively involved in improving education around COVID and advocates for evidence-based airborne precautions in hospitals to safeguard both staff and patients. … Continued