Articles Tagged with ''infectious disease control''

Laws are always changing! This monthly article can help you stay ahead of the legislation curve.

September's legislative roundup includes informaiton on timely topics like the Legionnaire's outbreak in New York, mold remediation standards, lead paint.

The Obama administration is using $1.2 billion to combat the spread of ‘Superbugs’; an NFL sports team is being sued for $20 million over a MRSA infection; 23,000 people die and millions are infected as ‘Superbugs’ become resistant to antibiotics, disinfectants and other anti-microbial products.

Hoarding, crime scene, meth cleanup and more to be covered during two-day RIA conference.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has included the IICRC in a list of recommended certifications for organizations responsible for cleaning and decontaminating commercial passenger aircrafts.

The measles virus has been the subject of significant national attention lately, with 644 cases of measles reported to the Centers for Disease Control in 2014.

The Ebola virus is the latest threat that bio-remediation professionals will have to combat and it’s been no surprise that I’ve received this question numerous times from restoration and remediation clients of mine.

According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this season’s influenza activity has reached epidemic levels, as widespread activity has been reported in 46 states as of January 10. 

The first case of Ebola in the United States was confirmed on September 30, 2014 when Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed after traveling to Dallas, TX from Liberia.