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We provide real-world solutions that mitigate risk, liability and protect what matters most - people.
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Don't miss this! Dr. Claire Bird of our Science Advisory Board discusses the impact of the new ASHRAE draft standard on controlling infectious aerosols. She believes it's a game-changer for Australia! Read her insights here: https://t.co/eAknBKJNdK
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On May 15, the eyes of the global HVAC&R community were trained on the US, as ASHRAE released the first draft of Standard 241P Control of Infectious Aerosols. The standard provides minimum…
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Support IBEC's mission by renewing your membership today! 🙌 Together, we can reduce infectious disease transmission. Visit our website for more info. https://t.co/g1fwD3RCdG
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President Biden ordered the deployment of all available federal firefighting assets after noxious haze from Canada’s wildfires plunged air quality on the East Coast to hazardous levels. Millions of people continue to breathe acrid air, including in New York, which was shrouded
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Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline. Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible. More: https://t.co/ChRuWv7X6E
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Historic news! 📢 For the first time, the @CDCgov sets a minimum ventilation target: 5 ACH of clean air for all occupied indoor spaces! 🏢🌬️ Learn more about this significant move towards healthier buildings in the updated guidance: https://t.co/zJfFeVFff1
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#IndoorAirQualityNews: University Of York to build £1.2m INTERIORS Facility for indoor air quality research. The project will examine air quality under varying conditions. Led by Prof. Carlsaw. Read more: https://t.co/pGpeoyWT1t
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Explore #IBEC membership levels: 🏢 Corporate Membership: Perfect for tech firms, consulting companies & corporations. Current members include @amazon, Intelagard, & @bioflyte. Join us! 💼 🔗 https://t.co/vNo6gzNlzz
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Join IBEC in our Spring 2023 membership drive! 🎉 Be part of bridging the gap between science and real-world application in infectious disease prevention. Stay tuned for updates, and join the mission! https://t.co/g1fwD3Sa3e
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We bridge the gap between science and real-world application so people can feel safe gathering together again in indoor spaces.
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Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important in preventing the spread of germs. #iGAS #COVID19 #publichealth
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Since the lifting of public health restrictions, the country saw a sizable increase in incidence rates.
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The CDC has also reported a similar trend in the US, with iGAS infections remaining high in children and some areas seeing an increase in iGAS infections in adults, particularly in those aged 65 years or older.
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#iGASNews A new study presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases reports a resurgence of invasive group A streptococci (iGAS) infections in the UK after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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Indoor air pollution is also a source of inequality, disproportionately affecting poorer and marginalized people. Urgent attention from policymakers and scientists is necessary to improve indoor air quality equitably.
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Although it is a global problem, strategies for fighting indoor pollution will differ between regions, countries, and localities.
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A Nature Comment article emphasizes the need to better understand indoor air pollution and legally enforceable national standards similar to outdoor pollution to combat the issue.
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Indoor air pollution is a neglected issue that led to the deaths of over three million people in 2020, almost as many as outdoor air pollution.
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The study used US Department of Veterans Affairs electronic health databases and examined hospitalizations between Oct 1, 2022, and Jan 31, 2023. Read more at: https://t.co/b9jGDg4GmY
#COVID19 #influenza #healthnews
contagionlive.com
People with COVID-19 who were hospitalized had a slightly higher rate of death than those with influenza. However, there were considerably more severe COVID-19 cases than the flu, leading to a much...
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#COVID19News A new study in @JAMAHealthForum found that the difference in deaths between COVID-19 and influenza has decreased since the pandemic's early days. However, COVID-19 hospitalizations still carry a higher risk of death than influenza.
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Even after the COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive frameworks for reducing indoor pathogen transmission haven't been developed. IBEC is taking the lead in bringing together experts to develop a framework for healthier indoor spaces. https://t.co/wt20G17g2a
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