Infection Control Related News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and COVID-19
HEQ explores the CDC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With infection rates in many states still well above public safety standards set by the World...
UK Government announces funding package to prepare NHS for winter
The UK Government has announced a funding package of £300m which will be allocated to 117 NHS Trusts to upgrade A&E facilities in time...
WHO delivers training and infection control in South Sudan
Jemila M Ebrahim of the World Health Organization speaks to HEQ about how it is supporting South Sudan with infection control during the COVID-19...
COVID-19 in the EU Member States
How have EU Member States responded to the COVID-19 pandemic?
On 13 March, following a rise in new cases of COVID-19 throughout Europe, the World...
SAGE subcommittee to advise universities on COVID-19 infection control
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) is to establish a new subcommittee to advise universities and higher education institutions on COVID-19 infection control.
As...
COVID-19 and infection control in Canada
As Canada extends its travel ban, HEQ explores Canadian successes and failures in dealing with COVID-19 infection control.
Canada has extended its border closures to...
Protective face masks market to record $2.8bn revenue by 2026
As per a research report by Global Market Insights, Inc, protective face masks market is estimated to surpass $2.8bn (€2.36bn) by 2026.
The protective face...
Smart disinfection technology in the spotlight
HEQ looks at smart disinfection technology which may help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the launch of a number of...
Bedding, laundry, and infection prevention
HEQ examines the role of bedlinen handling and correct laundering practices to help with halting the spread of infection.
Bedlinen represents a commonly overlooked vector...
Warewashing and decontamination for infection control
HEQ explores cleaning protocols for communal care equipment.
Much of the focus of infection control reporting has been on the public-facing areas of hospitals and...
Exploring applications of ultraviolet disinfection technology
HEQ explores some real-world applications of ultraviolet disinfection technology.
UVC light energy in the germicidal wavelength range between 200nm and 280nm has an array of...
COVID-19: UV radiation and infection control
Ultraviolet radiation may be a key component in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The tactical application of ultraviolet (UV) radiation to disinfect surfaces, objects, water...
Point of care technologies in focus
Can digital innovation boost infection control, treatment and testing at the point of care?
The response of healthcare systems and policymakers to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Air quality and infection control
How can we minimise the risk of airborne infection in hospitals and at home?
On average, people in the UK and much of Europe spend...
Control the spread of COVID-19 infection with Reaction Nine Ltd
A shift in consciousness is needed to prevent and control the spread of infection.
The current pandemic has turned the world as we know it...
Lessons from Europe: test and trace can prevent second COVID-19 wave
As a leading technology partner to the Italian government, Sara Mintrone, Head of Product Management at Dedalus, highlights how Italy’s approach to testing and...
Is COVID-19 PPE contributing to the spread of resistant pathogens?
Health Europa speaks to infection control expert, Dr Jennie Wilson, to discuss high standard infection prevention and control practices, and whether current practices could...
Epidemiological data: re-examining infection control practices
A large population-level study has revealed an unacceptable risk of infection following transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound procedures. Nanosonics is intent on ensuring that vulnerable...
A holistic solution for mobile diagnostics – from sourcing to point of care
Diagnostics and analysis specialist firm iSTOC offers innovative testing protocols for all major infectious diseases.
ISTOC’s Immediate Diagnostic and Analysis Platform digitalises and analyses lateral...
SleepAngel Medical: soft surfaces in the chain of cross-infection
Coronavirus cannot enter pillows and mattresses that are equipped with SleepAngel PneumaPure filters. Silver Türk (PhD, medical microbiology) explains the infection control benefits of...
